Brutally Honest Review: BMW F80 M3 Competition

[@ITSG1LLY]

F80/82 is best looking M3 in my opinion🤤

[@MrMikeyj81]

💯💯👏👏agree the new ones are all over the place despite their epic performance lol

[@irvingmrtnz6413]

f82 is an m4

[@ITSG1LLY]

@@irvingmrtnz6413 I know it is. I meant in comparison to the E92 and other M3 Coupes of the past. But as I've matured over the past two years I've realised I'd much rather have a 46 or 36 coupe!😂

[@jamesl5149]

cool

[@RiperSnifle]

I really don’t mind the noise, quite like the exhaust note actually

[@thelivinggrapefruit930]

Me too, it actually sounds really good imo

[@cutdepiefails6596]

Always thought it sound quite well, very e46 m3 -ish...

[@legacygarage5056]

@@thelivinggrapefruit930 jjjiikjjkiiiiuuiuuwu ya hi

[@gnkVLCT]

Suppose if you don't know any better, then it probably would sound alright...

[@kyblckwd246]

Same, its proper aggressive

[@dannyv4789]

You need to try a stage 2 with the GTS diff/steering map... completey different car to stock. Should have come out the factory like that👌👌

[@Feledwards]

I just rented this car. I can’t tell you how amazing this car is. 2018 Competition, same blue color - and it is stunning to look at.

[@rufustitus5463]

The standard f80 m3 feels more punchy low down , with the competition bmw changed to tourque band to feel more naturally aspirated

[@scott2495]

What’s more aggressive? The M3 or them roid spots on your biceps?

[@turboeverything1505]

🤣

[@inwithsliminwithjim3416]

Haha this cunny doesn’t know anything

[@leeroy361]

You can turn the HUD off, i think its a neat future IMO. Comfort steering is best. I ❤️iDrive. Cant wait to find the right F80 M3 for me. Although I want an X5 haha.

[@billyyr9469]

Lol

[@Enthusiastlist]

I love the HUD, I don’t know what this guy is bitching about lol.

[@XclusiveAaron]

You're right about the recipe, I had an E46 sold it because it had things going wrong every week and the subframe etc but I miss that car ever single day, it was amazing and the sound it made was intoxicating, these new i6's don't sound like those old ones at all. Driving a 2018 diesel Mercedes now as doing high miles but would buy another BM in a heartbeat (then probably regret it if it's in the garage every week)🤣 wicked cars tho

[@7302ab]

e46 deep pockets everytime

[@laurenzb5003]

About the rant in the beginning concerning the head up display: You can turn it off. Me personally? I love head up displays, especially when I‘m traveling. Drivin‘ with the navigations and the HUD on is sooo much less stressing, cause you don‘t always have to take your eyes off the road to look at the headunit

[@gavinlamp]

unequal length down pipes is what makes it sound like 2 separate 3 cylinders. Personally I like the sound... but, the guys that do a single turbo swap and have a single DP are the ones that have the best exhaust sounds. Sounds like a refined German RB.

[@williamoakes664]

Big up to your comments and strong willed opinion on rwd and diffs, that’s what the m3 symbolises after all. X drive is for those that have given up on driver enjoyment (winter wheels and tyres is all you need for those random months in the uk)

[@andygerrard2874]

Love the m3, it's the 3 series after a course of suss and deca 💉

[@KORCORP]

AA EL midpipe fixes the exhaust sound big time!

[@mnbigd]

All you need is a $500 tune and it makes the car a serious weapon. Stock it’s just alright

[@ronniep9272]

It's already way too fast for UK roads.

[@ronniep9272]

Thanks for the review Sergio Ramos

[@jamesgeorge9587]

Sw a black one the other day and it definitely stood out, I think some of the f80s do look basic for some reason, especially if it’s not sitting on the right wheels.

[@karldallinger75]

They sound great especially with a good exhaust. Standard e92 m3 doesn't exactly sound amazing. Engine does but exhaust doesn't. Also steering on the e9x m3 was a bit heavier but all modern cars feel lighter IMO

[@singh-sks]

E36 and e46 are the only BMWs I would buy

[@CarGuyLife]

Im glad im not the only one that doesnt like golf r's 🙈 🤮

[@jasyb256]

The m3 and m4 are great cars , I currently own a m3 comp after previously coming from a c63 and a Gtr and the m3 feels a better car

[@iDriveNotxDrive]

E90 M3 is still the best BMW💪🏼

[@Fishter1]

I went E92 M3 to C63 and regretted it… The gearbox and lack of LSD massively let’s the Merc down but the sound and engine is pretty awesome

[@ICEMANZIDANE]

Most C63s have LSD, why not buy one which has it?

[@Fishter1]

@@ICEMANZIDANE yeah I should have done that, although when searching most didn’t actually have an LSD. A few people I spoke with said it wasn’t needed but I guess their driving style was different to mine…

[@cocopopchav]

I love the m3/4 but definitely the S55 noise is one of the worst things about the car

[@ertugrulbae46]

It's actually not the S55. It's the 2 exhaust pipes not being the same length.

