My Friend Bought the UK'S FIRST 2021 BMW M3 Competiton!!

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SOL - Supercars of London

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the first customer collection of the new 2021 BMW M3 Competiton in Brooklyn Grey! The dream spec! Rhys has specced this perfectly! Check out R44 Performance here: r44performance.co.uk/?ref=sxtLmCgPsIrH
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@Fuzion180
@Fuzion180 3 жыл бұрын
Have to admit these are heavily growing on me, LOVE the F80s, and love the rear on this new one. How ridiculously tight is that exit wtf lol they need to widen that
@Ham1001dy
@Ham1001dy 3 жыл бұрын
There is no reason that garage exit should be that narrow
@gordonsimpson3235
@gordonsimpson3235 3 жыл бұрын
Its an old building and BMW's were a lot slimmer hipped in the old days. These modern cars are too wide!
@sugarsaint
@sugarsaint 3 жыл бұрын
@@gordonsimpson3235 👍 central London is OLD when was the last time anybody saw a brand new complex being built from the ground up? 70s ?
@Nvlarr
@Nvlarr 3 жыл бұрын
true - i go the first bmw m2c from there and it could barely fit out - the vendor has to drive it out hahha - i was shitting myself
@bahastar6688
@bahastar6688 3 жыл бұрын
@@Nvlarr wast of money
@Nvlarr
@Nvlarr 3 жыл бұрын
@@bahastar6688 what is? The garage? Haha
@cameronowusu-mensah1541
@cameronowusu-mensah1541 3 жыл бұрын
8:30 imagine X7’s ect getting up there 🤣
@ianmitchell9102
@ianmitchell9102 3 жыл бұрын
That green M3, wow
@mindaugaskliukas8667
@mindaugaskliukas8667 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, prefer the green one to the other! The interior of the new M3 is ace, whatever the spec!;)
@sportzntouring
@sportzntouring 3 жыл бұрын
😮 that exit tunnel was 😬 I was on the edge of my seat!
@lexinad
@lexinad 3 жыл бұрын
The front end isn't even the worst thing about this car. The design is all over the place. Once you notice the weird dropped A pillars where they meet the body you can't unsee it. There's no balance to the design. It's like a hot mess of bits of other M cars.
@r33fal
@r33fal 3 жыл бұрын
yep, and the side mirrors... wtf is going on there?
@SCYorks
@SCYorks 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I own a proper drivers car a Lotus Evora GT 410 sport.This new BMW Is a disaster sad as used to own an E30 M3 and this new M4 is shit in comparison.
@IvanGoldBit
@IvanGoldBit 3 жыл бұрын
Love the interior 9:59
@jayt9661
@jayt9661 3 жыл бұрын
The Brooklyn gray is 🔥
@Isclachau
@Isclachau 3 жыл бұрын
As long as he approaches the car from the side or rear then all is fine. 👍 Coming from the front is a no no 🤮
@quintennn
@quintennn 3 жыл бұрын
It's been a while since I've last watched a SOL video (work and stuff) and I must say the quality has increased a lot over the last couple of years! Cool video!
@busyness2223
@busyness2223 3 жыл бұрын
I got used to that kidneys. They even look very cool now, *aggressive look for an aggressive car* .
@ertugrulbae46
@ertugrulbae46 3 жыл бұрын
That 3 series looks so much better. I rather tune the M340i, get some aftermarket M3 parts for the side and rear. And maybe an aftermarket front bumper
@reviewthecheapest
@reviewthecheapest 3 жыл бұрын
He should have gone for the green one. It looks gorgeous. I love how the new kidneys look on the 4-door M3, but I don't like how they look on the 2-door M4. They are just too big for that small coupe.
@IanLeemusique
@IanLeemusique 3 жыл бұрын
The garage exit 🤦🏻‍♂️ wtf how do they get an X5 out?
