Good timing man, I just put out an E39 buyers guide yesterday! I guess it's that time of year for BMW buying guides lol!

I had a 08 e92 6MT in Jerez Black for 5 years, loved it!

The manual is slower but funner to drive. I have the dct and love it but you’re 100% right.

Also like the e46 generation coupe in blue with a manual. Beautiful cars.

Following prices for the last couple years and having both an 08 e90 6sp 110k miles as my daily for the last 8yrs and 2011 e90 6sp comp spec 28k miles the sedan seems to trading for higher values than coups and convertibles Great cars!

Thanks for this video. I had not really considered how rare my 2008 Melbourne Red E93 convertible must be. After 11 years my E93 remains a spectacular driver's car. You could mention two important recalls. One was the HVAC blower motor (corrosion from potential water leak in the cowl) and the battery wiring harness in the trunk (risk of fire). Back in 2008, no one thought this would be the only V8 M3 ever built, although I suspected it might be the last naturally aspirated car.

I'm the original owner of a low mileage 2008 model with the full Dinan package (short of the 4.6L engine!) on BBS LM-R's, and it's a great car. As for the rod bearings, US owners especially are notorious for not bringing the oil up to temp before hammering the throttle, and you just can't do that on what's basically a race engine like this S65 V-8 or a Porsche GT3. Warm it up!! I've done a yearly Blackstone oil test and have had zero issues.

Everyone describe the dream spec car 2011 and up comp package carbon roof 6 speed manual under 70k miles but no one says it comes with a price tag over 40k as of now i had one last year for 38k 2013 carbon roof comp pack manual with 60k miles i loved the damn thing i sold it after 8 months and missed the thing and want to buy another one but i didn't want to spend over 40k this time so i went out and bought a 2009 white with black interior no carbon roof no comp package and its dct with 100k miles and guess what i am having as much fun if not more for 21k so experience is same feels as special as the other one don't get hung up on spec find one matching your price range while you can and have tons of fun with it before they get so old and you have to restore the damn thing spending 20k on top of the purchase price Over all they are special vehicles and dirt cheap for low 20k price tag

With the e36 M3 market you’re starting to see people really looking for the M3/4/5 (manual sedans). The e90 M3 sedan is also special because it was the only e9x sedan with the coupe specific front fascia.

This car was specifically equipped with a DCT designed for the S65. Because the torque peak is at such a high RPM and you have to maintain high revs for peak performance, the DCT with its instant shifting of the DCT was the solution to prevent falling out of the power band. While I agree the manual is more fun, the DCT can’t be written off, it was literally designed for this car with a specific purpose. Also- I set out to buy an Interlagos or a melbourne. After a few months I stumbled across a LeMans blue (similar to interlagos). There are less of those produced than the Interlagos. I’m happy I ended up with LMB but I’d take Interlagos, I’m just not sure Interlagos would be considered more collectible, despite it being an M only color.

The fire orange was stunning a kid in my hs had one and it was really good looking

Great video thanks for the tips

Greetings from Melbourne Australia. Great video I drive the same but in white with same front lip. Great choice!

We all have our own opinions and I'd have to agree with most of yours. Extended leather (Fox Red) is another great option on these cars as it makes the interior seem much more high end. Agreed that the manual and carbon roof a must. EDC is questionable in my opinion, and a good set of adjustable coilovers can be a great option if the stock suspension is needing replacement. It all comes down to what you are doing with the car that would make the biggest decision as to going 4-door or coupe. I love the look of both, but if the car is not your daily driver, then I'd say you have to go with the coupe. Great vid man!

Should do a suggested mods list next! great video btw

Good video you make me want one

Agree! CF roof and manual is way to go. I wloud add to the purist spec - dash with no infoscreen (very rare) and R18 wheels

If you’re after rarity, they made even fewer in LeMans Blue than Interlagos Blue.

The BMW interior updates make this car look like if fell outta heaven., great drive

Thank you

Great video. Have you driven the E92 M3 with DCT? Not only is it faster, but just a pleasure to drive (besides being a little clunky in traffic). I've always been a manual man, but I would never change my M3 DCT for a manual.

Great video! Are the rod bearings meant to be changed every 60,000 miles or is it a once off job on the m3?

Great Video! I agree with mostly everything you said. Only time will tell whether or not the e92 or e90 holds their value more. I bought my E90 mostly because I see way less of them around compared to the E92. At the end of the day though, they are both absolutely intoxicating cars with a 6spd manual and S65 V8 😎

E90 LCI Saloon Space Grey Metallic. IMO 4doors of this generation will hold value. Have changed out the throttle actuators and starter at the same time. Take advantage to change out other things and save on labor in the long run. Cleaned the idler valve as well. Most post 09's don't have significant rod bearing issues as they changed over materials but still. All the technicians I've spoken with have never seen one fail. Definitely, if you can't afford this car then you in the wrong club. Manual is only 6 speed btw, gotta love that 7th! LCI's are where its at. Update idrive//etc. Updated vehicle over all. BMW lists its fluid as 'lifetime', but on paper they mean 100k miles. You should want to reseal all the major components on the vehicle and new fluid.

Moon roof a car guy calling it a moon roof over a sun roof and I wouldn’t say the manual is the superior I’ve had both and I wouldn’t ever choose a manual over a dct now! Especially once you’ve mapped the dct box.

Excellent review definitely spot on with your information 👍 I have a feeling that these will hold their value and become a classic do to being the last NA high revving V8 M3 made.

I want one

If I got one I would go great lengths to find a 6mt e90 with no idrive.

