How to buy a good BMW M3 (E90 / E92 / E93)

I travel 200 miles to Leeds to test drive a E92 M3 but will it be the one?
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[@baberkhan3706]

Great video and that smile on your face after buying the car really puts together the feeling a person has when he's been ambitious a long while to buy one of these.

[@SparkyRjB]

10:51 Literally me the first time I grew the balls to take mine to redline in 2nd/3rd.

[@justinconrow5128]

Im having so much fun watching this journey! Very excited to start my own journey in finding my perfect E90.

[@1loumellor51]

New subscriber, i really enjoyed that. I'm daydreaming about when the day finally comes where i get to go and collect my m3

[@subah007]

Thankyou for the video, enjoyed watching and happy it worked out for you.

[@crispincrunch]

Delicious, satisfying video. Proper beast that. A real all rounder. Congratulations, mate. Living the dream.

[@supaceez4452]

Thanks for making this series.

[@weizhonglin4665]

Great video! Really enjoyed it. I’m looking to get a used M3 E92 as well, and learnt many things used car buyers like myself should keep in mind!

[@reptarade]

Awesome car! look forward to more videos about this big-little-beast!

[@rogefgv]

I am really liking this new phase in the show. I keep coming back to this video just to listen to the music. Great job Neil!

[@RoadandRacetv]

+Roger Valdes Thanks for saying so Roger, really appreciate it.

[@HeidiandFranny]

I know this is a little older, great video! Really enjoyed it! You had some great tips at the beginning. I'm assuming the fluids all looked just fine. Great tip to read the codes - totally discrete. Congrats on your car! You look really happy :)

[@RoadandRacetv]

Yes, it’s was a good day when I bought it! Never thought I’d actually ever own one! Yes, fluid all fine. It really was well looked after. The owner contacted me after regretting he’d sold it!

[@pamrtube]

Nice video as always. I was sad to see the 986 go, but after seen your face enjoying the Beemer I understand it was the right decision. Welcome to the BMW club!

[@TehMasterSword]

Subbed, really enjoying your videos. Please keep the content coming with this car!

[@RoadandRacetv]

Cheers Jess, glad to hear you like the vids! Lots more show coming....!

[@giffjp]

Great videos. Thanks for taking the time to document your car experiences, it's helpful. Someday I hope to have a BMW in the stable!

[@RoadandRacetv]

Thanks mate, glad you like them!

[@mervyn2316]

I’m keen on the same car, enjoyed the videos so far, thanks for making them for us!

[@RoadandRacetv]

No problem mate. Glad you watched them!

[@AishaFPS]

Subbed! Enjoyed the series so far. I'm jealous that you got the right m3. I really want one too

[@RoadandRacetv]

+Kong Vimolchalao Thanks for the sub! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@tomscott88]

Looks like an absolute corker! Really chuffed for you and look forward to more vids! 😁

[@tazcartagena]

Great down to earth review of a second hand purchase. Fantastic choice too. subscribed.

[@RoadandRacetv]

+Taz Maz Glad you liked it Taz and big thanks for the sub!

[@stephenoverstreet9898]

Great video Neil! Great exhaust shots too! I'd be just as happy as you apparently are too.

[@RoadandRacetv]

+Stephen Overstreet Cheers Stephen, it's nice to have a new car 😀

[@l34052]

I spent 12yrs lusting after this car and in June this year (2020) I finally achieved my dream, an e92 M3. Mine is a 2013 so the last of the breed and all manor of extras. Every time I get in it I get the biggest childlike grin on my face, it's a stunning car. I had an e92 330i before and in sport mode I thought it was quick, the M3 though is in a completely different league. In normal driving it's smooth and refined, everything you want. If you prod the bear though the thing becomes an animal, it feels like it's alive and wants you to drive it harder and faster no matter how fast you're already going. The dct gearbox works flawlessly and because of the fantastic rev matching the car does you can't wait to change down a gear to hear that lovely howl from the exhaust. I've been driving BMW cars for years and thought that I knew how they feel but the M3 for me reset all of what I thought I knew, it's an amazing car

[@technomankirk]

great video! very well edited! makes me want to trade my boxster in lol

[@glenncarter7055]

Hey Neil. Just watched all your posts ( I'm an IT Contractor too) and have really appreciated everything. Excellent channel great balance. Quality, for me, is not as important as content. I'm seriously considering a Boxster so your experiences much appreciated, I'm also looking forward to your adventure with the M3. All the best.

