Sammo 2541 Report post Posted June 16, 2021 Fantastic and interesting video IMO. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) The E46 M3 is peak M3? Well, I do like the idea of one. And they are, comparatively, affordable. Edited June 16, 2021 by gjm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted June 16, 2021 1 hour ago, gjm said: The E46 M3 is peak M3? Well, I do like the idea of one. And they are, comparatively, affordable. Duh.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon dee 500 Report post Posted June 16, 2021 It strikes me that the reviewer in this video is a lot more knowledgeable about the cars under review, less egotistical and a better driver than 95% of the so-called reviewers on youtube. The information was presented clearly, articulately and in an entertaining manner that made watching this video a pleasure to watch. And for that I will forgive the gratuitous drifting/smoking tyres that usually has me searching for another channel. Well done son As an aside, I wonder if the aftermarket is busy crafting body kits for the new M3 to try and tone down that ugly face ? Cheers... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted June 16, 2021 11 hours ago, jon dee said: It strikes me that the reviewer in this video is a lot more knowledgeable about the cars under review, less egotistical and a better driver than 95% of the so-called reviewers on youtube. The information was presented clearly, articulately and in an entertaining manner that made watching this video a pleasure to watch. And for that I will forgive the gratuitous drifting/smoking tyres that usually has me searching for another channel. Well done son As an aside, I wonder if the aftermarket is busy crafting body kits for the new M3 to try and tone down that ugly face ? Cheers... Jason Camisa is a car idiot savant 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewm 236 Report post Posted June 16, 2021 A few companies have renders ‘fixing’ the g80 design. while i think the below front looks better, its also a bit more boring being the usual design. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon dee 500 Report post Posted June 16, 2021 1 hour ago, m325i said: Jason Camisa is a car idiot savant This is what it takes to strike the perfect balance between imparting information and providing entertainment. There are far too many videos that do neither. Putting "INSANE" in the title and a bid ass girl leaning on a car on the front page as click bait still works if all you are after is internet dollars. But if a reviewer wants to build a reputation for real knowledge and earn respect from a more discerning audience, they have to be very good at what they do. And Jason is... very good Cheers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon dee 500 Report post Posted June 16, 2021 29 minutes ago, andrewm said: A few companies have renders ‘fixing’ the g80 design. while i think the below front looks better, its also a bit more boring being the usual design. To me the difference is that I would drive something like the render, but I wouldn't be seen dead in the original. Marques like BMW and Mercedes have a long history of evolutionary change... each successive model had a strong resemblance to the previous, and mature buyers liked the conservative (classic) styling. This is a market that is not overly receptive to revolutionary/outlandish change. Witness the lovely vehicle shown below that introduced a striking new vertical element into its grille when the industry was dominated by cars with a strong horizontal element. It was a marketing disaster... buyers stayed away in droves, and the Edsel was rapidly consigned to the dustbin of automotive history. It remains to be seen if the G80 design will become BMW's Edsel, or if the strong performance will draw in enough buyers prepared to overlook that face. Cheers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted June 17, 2021 I love how these newer cars make the vibe of the older cars endlessly better, more character, more simple, more fun. A timeless machine. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 540 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 Thanks for posting. A story well told and worth the watch. e46 m3 up another $1k after his view 😀 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 18, 2021 Interesting that the 190E, driven by a capable journalist, was decently faster over a lap than the M3 driven by a race driver. The benefit of multilink rear suspension? In my experience, the 190E is a more relaxed and comfortable drive. The E30 is more involved, perhaps more direct. But the 190E is faster over a given piece of road. Stock cars or near-as... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites