Ok, it seems that a lot of you like the car.. looks like Bernie is gunna become a new season regular 😂thank you so much for all the positive feedback!! Madness ❤

A classic E34 BMW 5-series that runs and drives AND the sunroof works? Well done! Love seeing young folks appreciate the classics.

In all honesty, the car got me to click on the video (I used to have the same car with a manual, leather, and left hand drive (I'm from the US)), but I watched the entire thing. Your story, presentation and editing are excellent! I've been contemplating doing a KZfaq channel for a few years and never seem to get around to it, but I found your video here to be rather inspiring, so maybe I might finally get the ball rolling. Thank you! You're doing great! Keep it going!

I love an e34 - would love to know more about it's story and your journey in owning it!

Car ladies are the world's most precious resource!

Too much yellow text? Yeah I thought so 😬 but I used it, it looked cinematic af, and now I'm obsessed. So, hyperfixation on the yellow text for a while 😅 hope you like this video and thank you for watching! :)

Definitely on the spot. I try to tell others to stop thinking and do because it doesn't even matter as long as you do the thing, but for whatever reason when it comes to content creation it's hard to even take your own advice.

Some very clever transitions you've got there! And who doesn't love a big old classic Beemer?!?! Well done. ;-)

The face when the old inline 6 jumps to life and settles into an idle? Yes. I can relate. 😊 If I'm not too mistaken, it should be an early E34 with an M20. As a young man I owned an E21 and after it an E30 with that engine. You never forget your first love.❤

Hey, Charlotte! Currently in the same boat as you, I’ve been thinking about a small KZfaq channel for quite some time. I’ve got some videos recorded but I haven’t edited or uploaded anything and I stumbled upon your video. Literally, your video is my reminder to keep going. You’ve got charisma, can tell stories in a unique way, are cute, and you’ve got a lovely E34. I subscribed! You’ve got this girl!

Great editing! Good luck on that journey!

Keep it up. I've been a KZfaq editor for a number of large channels since I was 16 (10 years). The best advice I give anyone is "just make the fkin video". Everyone is lost on KZfaq, its the point, part of the journey is figuring out your "what, why, how, when and who". Just do it.

Big thumbs up for the car. I used to have one like this. This is more than just a car. It's a lifestyle, one has to experience at least once in a lifetime. Yes, it spends a lot of time in the garage. That's part of it. I'm new to the channel. Watched the whole video. You have a great, captivating presence. Feels genuine, not forced. The editing is also smooth, you know the techniques and use them well. One thing I've learned out of making videos is that, I love creating them for myself, not to satisfy a wide generic audience. Looking back on them 10-15 years later, feeling glad I did. Keep it up. ;)

That's a very smart mindset. Creativity should be about doing what you feel passionate about. It's very interesting to find new ways to make videos and to evolve as a content creator!

I can relate to a lot of what you said in this video, I went through it myself. Good stuff and nice car!

Love your attitude, intrigued to see where it takes you!

Wish you the best of luck in your KZfaq journey, just don't care about numbers, follow your passion and do things that you really like, you really love!

Cool car. You're of course totally right about just doing what you want to do. I've been watching channels rise and fall for nearly two decades on this site. From what I can see, the real danger is what happens when it does blow up. Burnout is real. The algorithm is cryptic and uncaring. The policy landscape changes too quickly for many to keep up with. Worst of all is the poor fools who become little more than barometers for views and engagement. They often disintegrate, having lost all sense of purpose.

Great to see classics with their original wheel and tyre sizes. How they were meant to look.

Hey there! I thought that I would make a comment on your video since not only that I’m a small creator (as of writing this), but I’m also a fellow person with autism too. So I have been wanting to do KZfaq for a very long time. But I’ve always felt unsure and nervous about how do I get myself started with what I do first. It took until late 2021 for me to finally get enough courage to start my KZfaq channel and post videos of me doing my thing and build from there! And you are absolutely right about the fact that sometimes we have to make a video without caring if people aren’t going to watch it. It makes it kinda motivating y’know? As for building an audience it’s something that does take a bit of time, effort and luck. Kinda like that old saying of “Rome wasn’t built in a day”… it’s practically the same with KZfaq, or any other kind of content creation. Great video nonetheless! 👍

You drive my favourite car, so I`m already in! But I`m now looking forward to this journey. Your cuts are pretty good :)

You are simply amazing! Your level of authenticity, fearlessness and vulnerability is off the charts. Also love Bernie as well. Maybe you did make the perfect video.😊

E34 are hidden gems. First video of you i have seen, please keep posting 🎉

So glad and happy to have found your channel! 🙏 Much love from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp 👋

Very best of luck with your channel I've subscribed, I have a feeling your video was in my feed because of your BMW, being a car enthusiast who watches a lot of that content it kinda makes sense, that said it doesn't matter I watched your video in it's entirety, didn't click off, I found it informative, interesting and in a way inspirational that may be because I'm in exactly the same predicament with my KZfaq journey as you are/where. Looks like your on the right path (not that you care😅) Best of luck 👍

Absolutely love the way you’ve put this together! Great car too.

