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@hungry4796 Жыл бұрын
Please do a front end swap
@GymMusic1982 Жыл бұрын
Love the all you're video's from day one mate but I agree with Taylor i like to see one complete project bro
@manilove2pwn Жыл бұрын
When you going to upload some good content?
@princesssolace4337 Жыл бұрын
u cud have gotten e60 M5 with zero rust and delivery mileage on auction starting at £925
@ABatesy Жыл бұрын
If you’re doing an M3 touring do it fully and swap as much parts as you can! Body panels, exhaust, subframes, interior etc. will be amazing!
@TheNaish1111 Жыл бұрын
Chassis stiffeners should be a priority, apparently making the new m3 touring not wobble around like jelly was a tall order for the factory R&D M-sport guys
@TheSorrow21 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, body panels are not a straight swap, and there is a LOAD of modification / welding, especially the front and rear fenders, and rear bumper.
@ABatesy Жыл бұрын
@@TheSorrow21 yes that is true but the only way to do it properly
@b.w.9392 Жыл бұрын
Yes, go big or go home! So rear arches, exhaust, the lot
@repairupdaterepeat5815 Жыл бұрын
Someone has watched MCM 🤣
@M539Restorations Жыл бұрын
So, you are turning your 1 of 1 Individual E46 Touring into 1 of 1 Individual E46 Touring. Now, that's deep. Love the project!
@AutoalexCars Жыл бұрын
I'll come visit when it's finished 😘
@tacodoritos2421 Жыл бұрын
bmw m5 e39
@aidarhelpswithenglish4160 Жыл бұрын
Little self promotion
@johncampbell6263 Жыл бұрын
The build we all want to see for sure.
@Two_Phones_Eddie Жыл бұрын
Nope, not at all. The M3 looks good as it is
@janprokopenko7928 Жыл бұрын
Nah, stripping imolarot coupe in whatever condition is an unforgivable sin. But it's Alex's car,his stupid choice.
@BRED510 Жыл бұрын
Already been done, look up Calvin's Car Diary. He went the whole hog too, body panels, boot floor, the works.
@Sendit1118 Жыл бұрын
@@janprokopenko7928 Exactly his car so he can do what he wants with it. That's the car seen these days.
@Two_Phones_Eddie Жыл бұрын
@@BRED510 my first thought 💭 Has he still got that?
@jamesonslow Жыл бұрын
Isn't it amazing how Taylor flips from lovable clown to consumate professional when we see him working in his unit. Maximum respect.
@RollingRoadEFI Жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does he seem.... deflated this time around?
@lollypop9580 Жыл бұрын
@@RollingRoadEFI A lot of work and a young child to carry about costs a lot of energy. 😉
@RollingRoadEFI Жыл бұрын
@@lollypop9580 That's true. I love fatherhood, but it sure is consuming.
@jamesonslow Жыл бұрын
@@RollingRoadEFI I'm not convinced Taylor is enjoying dismantling a legendary car.
@jamesonslow Жыл бұрын
@lollypop9580 LOL.
@mrbagins3774 Жыл бұрын
Calvin’s M3 touring is a thing of beauty! This needs to be done properly…I’d speak to him to understand how it was done!
@eleonik76 Жыл бұрын
No Touring car can be thing of beauty. It's Touring. Never meant to be beautiful.
@seancorrigan3531 Жыл бұрын
@@eleonik76 You are so wrong
@eleonik76 Жыл бұрын
@@seancorrigan3531 For which part? I do understand though,that no man will admit his wife is fat or ugly,neither that his Touring is actually a ugly car. I am fully aware of that. Human nature. If you say that one touring car has better shapes than a coupe or sedan....then you have serious eye and perception issues.
@g.w.customcreations3534 Жыл бұрын
@@eleonik76850 R BTCC car disproves this.
@NH00531 Жыл бұрын
@@eleonik76 OK…sure😂
@ReeceSpencer Жыл бұрын
Props to Alex for keeping it together when finding out the M3 was pretty f*cked, love this idea and can't wait to see it finished.
@datjochem2977 Жыл бұрын
2:15 "...keeping it together..." XD
@carsandcustard Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being a good Dad to Barney, it’s all I ever wanted for him x I do like a cool, fast Touring.
@abath3493 Жыл бұрын
You should buy one. I think it would be great for the channel.
