Driving the Legends: The ultra rare BMW 333i and 325iS driven!

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6 жыл бұрын

In the mid 80's BMW built the incredible E30 M3. But due to issues such as it being left-hand drive, and sanctions, the car was never brought to SA. So BMW SA decided to build their own version. I test drive them both
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@rodneyemmerich8828 3 жыл бұрын

You need to test a South African 745i from the 80s, also a very special car that has become a rare collectors item

@Jumpstreet_ 5 жыл бұрын

These cars are like the Mustang Shelby Eleanor, legendary rides, they never loose value, always go up in value through the years, and can never be replaced by anything brand new.

@nicholaswoodward8191 5 жыл бұрын

Seriously one of the nicest sa vids I have watched. Cool relaxed delivery bit of humour and nothing overdone. ..and in my old hood too.

@PerformanceWithPage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback Nicholas! We really enjoyed making this one! Was a special trip and one I won't soon forget! Glad your hood was kind to us too! :)

@benzelentuli4488 2 жыл бұрын

Listen man you should be featured in these car shows. You are good. You just won a fan in me

@PerformanceWithPage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Slowly levelling up! Doing work for Ignition TV at the moment and others! thanks for the comment man, really appreciate it

@sibusisogama4198 3 жыл бұрын

No one can drive this car without a smile 😎😎😎😎

@lobanov2454 Жыл бұрын

I had 87 .89. is...one 325i conv.91 One 325ix..91. Now on my driveway 325 is 1990.. again.. Love E 30

@charlesjones7404 Жыл бұрын

Great vid. Bought back memories. My late brother had a 333i. Each 1 had a numbered plate. xxx of 200. In those days, manufacturers had produce 200 for sale, so it would qualify for racing, but they changed the rules, so it never raced. 3 series body, 733 motor & 535 gearbox. Another quirk was that the battery was in the boot. In it's day it was iconic.

@michaelguthrie3842 Жыл бұрын

I have a 325is and I love it so much

@JeffCrowell11 2 жыл бұрын

I like your genuine enthusiasm for these classics. Nice video.

@PerformanceWithPage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! Appreciate the feedback! I really enjoyed driving these cars! Plus I was with the now Car Magazine editor too! Good memories!

@danmac247 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Good to see you on here while watching E30 videos after meeting in SA!! I may or may not have acquired one myself recently!

@zethembenene6414 5 жыл бұрын

Everyone loves this car in South Africa.

@sirdonicus 4 жыл бұрын

Damn that triple 3i is beautiful..

@zparkergeco 4 жыл бұрын

That sound soooo sweet, nothing like it

@BlitzkriegRap 3 жыл бұрын

Uhhh that sounds beautiful!

@nedkipps3450 5 жыл бұрын

Hit like if you came back to watch these two awesome machines

@Rouxenator 6 жыл бұрын

Love the diff whine on those cars! Good video.

@PerformanceWithPage 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, had fun driving those cars, and making the video!

@PerformanceWithPage 5 жыл бұрын

@@gareth_ross HAHAHAH I do talk for a living :)

@jeffnic3116 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, thank you. I recall the reason we did not get the E30 M3, it had nothing to do with sanctions. The M3 had a lot of changes to the body etc and BMW SA decided for the small local market it was not worth while for the retooling which would be a big investment. I prefer the 333i to the M3, it helps with the altitude, and it is distinctively South African. I strongly believe BMW SA made the right decision. If you wanted an M3, you could get one. Import duty was 125%, the duty was to protect local manufacturing. I would like to see a vid on the BMW SA version of the 745i ! Thanks

@PerformanceWithPage 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, After I posted this video, I actually spoke to someone and he told me this. I will change the description to mentioned that. I still like our is more than the M3 e30 :)

@jeffnic3116 3 жыл бұрын

@@PerformanceWithPage Understood. What I wrote is what BMW SA stated at the time, I was disappointed at the time. Think of it, BMW SA would not have produced any cars in SA at the time if sanctions were that tight, no engines, no gear boxes or computers could come to South Africa. BMW AG, owned by BMW SA, gave them full support to develop these cars.

@tumimosola2298 3 жыл бұрын

When you hit the limiter😭 that's what it's all about

@NitroBaak 5 жыл бұрын

Damn dude, you are good!

@PerformanceWithPage 5 жыл бұрын

Shot man!!!

@nicholaswoodward8191 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool clip brother 👍✌

@ratlhaa 5 жыл бұрын

great video

@PerformanceWithPage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Was such a pleasure making this one! I went on a tour of the BMW factory this week. Video coming soon!