[@MCompeticione]

One of the best handling cars

[@Youtuber_YusukeFromGermany]

The last good M3 BMW in my opinion without OPF and all the sound regulations by EU. I would always prefer this one over any newer M3 nowadays.

[@lowflyingpigeon7956]

Cheers for renewing my van insurance lee 😆🤟🏼👊🏼👍🏼👌🏼 legend i thought i recognised the voice 😀

[@danwal5695]

I chose the e93 m3 over this m3..purely bcos of the noise...cant beat roof down v8 8600rpm...

[@williamoakes664]

Yeah but 12mpg ain’t funny for long 😬

[@danwal5695]

@@williamoakes664 I get 19 to 21mpg...no issues with that at all ..I also have a 400bhp bmw 635d for 50mpg should I require...

[@MrMikeyj81]

Far too slow lol 🤣🤣

[@pittmotoring]

For me i don't mind the noise, but still doesn't compare to the previous v8 that engine was mental, as you mentioned a Honda on roids 🤣. Its all this tech and settings and what not that i don't like. Gone are the days of jumping in and off been able to enjoy it down some back roads without needing a degree in computer science and an hour setup before going for a blast. Nice honest review pal

[@g.j.2857]

Mentioning a great diff - you can fix that by contacting Racing Diffs

[@thedude8182]

Great Car!! I love my F80 including the exhaust sound!

[@alexgamble1683]

Great vid, looks stunning. If you could grab the keys to this or your C63 which would it be?

[@DanielWoolley]

Obviously this mercs are garbage

[@iDriveNotxDrive]

M3 without a doubt!

[@RSTurbo50]

Sold my 2015 M3 after just a few months ownership. Loved the way it looked and handled well but totally soulless in my opinion, noise was poor and just didnt excite me. I actually feel that my former M235i with the N55 sounded much nicer and I enjoyed driving it more. Couldnt wait to move it on...

[@4our6ixkwvmz]

What did you buy next?

[@trungdo168]

This guy just did a review of a car without doing any homework on how any of the function works…. This is mediocre effort at best.

[@Batman-g7o]

I reckon Lee could take DMO in a scrap.

[@spencerconio3497]

Same

[@leestewartson5862]

Same

[@95lal]

where's this come from lmao

[@leestewartson5862]

@@95lal do you think he could

[@PLK123]

I saw you on the motorway and i followed you for like an hour at like 16:00 😎

[@crunchingearz8776]

Im a fan of the top model german cars but I couldnt afford to run one let alone buy one 🤣

[@Kevin-bp1kn]

Mate grow up and stop all the swearing!! Your so immature ! You could have a decent channel but you act like a 15 year old !!!!

[@crunchingearz8776]

@@Kevin-bp1kn Hi Kevin, Im sorry to hear that our youtube channel does not meet your expectations. With everything going on in the world my time spent with my best mate at his garage is when we both get to blow off some steam away from our kids and responsiblity at home. Just like you suggest we love nothing more than being immature and enjoy feeling youthful again. Our channel is only a hobby that started off as a way of documenting the rebuild process of our old cars to be used as a record to refer to in the future. We have gained a small group of loyal subscribers and the age demographic of our subscribers is predominately over 40's. We have a great community who help each other with advice and even offering spare parts to help each others projects get that little bit closer to the finnish line. We would like to get on the youtube partnership programme purely so we can payback any money made on the channel back to the subscribers who have supported the channel. Our intention was never and still is not to be a high profile channel as we both work 6 days a week and earn a great living already. I hope you appreciate the time I have taken to give you a comprehensive answer and that you find the youtube experience more suited to what you desire. Many thanks for checking out our channel 😎

[@trill625]

Don’t listen to Kevin, ur channel is good bro

[@crunchingearz8776]

@@trill625 Thanks man 😎

[@MrMikeyj81]

@@Kevin-bp1kn 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@Itsmeyourfriend84]

Something that I’ll NEVER understand, how one earth do you drive that fast in these tiny country roads? That’s nuts man…

[@Birmingham_racing]

Perfect daily if you can afford running cost

[@rayner1704]

Turn the hud off then? Haha

[@M14UJJ]

Loved the video mate. Leave the beeps out next time👍

[@Bm98-z4y]

Exhaust is poor due to the Dow pipes being different lengths it sucks

[@mtmt6226]

great video thanks lee! quick question: 4:14, the rear back running light when the car start, is this after market modification? any links please? thanks in adavance.

[@iLuvSekuwa]

Tip: don’t swear if you’re gonna sensor it.. Good video overall

[@knob]

dude, in the beginning of the vid he swore and didn't censor it, and it was fine. as soon as he started driving, I thought my headphones were cutting out - the censorship is annoying af. just either swear and leave it in, or don't swear.

[@Phil1994a]

I know where you are bro, Rode is a good place to test drive these kind of cars, quiet country lanes

[@amadeuslala]

What have you changed at exhaust system?

[@steventilley2064]

Feels like a Golf R.....🤣🤣🤣

[@Birmingham_racing]

I wouldn't call this new this shape has been around for years and the new version just come out

[@USNRET610]

The new version is ugly AF!

