Everything I hate about my E92 M3

[@brighamallen2299]

i've had 2 e90s and never had any issue with the cup holders. replaces yours. they are like 40 bucks lol

[@nicholasb0201]

Such an easy fix.... take the assembly apart. Needs Vaseline or white Lithium grease by the gears. Smooth like butter ever since. Literally a 5 min job max.

[@sheridansackett]

I used to have a e90 335i and it was a ez fix just the copper spring came off just had to put it back on and honestly love those cupholders so much

[@ahyup214]

Brigham Allen or just clean it normally it sticks if you spill coffee on it

[@jamesferreira9338]

same my e90 m3 has 100k plus miles and my cup holders are perfect

[@lefreakify]

Yes, they only get suck when some sticky liquid has run out and you put them inside. It is an easy fix. I actually really like that they are hidden when you are not using them.

[@awdgsx415]

For anyone daily driving E90s or E60s you almost have to expect maintenance cost to be through the roof. When I first bought my M5, I was daily driving the shit out of it. The first 6-7 months of ownership I spent $$$$ on gas and maintenance. I ended up buying a i3 to daily drive. Best investment ever. Now I enjoy my M5 on the weekends take long trips and once in a blue moon drive it to work once a week. Luckily the police here in Huntington Beach are not as harsh as Newport Beach. I have headers, no cats RPI mufflers.

[@SpencerBerke]

Thanks for the comment!!

[@swansmeister]

I said this many times before, I don't know what kinda bmw's you peeps have over there, they probably send there crap cars over to America because over here I do not know 1 m5 or m3 owner who had problems with the car.

[@Fee.1]

swansmeister ok I don’t know anyone with COVID IT MUST NOT EXIST

[@Fee.1]

Did your i3 insurance and monthly payment come out to be less than the gas bill was before? I will daily drive mine for a while at least but I never drive I just cruise for fun already

[@Bayerische.Motoren.Werke.]

@Joseph C. those are common n54/n55 problems you can find all over forums. the turbo and fuel pump issues will never come back if you get aftermarket upgraded parts, the block is good for 700hp fairly reliably it's just the engines auxiliary systems that has issues. I also wouldn't hold the cracked wheel against the manufacturer since that was most likely driver error and they dont just crack on their own.

[@salmanomar97]

Overall its an amazing car, but that wing just doesn't look right.

[@SpencerBerke]

Thanks! I have plans to swap it out soon.

[@androo4572]

If you decide to put a wing on e92 you better put a wider wing or none at all, this wing is too narrow too small and doesn't fit at all with a body. Maybe something like slicer have it

[@elonmusk6541]

I wouldn’t put a wing tbh

[@SpencerBerke]

Xavier Mondragon cool stuff!

[@AJUSA1]

@@SpencerBerke Car looks amazing, but the wing does take away from how clean it is.

[@Noisyrilo]

Damnn the all black looks so sick it’s crazy

[@SpencerBerke]

Thx bro!

[@sipsimies1588]

@LSWL00 yes and the dark bumper and splitter

[@5thcrx]

The best upgrade for this M3 is.... a second car as a daily.

[@crimsonhawk4912]

I'd use it as a club car. Only to be driven on car club nights

[@JCK119]

@@crimsonhawk4912 wtf.

[@atn2666]

I daily mine as it’s fine.

[@grayantihero6059]

Lol i daily my m3 no problem. If you want torque find another car.

[@CrispusAttucks2315]

I rock an e92 m3 and an e90 335 to keep the miles down on the m3. I’m in bmw nirvana until I get my x5m.

[@TranquilOasis.]

the cupholder has been the classic BMW E9x specialty lol

[@SpencerBerke]

😂

[@mrlong6267]

Always keep it stock. Never gets old. That’s the way I’ve maintained my e46m3 and S2k. Some people think I drive two brand new cars when both of mines are 18 yrs old. Can’t get clowned on since my cars are not “riced” out...lol

[@naterockwell7735]

BMW stands for Break My Wallet. But hey I’m a bimmer fan! Like you said smiles per mile right!👍

[@SpencerBerke]

Hahahah, you got that right!

