WHY THE BMW E92 M3 IS BEST CAR I'VE DRIVEN

Is the E92 / E90 BMW M3 the best M car ever? It’s certainly the last proper drivers M3. Revving to 8400RPM, this 4.0L atmospheric V8 certainly puts a smile on your face.
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[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Is the E90/E92 the best M3 ever?

[@mry82]

Maybe!

[@mry82]

@@aa.6976 I'd love to drive both and decide.

[@joshpascoe]

Yes - 8,400 RPM V8 ya hooligans

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

😜

[@patrickjanliu6559]

E90/e92 is da best

[@d765lt4]

Bought my 2011 e92 M3 brand new, still own it and love it just as much as the day I got it. Still turns my neck around to look at it to this day. That S65, just a different driving experience, nothing else like it. One of the best BMWs ever made. Super reliable too.

[@smm6526]

Damn mate, can i share my email with ya, am interested in that machine, especially bought new with original owner..

[@Omegaman1969]

I had a guy on a big motorbike behind me in my M3 E90, I floored it down a twisty hill and pulled up at some lights. He pulled along side and tapped on the window, at first I thought he was a policeman. I wound the window down expecting a telling off! He lifted his visor and said "Good grief, what the hell is this thing? I could only just keep up with you " hahahah

[@startingtech3900]

just bought an e92 m3 09 spacegrey metallic over black novillo interior, DCT! such a nice car feels like an f1 car wow, paid 17.4k w/ 99k miles clean ca title

[@divimport2]

Guys! Congratulations on the clip. You really captured what the E9X is all about; it is the pinnacle of BMW M powertrain engineering. Their best engine ever made - with the best transmission they ever made. Your comments about the MDCT are spot on. Quick tip; pair S6 with Power button on. It will make the shift speeds extremely fast, yet you will not upset the chassis when shifting with a steering angle by being slightly off WOT.

[@TimWilliamsHD]

The quality in this is crazy! Deserve way more views!

[@tintman831]

The prices of these cars are skyrocketing right now

[@chevymaro92]

Not often new channels come up with a review that make we wanna sub in the first 3 mins, Great job lads!

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Great to have you along!

[@pistonpoweruk]

Great video. I’ve had my 92 Comp pack for 6 years and still bloody love it. You do have to drive them for a while to get them. They are truly epic cars.

[@MICHAEL-wg2lh]

Love the e90 m3 from the first time i seen it years ago ,beast

[@adamrose8769]

Bit of consumer advice from an owner here, my DCT coupe 2010 genuinely achieves 27 MPG on a gentle run. Buy one now. I daily drive mine too, 50 miles per day commute. Coming from a 330d I was worried about fuel/service costs but they are nowhere near what I had anticipated! Again, buy one whilst you still can!

[@abrahamg3354]

I have the e92 m3 competition, I get about 18 mpg average but that's on crowded southern California cities. Otherwise on highways I'd be doing 24.

[@BRNDNSLVRA]

I've driven a lot of cars. I get out of Aventador SV's and Pistas and still love my E90 more than anything else out there. Except anything Porsche. Best M car ever made. Best BMW ever made.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

We agree

[@ziggyfreud5357]

Totally agree man. I used mine as a daily and track car until I got my 991 GT3RS. Now the e90 is my daily - love it.

[@justinn568]

@@ziggyfreud5357 whats your mpg

[@ziggyfreud5357]

@@justinn568 Don't care ! Not good - need to fill it all the time ;-)

[@brennanmoney271]

Yeah I’ve driven an aventador, I’ve driven gt 350’s, and porsches, even a Ferrari. But e9x, just have a special place in my heart

[@ziggyfreud5357]

Wow - glad I found this one. I daily my black on black e90M3 with Akra, Ohlins and ECU/DCT tune. It is a magical car. Totally agree will your assessment. The throttle response is very precise (savage). You really need an accurate right foot. The V8 is out of this world and syrupy smooth and the DCT with a GTS tune is supreme - only very slightly slower than the PDK in a 991 Porsche GT3RS. Is this better than an e46 M3 ? The motor and the DCT definitely are. Heavy on the fuel and you need to replace the bearings and the two throttle body actuators will die - these are just maintenance items IMO. BTW - new sub :)

[@johncreedon1833]

In my 7th year of E92 ownership over 2 cars. Epic car, my favourite car iv ever owned. Dct/s65 -match made in heaven

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Amen 🙏

[@smak387]

Just got my first e92, DCT. Dream come true. I already want another one.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

2 e92’s! Now that’s just being greedy! 😬👊

[@johncreedon1833]

@@smak387 I had a manual 2008 for 2 years , sold it and bought a 12 dct which I now have nearly 5 years. Such epic cars !