[@lewischafer3333]

Best Content ever

[@R55LSD]

The reason they sound so shit is because what your hearing is 2 3 cylinder turbo engines.

[@IIChazmanII]

@leelockwood was this filmed around cuxton in Rochester?! Recognise some of the roads mad I like like 10 mins away 😁

[@stanleyfang6266]

Was the carbon hood and duck tail an option back in 2018?

[@dewijones4349]

🤣 Guy Martin meets car reviews.. good honest review.. well done mate 👍🏻

[@ertugrulbae46]

Back lights look mad, so does interior. Why is everyone complaining

[@psycho3344]

Bmws are good cars mate but they are just money pits...

[@1001speedster]

Review the E60 M5 mate! You'll love the V10!!!

[@sxrory]

Whilst I like these this is a 60k+ car new and with that comes the need to have eyes open when the bills come in. I had a 46m3 and that was pricey to run. I now have a Westfield kit car bills wise it's so cheap and fast and does not depreciate. You get wet if it rains though.....yin and yan ha

[@williamoakes664]

But £30k for a low mile well serviced early model

[@jbermud2]

Dude, M3 aside, sick shirt! Where from? =))

[@dylangallegos7357]

Bros complaining about the weirdest shit but I fw the car so I’m here

[@LifeOfTuners]

I see you gigling ahaha I see you Tryna hide the smile at time

[@sj6127]

Now drive a stage 2 comp. Completely different animal

[@Alfie.Goalkeeping]

Been waiting for this review was weighing up a F80 M3 or Alfa Gulia quadrifoglio. Mind made up 👍

[@fbf01]

Alfa wins hands down

[@22Epic]

@@fbf01 Only if you like the coffee from the Alfa dealership as you'll spend most of your time there.

[@mxerb5912]

Wish someone would get a manual for once

[@faisalali4879]

Review an m5 comp next

[@omari089]

ESPECIALLY WHEN IM TRYING TO DO A VIDEO FOR KZbin !!😠. 😂😂

[@adzshush-nq4uo]

What’s the hood called where u buy it from

[@Sidehustlesu]

You need to drive the original M2

[@psiturbo]

they look and sound lovely... its just why the interior is so dated, imo...

[@derekporter66]

Get that 8 inch down the exhaust tips

[@mattvaughan180]

Next car? 🤔

[@richardbartholomew7924]

I like BMW but I still have the C63 AMG w204 though mate I hope next video is not I'm selling my C63 AMG

[@tymmeh2233]

Huh ur complaining that the m version isn’t different enough. AMG uses the same body lol at least bmw uses a different body

[@dsakp9]

Are you related to mike Thurston by any chance ??🤔

[@ricowswave1324]

Surely this is way fun compared to a c63

[@trill625]

Bmw is always more fun

[@bigmatt2896]

i do like the m cars but why do the newer ones sound like a vibrator on overtime??? sound fucking shite

[@fbf01]

Externally it’s chavvy, how to ruin a cracking motor

[@360FAMOUZ360]

Personally love the look of the M3 but M4 looks boring. Although I think both sound awful

[@M17_Max]

I love the M4 personally, but I can see that the M3 has that bit more practicality that would be great for a daily

[@TheM5Dog]

M3 has a better defined rear end, the M4 just looks like it has melted.

[@M17_Max]

@@TheM5Dog Whilst I like the M4, I agree the M3 just has more style in that respect. One of the most elegant but aggressive designs of recent years

[@TheM5Dog]

@@M17_Max the g80 is a step back from that as well sadly. I had an M4 CP for a few weeks as a courtesy car, and was impressed in a lot of ways, but i wasn't upset to get back in my own car.

[@M17_Max]

@@TheM5Dog There's obviously ways of improving the G80, but from a financial standpoint, spending as much as you are it really should've come out of the factory better. Lack of awareness from Beemer imo

[@mazpr2025]

same engine as what? 2:25 Isn't the other platform has the N version

[@LifeOfTuners]

Not the comp

[@tractioncontroldelete]

It sounds like the E36 M3 if it was turbocharged: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZXbg6iKbM2Sg80 I like the sound a lot actually.

[@Carswith_daboys]

You can just but the hud off my guy

[@PistolShrimpPete]

Owns C63 with an open diff and complains that the F80 M3 exterior styling isnt aggressive enough. 😂

[@whatshedonenow1226]

Caaaar

[@sam.thomas8523]

Im a patrion

[@x1wcd781]

Fuck me you need shooting if you have tinted lights🤦🏼

[@justjackm8]

brutally useless review

[@neilobusk]

just such a boring car...... horrible color horrible interior..... didnt even finish my sandwich watching this........ but love you Lee.... my mum likes the color.... favourite sandwich ? N x

[@apocnl]

Boring well thats a first. Its quite the headturner and in a country where 90% is driving in black grey or white variations... its weird to say its boring.

[@ertugrulbae46]

Lol typical Mercedes fanboy. This is one the most beautiful cars of all time especially in recent years.

[@MrMikeyj81]

👏👏🤣🤣👉👉🤡🤡