V8 M3 that's the 1 rite there nice

@EatSleepDrive what is the carbon fiber lip on the front? I need one!! beautiful car man

I have a ‘11 M3 coupe with a DTC !! Carbon fiber roof with no iDrive

How do you spec out a car that’s not current? I mean, aren’t we limited with the specs selected by the previous owners? Seriously asking

Where can one get that splitter from ?

Looking for a long time for frozen white E92 with Fox red interior and the carbon roof (and now EDC)

The phrase ‘costs an arm and leg’ is used to describe anything that is considered to be extremely expensive or excessively pricey. Okay, good video for me to learn English, yeah~

I was a bit surprised to learn that the 1992-2005 SMG, gen_1 - gen_3, transmission was the same as the 6sp manual, just using electronically controlled hydraulics to shift it. I heard there are also some shops on the west coast that can convert the SMG back to manual, and the mounts etc. for the clutch are already in the car, making it not a crazy expensive thing to do. After the SMG they used the Getrag duel clutch. I thought they would go with the ZF for newer M's, like the Porsche PDK, as they are using the ZF in 3's now, along with 5's and up, including SUV's But I think they stayed with Getrag..

Guys please go to a professional for the rod bearings cause you got to also replace the engine mounts if you do so and lots of stuff can go wrong especially if the mounts are really work down cause when putting the new ones little things like the engine sitting lower etc and also starting the car and a bunch of stuff that could go wrong in a job that literally takes 10 hours to do

Speed cloth, you are forgetting the SPEED CLOTH!

Not sure if you mentioned it but I would go for red interior

Anyone know where I can get this front lip?

Fuel tank breather valve..

Somewhat unrelated but not. I’m in the Dayton area a lot as that’s where I grew up. You would have the faster car but my W211 E500 4Matic wagon would enjoy a play date with your M3. Lol. Sweet wheels. I enjoy you channel very much.

Best color space gray

I swear the 3 series or the m3 had heads up display but i cant find any proof of it

Comp or noncomp worth it???

The carbon roof will be cheaper to make than a fully eclectic sliding sunroof. So in actual fact it was a good move for bmw because they make more money.

How you take care the tag when you bought your car out of state privately？

As a guy looking for one as a family car, four doors all the way. The weight difference and chassis rigidity aren’t big enough to be relevant. Imho the sedan looks better too. The carbon top will be likely be the more collectible but these cars are still depreciating so if the plan to own one for three years then I’m not sure it’s going to matter.

🔥💕🔥💕🔥💕🔥. #v8 #bimmer #e92 #carbonfiber #roof #speed #e90 #love #desirelovell

What year is this one - 2008? Thanks!

I kinda don't want any electronic crap. Just engine , transmission, good suspension and please dip stick where I can manually check oil .

You should mention how never to buy a 2008 since it’s the worst year for the model (rod bearing failure)

I'm looking into buying a red competition package e92 M3 but it has 63k miles and has not had the rod bearings changed. I'm torn haha

E9X Production Stats (by Model, Transmission, Country, and Color): drive.google.com/file/d/12qD9NmbeI0jlHvEEJbvUwFhoIbVUfz08/view?fbclid=IwAR2u82RLoRMjb9DYDqWgxciFzEhEy12G_voo0vyPrAKgBLrQf7lrcBRtiOA I have a US Model, E92 M3, 6MT, Santorini Blue, Supercharged making it a fairly rare BMW... Good stats for bookmarking purposes.

I prefer my DCT because traffic lol

how about frozen silver?

I prefer dct for speed

I’m in a tough dilemma between the e92 m3 or the e92 335i xdrive, me living in the east coast dealing with snow a lot and my job is around dealing with driving to work in the worst weather is making me want to get the 335i xdrive but there still something in me that wants the m3 n throw some winter tires on and deal with the snow. Anyone in or was in this situation ?

You can also get a re-manufactured TBA with unlimited miles lifetime warranty from www.mpowermotorsports.org/bmw-throttle-actuator-online-store at $360 each and pay a quality repair shop about 3 to 4 hours of labor to install. Estimated total cost is $1000

Let's pray for twin turbo V8 in 2021.

You literally just described my last car. Lol! Mine had exactly the same specs except it was a E90 so CF roof wasn't an option. I did however have the Sun Roof Delete. Here is a memorable video from that amazing car :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iM59h7KSr5ywY30.html

No iDrive (nav screen) is a must in my opinion. 18” wheels are a plus. Depending on the spec sedans are around 20-50 pounds so the difference is pretty negligible.

Lets not forget that the E46 M3 GTR was a V8.

I just prefer a Mercedes or Maserati or a Alfa Romeo They have the same design and style for years inside and out and they never have change it And they’re not that reliable either so I rather take a Japanese car but if I have to choose a luxury car alfa Romeo or Mercedes or Maserati

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This is no go for me. I live in Florida, carbon fiber roof is just dumb. Must be hard top and DCT transmission

Rather a e93 m3

This car is built for the DCT. No opinions, it’s obvious that it is. This car suffers performance loss greatly if its equipped with manual.

A manual does not suit this car, it one of the few cars out they that doesn't suit a manual. It makes it feel slow and heavy !

The most desirable E9x M3 is the E92 stripper, no iDrive, no EDC, no sunroof, and no PDC.

Competition. Yes Manual. No- Rare but that does not make it any good

too much work keep my 335

Dude I love your video and everything but nobody have $2000 laying around just to fix something on a car that it supposed to last you a long time and they advertise that is the ultimate driving machine

The best spec e92 M3 is a modified e92 335i.

Garbage