[@R53.charlie]

Yeah but I’ve only had one problem with my e46 m3 and I’ve owned it for ten years!

[@R3DDWOLF]

Whenever I'm washing cars I normally have the key in the same pocket as my phone, most of the time it stops locking and unlocking. The car is a beautiful investment by the way.

[@SpencerBerke]

Yeah it’s annoying sometimes. Thx!!

[@JordieMotive97]

Despite everything you've said, all I see is a sexy M3 haha

[@victory_m3]

Great video as always, Spencer! Keep it up! I would definitely love a comparison video between the E92 and the E90 M3 if you can

[@SpencerBerke]

Hey thank you! Will do.

[@eddies3756]

When I had my e90 M3 it made all kinds of sounds. Also you forgot how they burn oil !

[@posh264]

that’s all bmw v8s they’re oil gobblers bro😭

[@paultsang1236]

My E90 fuel consumption (full tank) is around 250 miles for new territory drive and 230 miles for city drive

[@johnnydeep1599]

I had problems with my cup holder too The panel pops out ..either needs grease or the spring is busted..i fixed mine watching a KZbin video.

[@Zsword92]

E9X M3 = Future classic

[@SpencerBerke]

I agree.

[@trancing2341993]

Replaced my spark plugs and fuel breather valve and notice I’ve got better mpg

[@Koolicyde]

2. The car wash door locks... annoy the crap out of me... plus mine is coded to fold the mirrors too... it's even worse!

[@Willhgf]

Damn dude you’re having a lot of issues with that car. My M3 is solid, fingers crossed

[@SpencerBerke]

Yeah I know, right? My E90 was SOLID. This E92 is strange.

[@divimport2]

The peeling steering wheel trim was fixed in later models. The rubber coating was removed from factory. Buy the 12 + OE trim piece. They didn’t fix the peeling start stop ring however, had it painted matte black. The DCT knob will also wear and it cannot be purchased without the boot. Disagree on it being slow. It’s mid 12 second car - doesn’t hold up from dig against modern turbo M & AMGs, but we didn’t get the S65 for drag racing! DCT makes it easy to keep on boil, and mid range shifts are nutters. DCT delays in R to D isn’t a big deal, though the GTS tune fixes that. You’ve definitely had bad luck on TAs, ICV and Fuel Breather Valves. I’d add the felt undertray as a pain in the ass - skid plates should be OEM. Replaced them 3 times already. The OE brake package is sub par and the last of the M shitty brakes. The rotors can’t bare track work and the floating 1 piston caliper is prehistoric. It’s a big $ upgrade that’s now standard on all M cars.

[@M3furki]

In Germany we say „Hassliebe“

[@HunchoArdit]

The worst part when washing the car and it being so sensitive is when it unlocks it my window goes down a little and water will go through and wet my interior.

[@rogeliovillegas7297]

I don’t know if you’ve experienced a shaky steering while cruising, a slight bad alignment or worn control arms tend to make the steering shaky, I have that on my E92 and it’s annoying

[@NWABIMMER_KEV]

Its the alternator bearing. Making all that noise. I've had several cars do it.

[@SpencerBerke]

Thank you!!!

[@abrahamg3354]

-Maintenance wise, I am still on stock engine bay parts. I've only done oil changes. Never had a problem with it. Keep in mind my E92 M3 ZCP is a 2012 and I redline the shit out of it everyday - if that matters. I have high confidence with these cars. -I think these cars are very quick. 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. I'm light weight, so. I even beat V8 R8s in rolling/standing starts. -The DCT engaging 1st/R gears is my FUCKING FAVORITE. I love the feel when the clutch slowly engages and the RPMS go high. -Totally agree with the Lock/unlock part of washing your car. -Fold down seats, or the winter package - I had the 11 E90 328i and didn't have it. IDK why that has to be an option. -That noise, that high pitch noise. I like the noise. It's personally something I don't want to fix if their was a fix. To me it sounds sporty, aggressive and a bit high tech especially on cold starts when the engine has that clacking sound. Yes, I've had people ask if I had a charger, like a turbo or super. On top of that, I like feeling the vibrations of the engine on cold starts or low RPM acceleration.