[@RoadandRacetv]

Thanks Glenn, so kind of you to say. Let me know if you get a Boxster!

[@ian-ivey]

Enjoying the series a lot -- big improvements in storyboarding and editing. One of the big appeals of the Boxster series was the technical in-depth discussion that gave a good how-to overview. In this video, you said you wouldn't bore us with the checking of fluids and the like, but keep in mind that's actually the main appeal of your prior series. Don't abandon the technical stuff. It's not boring.

[@RoadandRacetv]

Cheers Ian, glad you think the shows have been improving. Thanks for the feedback, you're right, the technical stuff should still be covered.

[@markmuller8829]

I love the boyish look on your face at various points in the vid (usually after planting your foot on the throttle). Good thorough video and love the different camera angles - well done.

[@RoadandRacetv]

Cheers Mark!

[@BY-ib9ew]

Grats on the new car, I was impressed by the same things when I first drove the M3 also... EDC, power button, 8 programmable buttons etc. My previous car was also a 350z.... actually I still have it and it's my track car now (coupe). Looking forward to more M3 videos.

[@RoadandRacetv]

+B Y Thanks mate, am really enjoying it! Bit jealous about you having a dedicated 350z track car! New M3 video out next week.

[@lf3566]

Just got a 2010 M3 DCT with 65,000 miles and I absolutely love it! Oh and I straight piped the exaust and it sounds amazing!

[@mikeyhbev]

Another Cracking video Neil. This is one of 4 cars which I’m thinking of getting. Great to have some insight, in what to look for if choosing an E90/92. Don’t fancy doing a buying guide video on the RS4, C63, and the ISF?? 😂👍

[@RoadandRacetv]

Thanks Mikey!

[@frederickderksen2929]

Nice man loved the video!

[@RoadandRacetv]

Thanks Frederick!

[@rEdHoUsE_1969]

Great video. Just shows that a level head, good research & putting the heart aside can result in an excellent buy. Too many video's on KZbin show how you can buy 'sports cars' & 'exotics' cheap .... but in my view you get what you pay for and your choice of a well-sorted car (not on the cheap) is wise. Kudos.

[@RoadandRacetv]

Thanks Jack, glad you liked it. Yeah, not the cheapest one to buy but hopefully the cheapest in the long run!

[@TheHautamaki]

Great video 🤓🤝

[@michaelnewton5591]

That was a great Vid. I have had the pleasure of owning 2 of these and now I own a M4,The E92 M3 I will always miss because of the sound of the V8 Masterpiece Engine, what a screamer it is. I totally agree with everything you said about it. There are not many Cars out there, that would give you the same amount of excitement for the same amount of money as the M3. IMO.

[@RoadandRacetv]

Wow, that's cool. The V8 is quite intoxicating, it just revs and revs!

[@drewmorg.]

Awesome. Would love to hear your comparison between this and Porsche 996?

[@daheath7242]

Very useful video, well explained. I am tempted to p/x my e36 evo for a V8. Thanks again.

[@vtecboi18]

I'm thinking about the same lol

[@subes5873]

I purchased my 2011 E92 last July, it's an amazing piece of machinery, highly recommend this car!

[@jetts18111]

Did u have any problem?i wanna buy it, but too many bad reviews

[@BaconSandwich72]

Enjoyed that!. There's nothing like that "getting to know you" period with a new (to you) car. Also curious on the Bridgestone tyre mis-match. I have 4 of those exact tyres on my 135i and rate them!