I have been right there with the overthinking so much! I like to say I have no time, but the truth is I don't know what to do sometimes. Thanks for the words of encouragement!

Bang on! You are absolutely right, and this applies to basically everything in life. Like when you from nowhere remember a scenario in your life where you made a fool out of yourself, but if you switch it around, how many times can you name stuff like that that other people have done? Basically none and it's the same about your stuff. No one walks around thinking about what you did so just carry on with your life and enjoy yourself. It doesn't have to be about feeling anxious all the time. The more you realize how little people think about you and the less you care what other people think, the happier you'll be!

I suspect the car brought your video tome and so glad it did. Love your sentiment and look forward to more on Bernie and your adventures! Oh, and subscribed!

I love Bernie! I have a 2013 X5 diesel, named Beastie. She's got some issues right now with the exhaust system, and could use a solid tune up, but I love her. My first car was a 5 speed 538E and I miss that car. His name was Sharkie. Long story... But! Your videos are awesome. They make me feel less alone because I can see other people like me, an odd, artistic renegade girl, just...being. And that's good stuff. Keep doing your thing! ❤

Any Beemer with 4 round headlights does it for me 80s and 90s build and quality, beautiful. You picked an absolute winner💯 👍👍👍👍

Spoken like a true old wise person. This coming from an old person but maybe not so wise. You have figured out the key to life at a much younger age than I. It's not really about not caring about what people think but more about doing you and lest ye not be judged by others. You are the only one that matters as far as what you think. I can relate as I started a channel a few years back and haven't posted anything in years!!! Dillusions of granger I guess. KZfaq on young lady. You will be fine because it's not just the content but it's you and you seem pretty cool to me.

As a complex autist I know this struggle (It's like imposter syndrome to the power of 1000, it's paralyzing)... Good you're actually doing it... Actually kinda liked the content too... So you earned a sub...

Thank you for posting this. It is exactly what I needed to hear. I've been struggling for a while on what I want to do on this platform. It's good to hear I'm not the only normal (hahaha, me normal) person out there going through this. ❤

Nice video CE, I like the variation of camera setups, shots, and edits. And Bernie is a beast!

"The great thing about being a small channel is that there's literally no one here to care in the first place" 😄 Wise words for real, this is the kinda stuff that can really help people. Sick ride btw 🤙

for me it's always the same cycle - I have a video idea - start brainstorming on how to do it - end up already hating the idea - somebody else probably did it already and better of course - ah well fuck it!

That's spot-on. It is great that you found the key for being a happy creator :) Besides, on the journey you can build some skills. I can relate to this. On a personal level, I'm running a small channel. I also have an experimental music project for a pretty long time, actually that was my first of such. These are all about exploration and experimenting, for the joy of creation, no suspectations no stress. As a result of this sort of journey, after a while I became a full-time audio and video/film production guy, a touring and songwriting member of other bands that make much bigger numbers and exposure. But without the journey of my tiny experimental project none of these would have been possible. So I have a massive respect for "the small guy". Apart from that, if you start to burn out in big projects, it is always great to return to the small experimental one, to remember why you started the whole thing and what do you enjoy. The roots. So, I have no idea of how long I'll be a member of bigger projects. But I'm sure that the small experimental one will go on.

Ah Charlotte, the irony that the video you care least about is rapidly heading toward becoming your most viewed! You're right though - the more you overthink, the less you experiment, the less likely you'll put out "the one" that ignites the growth of your channel. Unless your livelihood depends on YT revenue - and let's face it most of us are a world away from that possibility - just make what you like in the way that you like doing it. This video - for example - includes some really nice creative shots and techniques - climbing out of the sunroof being my favourite. I found the whole thing refreshing and inspiring. Keep going - and yes, like others, more Bernie please! Stewart

Keep pushing out Bernie content and I’ll keep watching 😁

I’m over here in Hawaii as a 59 year old KZfaqr! I love your honesty-we put ourselves out there! That’s more than most people do You’re an inspiration-got some ideas..keep creating! Aloha!