[@soundpoint1560]

The noise is cool. Makes the car sound more dynamic.

[@jpadicecoffee9812]

I agree about the seating position, reminds me of what I also did not like. I have to sit up high to see corners of front while I turn right. If I sit too low, I can't see where I'm turning. Also, I did not enjoy the jerky stop and go in DCT. A combination of too many small things, that just added up to have made me sell it and glad. But the car is great driving at high speed tough and is solid, if you don't get paranoid of cops.

[@elijahcarr4137]

My mapped 320d has more torque 🤣But I love how the m3 is naturally aspirated

[@scottish-m3]

Great video. I’m contemplating going from my E93 335i which is running 440bhp to a M3. I don’t think the power loss is worth it.

[@JonnyD3ath]

Alan Stewart depends what you want from a car. If you just want straight line speed it won't be worth it. If you want to experience a better drive and fun car in the corners the M3 is amazing and a rewarding drive, I love mine

[@tigamilla2594]

I came from a 550hp turbo car, the M3 is hands down the better car. Once you "get" it you'll be smiling everywhere you go

[@ibefast]

I got a big one for all the manny guys out there !! The notchy ass shifter

[@jodesro]

Pro tip. Press the lock putton twice, it will stop locking and unlocking when you wash your car.

[@MrKamJ]

I feel your pain with maintenence costs, changed the actuators out and did the rod bearings when I installed my supercharger, expensive business! I've also modified the interior so all the middle of the seats are alcantara replacing the leather, which means you sit lower automatically.

[@duncanscubie]

Thank you so much for your videos. I am seriously looking in to buying a E92 m3 v8 as an investment car because of the huge prospect of being a future classic with prices skyrocketing in the next 10 years. I just sold my classic Subaru Impreza wax STI limited edition no. XX/200 built . After 12 years of smiles For nearly 5 times the price that I bought it for . And this is my next purchase. Again thank you for your fantastic reviews 👍

[@JamieB-E92]

Bro I WISH we had fuel prices like you do in the US. I live in New Zealand (Auckland) and pay around $2.40 a litre for 98 RON/93 AKI octane. That's $9.07 NZD a gallon which converts to $6.02 USD a gallon! And that is CHEAP right now. Before lockdown I was paying $2.64 a litre!! 😭😭

[@ItsFhiery]

Tf? 98 octane for Adelaide is 1.25 a litre lmao that’s what I use on my 325i

[@qihangzeng6187]

The whistle sound from engine bay normally is from air box

[@DuffMuffins911]

The cowbell issue is an interesting one, i have a 2013 E92 m3 6 speed manual that makes the same noise and I never would have noticed it if you didn't make this. With 57k my biggest issue has been the idle control actuator, has gone out twice in 2 years.

[@philippk1125]

What do you mean with 0:19 #2 "How long the car is"? It's a tiny coupe, I drive an Audi A8 D4 long wheel base as my daily and have no problems, even here in tight European cities. You're in America with huge parking spaces!

[@SL9SH]

What I don’t like the most is that I don’t have one, but still in the bimmer fam with a manual E82 N54 135i 😊

[@davidh4632]

With regards the low, I have fitted hybridair to my kw coilovers, in Singapore it is impossible to run low without a front lift system.

[@JoshuaRGill-xk9mx]

#SgLife

[@phxcarriersboss]

To me what i dont like is, front bumper just looks unfinished like some type of lip is needed, and the gauges just not enough info for a sports car like no water temp or much of anything. i know you can get it to display but it takes half a day to set it up and it goes away when you turn the car off

[@evanwalsh8808]

The whining could be coming from the exhaust valve module behind the driver side tail light for the oem muffler, try unplugging the module and see if the noise goes away.

[@MichaelRenardson]

My dad's e90 makes that weird 'supercharger' whine noise. Thought all e9x m3 did it. Didn't realise it was a fault!