[@RoadandRacetv]

Thanks! Previous owner said he got a flat and couldn't get another PS2 at the time.

[@Madddoggydog]

Awesome videos man, I hope to get one later this year. Just waiting to find the right one! Cheers!

[@RoadandRacetv]

Thanks Drazen. Good luck with your purchase. The M3 is a fantastic car. Mine is still for sale if you're in the UK.....

[@Madddoggydog]

Unfortunately I am in Canada. I'm looking for a 2010/2011 Grey with Fox red interior with the manual gearbox. Probably the hardest thing I have had to look for. Even just finding a manual here is hard enough... Must be nice in the UK!

[@subes5873]

I have a 2011 frozen black dct not manual tho. Also in Canada if your looking?? According to BMW website it's 1 of 279 and or 27 in the world deciphering which I haven't figured out. Frozen black, dct, comp pkg, mugello black leather carbon dash red stitching. Matt black rims plus aluminum set 19teens both sets. 83000 k All maintenence recs

[@davidbrown9947]

I bought a new one from new in 2009, and kept it for 3 years, without a hitch. What a car. But the petrol is insane. I averaged 14 MPG, and never achieved more than 18 mpg.I have ordered the latest one for delivery next Marc

[@merichal4650]

Can u buy an E46 M3 Coupe and do a full project on it, it would be so cool to watch. Awesome vid btw!

[@RoadandRacetv]

That's a good idea. Would love to. Maybe one for 2019.

[@vtecboi18]

@@RoadandRacetv did you get a loan for it or did you pay for it in cash, im.sorry if this is a nosy question lol

[@manishoker3484]

Very nice car & upload :)

[@franzbascuas4365]

Great video! You look impressed by the car's power. Makes me wonder if the power in your Porsche felt so much less, since the BMW should weight a lot more...

[@RoadandRacetv]

The M3 feels faster. It does have a higher power to weight ratio over the Boxster.

[@Mrbfgray]

Would some sort of a 'block heater' be a good thing to routinely use just to warm the engine a bit before firing it up? Probably too much of a nuisance for most folks.

[@mansfield1971]

Great video, enjoying the series. What was the situation with the odd tyre?

[@RoadandRacetv]

The seller said he had a flat and couldn’t get a matching one.

[@WilliWerkel]

Whoa, lots of different camera angles, nice! Have you had installed multiple ones on the car or replaced a single one in different angles? Edit: also, if i remember correctly, some (maybe more modern cars) lower the car up to 2cm when you change the suspension setup in the car to sport mode

[@RoadandRacetv]

+Willi Werkel I've two gopros I stick on the exterior and a G7X I stick inside for the driver shots. I do multiple runs and swap the external cameras over. Good to know, will see if I can check if mine actually goes lower!

[@stephenwilson2793]

After owning an E46 M3 I’ve just bought an E92 M3, I’ve found all your videos very interesting. Looking forward to ownership.

[@ronanmatthews5516]

Great video, did you check to see if the throttle actuators were replaced? I'm planning on buying one and have been told they are a common and expensive problem...

[@RoadandRacetv]

Thanks Ronnie. Yes, I did. I’ve a whole video on the service history if you’re interested.

[@oliverb.7860]

I recommend bringing a Laptop with INPA when you buy a BMW. You get more reliable fault code information from all ECUs in the car. Also, in my experience, it terrifies the people selling the cars and they will be more honest about what troubles the car had so far :-)

[@sheldonm3535]

You can code the car so u can have DVD in motion. This way when you are driving a long road trip you can still have the tv or movie on ;)

[@RoadandRacetv]

You're right. I though it was a bit too dangerous though so I've left mine standard.

[@stevebeaney1964]

I call my robot arm "Billy"....... Thanks Billy, love this vid too!