[@Breakchecks]

@@johncreedon1833 prefer dct over manual?

[@sugna123]

Randomly came across your S1 video this morning and have spent the last hour watching your videos! Absolutely brilliant! Great cinematography and like way you review the cars too. Deserve so many more subscribers and I’m sure you’ll get them. You certainly gained 1 more today. Keep up the good work lads!

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thanks man ✌️

[@joecox6870]

Little Oli is one brave man! Big Oli is obviously doing alright with all his new leather gear Another spot on, honest video guys, hats off to you

[@sharinganespada]

the production and quality of these videos is very good. its criminal that you have below 2k subs. I had to really stare at the number to believe it... anyway, new sub!

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thanks man.

[@ryanhugheswelshhoonigan7846]

First ever vid iv seen of you guys. And your driving the m3 😂 I track mine and use it on nice days, Iv had both manual and DCT Hands dw dct is better unless you want to drift full time. Guys don’t stress about the bottom end. It’s a little over a grand and your bulletproof again for another 60,000.. I spend more than that on a set of tires lol. Still need the Q7 for family 😂 Defo have my subscription very good review lads 👊🏻

[@andrewrengel]

Sold my F80 to get one of these... one of the best decisions I ever made 👍

[@keithjones3684]

I've owned an M3 E92 for the last 11yrs and only have praise for such a car, regarding the carbon roof, this was part of the design to gain the perfect 50/50 balance of the chassis and balance ofvtge car, adding an aftermarket is a total waste of money, I've been thiking of selling mine as I only cover about 2k a year at the most but after looking at you're wonderful review I might keep for a while longer, keep up the good reviews.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Keep it! 👍😊

[@MumenRider78]

The saloons are rarer than the coupe in the UK. There were only just above 600 saloons that came over. The LCI number was in the 250's.

[@danmcgowan4761]

As an E-92 M3 owner what a great video to see. Could not agree with you guys more, defiantly a future Collectible. I have driven newer M3 and agree the E-9x M3 hands down is the best M3 ever made!

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thanks Dan! Appreciate it.

[@ziggyfreud5357]

I've driven the turbo M's - youre not missing out on anything Dan. Your e92 and my e90 M3 are in a different league when it comes to driving experience and pleasure :)

[@lambolife2908]

E46 M3 CSL is the best ever. I’ve owned all the M cars , E92 M3 is epic, but has nothing on the CSL I owned.

[@keithronson2624]

Oh Lads when are the TV companies going to sign you up? Brilliant review. Editing and so entertaining! Funny as! BMW are so damn good at this Q car 'thing'. And no more so than this. That said the new M3/M4 are something else. Thank you. Stay Safe.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thanks Keith. Love the new M4. M3 is a little generic on the styling front I feel.

[@Jon_Yale]

Great video. Ive got the F80 M3. I've had it for a year and I thought it what was going to be the one.. but now I'm desperate to find a E92 M3. I need one in my life.

[@kratomujbrno242]

that would be a downgrade mate XDD

[@Jon_Yale]

@@kratomujbrno242 maybe bud. I decided to stick with f80 in the end anyway.. for now. 😁

[@kratomujbrno242]

@@Jon_Yale good to hear my fave m3 is E46 but f80 either M3/M4 is prolly nicest and i might get hate for this but with proper setup best sounding m3

[@noiceballer9781]

@@kratomujbrno242 definitely not, respectfully, the f80 is the worst sounding m3 xD

[@chloegreenwood4590]

The fear in ollie’s face gets me every time 😫😂 GRIPPING the chair lollll V entertaining video, loved the game loading screen edit at the start also🤌🏼

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Terrifying.