@Rami-pq1yj
@Rami-pq1yj 3 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure the M3 is wider
@albertogonzalez1746
@albertogonzalez1746 3 жыл бұрын
An X7 would never make it out
@Rami-pq1yj
@Rami-pq1yj 3 жыл бұрын
@@albertogonzalez1746 an m8 gran coupe 100% wouldn’t cause that’s the widest car bmw offers lol
@crispcarguru303
@crispcarguru303 3 жыл бұрын
@@albertogonzalez1746 I don't believe UK gets the X7.
@davejones8811
@davejones8811 3 жыл бұрын
@@crispcarguru303 yes we do.
@Derekryan456
@Derekryan456 3 жыл бұрын
That front grill is ridiculous looking
@asb1619
@asb1619 3 жыл бұрын
I started of thinking that way but think it looks fine now., many people are coming round to it.
@apt62
@apt62 3 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing 🤩
@davidt8087
@davidt8087 3 жыл бұрын
@@asb1619 me too
@Ham1001dy
@Ham1001dy 3 жыл бұрын
It looks better on the M3 than the m4 tho
@205500830
@205500830 3 жыл бұрын
I love it
@gregorybigg8924
@gregorybigg8924 3 жыл бұрын
Waiting for the 4 wheel drive version M4 🤤
@peni80085
@peni80085 3 жыл бұрын
400 trackdays a year 😂
@jusvibin2190
@jusvibin2190 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine Goin to the track more days then there is a year
@peni80085
@peni80085 3 жыл бұрын
@@jusvibin2190 that's dedication
@fireblade6756
@fireblade6756 2 жыл бұрын
and lol u can get a tank out that car park and he does track days lol!!! nice colour
@MarcSob22
@MarcSob22 3 жыл бұрын
I love the new M3/M4 !! Gorgeous!!
@santana9537
@santana9537 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely falling in love with the new M3! Best in class without a doubt
@alexandercrush
@alexandercrush 3 жыл бұрын
8:15 WTF it's like a bait trap to smash your car.
@SpeedStrengthJames
@SpeedStrengthJames 3 жыл бұрын
When you didn't think the grill of a BMW could get any worse
@apt62
@apt62 3 жыл бұрын
Why? You like same boring design? It’s amazing 🤩
@SpeedStrengthJames
@SpeedStrengthJames 3 жыл бұрын
@@apt62 The rear looks nice but the grill is not growing on me lol
@peridinkle
@peridinkle 3 жыл бұрын
Haha... I love it! To each his own but I agree, BMW purists generally don't seem to like the new grill
@leeharrisonphotos4175
@leeharrisonphotos4175 3 жыл бұрын
The last time I saw nostrils like that they said “ooh Matron”!
@Seanino24
@Seanino24 3 жыл бұрын
The instrumental that starts at 2:14 woke me up in the middle of my nap. Duuuuuudddddeeee!!!!!! Had to Shazam it and opened up Pandora's box.
@TokenBlackGuy21
@TokenBlackGuy21 3 жыл бұрын
The front of the car always reminds me of Sub Zeros mask ❄️❄️❄️
@edgargomes8003
@edgargomes8003 3 жыл бұрын
If i had the money i WOULD buy the BOTH.I WOULD CHOOSE THE M4-COMP.BUT NOTHING WRONG WITH CHOOSING THE M3.much driving pleasure to you.👍🏽👍🏽 MUCH SUPPORT FROM ROTTERDAM NETHERLANDS 💯👊🏽👍🏽👊🏽👍🏽👊🏽👍🏽👊🏽👍🏽
@danielrhodes476
@danielrhodes476 3 жыл бұрын
What extras did he go for. Did he just tick the ultimate pack?
@dutchman9775
@dutchman9775 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect spec! I was at the BMW dealership last night looking at a new BMW M3. Looking to spec the new 2022 M3 in Brooklyn Grey, with the performance seats in that light grey color.
@tariqiqbal5584
@tariqiqbal5584 3 жыл бұрын
Paul honestly I still don’t like the grill if I’m being totally honest
@asif01223
@asif01223 3 жыл бұрын
Same here, hope it doesn't look that bad when I see it in person..