[@nigelfarage1465]

Great video. I am thinking about getting one of these. I have had 2 M5's (still have the V10, sold the older V8) but I think the M3 even though less powerful would be better handling - what do you think?

[@RoadandRacetv]

Not drive an M5 so no idea but i think the M3 is lighter than the M5 so in theory that should help the handling. Does the M5 have the EDC suspension option?

[@roguetrooper1000]

Hi Was just wondering how much money in fuel you did in a week or a mth if not your daily Thanks carl

[@AbrahamMusalem]

Im looking into buying a 2011 with 63k miles! Did you look into any rod bearing damage before buying yours? Awesome video!

[@RoadandRacetv]

No I didn't but I'd advise only buying one if the rod bearing have been changed. If not get at least £800 off the asking price.

[@glenncarter7055]

PS you remind me of a young Dave from Hairy Bikers :)

[@seanorourke8470]

auxiliary is way better than blue tooth, cus it doesn't such the ball's out off your phone battery, plus a solid connection is better than a wireless one

[@1tokeover]

Then why does it always sound worse? Bluetooth connection always sounds louder, clearer, stronger. This is with every vehicle I've been in. Please don't say "Ohh you have to turn up the volume on your phone durrr".

[@optic_fraxzzyt5720]

1tokeover Probably due to the the age of the vehicles that have BT vs audio jack and the sound systems associated with that. However I will point out that in terms of actual sound quality with the exact same music, phone and speakers the audio jack beats bluetooth everytime.

[@chrisogrady28]

1tokeover are you tech illiterate? Bluetooth transmits a highly compressed, low bit rate, digital signal. Auxiliary cables from headphone jacks transmit an uncompressed analogue signal. If you’re getting Shitty aux quality you’re using a shit phone and/or shit quality audio files. Different devices have different quality digital to analogue converters (DAC) inside, so phones like the LG V series, and old iPods sound amazing. Bluetooth is terrible.

[@kennethgreensr1824]

What year is the m3 and how many miles does it have

[@jamielearmonth1039]

2 hours is not a long way to buy the right performance car ! Flown to London from Edinburgh for cars

[@el-capiitan2518]

your outa music remind sme of cyberpunk 2077

[@JohnLaverick]

Ha! This was a surreal experience!!

[@RoadandRacetv]

+John Laverick Lol. I bet! I don't think I told you I made KZbin videos did I?

[@JohnLaverick]

Ha. No I don't think so ... fair play though. Really glad to see you enjoying the car. It's actually quite nice to see what you get up to with it. I must admit, I've missed it. I've even contemplated buying another E46 M3!!

[@RoadandRacetv]

+John Laverick Thanks. Yes, really enjoying the car. If you're missing the car just think of the fuel costs and maybe that'll help! I spend my life in petrol stations! Hope you're reassured I'm treating her well. 😀

[@benmulleady7266]

“I don’t really know what to touch” - the steering wheel would be a good idea 😂

[@bma109]

You don't know the difference between a wheel and a tyre?

[@allennzs8886]

Hi there, I'm thinking about getting a 2010 E90 M3 DCT, with 100000kms on the clock, would you recommend it? I'm afraid I'll get bankrupt after this decision, not a rich guy, can barely afford a used one like that. By the way, this in going to be my daily and the only car I'll have. Any suggestions will be very appreciated. Thanks

[@RoadandRacetv]

It’s an expensive car to own if something goes wrong. Tyres and fuel are also costly. My latest video talks about this after owning one for a year, which may help you.

[@allennzs8886]

Road and Race thanks for your reply, I'm aware of the fuel and Tyres, my biggest concern would be the rod bearings, because they're expensive to replace and if I discover this problem when it's too late, it could just destroy the engine, that would be super expensive. Also if I replace all the rod bearings, how long can they last? Do I need to replace them any time soon after that? Sorry maybe it's a silly question, but I'm still wondering 😂

[@RoadandRacetv]

Rod bearings is one of those things you have to decide if it’s a big risk. I’m not going to worry about it.

