Why I Love BMW
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- There are so many BMW enthusiasts throughout the world, and I believe many of them will agree with my opinions on why I love BMW. Within the BMW community there are various types of enthusiasts: the purists, tuners, track junkies, modders, OEM+, and so many in between. I hope this community continues to expand and inspire generations to come!
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whenever i'm feeling off i just go for a drive in my e46, and trust me, no toyota can match the feeling that a bmw gives you
Yes Toyota Supra can lol
@@hunchoG20 It's a bmw tho. Next.
💯💯💯
I would have to agree. Although, I'm pretty partial to my E38 as well lol
@@hunchoG20 nah it definitely don’t feel the same
I watched you grow along the years ... you are the true definition of bmw enthusiasm...thank you for all your work 🙏🏼
I appreciate that man! Only going up from here!
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I somehow forgot my password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me
@Giovanni Paul Instablaster =)
As an e46 M3 owner in illinois - I had no idea what I was doing till I got my hands dirty and learned. You are the definition of a true bmw lover and enthusiast. Old is gold baby!!
How has your m3 treated you??
Where are you located? Would love to connect
People who think you don't work on anything but BMWs must have overlooked your Honda S2000 clutch replacement video.
You would be surprised how many people think I only know about e46s!
@@ShopLifeTV You could suggest they browse your channel videos. That would be an eye opening discovery.
Have them reference your Why I Love BMWs. Ignore the trolls please. Stop "feeding" flamers who are not contributing in a positive manner to your channel.
Your repair of that vandalized Mitsubishi is another great example of a previous non BMW repair
I was a bmw tech for 7 years. The e46 came out my 2nd year there. Imo the e46 is the best chassis bmw has built. I bought a 2003 330ci wich I still own and had 205k on it. It runs and drives like its new.
I have a 335i N54 e90 2007 and oil pressure is going above 210. Can you please help me understand what's going on?
What motor oil is recommended?
What makes the e46 such a good chassis? My biggest complaint is that they use too many cheap plastic parts that fail.
@@AllYouCanEatBaby1 all vehicle manufacturers use cheap plastic junk. The drivetrain, the size of the e46, the suspension setup. The overall design of the e46 is what makes it so great. Of course this all my opinion yours may differ
Thanks! Great forum you have right here.
@@kassiquan do you have any mods on it or is it stock? How many miles on it? Have you done any major work to it?
Once you work on BMW's, every other common brand it laughable to work on 😄
Personally, I find the way most bmws are put together makes more sense than working on a chevy(for example). Which, in a sense, makes it much easier to work on.
After i changed a starter on my e36 i never complained about anything else. But i truly love the design of older cars especially bmw. They just make sense.
And don’t get me started how it totally sucks to work on VWs and especially Audis.
@@fastboatster Haha every single wiring harness clip breaks, I hate to work on any VW's, there not enjoyable to work on, easy, but frustrating.
@@SavageBunny1 something like a b8 s4 is not really easy to work on, but we are making the same point)
Yay bmw forever ! My 03 e46 has 221,000k miles and running strong 💪 and you may not like it but it’s an automatic.
Nothing against automatics, our wagon is automatic as well!
Great video man, the E46 to you is like the E92 to me. I was always a car enthusiast, but I never knew how to really work on cars until I got my 335i. E90post has been a lifesaver, and I definitely wouldn’t have been able to afford maintaining this car without the great folks on there! With the ability to download INPA, BMWs are so much easier to modify and work on than AMGs!
As a 1st time E46 owner in the UK, I've been brushing up on your videos (started with replacing the Business radio, and now spiralled into your entire catalogue of videos) fantastic explanations and really helping make sense to a guy that has abso-fuckin-lutely no idea what he's doing with cars!
I bought my first 2003 bmw 330xi in 2006 to attend my undergrad graduation and I am still rocking that baby in 2021. I am so connected to the car in mind, body & soul and I can hear and fix anything to the needle. So simple to fix. I have saved a lot of money just for owning this car (15years). No body drives it but me. Thanks to the community and your videos. But my 2018 X4 doesn't even come close to the E46 enthusiasm.