@JOBEEHUSTLER 4 жыл бұрын

The 333i can sell for R3 million rand ($200K) ... because of how rare it is.. it can even go for R5m($350k)

@royaltrevor8835 3 жыл бұрын

i guess I am quite randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to watch newly released series online?

@caidencolin1364 3 жыл бұрын

@Royal Trevor lately I have been using Flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

@TheDiecastFanatic Жыл бұрын

What a dream

@timtam7429 4 жыл бұрын

Love. Em

@ShannonSouthAfrica 2 жыл бұрын

Lekker channel. New sub

@reeserowan674 3 жыл бұрын

Die kar is sterk yong🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Son_of_Yahweh 5 жыл бұрын

Why no million subs to this channel. Nice content

@PerformanceWithPage 5 жыл бұрын

lol, thanks man! We're working on it! :D

@juliochristian 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@guy4469 5 жыл бұрын

i have a 3ltr granada ,and what do south africa do make a 5 ltr or a pirrana all there engines are huge i love them . england is importing so many south african cars now days and japanese minis and toyota celica 2ltr gt 1975 ...granadas from south africa ..

@seanfenwick 3 жыл бұрын

My father had the 325IS, it wasn’t that great IMHO. I went on to own a Lexus IS 350, this was super special. Build quality exceptional and its 3.5 motor pumped out 233kw which is still by modern standards very high since it is NA.

@EugeneNaidoo 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that you're comparing a 2012 car (or newer if you have 3rd gen is350) to a car decades older nullified your statement... And while I agree the is350 is amazing (currently hunting a good 2md gen) the 2gr-fse is very good stock but due to the high compression and encrypted ecu it's not mod friendly so if you get bored with the stock power pretty much have to go IS-F or 335i

@Turbo1602ti 2 жыл бұрын

I doubt that your father had a sa325is. You can't compare the us325is with the sa...

@leonardobosch8874 2 жыл бұрын

Any mans dream

@Corranify 3 ай бұрын

Hey, do you remember what color was 333i? It's not like deep black right

@emmanuelofori6521 4 жыл бұрын

Armed guards? is it so bad, meaning you cant enjoy your e30 peacefully.I own an e30 with m52 motor.It sounds bad ass, turns heads around when i rev it down the street, trying to do a complete makeover so its parked now,i am left with a few touches here and there and respraying.I think it would no longer be my daily drive since its becoming scarce and highly sought after now.Last year i could see quite a couple around being offered for sale ,but mid way through 2019 all those e30 have been bought and the parts are hot cake here in Ghana.The parts that sell most the under steer cover, the sun roof , doors , lights and fenders, lets say the body parts. and interior parts.I love this machine, its a car from God's well.

@rztrzt 4 жыл бұрын

It's overexaggerated hyped bs for effect

@REALSlutHunter 5 жыл бұрын

ST is faster....E30 is more fun !

@PerformanceWithPage 5 жыл бұрын

for sure!

@user-ui5jb9je7q 5 жыл бұрын

For sure

@arcadiomesacolomar6090 2 жыл бұрын

Eso es un bmw alpina con motor m 30 de 211 cv Que lo fabricó alpina en aquella época

@marabunya Жыл бұрын

iThemba lamaGumosha!

@tsheponcamane2018 4 жыл бұрын

I like the video,just fear mongering about the what-what capital of the World...you are not doing us proud in saying all that,stick to car reviews and leave the crime reviews to the authorities. I like the content on this channel,I'm subscribing

@n_y_o_o_m 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 325i mtech2 sedan

@kresienm9031 3 жыл бұрын

which is quicker if they had to race?

@emmanuelofori6521 2 жыл бұрын

The 333i, but a welll built e30 with m50 . m52 or m54 motor would be much much quicker than the 333i

@bigboyhova Жыл бұрын

lol how you only driving this now?

@lateganbotha9796 5 жыл бұрын

So BMW S.A developed the 333i and the 325is? Can you please provide the relevant documentation stating this?

@nikobellic8284 5 жыл бұрын

LOl you sound like a fool asking for documentation . Everyone knows this ! Also South Africa also made this First (e23) M7 , But the name was rejected and it was called the 745i it has the M5 straight 6 engine and other parts which is very expensive today . Also not many people knows that the 333i was so post to be Turbo charged . From the e23 7 series . It was canceled due to space in engine bay , But few 333i engines still have the Turbo sign on the inlet manifold

@stopspin 4 жыл бұрын

Just to answer your question car manufacturers have manufacturing plants all around the world. To push out products 24/7 for sales. BMW South Africa has a one of these manufacturing plants and a motorsports devision which has been around for decades. The late Tony Viaana who was BMW's top driver in the 1980s and early 1990s raced these iconic cars on the track. I think its hard for you to believe South Africans can have the ability to innovate and build better cars than the Germans.