@HavokNL
@HavokNL 3 жыл бұрын
@@asif01223 I saw one in person yesterday. I still don't like it lol. (I have an M2 competition and like it and the previous generation M3/M4 infinitely more).
@asif01223
@asif01223 3 жыл бұрын
@@HavokNL Yes allot of people have also stated this and have already seen it in person and have said the same, I'm a current owner of an F82 M4 and previous owner of an E93 M3, then again allot of people are saying it actually isn't that bad in person, I'm very torn between what I'm gonna feel when I do see them in person, I honestly don't blame you mate.
@jeffk464
@jeffk464 3 жыл бұрын
Its some kind of ugly.
@joebee1558
@joebee1558 3 жыл бұрын
Probably the only thing wrong with the car but will have an impact just ugly
@footballgeorgiebest
@footballgeorgiebest 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if BMW will make the kidney grills bigger for the midlife refresh? They say they need to be that size to cool the engine.
@juny1982
@juny1982 3 жыл бұрын
Woo!! how emotional is his friend!!! His speech less i mean his almost crying about the car, ehhh!! Nope just stood their lik numb.
@frederic160
@frederic160 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing color ! This Interior is crazy. That love sound could be better with a straight pipe !!! Love it , good vibe. Thanks to show us those gold cars. By from west south of France.
@corneliselander
@corneliselander 3 жыл бұрын
btw how is everything in France? Im asking bc I can't wait to back there and do a loooooooong, fun roadtrip :)
@frederic160
@frederic160 3 жыл бұрын
@@corneliselander well some places are lock and the most "fun" is that at 7pm you must be in your house or private place ... restaurants always closed ... have fun ..! Oh forgoten some districts as Paris is lock , so you can take or arrived by plane with pcr test but after you'll to go everywhere it's lock down... So take info before coming...
@ufo734
@ufo734 3 жыл бұрын
Brooklyn grey or isle of man green or frozen grey? I dont know which colour.
@jamesbondeson669
@jamesbondeson669 3 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine bought a M4 GTS in frozen grey when they first came out. I thought the frozen grey made it look like a rat rod. :( New cars should SHINE!!
@mohammed.sshami5936
@mohammed.sshami5936 3 жыл бұрын
Can someone tell me what car Sol is driving?
@tysonmandela9265
@tysonmandela9265 3 жыл бұрын
I really did not like the grill at first but my mate got a grey M4 and it's just stunning inside and out
@123MondayTuesday
@123MondayTuesday 3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Danielle Westbrook
@natbarron
@natbarron 3 жыл бұрын
Brutal 😂
@yeah377777
@yeah377777 3 жыл бұрын
How does he fit in that Peugeot 508 I've tried it and was so cramped
@garybest6606
@garybest6606 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe the 1st from that dealer, but at least the 3rd I know of in the UK, sorry to burst you bubble
@maldiviansun8500
@maldiviansun8500 3 жыл бұрын
You didn’t burst anything. They clearly said maybe the first, one of the first in London, but most likely the first for that dealer. They weren’t beating their chests defiantly saying they were THE first in the city. Just not the first. You sound salty.
@garybest6606
@garybest6606 3 жыл бұрын
@@maldiviansun8500 not as "salty as you over my comment
@garybest6606
@garybest6606 3 жыл бұрын
@@maldiviansun8500 and to add to the salt in your wounds, you clearly can't read a thumbnail either 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️
@paulobaptista46
@paulobaptista46 3 жыл бұрын
Great spec.. I would go for red if it was me but it is great
@cjackdude
@cjackdude 3 жыл бұрын
From the side and back looks awesome.. It's been months maybe a year and I still hate the front 😭😭😭
@peridinkle
@peridinkle 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah.... I think car enthusiasts don't like the nose but I love it. It kind of incorporates an American muscle car vibe... it certainly is futuristic and is prob the next logical iteration for bmw style. Sorry for going on like a twat but I just bought one today 😅
@jamesbondeson669
@jamesbondeson669 3 жыл бұрын
@@peridinkle With 473 HP on the manual and 503 HP on the automatic (US rating), the M3 and M4 are German muscle cars.
