Hope you enjoyed this Goodbye video on my M3 Competition xDrive. Would you prefer the M3 saloon or M3 Touring?
@benlecluyse Жыл бұрын
I recently drove an M3 saloon and it was an insane beast !! 😈😈
@christopherspringer4504 Жыл бұрын
Prefer M4
@johngoodwin1710 Жыл бұрын
Yes the saloon is cool, but the Touring is the Driver’s SUV and will have a cult following. The Touring is late to the fast-wagon party, but will be worth the wait.
@nigelstevens6218 Жыл бұрын
Touring perfect everyday car
@edwardleigh-firbank7835 Жыл бұрын
Still think saloon looks better,and carbon roof looks cool. Thinking of getting one myself!! ??
@ShogunsDojo Жыл бұрын
It’s sad that Grillez mk2 is being traded in but mk3 will be a standout machine. I’ve really enjoyed how you’ve documented both the rear drive and all wheel drive cars in such detail. Looking forward to what you have planned with the Touring.
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy, glad you've enjoyed the journey so far... Bring on the Touring 👌
@eclipsez0r Жыл бұрын
How dare you. Unsubscribed. Edit; Oh, you're getting a touring. Resubscribed
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣👌👊
@fantuanovo1261 Жыл бұрын
@@JoeAchilles1 so sad us don’t get the touring
@yasinkaya4127 Жыл бұрын
If you was a subscriber you’d know he ordered the touring months ago
@eclipsez0r Жыл бұрын
@@yasinkaya4127 I forget be nice to me
@user-ef7qh6qm5w Жыл бұрын
Thought you meant gt3 touring got excited
@jonaschen142 Жыл бұрын
U can tell how good the car is just from Joe smiling and enjoying it even after 8500 miles, just like when he picked up the car since day 1 :))
@bal3ez892 Жыл бұрын
I'm sad to see her go, but I'm willing to give touring a chance. Great content
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
👊👊
@ahmada5207 Жыл бұрын
Joe I have to thank you, as you inspired me to get my M2 Competition. Thank you and hope you continues success. 🙏🏻
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
Ahh great to hear bro, congratulations 👊
@CarsofGlasgow Жыл бұрын
amazing
@Account1746 Жыл бұрын
This man won the car jackpot left right and Center
@wince_moeron Жыл бұрын
10 months already holy shit. Seems like just yesterday you were specing it out with Tony. Congrats yet again.
@hl236 Жыл бұрын
Agree about the poor low down torque. Prefer the B58 for greater speed sensation up to 60mph. Overall the G80/82 is a specimen. Brakes, handling, front end at low speed are all ace.
@andrewhurstcars Жыл бұрын
Great summary video Joe. Much enjoyed a lap of Goodwood in the monsoon rain, hitting 120mph! It’s certainly a very quick car!
@kentao4 Жыл бұрын
I had the same question re buckets. The wear that I can see just helped me realize I made the right decision. Love the look of the buckets but I am scared of any damage not from me but others getting in and out.
@MegaGyalis Жыл бұрын
Yep. People tend to drag themselves across the edge of seats, some people will sit on the bolsters too…
@TimWilliamsHD Жыл бұрын
Great video Joe! Can’t wait to see the touring in the flesh!!
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
Cheers bro, me too 😬👊
@TeaVR Жыл бұрын
Very much looking forward to seeing the touring. Enjoyed the video. You say - 1. You’d loose your license 2. UK roads are too busy I’ll add 3. The M3 (and many other modern performance cars) is just too quick for the public road. BMW, Audi & Mercedes are still obsessed with an arms race. For me, it’s all about the quality of the journey and not how fast it can be completed. Love your videos, especially when you venture away from M products 👍
@ms8742 Жыл бұрын
I had a M4 Comp Xdrive for about 3 months. Just a great car. Very good technology inside as well which is not always the case with BMW.
@DC-cg2jp3 ай бұрын
Can’t wait till I get mine! This car is absolutely stunning
@joshscott3271 Жыл бұрын
Nice little touches you added to what is already a excellent bit of kit. Win!
@liviudanielgheghici8552 Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t matter if the touring feels different, it’s just going to be unreal regardless
@jean-michelyon7927 Жыл бұрын
I've recently discovered your channel and I must say I'm really impressed by the top quality of your reviews !!!
@CL4SSiCS Жыл бұрын
The touring is gonna look so much cooler, definetly will stand out more.