[@andyp8464]

As the Mrs allows me a 4 seat convertible alongside my main car, this was my number 3 choice after the c63s vert and v10 M6 vert. Luckily the c63s is stupidly expensive still, theres hardly any M6 verts so i bought the M3 vert and got rid of my v8 6 series. Off the bat i can feel the brakes struggle with the weight (the brakes are weak and were weak on my e46 m3) BUT the turn in , handling and connectedness to the road are magical. with roof down , the sound is simply euphoric. Ive owned quite a few cars with incredible exhausts 6.2l, 5.5l, 4l 2l AMGs but for overall emjoyment this is up there and the cabin isnt over insulated so i can enjoy it with the roof up and windows up. The ride is very busy all the time and its stiff but my kids dont seem to mind so thats a pass from me too. If the engine wasnt amazing enough already, the DCT transmission is incredible for quite an old generation of car. As everyone mentions, keep a warchest of cash for maintenence and note the 700quid road tax. Let that thick oil warm up properly before revving above 3.5k etc Other than that, i think theres going to be further drops to the prices of these as the 2nd hand market is tanking

[@AutoBeta2T]

Watched this a few times now and it's such a great vid for a a great car.

[@ziggyfreud5357]

same - watching again

[@AutoBeta2T]

And again

[@mosgadgets6708]

MOST UNDERRATED CARS CHANNEL !!

[@tedwarner1041]

I have a E93 M3 with a very special option that any M3 owner should have. What is it? Cutouts. That's right. Open them up... open exhaust(straight pipe) and wailing V8 to 8500. Hooligan car I will never, ever sell. The E93 is nice also, top down with more sound. Cheers

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Sounds good!

[@HuggybearFezzy]

Driven, no doubt, how the owner drives it on the daily 😜 NA V8 4.0 is stratospheric...if only the fuel tank was a little bigger to so you get enjoy it for longer...plus side is you get more opportunity for Shell points and Coffee to keep up with the thrills. Love the video

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thanks 🙏

[@foxxygearreviews7754]

E90 M3 is the best car I’ve ever driven. Comfortable but exciting to drive.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Agreed!

[@Mrbfgray]

I bought one for rural far N. California a few yrs ago, 2011 comp coup, love it in the mountains or any open road or wide freeway onramp.

[@mcolegt]

Just subscribed, killer video quality, great jobs guys. And as an e92M3 owner I know what I have. These things are Special I hope to never sell mine.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thanks Matt! Great to have you along for the ride!

[@danwal5695]

I have the e93 m3 and nothing sounds better with the roof down flat out..mines stage 2 decat etc..sounds amazing

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

You want us to make a video? 😉

[@groupb5420]

I would like to have this DCT gearbox in my E60 M5 …. great car btw always liked these ( used to own the E46 M3 which was imo the best driving car for the money ) 🤘

[@incubus1195]

I love mine, but have the Alpine Coupe version. It’s very versatile, but of course the saloon would top it for practicality. The DCT is perfectly suited for the car in my opinion. I drove manual and the DCT and am pleased I went for the auto. And the V8 soundtrack is infectious. Brakes could be better if I am honest. The only thing I would change is a slightly longer top gear for long distance motorway work, but the upside is I hunt for A and B road alternatives. 😀 Even my 4 year old Granddaughter adores it. She gets a little miffed if anyone suggests using my partner’s Qashqai. Once secured in a booster seat her first comment is usually “make it growl”. 🤣

[@startingtech3900]

same drove both, i wanted dct its so built for it

[@MICHAEL-wg2lh]

Haha " make it growl " that's great 🤣 she's a future petrol head for sure

[@ro952]

Such a beautiful car!! So much more class and elegance than the tacky new M3 styling..

[@jaredwashington3872]

Best car I’ve ever owned

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Yeh it’s a true great.

[@993mike]

I have one I bought new in 2008, and it’s awesome! Never had the urge to buy the newer ones after this NA wonder

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

It’s a truly fantastic vehicle 🚗

[@ChrisBred4s]

How ironic, I’m in the market for an E93 but after seeing this video I might opt for the E90 🔥 dope video guys

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Cheers Christian!

[@smak387]

e92!!! But get what you like!

[@ChrisBred4s]

@@smak387 can’t go wrong with that carbon fibered roof monster either 🔥

[@LAXCustoms]

Wow. Great video guys! Seriously, engaging and informative. Don’t know how you haven’t got more subscribers. Also will be holding you up on the track day when you get your M3😂 good job 👍🏻

[@joshpascoe]

Top tier content guys

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thanks Josh 👌

[@ys177]

the only car I'd replace my e92 m3 would be e90 m3. I love these cars.