@phrg8332 Жыл бұрын
@@abath3493 it was his 😂
@Fozzymandeus Жыл бұрын
Thing is, an imola manual M3 coupe is a rare car. I remember looking for them back when they were only a few years old and the colour is scarce, and most are SMG. I get it, M3 Touring is better for the channel, but a restored imola manual coupe would be collectible in the future no matter the mileage
@PedalExperiments Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU. Alex saying that it's gonna owe him 18k so not worth restoring is so unbelievably short-sighted! Jump ahead 5 years and I reckon that car in decent working order will be worth over 30k, if not maybe 40k. Well worth the investment, imo. Hacking up this car to modify an estate is like giving a slim, 90yr old a heart transplant from an overweight 30yr old with a broken leg. This series is gonna make me cry.
@Retrobeemer Жыл бұрын
I said the same thing. Also we were supposed to believe the M3 was his ''dream car'' yet a couple of weeks later and it's being broken up for the best bits to go in his touring. What a waste. E46 M3 values are only going one way and with Imola red and Laguna Seca blue examples demanding a premium it's no wonder matey claimed the shell.
@aidarhelpswithenglish4160 Жыл бұрын
I'll take it further and maybe weirder - Alex thrashed this car around roads and track with no problem, what's so wrong with welding up said cracks, or brace them together, whatever method is accessible, and continue with your day. How a car driving absolutely normally with cracks is going to be worse if those cracks are DIY fixed? I dont get it. It doesnt have to be factory or nothing is it, its real world
@Fozzymandeus Жыл бұрын
@@aidarhelpswithenglish4160 lots of places can sort RACP cracks. You can even install a new rear floor. It’s easy to sort. Alex should’ve found a carbon black SMG cabriolet to hack up.
@bonifacijus11 Жыл бұрын
wow, some cracks on the floor, such a catastrophy, like people haven't seen greater problems n restores..now lets swap the guts into a villager's wagon n get rid of almost healthy M3 body - that's such a brilliant idea..i'm simply shocked of some people n their thinking:/..the sanity is out there, somewhere...
@ThereAreNoHandlesLeft Жыл бұрын
Taylor, Rory, and Alex arguing about being late was well worth keeping in the edit. Part of what makes this channel gold.
@mrsneakyburt6305 Жыл бұрын
"what about stuff that's left unattended outside, like trailers?" "na they get claimed by other people" Pure gold lol
@HardRockFinland Жыл бұрын
Why not use the bumpers, front fenders, mirrors, exhaust etc? Sure the rear arches would have to modified on the touring but it would be a lot more of an m3 touring this way, especially if you have all the parts available anyway.
@BRED510 Жыл бұрын
Calvins car diary already did all this, it's a lot of work to do properly.
@kevinpratt8122 Жыл бұрын
100% should do this 👌
@b4Bub0i Жыл бұрын
Front fenders and hood dont fit the touring from the coupe. The coupe and convertible E46 have slightly longer hoods and fenders than the limo/touring. Same goes for the bumpers, those are about 2cm wider on the coupe/convertible. Mirrors do fit straight to the touring, but the Exhaust is to short, and youd have to swap in a different rear floor beneath the trunk from the M3 to make the exhaust fit. Side skirts look the same on the M3 and a car with M-Paket II so you dont have to change them. Ive seen a couple of those swaps made, most people use repair panels or straight up cut panels from a M3 for the rears. Front fenders and bumpers are available aftermarket that look like M3 parts but fit the Limo/Touring body. Same goes for the hood but you could also cut up a M3 hood and make it fit to the body, but thats most certainly more expensive than an aftermarket hood.
@AutoalexCars Жыл бұрын
that's the plan!
@statementleaver8095 Жыл бұрын
@@BRED510 CCDKZfaq channel Never finished the build 👀🔍🔎 Just stops after paint & interior. Bought the R back and forgotten about the Touring 🤷🏻♂️
@veedubzz88 Жыл бұрын
Taylor Taylorington of Taylor Made Cars from Tayloringtonhamshier is just the best guy you can ever meet at anytime, This man will make you smile, we love you too Alex!!!
@Just_RJ Жыл бұрын
Part of me was expecting this to happen, but I'm still kinda sad about what happened to the M3. There's not many of these knocking about anymore, so I was hoping to see it become something else. Still, an M3 Touring in that purple's gonna be mad.
@samwebb585 Жыл бұрын
I'm so very excited about how much love the universe has for fast wagons these days. Super stoked to see how this turns out!
@SmithyInWelly Жыл бұрын
Great to see @MightyCarMods being represented!
@griever775 Жыл бұрын
If you're doing an M3 touring I would consider doing it on a 318i sport touring to begin with instead of the 330 as the 330 touring is special enough on its own!
@Rmx2011 Жыл бұрын
First proper build, this is a big moment for the channel!