@HollaJo3
@HollaJo3 3 жыл бұрын
@@peridinkle Serious question: which American muscle cars have vertical grill slats?
@peridinkle
@peridinkle 3 жыл бұрын
@@HollaJo3 the grill slats are horizontal. Not saying the new nose is American in design but I think the large grill and the shape is heading in to mustang territory
@HollaJo3
@HollaJo3 3 жыл бұрын
@@peridinkle Sorry, I meant the grill opening is vertical (i.e., taller than it is wide); you're correct that the slats are horizontal.
@andrewilson9360
@andrewilson9360 3 жыл бұрын
Well done Reece......soon as I get my M2C I be down at R44 Performance
@Be22ThePig
@Be22ThePig 3 жыл бұрын
This is pretty much the spec I'd have colour wise, does this have the full leather
@dexradio
@dexradio 3 жыл бұрын
There is just no getting past that grill :-( But a fab car!!! Love the colour.
@philipsgarage
@philipsgarage 3 жыл бұрын
The new front grill on these BMWs is horrible.
@1x403
@1x403 3 жыл бұрын
It looks better in person
@HS-tk4ug
@HS-tk4ug 3 жыл бұрын
I’d spec it with the f80 front end 😂. Sounds beast tho. You know it will be serious performance looks aside
@simonbanks3112
@simonbanks3112 3 жыл бұрын
That green car looked absolutely stunning, and just reinforces how much the current trends for 'undercoat grey' paint and black wheels go to spoil the look of a car.
@JedhaPatrol
@JedhaPatrol 3 жыл бұрын
What’s the big deal about getting the first one?
@brazzr
@brazzr 3 жыл бұрын
Some people like to be able to say they were the first I guess.
@FiExhaust
@FiExhaust 3 жыл бұрын
Wow beautiful spec. The new gen M3 is almost too wide for the garage exit.
@golfman9240
@golfman9240 3 жыл бұрын
PCP? how much a month?
@TheV12Diesel
@TheV12Diesel 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder those bucket seats are comfortable for long tips? I'd almost want to use the standard Merino full leathers instead just for comfort. Amazing car otherwise!
@jamesbondeson669
@jamesbondeson669 3 жыл бұрын
I've tried sitting in them. I found them awkward to get in and out of. I'd go for the standard seats.
@chrisdion07
@chrisdion07 3 жыл бұрын
I think the grey and more neutral colours suit the car best. I'd go for the diamond cut wheels.
@ThomasGillot
@ThomasGillot 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure I would go for it personally, but the yellow looks stunning. Get a lot of Alfa Romeo Giulia vibes from the design.
@peridinkle
@peridinkle 3 жыл бұрын
The yellow would be my favourite too but the brooklyn grey is a close 2nd
@chop3625
@chop3625 3 жыл бұрын
Poor guy will be fixated on those twin dehumidifiers for the unseeable future😂
@MY-mp6bq
@MY-mp6bq 3 жыл бұрын
At first i didnt like that grill but now i do. Its like a vertical grill in stead of horizontal.
@RawkustvOfficial
@RawkustvOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
I think I filmed this actual car driving down park lane last week. Sounds angry 😋.
@mysticmind3377
@mysticmind3377 3 жыл бұрын
luv the white'n'black seats in the green m3
@HJW018
@HJW018 3 жыл бұрын
3:15 to 3:30 Apparently I'm a time traveler.
@reaganwestlake
@reaganwestlake 3 жыл бұрын
That green color looks awesome
@alexgarcia2071
@alexgarcia2071 3 жыл бұрын
The first in what will soon be a sea of mass produced m3s, grats :D
@jim8462
@jim8462 3 жыл бұрын
Just think it needs to be black to hide the grill. Love the colour but just think it works better in black.