[@reliantfilmsproductions9752]

Great content overall!! Keep grinding my dude!

[@WatchM3Struggle]

I don’t like the stock headlights. Custom rings and blacked out housing is the way to go

[@SpencerBerke]

Thx bro!!

[@mathewreyes3251]

i thinkthe supercharger sound is the alternator, didnt hear it until i replaced it with a new one

[@matthewbryniarski]

Thank you for doing the BMW build videos.

[@SpencerBerke]

Of course, thanks for watching!

[@xonigga6684]

That whine noise could be the water pump

[@SINISTERx0007]

16-20 mpgs. Mine is in the 15s. And has stayed there for the past year and a half. It’s my daily driver but I must be driving wrong. And the gas prices here in Cali suck. :(

[@ioana2791]

In these cars I don’t like only one thing - I don’t have m3 yet! Apart for that everything is fine.

[@colinfairclough1653]

V power in the UK is 99 octane. Got an old e46 m3 and I get 19mpg round town and 33 to 35 cruising on the motorway

[@JohnSmith-vu7mh]

Holy shit y’all gasssss is highhhhh. Man if u come to Missouri u might be in heaven

[@tigamilla2594]

Primary decat and stage 2 map with your eventuri intake and you won't think they are slow anymore!

[@anoncanon1100]

#17 is the steering fluid im pretty sure. it empties quick too

[@ciceroyak29]

I have E92 M3 also and I’m always at the gas station also 😩

[@jaro.vs0351]

Might be a stupid question but why is gas called 87, 89, 91 in america. Im my country we have 95, 98, 102. I'm just interested

[@HarleyN93]

You can fix them cup holders there is a damper that slows the movement inside them take it out and they'll fly out faster than a smack head going for his crack

[@brianparker5649]

Southwest only uses 737 on there whole fleet but nice try. And thanks for telling the truth about the negative aspects. I’m on my second E90 and the electrical gremlins have surfaced on both resulting of an accident with my first. Can’t stay away from these things and I don’t know what I might get next.

[@8twalker]

91 for $3.30 damn, we get 93 for $2.60 here lol that sucks man!

[@jonathanconstanza1200]

Spence you the man bro, love ur vids and ur car is so Sick bro! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@patricklyana3611]

Last issue is probably a cracked or leaky valve cover my car was doing the same thing.

[@dannyr3346]

I put a brand new electronic water pump on a Mercedes and it sounded just like that lol

[@JerainJezza]

It's not fast enough in stock form nowadays, IRL on the dyno it only has 380bhp and not enough torque compared to more modern performance (turbo)cars... The sound with the right exhaust is amazing tho.

[@BrandonEccles]

Try spraying some gt85/wd40 in the cup holder, it might make it easier or might not but worth a try

[@nickygounden9492]

did not realize the black E92 was a DCT

[@dannyr3346]

Sounds like your electric water pump is making the noise. Or the hpfp

[@benmanalo6030]

One of the nicest M3's around! Any plans on getting black legacy plates?

[@SheltonLatimer]

THE SEATBELT THINGS NEVER WORK. I used to get so annoyed by it, long story short my dad ended up breaking the driver side one

[@akkando]

How long it takes to warm up. Pre 2011.5 doesn't have bluetooth music support. Comfort access is much more flaky than F gen cars. Door handle on the driver side inside is bubbling, going to peel it off at some point. Fucking Evap went out, no AC and super expensive to repair because you have to tear the dash out.

[@ginopoe9150]

SUPERCHARGE IT!! I love it in black!!

[@alien1034]

I have a 2011 e92 manual, Jerez black. FULLY LOADED, I “checked” every option when ordering it. My question...Who do I take it to in Chicagoland? I want to get it to top-shelf 2021 technology in all ways. I’m keeping it forever. I’m not a mechanical guy. But I LOVE my cars. My M3 is my baby. Any advise/info would be appreciated.