@rytir753 Жыл бұрын
I went from a 2020 RS5 to a 2023 Jahare M3 Comp X Drive and not once have I wish I had dials for the climate control. The only thing I do miss is the Alcantara wrapped steering wheel.
@northernneil87 Жыл бұрын
Such an awesome car, can’t wait to see the touring! It’s going to look even better 👌🏻😁
@Schwabz33 Жыл бұрын
Joe is living the dream driving multiple hundred K plus cars.. excellent work sir..
@beckygair2272 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the M3 Touring Joe
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
Cheers Becky!
@beckygair2272 Жыл бұрын
@@JoeAchilles1 your welcome Joe - my X5 comes in next few days
@benpenagonzales6014 Жыл бұрын
Best thing about an M3 is its flexibility to be all things. Would be really interested to see Michelin Cross climate on an M3 that you could keep on all year everywhere.
@myporscheadventures Жыл бұрын
perfect specced car imo 👌 can't wait to see your touring. brilliant video as always, mate
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro ♥
@timoojala8523 Жыл бұрын
Good video Joe - once again. Would love to have this kind of M3x but emission taxes in country where I live will give this car a massive +150k€ price tag..
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
Yikes, that's painfully expensive!
@Adam-M1 Жыл бұрын
Your old aftermarket wheels on the touring will look amazing mate. Can’t wait!
@bestesadventures7095 Жыл бұрын
🥲... Excited to see the Touring though. Loved the G80 adventures, Joe. Keep up the outstanding work!
@kevinwall795 Жыл бұрын
Whilst I can absolutely appreciate the technical brilliance and quality of the materials used in this car, I am left emotionally unmoved by the design inside and out. It feels clinical, like the car was born in a laboratory. I get that it is very popular, but you could not pay me yo own one of these. Better than an EV though.
@biddyboy1570 Жыл бұрын
People that actually own them think they are good.
@ernestschriever3426 Жыл бұрын
even with it's stock rims, it is mega beautiful especially with those colors!
@plyphon3894 Жыл бұрын
I too want to do more mountain biking this year - last year I did Bike Park Wales for the first time and it's given me the bug again - but instead of a wagon I bought a Macan GTS! I got fed up of scraping the bottom of my car every time I pulled into a rural road or trail centre carpark in Scotland!
@chrisburton4694 Жыл бұрын
Just got my lci 330e, the new screen set up is a massive difference vs the original interior screens. Assuming your touring will have the new interior
@sishvik1735 Жыл бұрын
I think if you would want the BMW M3 Xdrive a little more spiced up, go for the CS. Or get the Touring and get a remap, remove unsprung weight from tires, get a wrap on the roof and Improve the brakes. You will definitely feel almost no difference then
@ianbanister2027 Жыл бұрын
Nicely spec'd Joe & the best colour too 👌🏻.... the suspension work sets it off really well. I had a skyscraper greyTouring to prep for delivery about 3 weeks ago & I think it rides better than the saloon. Be ready for gathering a crowd..... when I fuelled it, there were quite a few fans around it by the time I came out of the station after paying....!
@laughinghyena345 Жыл бұрын
That is a proper mad looking M3. It even looks better when dirty🤣🤣
@blessingnyathi3751 Жыл бұрын
M3 Touring incoming 👌🏽
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
Not long now....
@stevepearce6423 Жыл бұрын
Eek - controversy alert…. Saloon much better looking than the touring! Look forward to the reports Joe!
@davidbillberg2203 Жыл бұрын
Still looks amazing. Looking forward to your M3 Touring.
@rimmerblues1586 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, Joe. You made some nice touches to that M3 saloon. I really do hope you like your coming M3 Touring as sometimes i have the impression that there are things with the latest Beemers that u'd like be different. I know "top gear" is your passion (and job) but i think you would've still been happy with a fully kitted-out M340i for the daily as you still have your M2 for thrills & spills. Maybe i'm just poor & getting old... In any case i'm a bit luke-warm with the new 3-Series, BMW do great power-trains and good enough handling but they're not as good as they could/*should* be for the price IMHO - not even the best practicality-wise even for an estate. Still i know you'll have a blast and look-forward to your upcoming videos.
@Jerryiroc Жыл бұрын
That sound 🥰 hope you will put these things on your Touring too?! Great car, great specs and great reviews! Looking forward to seeing Touring ones too!