@isheanopangandu8804
@isheanopangandu8804 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats to him. All black everything. Kinda hides those bugs bunny grills. But it’s still a handsome looking 3er
@lorenmorgan2010
@lorenmorgan2010 3 жыл бұрын
His car is beautiful...but there's something about that green one that is sooooo fetch!!
@JeDxDeVu
@JeDxDeVu 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen a couple driving around and no they don't look better in person haha
@ro952
@ro952 3 жыл бұрын
They Look like butt cheeks coming up the street...
@ianlarge4635
@ianlarge4635 3 жыл бұрын
The "Isle of Man" green just looks fantastic, not sure why you would prefer the more conservative Brooklyn Grey, but for me the Tanzanite or Portimao Blue just shades it, but i have always liked the BMW Blue, since i bought my Fjord blue 320 in 1976, still no non-animal skin seats!! c'mon BMW get with it!!==Alcantara seats are fantastic!
@jamesbondeson669
@jamesbondeson669 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen a green G82 M4 at a dealer here with the orange full leather seats. I considering trading in my 2015 F82 Sakhir Orange M4 in a few months for a G82. If I do I will probably order this combination. Here in the US, we con get the manual and that is the way I would order it. I would get the wheels on the green M3 in the video. I hate all black wheels on a car, I'm not a fan of all the black trim on most performance cars these days, I like a little bit pf chrome.
@8weapons
@8weapons 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!! These things look so tough!
@peni80085
@peni80085 3 жыл бұрын
I love that green one
@cooperbsu6060
@cooperbsu6060 3 жыл бұрын
That grille 🤮
@Wanderlauch
@Wanderlauch 3 жыл бұрын
Yawn.
@cooperbsu6060
@cooperbsu6060 3 жыл бұрын
@@Wanderlauch when you yawn you look like that grille
@Wanderlauch
@Wanderlauch 3 жыл бұрын
@@cooperbsu6060 Nice :)
@newday6258
@newday6258 3 жыл бұрын
Is ok for him to make BBQ
@hey_mr_ash
@hey_mr_ash 3 жыл бұрын
I love the carbon seats but comfort after 30 minutes is non existent straight ass and back problems 🤣. I like balance so I’m going with sport seats, if this was a straight track car then buckets all the way.🤩
@accountretired9479
@accountretired9479 3 жыл бұрын
Didn't Evolve's M3 arrive first?
@brazzr
@brazzr 3 жыл бұрын
Nice rear end, pity about the front though.
@tariqiqbal5584
@tariqiqbal5584 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you
@ikraam19
@ikraam19 3 жыл бұрын
Prefer the G80 in darker exterior colours and brighter interiors however both those M3’s looked pretty cool
@fusionlord2533
@fusionlord2533 3 жыл бұрын
It seems evolve bought a M3 and released a video..
@RakwanTWOFOUR
@RakwanTWOFOUR 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly my point!
@jtothepmusic
@jtothepmusic 3 жыл бұрын
At least when you're driving it you don't have to see how god damn ugly it is!
@asif01223
@asif01223 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha!
@simongregory6482
@simongregory6482 3 жыл бұрын
I thought the original concept drawings for that car were a joke, but seeing that grill on a production car has confirmed my worst fears, it looks hideous. Also, never really understood why you'd want to spend that much money on a new car and then bolt on a load of aftermarket tat to it........
@noahebner9087
@noahebner9087 3 жыл бұрын
The grill looks great. very radical, very aggressive, very different. It also harks back to BMWs of old with it being vertical. As for the 'aftermarket tat', spacers make the car handle better because they make the car wider resulting in a lower centre of gravity and a performance exhaust will make the car more powerful. Different people have different purposes for their cars and if he wants to take it to the track then these mods are important. Keep nasty opinions to yourself and try not to sound jealous in the process.
@mattnycm3
@mattnycm3 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome spec! Congrats to your mate Rhys.
@pontusth2805
@pontusth2805 3 жыл бұрын
The worst looking bmw m3 of all bmw's m division
@MarcSob22
@MarcSob22 3 жыл бұрын
No, it's gorgeous!