@Jazda1Jazda Жыл бұрын
This is going to be a great bulid, but I'm not sure if using your 330i for a swap is the best thing, these cars are getting hard to come by in a good condition
@baker6928 Жыл бұрын
I agree. Get a clean 318i as a base
@AutoalexCars Жыл бұрын
Barney is a very special, forever car for me, and I want to make him even more special. Plus, the M54 is on 222k miles and is now pretty tired.
@eagle_and_the_dragon Жыл бұрын
@@AutoalexCars turn the m54 Into a table!
@TheHumbernator Жыл бұрын
Watching you and Taylor will never get old
@reece005 Жыл бұрын
True
@reece005 Жыл бұрын
True
@reece005 Жыл бұрын
True
@reece005 Жыл бұрын
True
@christophercilia9214 Жыл бұрын
By far the best automotive channel on youtube. Always a delight. Makes me laugh every time 😂
@Youtubeforme88 Жыл бұрын
Taylor proudly is part of this channel no doubt. Awesome guy
@TM240x Жыл бұрын
I hope this is done properly, Calvin at Calvin's Car Diary has recently done this. Would be a great shame cannibalising an E46 M3 if the touring isn't 100% perfect.
@skorpacs2 Жыл бұрын
this chanel is like my friday relax after work, just take a couple of beers, chill and then find what the next video is, its kind of traditon for me for the past 4 months :D love it
@goatboy2042 Жыл бұрын
Taylor is a star. Personality for day's and his and Alex work so well together. Keep up the good work guys
@SteezyG Жыл бұрын
As an E46 320D owner, I'm watching this with massive interest and hope it goes well for you.
@tigim101 Жыл бұрын
DEFINITELY reinforce the subframe on the touring. I would go with a CMP Engineering Kit or you could hit up Redish Motorsport in the UK to make sure it’s sorted. The extra power of the S54 will accelerate cracking on the touring if it’s not reinforced too!
@StephenButlerOne Жыл бұрын
I'm 100% behind this build, I love a quick estate. All the car anyone needed.
@Tyronnster Жыл бұрын
Taylor is a legend. Straight to the point
@nelapsi. Жыл бұрын
BMW made the E46 M3 touring. Just not for general public. It's in their factory museum. Magnificent machine.
@chrisgell9052 Жыл бұрын
Liking this idea. A LOT! You should definitely do the full conversion though including front wings, flaring rear arches and quad exhaust. CSL front bumper and air box could follow... Where could this end 🤔
@MG-ce3dx Жыл бұрын
Lol ,farmer detected 🤣
@MEchanicAL_LSTAR Жыл бұрын
You will love it when it’s all done. Here in the US we only get 325 tourings. I had a customer have me build him up two ZHP 330i tourings and a awd with the 3.0 and a 6spd that he dailies and prefers over his F31s
@GentilsGarage Жыл бұрын
This is the build of the century, finally for all us to see. Amazing! How about having Auto Alex logo engraved on the rocker cover or intake, just like the brackets under the car?
@AutoalexCars Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@Retrobeemer Жыл бұрын
@@AutoalexCars Is it?
@radders50 Жыл бұрын
Inevitable… cheaper than a resto .. and cooler 😎👌🏻
@Mrswissy69 Жыл бұрын
Finally a programme that actually gives the people what they want! Cannot wait for this!
@khalidedros743 Жыл бұрын
You knw, I bought a 2001 e46 325i touring in 2017. Since we never got a 330i touring, I bought a sedan 330i and transferred everything into my touring. So it's been converted from a non M prep face-lift to a full spec face-lift. With the prices of the e46 m3 here in south Africa, it's depressing to knw my dream to convert my car to an e46 m3 may never happen. And I'm almost jealous each time I see someone do it. Lmao I so need a rusted up m3 like that. So I can pay around 60 to 70 thousand Rands for and do my swop Good luck with the build. Document everything and share. I followed HellBm's conversion and was detailed but allot of questions still left
@TheTechy2 Жыл бұрын
Do chassis reinforcement on the wagon, the cracking on the floor where the subframe mounts will happen if you dont
@blablaproducties Жыл бұрын
The boot floor cracking is a common problem on these cars. Always check that if you are looking to buy
@Noname-rz1tw Жыл бұрын
At least with non-M cars it is not a common problem. It is just something that happens to old cars when they rust. I have been into E46 3-series for already two decades and never seen or heard this happen to a car with the updated chassis. (cars built after February 2000) Personally I would not even buy an E46 with a "reinforcement kit", because then the car would not be original anymore.