@paullockwood7219 Жыл бұрын
It's beautiful Joe! Sad it's going but touring will be brilliant. 👍
@DeltaDubai03 Жыл бұрын
A brilliant review (again), very informative. Looking forward to discovering the Touring.
@lennykibet6689 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this car. Smashed it with the spec🔥. Let's see how the touring will be.
@planetrocker5652 Жыл бұрын
Sad to see it go - Bests for the Touring :)
@The_Obvious_Solution Жыл бұрын
Good vid! I'm about 250mi from my break-in service. Think I need to pick up some mud flaps for the Colorado winters.
@benlecluyse Жыл бұрын
Amazing M3 Joe !! 😁😁😎😎
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, she will be missed!
@tlrprice7 Жыл бұрын
I have always liked the G80 M3 and I can not wait to get my own. I was leaning towards an M5 but with size of the M3 is great! Now just have to figure out which one! Although no touring here in the U.S.
@fifieuskadi Жыл бұрын
Really good videos Joe! And your English is perfect. Keep up with the good work!
@Levente20 Жыл бұрын
the stance of this car is amazing
@Kelveron Жыл бұрын
The car looks phenomenal with the lowered springs. How long do you think you'll keep the Touring?
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to see how I get on with it, I want to eventually buy an individual M3 T ;-)
@artgreen6915 Жыл бұрын
This is a great car, under appreciated due to the looks controversy. I think it looks fine. In future it's distinctive looks may even attract over more 'boring' BMWs. But I wanted to say it's just so well sorted. It drives well, is somewhat involving, very fast, and the interior including iDrive 7 is simple but functional, ergonomic and with nice materials well put together as anyone will know who's sat in one for a while. Even the rear leg room while not luxurious is decent. It's a very good all round car.
@TorqueDriven Жыл бұрын
Great content mate!
@Lord-Snowflake5 ай бұрын
2022comp m3, getting the garage ready for it in the fall
@tim1king Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to your next car 😊 another great video buddy
@jm9371 Жыл бұрын
Joe. You are spoiled.. but you deserve it. BMW wins with your ownership reviews in spades. Another fantastic video!
@sxhrgvs Жыл бұрын
Looks great but the touring will be amazing.
@Tracertme Жыл бұрын
Politely liked, I was long ago subscribed.
@saphireg8094 Жыл бұрын
You’re set up looks so good, I was set on the m4 but now I’m really questioning my decision😭
@MotechPerformance Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see what’s next !!
@gurupurkha6 ай бұрын
...."When you are below 2.5K RPM," I'm literally never that low down in the RPM band :)
@benjones2958 Жыл бұрын
That car is incredible ❤
@edsiffledeen77762 ай бұрын
Hi Joe don't worry about my question below - I just watched your X-drive vs rear drive M3, thanks ! Now my list is down to M2 vs M3 X-drive as a daily. What do you think about the differences between those two M cars ? which one is more fun to drive? I watched you M2 video as well, you seem to think the front end turn in is better in the M3 and M4
@shaincarnemichaels7271 Жыл бұрын
Epic intro Joe❤️
@cliftonmcintosh6193 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Joe fantastic car 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@dimsoneill Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for you to get thatTouring, my dream car. Super stoked for you Joe. My fast estate and my Specialised Enduro are a great combo.
@rb0042 Жыл бұрын
Sad to see the mk2 GRILLZ leave, but I’m not going to lie, the new M3s have really grown on me. At launch I first hated the looks but now, I actually really love it now, except in that hideous lime yellow colour. Every time I see that colour I want to puke 🤮. Also can’t wait to see the touring version of this car, looks very promising. A fast family car
@shaunwitzler5482 Жыл бұрын
Stock wheels are better anyway IMO!
@TheGrove54 Жыл бұрын
Standard wheels look so much better.👌
@octane55 Жыл бұрын
So tempted to change from my 2021 M440i GC to an M3...
@efthimios Жыл бұрын
Ultimate sports sedan with that xdrive now maybe m550 for a milder experience
@Sarncho Жыл бұрын
Joe you stole Harry Metcalfe’s bit of road 😂
@CarsofGlasgow Жыл бұрын
great video Joe
@AudiofileIncar Жыл бұрын
Another great video Joe, cant wait to hear what you think to th G81.