@stopspin 4 жыл бұрын

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@rnthiphop 4 жыл бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="415">6:55</a> lc70

@Dwayne-fj7qx 5 жыл бұрын

I saw that 325is crashed what happened

@PerformanceWithPage 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah man was a T bone into a taxi. They were transporting the car back to home base. I was with BMW when it happend on a launch. It was a sombre moment for all of us...

@madmike5144 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, that steering wheel angle with m-tech II steering wheel is so bad, don´t know have some one else notice that.. That´s why it is weird when that m-tech II steering wheel are so popular, when that is angle is bad...Not sure are you the first who is saying that in <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="180">3:00</a>

@PerformanceWithPage 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah its REALLY weird on these cars. The rake of the wheel is angled like a bus! lol but yeah, man this is from the mid 80's! F40 is the same innit?

@tsebomalumise3827 3 жыл бұрын

Goodness me

@SbongiseniNgcobo-mw9ce 2 ай бұрын

Ilake this car

@rztrzt 4 жыл бұрын

Breaks Most Weekends! Iconic BMW reliability, they drive best on a flatbed towtruck...

@emmanuelofori6521 4 жыл бұрын

Seems you dont own one so you imagine how it is, reliability issues?really ? watch the loads of vids on the net ,the popularity alone speaks volumes for this machine.

@romeocano1919 4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know they were rare i just bought an 325is for 4000$

@andrewb4470 4 жыл бұрын

The U.S E30 325is is not the same as the South African 325is. The South African one was specially built to be as close as possible in performance to the M3. It has a 2.7 litre engine, with lighter panels and upgraded suspension. It also had a different looking body. Only about 500 were made. Not taking anything away from your 325is bro, it is awesome and will only go up in value. Btw, I am South African and have two E30's.

@dopemanjace 3 жыл бұрын

Gusheshe

@jeancharlesrabaux5658 4 жыл бұрын

Yes good cars the bmw e30 please si for sale for my yes ok bye gaz good job sorie no speak england

@allahverdiyevnazim9398 5 жыл бұрын

335 and 325!

@kimberlysilenge734 Жыл бұрын

325is tra

@felicitymabudusha4761 4 жыл бұрын

333 Dubula mushilo

@hasantosun5361 3 жыл бұрын

///325İ

@Quattro_Joe 4 жыл бұрын

You needed security guards to drive around SA in a nice car. That’s pathetic. Fantastic video and great cars.Utter dump of a country.

@andrewb4470 4 жыл бұрын

The security guards were only needed as a precautionary measure because they drove through some 'poorer' areas in Johannesburg. You absolutely don't need guards to drive around South Africa in an expensive car. As in many countries, you wouldn't drive or park an expensive car in a high risk or slum area. Nobody has guards for their cars in S.A, not even if you drive a Lamborghini or Ferrari.

@Quattro_Joe 4 жыл бұрын

Andrew B spoof I know 3 SA guys and they’ve all been carjacked. One of them twice. The place is an utter kip

@andrewb4470 4 жыл бұрын

@@Quattro_Joe Have you ever visited South Africa though?

@Quattro_Joe 4 жыл бұрын

Andrew B I wouldn’t even look at the place too long on a map never mind visit the kip

@andrewb4470 4 жыл бұрын

@@Quattro_Joe You have just proved your stupidity and ignorance. I've visited South Africa a number of times, and it is definitely no 'dump'. There are plenty of upmarket areas and suburbs, and you see Porsches, Lambo's, Ferraris, etc driving around, with no guards. Cape Town is rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and it has world class facilities. I have lived in London and New York, btw. You are an ignorant fool.

@danielb2145 4 жыл бұрын

The reason I'll never sell mine, they are scarse, because every Indian pulled theirs through their arse. The first thing they have to do when they get in one is to push it to its Rev limiter or do a donut.

@lpmm4261 4 жыл бұрын

Learn to spell first. Racist Prick.

@Philmoscowitz 3 жыл бұрын

It's impossible to enjoy this video knowing the reason why these Bimmers were built was because of sanctions against South Africa because of apartheid. At the very least, the makers of this video should have said right from the beginning that they condemn apartheid and racism. Thumbs down.

@PerformanceWithPage 3 жыл бұрын

Yea I know what you mean. I also heard later that another reason was the M3 was LHD only. But the fact that South Africans can engineer better cars than other countries in the 80's and 90's cos we HAD to is one silver lining in that terrible cloud.