@FrilledNeckDragonUK Жыл бұрын
Not really a fan of a beema after owning one but this is an interesting project. Looking forwards to what comes next. Good luck lads :)
@jaysmartin Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss but happy that you'll get to create your dream .. dream M3. Great episode
@No.Handle31 Жыл бұрын
If I'm honest, I think you're doing the right thing. That S54 B32 was what you paid that money for. The rest of that E46 is a woof!
@martindimitrov5904 Жыл бұрын
Finally Alex I'm so happy for you buddy ;) keep going
@devryndrives6623 Жыл бұрын
It has to be asked...How did your M3 check out on Car Verticle?
@vwvento5 Жыл бұрын
Looks more like the previous owner ran out of talent than it’s been involved in a accident so car vertical wouldn’t of shown anything
@mikianerson123 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a little more of u discovering the issues with the M3. You and Taylor really bounce off each other.
@tommjj Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the content, but mate we need longer videos!
@joewitton7143 Жыл бұрын
I love that my favourite car channel actually appreciates estates, they need more love ❤️.
@BRED510 Жыл бұрын
You need to speak to Calvin from Calvin's Car Diary, he's already done it, but he went the whole hog, grafting in the M3 rear arches on the touring, M3 boot floor, etc. Link below to his last video when he had his red interior finished. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLhiYK5htc-WcWw.html He might be able to give you some pointers.
@stevenellis3770 Жыл бұрын
Collaboration with a head to head versus comparison, drag race etc @calvinscardiary
@jonnywlol Жыл бұрын
Quite a few people have done m3 tourings now , mainly in USA
@markobajic1763 Жыл бұрын
Only big chanel hue work on normal cars . Love it. Big respect
@brokenworld1 Жыл бұрын
I have a converted touring, not bodywork other than M3 boot floor and I love it!
@yansanent Жыл бұрын
Don't get buying 5 more cars now Alex, let's see this built
@ajarms86 Жыл бұрын
Should have done a car vertical report on your M3 🙈😅
@ScottyDnB Жыл бұрын
An e46 m3 touring was always my dream car, looks so cool with the m3 body panels too including the legendary side vents and quad exhaust. I am very jealous, looking forward to this build.
@Turkish-xd7xi Жыл бұрын
Calvin's done this. Massive job to do it properly
@RaquelandNathan Жыл бұрын
This is an awesome project. Can’t wait for the next video!
@ceinanlawson5568 Жыл бұрын
Alex spreading his wings and doing his own thing was long over due. This is the project we all didn’t know we needed 👍🏼
@oscarlainz Жыл бұрын
2 door touring would be 🔥🔥🔥
@ttrs_8j_ss494 Жыл бұрын
So many people doing/attempting this over the last couple of years on KZfaq i hope you guys really stick at it 😎🤟🏻
@MuminWROC Жыл бұрын
sound of some car loving made by you guys was absolutely beautiful.
@fredrik3735 Жыл бұрын
Taylor and Alex is very entertaining duo, please keep up the good work boys.
@TheBimmerMan Жыл бұрын
8:10 to 9:10 embodies all of what’s so fun about working on a car with your mates: hurling insults and roasts at each other 😂
@franktherabbit42 Жыл бұрын
This is an awesome series idea. Im looking forward to watching this.
@shawnhouston3975 Жыл бұрын
There is an E46 M3 swapped touring that runs at the autocross events that I go to. He did everything down to the body and it is excellent but it took so much work to get it to that point.
@brodycastellano3035 Жыл бұрын
This is definitely sad, even though the car needed a lot of work. An imola red e46 m3 surely is something special. But best of luck on the touring, I’m looking forward to it
@DavidZLevett Жыл бұрын
10:56 Taylor is ruthless 😂😂
@FrankoPrifti Жыл бұрын
I always skip ads in the videos like car vertical but i never skip on @AutoAlex videos just to support as much as I can. But they are quite fun to watch though.
@AutoalexCars Жыл бұрын
😘
@bigbigodeath3164 Жыл бұрын
Two french youtubers have already done this project. Wish you good luck, thats a lot of work
@BMWarrior1Ай бұрын
E46 M3 is the best M3 ever made - stunning design and glorious S54 motor
@Wolff36 Жыл бұрын
This build, Nour Hummadi's E91 M3 build and Thicwhips 1M build are my favorite 😍🍿🥤
@joelj898 Жыл бұрын
I have an E36 that I fancy swapping the engine for something mad, love the sound of these
@petahertz5855 Жыл бұрын
Full M3 spec guys! Metal wide arches for barney?!