[@Agfreid]

Sorry. I like to wind this car out, Fabspeed full exhaust. So like in traffic i will keep it between 2 n 3, on the highway play with 3,4,5 so i really rev it. More information so you can give me your take. Thanks

[@ToastToGo]

Your car is so beautiful. You need a front lift system for those driveways... you can have that when you get your supercar. 8-)

[@WILL87978]

I hate my 2011 E90 M3 keep buring the foot well module (FRM) already repair it fourth times and it ewas still break it. And the battery is still in good condition

[@TT-ot1fd]

That’s more than I get on a tank of e85!

[@moffstv2]

I’ll never understand why people lower their daily drivers... love the car but usability>looks

[@Dancerman007]

Slam everything

[@SpencerBerke]

Ethan Reimer Hahahaha. Yesss!!!

[@yashar5721]

When you put the gas cap in its holder I tripped out

[@Alumni321]

Love the tag surround

[@glennferrer6349]

One way to save future payments to last your fun car.. get a daily if you can. That being said your M3 is 👌🏽

[@grrrrrrrtbow9640]

Was having same issue with whistle type noise changed my oil filter n it fixed it Not enough oil getting to the engine making a dry heaving noise from the engine

[@creditdportg8191]

Clogged air box for the whine?

[@matthiasconrad8538]

How are the electronics doing? My last bmw (08) all of the electronics went haywire

[@parsasalmasy]

What gen was it e92 or e93?

[@speltwrong9009]

Rod bearings for that power 🤯 how often? At that point you may as well rebuild the whole motor or throw a better one in. 2jz,LS

[@Gregisgolden]

What kinda camera did you use for this video ?

[@SpencerBerke]

Canon EOS R!

[@dontreadthis908]

On the topic of citing for “loud” cars. I’ll never understand why California has so many people with dope cars. I’ll never understand Cali in general, it’s like the government hates it’s residents and wants to make their life hell as often as possible. Dude, come to NC. We’d treat you right!

[@jaylj0710]

Do you notice a difference in using the 91octane?

[@johnnydeep1599]

Mine Drinks alot of Gas too..half a tank just cruising around town..without the M button on the car feels very heavy..I'm guessing it's the v8 engine.

[@focusgreg4136]

Great content 🎯

[@SpencerBerke]

Thank you!

[@focusgreg4136]

Spencer Berke keep up the excellent content coming an I wish you more success

[@denismegan1283]

Paint looks mint!

[@juiceflippin24]

No Spencer you gotta hit RKTUNES. THAT GUY makes these cars open up ECU TUNE.🥴🥴🥴🚀🤔🤔🛢️🛢️🛢️💪💪🔥🔥💥🥊 Look up his youtube

[@conconr322]

Such a nice car

[@SpencerBerke]

Thx man!

[@conconr322]

@@SpencerBerke thanks for the reply bro keep up the good work

[@msamurai2k]

Vid was oddly satisfying

[@taiirvan1563]

Reviewing the airplane was pretty funny

[@Hugo-Funky]

I have an e92 325d and no probleme with gas stations 1 never see them

[@matthewmennetti]

Alternator noise?

[@nicholasdean3869]

No man, no one should have to be concerned with a street legal vehicle getting impounded for being too loud. I’m sure it’s loud but it can’t possibly be loud enough that it creates a danger and to get ticketed for that can only be considered revenue and that’s insane

[@plasticbmw]

What seat is that?

[@Morcman87]

Regarding the noise, it could also be the oil pump. Have a look here: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e92-m3-cou_201210/ned/01-drive/01-noise/engine-noise/repair-instructions-s65/1VnXowrfbY

[@mandeep7899]

Mine has a squeaking sound when I turn the steering wheel in warmer weather and I cant figure out what the issue is 🤦‍♂️

[@akrambuhary4440]

Probably power steering belt. Had the same noise in my e60

[@pistonpoweruk]

They aren’t slow imo. You just have to keep them in the powerband.

[@JonnyD3ath]

pistonpoweruk takes a good driver lol

[@alk9377]

why do you live in California?

[@ericzgrinda]

Really should consider a daily