[@candheriver4475]

I'm curious, what did the previous owner say about the mismatched rear Bridgestone tire?

[@RoadandRacetv]

He said he got a flat and couldn't get another PS2 at the time.

[@oliverb.7860]

Gosh I really like Great Britain.

[@oliverb.7860]

And M3s.

[@xinquisitor666x]

Great video. Did you ever drive a 911? Wonder how this compares.

[@RoadandRacetv]

Thanks Leo. NO never driven a 911 unfortunately. :-(

[@xinquisitor666x]

Road and Race I see. I just wanted to see if you could compare. I have a boxster but next year will be shopping for a used 911 (997).

[@stacky512a]

and just what did we learn from this video?

[@matreyia]

finding no fault codes does not mean anything. you must also go into the emissions section to see if all emissions sections are in "ready/complete" mode. if there are no codes and all emissions are in "complete", then you have a good car. If anything is "incomplete/not ready" then the seller has tried to fool you by deleting error codes...which resets emissions to "not ready/incomplete". The car has to be driven a tank or two tanks of gas in order to complete all emissions stages.

[@motherflipper7226]

Thanks, Seatbelt Butler!!!

[@RoadandRacetv]

+Manuel Andrades Indeed!

[@floatfacebook2013]

how much

[@flash573]

A question to rattle the old memory box. There is absolutely loads of speculation on how much fuel these cars use, ranging from 150-325 miles on a tank. My fiesta st 180 ranges from 150-325 miles on a tank also, albeit only a 42 litre tank, this obviously is down to a heavy right foot. With your experience using the m3 as daily, maybe using the heavy foot now and again, what mileage did you get between fills?

[@RoadandRacetv]

It’s was about 26mpg on motorway and 16 mpg in town. Best case. Much worse if you have fun in it!

[@flash573]

Road and Race, was that the cars computer estimate or your own calculated conversion?

[@RoadandRacetv]

Computer.

[@flash573]

Appreciate your time on this really old video 👍🏻

[@RoadandRacetv]

No problem mate

[@kneckebro]

how much did it cost? sorry if I missed it, great tips btw

[@RoadandRacetv]

My budget was £20,000 and it come in a little under. I go into more detail in the previous part in this series if you're interested. Thanks Haliel, glad you were are to find it useful!

[@RR-kb1nc]

Really keen to buy one soon, what's fuel consumption like? Thanks

[@RoadandRacetv]

+R A That's the only bad point. It's bad. 16 mpg in town and about 26 mpg on the motorway.

[@RR-kb1nc]

Road and Race currently own a 325i and I can imagine how much worse it'll be. But tbh even the 325i the fun I get out of it beats the costs of petrol. Can only imagine what the m3 must feel like 😂

[@RoadandRacetv]

It's intoxicating!

[@gile1996]

and what kind of story was behind that bridgestone tire???

[@RoadandRacetv]

+gile1996 He said he got a flat and they didn't have a PS2 in stock.

[@gile1996]

so no crash behind,nice,tnx,cheers from Rijeka / Croatia

[@NickGypps]

Are you tempted by the F80?

[@RoadandRacetv]

Yes, certainly, if I could afford it!

[@P_Icelander]

is it the competition package?

[@RoadandRacetv]

No

[@yermailmain206]

I think those potenzas are more expensive then cup2s

[@dahyuhashimi117]

How is to caring a child on the backseat?

[@tybrown1437]

Lol is it wrong to have different Tyre brand)? You are kind of picky I think.Remind me about Swedish people. And where is the owner)? I would never in my life let some random guys drive my car :)

[@OnPointFirearms]

This time on soft spoken british chaps buying german motorcars...

[@HCShuffle]

dont take a testdrive in a bmw , youll end up buying it...

[@jediael9906]

😂😂

[@chrisogrady28]

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