@TheCluelessEnthusiast Жыл бұрын
I could see this coming after reading 99% of the comments in the last video. Gonna be a great car
@glenngillies2814 Жыл бұрын
So I just discovered your channel, I love the E46 M3 and the wagon is a dream machine
@jmhofmeyr Жыл бұрын
Nice one...swop as many parts and things as u can, dials, interior, exhaust and so on.
@ConfusedStu Жыл бұрын
12:53 - I've got those pants! I've never felt closer to being a proper mechanic!
@habeth0205 Жыл бұрын
I did this exact swap but on my e46 sedan cause they never made a 4 door e46 m3. Its such a great bunch of cars
@alfamale5065 Жыл бұрын
@11:54 5 mins into autoalex and chill..👌
@Jabber-ig3iw Жыл бұрын
God damn Taylors 635CSI in the background is stunning.
@roxieloot Жыл бұрын
Will put money on it, it will not even be close to how good Calvins M3 build is. No way will they do all the front and rear arches plus all the other little details that most people will never notice. Prove me wrong Alex.
@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES Жыл бұрын
One thing about your content maté everything you set out to do you finish so I’m looking forward to seeing the build.
@martinscars3 ай бұрын
11:52 possibly the funniest segment in a AutoAlex video. Can't stop laughing
@vwvento5 Жыл бұрын
I agree with Taylor maybe keep it more of a m3 engined touring rather than trying to make it an m3 touring. Calvin’s m3 touring build is almost finished but at a guess I’d say it’s cost him thousands!
@maxeluy Жыл бұрын
Awesome project! Please finish it 👀
@BrainsofFrank Жыл бұрын
You guys are the type of people I would be glad to call friends
@LCOF Жыл бұрын
Should have just found a clean 4 cyl touring for this Alex. The M3 would have made a sublime track car too. Sreten on M539 Restorations would have restored the M3 to perfection and people would love him for it. I fear you’ve taken two ropey cars that need love and you’re going to turn it into one ropey Frankenstein that is far from perfect.
@PedalExperiments Жыл бұрын
This is also my fear.
@shona5512 Жыл бұрын
You said it was your dream car, so I'd bet that the looks played a big part in your desire to own one. What's the point in building the ultimate version of your dream car, but you lose the looks of it in the process? I know it's a lot of work. But this needs the M3 front end and the wider rear arches.
@TehHarrison Жыл бұрын
Not surprised Taylor wants the exhaust with the £1000 cats on it 🤣
@chowtrap934 Жыл бұрын
I have the same idea.. Im following through this process
@ajl3320 Жыл бұрын
Will this be the first and last video for the M3 touring build? Still waiting to see the finished ‘paint it yourself’ project 😂👍
@David-xc4us Жыл бұрын
Great idea, looking forward to this
@Miniputt_999 Жыл бұрын
ive never been a fan of bmw or red cars. but that M3, i did really like. but, having a car that has more boot space and lots of power, is more preferable. really looking forward to the finished build :)
@magicfox9822 Жыл бұрын
Both cars have their own beauty, the 330i especially touring is already rare as it is, plus the m3 needs to see some love. I'd leave them the way they are and get the m3 to fresh condition
@KlaximumSkroeft Жыл бұрын
10:10 yooo you guys also have a richard, like Overdrive. Now all they need is a jag.
@Jamessansome Жыл бұрын
The boot floor crack is a given if it's been driven how BMW intended! At this mileage and condition it would be a big surprise if it didn't have the cracks.
@R56TurboCharged Жыл бұрын
A set of Hose picks is an essential when trying to remove a rubber hose.
@brownthunder509 Жыл бұрын
You’ve got to check out Calvin’s Car Diary his M3 touring videos were great!
@3UZFE Жыл бұрын
It's a nice conversion, seen a local one done in New Zealand. Rear guards and doors made to flare where the hardest part, but it worked out.
@lagundafire Жыл бұрын
This build gone be mega for your channel. I can feel it.
@Mo55y90 Жыл бұрын
Cant wait to see the finished result! sure it will be stunning! still waiting on the result on the Fiats DIY paint job ...
@realvolvofreak Жыл бұрын
I love the team spirit and sound while taking of the heater pipe. 😃👌🏻👍
@mauricesthomas2399 Жыл бұрын
I'm truly sorry for your dream of being an e46 M3 owner , having gotten it for the cheap price you did. I know the emotions involved in it buying, planning, the surrealism of it. However, it those provide you with the opportunity to build a sweet M3 variant BMW SHOULD HAVE MANUFACTURED.... The touring with M3 flairs and everything. That being said, I wis you success with this build and may get a great E46 M3 in future. That way you'll have a touring and coupe. 🙏🏽🙌🏽