[@IIIrandomIII]

I LOVE THIS CAR SO MUCH!!!!

[@mindlos3960]

Great review thanks guys

[@christianjoseph7367]

Just found this channel...wow! You have a new subscriber!

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Cheers man! Great to have you along for the ride :)

[@tmkim]

Best! S65 has been number one from 07 to 2012! She is a keeper, my mineral white 6sp, ZCP. European coupe muscle car!

[@AutoBeta2T]

Great vid lads - subbed

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thanks 🙏

[@mry82]

10:56, lol... never been lucky enough to drive one of these, but I think I'd agree with you guys... If I had to decide I think I'd have an e46 M3... I have a slow one and love the chassis. Edit... actually you guys reminded me this comes in a sedan which unfortunately was not offered in the e46, so maybe I'd have this instead! I'd have to go manual, even if it is slower... E46s are just so damn pretty though...

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

They really are!!!

[@davidbrown9947]

I bought a the Coupe brand new on a 59 Plate. Plus points, stable, comfortable, quiet- relatively speaking spacious, an engine noise to die for, with incredible brakes , and it revs out at c 8400 revs, which never fails to stop putting a huge smile on yours and your passengers face. Assuming you are mad enough to go near the limit for to longer a period. Now for the downside. Servicing, and replacement parts, dear fvcking me . And the worst is the petrol consumption. Once a week, I would do the round trip, between London and Bristol, where I averaged 17 mpg, if I drove like an undertaker. Ordinarily, it was averaging 14 MPG. As much as I tried to get more MPG out if it, it was impossible. The car just wants to go forward all the time in any gear and throughout the rev range. It is impossible to drive anything other than vigorously. I was comfortably doing a 100-120 quid a week on petrol, which is mad. I have ordered the new one, where delivery is due April 2022. I do wonder if I will miss the noise, but the trade off is you get 28 MPG on average, and from the various reviews I read and see a car which is as fast as most super cars from five years ago...........

[@mikenorris5378]

Best e92 M3 review ever.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

🙏🙏🙏

[@mircebob]

I'm sold, looking to buy one now and upgrade from my E90 335i N54.

[@ahmedalan720]

Well done guys, love the quality of the video, could you please do another review on a convertible m3 v8 if you can get a hold of one. Would be fab

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Will do our best!

[@imyeg6]

Great honest review. I’m sure I’ve seen this car around. Roads also look familiar :)

[@review-report]

*Own a 2013 E92 Competition Package Coupe! Need the Sedan too!!*

[@rumbleman65]

The dct is awesome I love my e92 great awesome car Defo get the coupe tho - mines an alpine edition with the comp pack god is 😍😍😍

[@GoldenRatio22]

So I’ve had mine for a year, 95k miles, haven’t done rod bearings. Anyone in person I’ve spoken with says if you warm up the car and run responsibly, it’s not an issue. The forums however say otherwise, what do you guys say?

[@MTKBull]

I'm getting mine in two days, with 86k miles. The rods are New, so i think it will last long !

[@MICHAEL-wg2lh]

I think people just like to moan, these performance cars will always need regular maintenance and will at some points go wrong , im not sure what some people expect, the only v8 that is ridiculously reliable that I have heard of is the lexus isf v8 but it looks like a pigs foot to me lol

[@funfun5656]

Love the E90/E92 M3 but the hype over NA given the tunability of modern boost control combined with now tightly integrated electronic throttle bodies. Nowadays not only are the forced induction cars making 50-60% more power (stock) but they're also way more tunable and can feel nearly the same as the NA car with either more power or better MPG depending on the selected driving program...Time will tell however whether the B58 suffers from self destructing rod bearings.

[@SoulBrother-V8]

Got to ask you guys, where is this stretch of road? Mind blowing scenery

[@Winn-l8t]

This is def in the peak district :D

[@anthonylennen4067]

I have this exact car sunroof delete. 2011 comp package. Only 4 w this exact spec were made for the US.

[@paullockwood7219]

Wonderful stuff lads.

[@DVXYT]

The road looks spot on! where is this!

[@dirtydogg231]

This my dream car I currently drive bmw 325 touring I love v8 but the prices just going up and up out my reach

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

325 touring is a top car 🚘

[@clubracer6]

Good video on a great car! The sound quality really needs to be improved though for future videos .