@edsiffledeen77762 ай бұрын
Hi Joe, another great review thank you! I know it's an older video but I am looking at M2's, M3 & M4 competitions vs M3 and M4 competition X drive's and wondering if you can help. I am going to be using the car as a daily driver and although all wheel drive is nice, the driving pleasure / dynamics are more important to me. So if the X-drive models don't give up too much in terms of steering and on road feel I would be inclined to go that route, however if the rear drive are much better including an M2 for fun driving then I would go that route. Test drove the M2 in auto and manual and I prefer the auto for a daily, unfortunately my dealer did not have rear drive competition or X drive competition M4's or M3's in stock. The only car they have coming in is a M4 Competition X drive cabriolet and that doesn't interest me, not sure if the added weight would be representative of how the non cabriolet X drive's would be. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
@1289rd Жыл бұрын
Solution to the touring performance being slightly worse than this one is some performance mods 😏
@TheDailyDriven Жыл бұрын
What would be insane if they made the Wagon in a manual. That would be absolutely incredible 💯
@JD-gc7lt Жыл бұрын
Any tips on making a pothole claim from the council?? I buckled one of mine the other week, heartwrenching moment!
@biddyboy1570 Жыл бұрын
3rd day of ownership of my touring, I hit a pothole and blew a tyre with 250 miles on the clock. Fuming.
@wjohnsonism Жыл бұрын
Great review!
@stuartbates6021 Жыл бұрын
Great content as always Joe. Inspired by your previous videos, I have the M340i with the Individual Fiona Red leather, I wondered how you clean the jeans stains off the red leather.
@daytonars5 Жыл бұрын
That opening shot, car looks so aggressive. Is that a splitter? Looks so good!
@TheJbsportstech Жыл бұрын
Do all these mods not void bmw warranty joe?
@kqnqr1412 Жыл бұрын
Hey Joe, love your videos, thanks ! Quick question, you wouldn't go for the carbon ceramic brakes ?
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I would if I could afford/justify them, just soooo expensive 😬
@mrhmd8308 Жыл бұрын
15mm is like the difference between a good haircut vs a bald spot. Good decision Joe.
@maln8102 Жыл бұрын
Perfect M3. Do the mods impact your warranty in any way?
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Some are in a grey area, ask your dealership for clarity 👌
@CHRIS1SYD2 Жыл бұрын
Why get a touring? Its just an estate car?.. a worse car.. ?
@sp3ckedout224 Жыл бұрын
I prefer the interior on your M3 than the interior that will be on the touring. In my opinion the one large big screen makes the interior look super tacky and less sporty
@biddyboy1570 Жыл бұрын
Own one
@fraserpitkethly2265 Жыл бұрын
lets get Brendan back on the channel and make a mountain biking & m3 touring video
@edwardleigh-firbank7835 Жыл бұрын
Will miss this car too, and it isn't even mine!! Rwd/xdrive/touring, what's next.??
@relentlesspursuit6894 Жыл бұрын
What's the trade in value on these after 10 months of ownership, is depreciation bad after such a shirt time?
@2bunphettered788 Жыл бұрын
Touring is better, with the standard seats, not the buckets. 👍
@bmwracing19745 ай бұрын
Beautiful specc'd car. Did you have to have the car mapped for the exhaust mod and the air intake mod?
@jambear7862 Жыл бұрын
New sub keep it up
@DipSet853 ай бұрын
still undecided between m3 and m4 feel that the m5 is a better saloon than the m3
@brianmain5553 Жыл бұрын
You will have to tell us the differences between the cars as in the feel of driving
@stephenlongfield8492 Жыл бұрын
Looks better with the stock wheels!
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
Stick with stock wheels then buddy, quite simple really.
@stephenlongfield8492 Жыл бұрын
@@JoeAchilles1 you seem offended by that, just an opinion…..
@markhyoutube Жыл бұрын
Great vid! Can I ask, how different are the m340d and 330d, as on the market for a new car but can't decide 🙃
@ScullyD-ee9jk Жыл бұрын
Joe, are you getting a CS after the touring?
@JoeAchilles1 Жыл бұрын
No buddy, can barely afford the touring, CS is on another level altogether 😬
@davidkemp6721 Жыл бұрын
Hi joe - why do you have to take car back to stock when return? Wouldn’t that setup be appreciated by new owner?
@aminbell9415 Жыл бұрын
I need those mudflaps on my M3 Comp! Where did you say you got them? Cheers from Sweden.
@bigupdadog-vo3il Жыл бұрын
@ Joe. Im thinking of lowering the front of my G80 with Eibach and adding 10mm spacers all round. Did you notice any negative effects to the handling ?