@iantownsend500
@iantownsend500 3 жыл бұрын
I really like it. It looks so angry & aggressive. You see that in the rear view mirror people will move out the way
@jaimeb3587
@jaimeb3587 3 жыл бұрын
@@MarcSob22 No, is ugly as hell!
@asif01223
@asif01223 3 жыл бұрын
Spot on! Your not the only one that feels the same
@RRRVanquish1998
@RRRVanquish1998 3 жыл бұрын
I love BMW in Singapore grey
@larsstougaard7097
@larsstougaard7097 3 жыл бұрын
I love BMW in Copenhagen blue, its great 🚙
@heekim3373
@heekim3373 3 жыл бұрын
What is Paul driving?
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@jameseric624 3 жыл бұрын
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@militarypower3536
@militarypower3536 3 жыл бұрын
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@alexanderdebra7898
@alexanderdebra7898 3 жыл бұрын
I just looked him up on Google, turns out he's registered under the SEC. That's impressive.
@annakerrobert626
@annakerrobert626 3 жыл бұрын
Certainly no doubt about that as I just looked her up too. This is such a great love in a short time.
@John-uh3hn
@John-uh3hn 3 жыл бұрын
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@edmi4816
@edmi4816 3 жыл бұрын
awwww....this colour is awesome!!!!!!
@RobertOw83
@RobertOw83 3 жыл бұрын
Now that is a beautiful vehicle.
@sf2942
@sf2942 3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to wait till the X drive comes out and it gets mapped out and then make my mind up
@EmanuelRolla
@EmanuelRolla 3 жыл бұрын
Nice car, now I want one
@markthoughtswithukrainemas2072
@markthoughtswithukrainemas2072 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE that new front grill !!!! time for a change well done BMW full marks
@phantom2k10
@phantom2k10 3 жыл бұрын
Massive congrats to Reece,but how the F did he get the carbon buckets and Imran from evolve was told he'd have to wait till June for them🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨
@peridinkle
@peridinkle 3 жыл бұрын
Prob due to covid and supply chains.
@daveellis5100
@daveellis5100 3 жыл бұрын
Recorded horizontally:)
@fireblade6756
@fireblade6756 2 жыл бұрын
lol would `nt want 2do a track day in a M3 to big and heavy!!!
@KAYBE_CO
@KAYBE_CO 3 жыл бұрын
People the grill ranting is getting old. Get used to it or migrate to Mercedes
@jasonk1167
@jasonk1167 3 жыл бұрын
9:00 the further away it gets the more it looks like an M5🧐
@RS-jb1lf
@RS-jb1lf 3 жыл бұрын
The M3 is so much better looking than the M4. It’s growing in me. As for the exit out of the car park, too tight for comfort
@Lar308
@Lar308 3 жыл бұрын
Could not spec any car with white or light coloured leather or trim on the seats. They are going to start looking tatty pretty quick. The front does not look too bad with the number plate fitted but it does look horrendous without.
@Azizur_93
@Azizur_93 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else thinking Paul is getting one and then ruining it like he did with his F80?
@zimcoder
@zimcoder 3 жыл бұрын
They need to expand that exit.
@artesano58
@artesano58 3 жыл бұрын
As an f80 M3 owner e can’t see that new M3 S a good looking car. The whole car is beautiful but that front ruins it 2x over.
@apt62
@apt62 3 жыл бұрын
It’s beautiful. Much more modern looking, makes other gens of M3 looks dated.
@jazzip2989
@jazzip2989 3 жыл бұрын
that engine sounds awesome 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍👍👍👍👍
@Pboy7272
@Pboy7272 3 жыл бұрын
I would spec it with flared, wider rear doors 👍
@adamski5977
@adamski5977 3 жыл бұрын
It will have to grow on me like all BMWs
@Radiation580
@Radiation580 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car
@pesser
@pesser 2 жыл бұрын
that isle of man green 😮😍
@pearce9853
@pearce9853 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine buying an M3, then on collection day your spec is out shined by the green one. Silver/diamond cut wheels looks so much better than black in my opinion