Great video. Honest. Well made. Best of luck with your YT journey (and Bernie).

i see e34 i click like and subscribe

This is good advice for most of our lives. Applies to more than just making KZfaq vids. Nice work.

I loved the video, I've gone through similar thought processes and blunders myself, feels nice to know I'm not the only one, so, thanks! Keep it up!! :)

Subbed. You tell a great story and this was impossible to stop watching. Thank you!

Love to see you do more on classic cars, aspects of owning them, what to choose in a classic car, going to car auctions, etcetera. Can see you being great in that niche.

This was genuinely really motivating! Thank yoU!

I really understand your mindset. carry on doing what you’re doing and want to do.

This is a great video! The advice you gave about not focusing as much on the numbers in your analytics and instead producing your own crazy ideas and videos is spot on. The editing for this video is fantastic! Also love the car!

You are sending an important message that needs told. I think this applies to KZfaq or any other adventure. Good on you and your journey.

I'm glad I came across your channel to hear that story. Thank you. There is no perfect video. 💯

That's a lovely motor my pops had a Oxford green one loved it, I have a e62 now, which is a Modern classic for sure, new subscriber 😊

I love your delivery, I love your style, I love your old BMW! Subbed!

Love the E34 and your cinematic twist on a vlog, very creative and personalized. Liked and Subbed! Can't wait to see where your channel goes!

Man I relate to this shit SO hard. Like legit everything you said. I have this huge list in my phone of soooo many good ideas (at least to me lol) that I want to make but never actually do. Some were dependent on deadlines that have come and past. I've been starting to clear the clouds in my head recently, and have been making some progress in turning those ideas into digestible bits I do with my free time, and eventually into a final video. This random vid that showed up in my feed only reiterated that feeling and gave me so much additional hope. I reckon you'll make it, and I think I just might too. Thanks for not giving a shit 😂

I watched the whole vid btw. Great message Charlotte! Subbed

I have an e34 535i and the content here is so much more than just the car (though I do like the car) so, yeah, subbed! :)

I went through the same emotions as you and almost gave up glad I kept going changing my mindset to doing videos for myself and if others liked them it was a bonus

I found this video really encouraging! You have a unique way of filming perspective that presents an authentic feeling of being human. Keep it up!

i needed this video, thank you for doing it

I clicked because I spend too much time watching car videos and I saw an old BMW, but I stayed because you had something interesting to say. If my advice is welcome, it would be to focus on your passion whilst paying attention to what works. As you say, don't try and make the perfect video, I set myself a rough time limit per video and do what I can within that. However, that doesn't mean that's the only way.

Nice video. You just magically appeared on my feed. I appreciate your editing style. Bernie's a nice car. Love that you're investing in keeping him on the road. But mostly, I really appreciate you. Good luck on your journey. I think you're going to do really well. Stick with it.

Love the fact you are keeping that old Bimmer on the road. Happy motoring.

just came across this in the algorithm, sick 5 series BMW u got. + you just got a new subscriber !

I knew, that I am going to watch the whole video after first few seconds. Its so true to just be yourself and don't be scared away by what other people think. Also I think especially nowadays with internet and lots of different pieces of information around us. It is really difficult to not fall a victim into this wrong mindset and compare the things society considers right with what you do. I myself had this problem for a really long time with success in carrier/studying. I was overthinking often, got scared and ultimately didn't do the thing I considered right. Eventually I started to care a little less, started working in a different field and now I am much happier than before. It makes you feel so much calmer and you can do what you want freely. In terms of creativity, I want to start writing, because I like to write a lot. However I haven't managed to get to it yet, because of similar reasons. Also I am definitely not a bmw guy, but this old classic looks really nice. I hope it lasts long. Older cars just have their own soul.

Loved this and love your car , keep posting!

I like your vibe, cars and life talk. keep'em videos coming!

You’re doing great!! I’ve loved your video style since the beginning, it flows really well and feels so cozy! I guess that may come from the ‘create like nobody’s watching’ mindset, so it definitely works :) (and I totally get the anxiety over sharing something with people you already know…)

Love the E34 and your ethos!

I like how the video storyboard matches the narrative and your explanation Great choice of atmospheric audio I can relate to your story too You’ve gained a new subscriber, thanks

Love hearthstone, and saw some fun edits this video, keep having fun!