[@mgrlane]

Drive a w204 C63 saloon with a diff and a remap. Be interested to see your thoughts compared with the e90

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

If you’re nearby we’d love to drive it!

[@abrahamg3354]

It's quicker in general, it's fun but the dynamics of the M3 are better all around. IMO I like BMW, Mercedes, and Audi the most when it comes to sports cars. But something I don't like about Mercedes and audi is that you pay so much for a car that looks like a c300. They suck at designing aggressive bodies. You'd have to fall for the black series bodies to get something aggressive. With audi, same thing but the after market parts seem wider.

[@twinturbo8304]

I need to come out to bloody all England and give you guys a driving lesson

[@rjac001]

I bought one of these an 09 M3 E90, black, 6 speed and didn't tell my Mrs for a few weeks cause I thought she might get angry... Then I told her and she just said "Really? Cool" And that was the end of it...

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Hope if you weren’t married, you are now 🙌

[@TheJNASTY864]

"It's savage innit?!"

[@MICHAEL-wg2lh]

Innit tho??

[@alexwalsh31]

What road is that???

[@tonybrider]

Wow. What color is it. It looks green. Amazing color combo. I love my e90m3. Its so practical aswell. Camping and surfing one week then on track the next. It does it all.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Its called Jerez Black but youre right! - in the sun it was certainly a bit green!

[@velocgee2874]

@@OLLIEHEELANDTOE Odd that cos Jerez Black is blue tint, not green.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Guess we’re both colour blind then 🤷‍♂️

[@velocgee2874]

@@OLLIEHEELANDTOE oh no, we all see the green in the car in the vid. But pretty sure that is not Jerez Black - had the exact same car (sans DCT..though found the MT pretty poor TBH) and it looked deep navy in certain light. Could it be your camera? Good vid by the way.

[@tintman831]

Yes IMO

[@GuardianMB]

Da stimme ich zu! Herewith I confirm!

[@lingeshjr]

You guys are great

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thank you 🙏

[@lee4macs]

The market has made these quite expensive at least here in the US. I'm waiting until 2023 to hopefully get my hands on one for less $25,000 or less.

[@lee4macs]

Update, I got one. 107k miles $27,000

[@NovieBigSad]

Congrats!@@lee4macs

[@joshstokes8586]

Does anyone know what road this is?

[@UnexplainedHoveringSpheroid]

I love the e92 (less of a fan of the e91 4 door though, that e90 rear end is not the prettiest), but for me the e46 is the last proper m3. The s65 in the e92 is a great engine as long as you look after it properly, but an m3 with a howling NA straight 6 under the bonnet and a manual transmission will always be the most iconic in my mind.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Amen!

[@USMANKYOUSAFZAI]

No E46/csl review?

[@FutureGameLight]

get one of these throw a ess g1+ supercharger kit on it and you are way faster than any other m car and still have everything nice about the e92 m3

[@laurianefaure553]

Not possible to have french subtittles please? 😭😭

[@danscram]

That’s why BMW went back again to inline 6 ?

[@tonyluk112]

Wish it had manual !

[@Sleveofwizard]

Good review. Background music is horrible.

[@joseph-tc5tp]

🐐

[@josephsingerle7423]

How do u know if its an e90 or e92??

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

E90 is the saloon.

[@luto123]

E46 CSl then 1M for me

[@ungobongo]

E39 & E46 ;-)

[@DaleSteel]

Rare to have a sunroof

[@danielwoods6332]

Hey that’s my old car! 😏

[@jodycockerham7556]

By far has to be

[@925vincent]

No I don't think you can get a "M-specialist" to fit a carbon roof to an E90 because the production process of that roof is painstakingly complex.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

A mans gotta dream ✌️

[@divimport2]

That’s false. There are plenty of E90 carbon roof replacements available using vaccum infused carbon manufacturing processes to mimic the E92 roof. I am currently doing a mold to create a E60 M5 carbon roof skin as well.

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Thanks 🙏

[@michaelscurr9046]

It’s love child the 1M isn’t 2 bad either

[@erickreyes9948]

I can pick one up for 15k here in US 🥵

[@MICHAEL-wg2lh]

gretta loves V8'S .... how dare you...

[@mikenorris5378]

I own so iam biased.

[@3000FAst]

shmos

[@OLLIEHEELANDTOE]

Bless you.