Thank you for giving me the pep talk I needed to "just make videos", I really needed it! (came up on my recommended btw)

I'm here as yet another car enthusiast and also a BMW owner (2008 E92 M3). Cool car (my Dad had one of those) and I agree cars made in the 90's and early 2000's are way cooler and more fun than modern equivalents. Good luck with the channel Charlotte.

I loved the genuine feel of your video, it kept me watching. I'm looking forward to more. Best of luck and keep going. 🙂

Really great camera transitions. Good script. Thought the video was great. Keep up the good work.

Clicked for Bernie, but ended up watching the whole video! Your message resonated so much with me! We're a small channel going through so many of the things you mentioned. And you are absolutely right, the 30% who stay mean the world. You have FANTASTIC pacing, editing and transitions. So excited to sub and see where you take your channel!

Really love the video. Script is on point, call back at the end was flawless. You weaved a perfect story, camera shots were on point, even had the courage to use black to set the mood for the outro. Dang… You are in the right field if you can do videos like this.

Love this video, lowkey spoke to my soul🫶 I've wanted to make videos for 10+ years but always too bothered what people think and thought I had nothing good to offer. I think having a vision and sticking to it is better than taking on board all the crap that can be thrown your way and being too anxious to do anything different

Good luck and enjoy the process/progress!

I love the content where the creator just is very relatable and tells the truth. Keep the work! :D

So refreshing to hear the humble content creators perspective. Happy journey to you 🤘✌️

First time watcher and I have to say I love the style of your video! From the cinematography style to the insight into what it’s like to be you to the funny little things (not sure if intentional but the coffee cup through the sunroof and the climbing up type shot made me smile). Oh and a car girl. Oh and a cute face. Keep rocking you. As it’s entirely amazing.

A lot of good advice! :) Perso nally I just do things I wanna do on my own terms and that is what keeps me going and still having fun (and taking breaks when needed)

Soon you’ll be spending more time driving it than it does in the garage! I had a grey 520 the same shape as yours and I loved driving it. Keep up the good work 👍

Looking forward to see where your progress and journey. Keep at it😁🍻

Sweet car, reminds me of a 535i my Mom and Dad had when I was in grade school. Making youtube videos definitely takes consistency and sticking to it.

Most excellent video! Thank you KZfaq for putting this randomly in our feed, good luck on your KZfaq journey and congrats on the success of this video!

I sincerely thank you for making this video :)

I stayed after the bonnet opened, I subscribed after the “Edgar cut” at 18secs. Interesting video, great editing, will continue watching 👍

Lovely car, plus i like your raw attitude, refreshingly real. and a looker too!

Nice to see someone who is down to earth on KZfaq. You are a breath of fresh air

Absolutely love your attitude to KZfaq! Bloody refreshing. Subbed 😎

Hey Charlotte, I did not click away and enjoyed your honesty. I am autistic too but was not diagnosed until late in life and then it all become clear why I always wanted things I did to be absolutely perfect 🙄 Cleaning my car, Gardening, Decorating and so on. Overthinking was a burden and then I said “I don’t care” and things just flowed. One of the things I did after buying my first computer was to strip it to bits, just to find out how things work, put it all back together and guess what, it worked just fine. I get the feeling you know where I’m coming from. You have yourself a new subscriber waiting for more content whatever that’s going to be, if you want some advice, stick with your BMW story as most like a video on the trials and tribulations on keeping an old car on the road. With plenty of content too. Good Luck. Kind regards Merlin PS you have super energy, use it ❤

What a fantastic video! Honest, and encapsulates my sentiments exactly. I'd love to try a KZfaq channel. I have a collection of retro cars and often have garage days. My son, and a couple of reasonably successful KZfaqrs I know have said give it a go. A voice inside my head always says, "yeah, but you don't know where to start, and you'd be sh*t at it." Thank you for this video, you've got me thinking about it again.

That’s the way to go. As a Medium writer who started a decade ago, I can also confirm. That’s the right attitude. It works. Oh, and make sure you have fun while you’re at it. 😉

You Just got yourself a sub my friend, as someone whose owned a e46 and loves seeing everyone else's journey with their car, I think imma pop in more often

Sounds like you've taken one important step - not letting perfect be the enemy of good. For all the successes I've had or seen others have most of them started out with a "well let's just try doing it like this and see what happens" approach. It doesn't mean you go into it without planning, but you realize your plan isn't going to be perfect and you tinker and tweak as you go 🙂

very relatable :D I enjoyed watching your video, good job :)

love your way your doing it its so refreshing