Calgary alberta canada ,2004 330i,now had many e46 thanks for what you do ,got a smoken deal on a 325 yrs ago ,was dead ,your vids ,made it rock again ,was going too wreaker when i grabbed it cheers eh!!!
E46 content creator here, love this video man! The 46 is the best chassis. I’ve used your videos to help me with countless projects. The e46 is timeless and will continue to stay strong.
I had e46 for like 5 years... now i have e90 for like 3 years and damn i want to buy it back :(
Well I get back e46 is far better
winters why?
@@8MWm3e4b Why i wont e46 back? Well simply cuz of the feel of driving and simplicity of the car. In my E90 i feel that its way to comfy and smooth. Yes e90 is on another level but... In e46 i felt like im driving little kart and it was a big pleasure for me. In e90 i feel quite sterile. Dont get me wrong i sitll love my car but its not the same love i had to my e46.
@@TheWinty totally agree
bro, your videos have gotten so much better and extremely crisp and clean. keep hustling brother
I crashed the other day and another bimmer pulled over for my e46❤️
bmw is super versatile, I think that’s what makes them such a great car manufacturer. From drifting, to rally, to jus an ordinary luxury car, these cars can pretty much do it all. It’s heartwarming to see how big of a community bmw has brought together.
The RUclips algorithm hid your channel from my top channels. So here I am catching up to your videos. Gotta say I remember watching your videos because I had purchased a silver 99 e46 328i. Soon as I saw that car I was in love with it. And it looked pretty outside but had been neglected in the maintenance department I had to do so many things to that car. Sometimes you would upload a video and I would remember exactly which bolt was next since I had done the same thing very recently to mine. The e46 forums were of huge help back in 2014 when I worked on that car. Then I found out about a unicorn in the wild known as the ZHP. Found one non running but great price, brought her home on a 5 hour drive and brought it back from the dead. Now it lives in my garage well kept and in great mechanical shape ready to hit the road at a moments notice. I too love the BMW e46 chassis.
Well said. I’m definitely focused on the E46, E39, E53 generations. I’ve had almost 50 of those examples over the years. Still own a couple currently. I love the chassis, engines, styling and community. There’s truly nothing like them and never will be again.
Thanks man, my E46 just hit 200k. Never would have happened if I didn't have your videos to watch the past 4-5 years.
You forgot about the interiors. I changed my life when I got an e46. Starting realizing I deserve better. Those interiors make you feel so damn beautiful! :)
Legit my only issue with e46 is how old they are, if they released it in 2020 with same interior/exterior/etc. but no wear and tear I would buy it ina heartbeat
@@erikl9146 yeah. Crazy isn't it. They got it right. New ones are pretty cool though.
I luckily got one with 120k. Redyed black interior, well kept. Feels new to me.
Great community! I learned how to change injectors on my N54 & learned how to service drop top seals. 1st BMW ever
That's awesome man!
I have a 335i N54 e90 2007 and oil pressure is going above 210. Can you help me understand what's going on?
What motor oil is recommended?
@@kassiquan that is normal, these engines attracts a lot of heat.
@@shiftautomotive854 Thanks man. I'm going to use 5w-20w oil to see if it drop something
@@kassiquan 5w-20 is not recommended for the 335i if you haven’t tried 5w-40 try that one. My oil temp was running in the middle with that oil.
you helped me a lot with my E46 man, i appreciate it a lot. keep up the good work💯🤧
The sound my 2003.5 E46 M3 door makes when I close it is the reason WHY BMW is the best brand outside of Porsche. Just can't get enough of it!
I live in Niger, West Africa. I purchased my used E46 BMW 330i last year. I watched his videos to learn about the car's flaws and performed all the preventive maintenance myself.
This is making me tear up. Despite only having gotten into bimmers for a few months, I've already acquired 1 manual e90 325i as a daily, 2 cheap e46 coupes to fix up, and 1 manual e46 parts car. I am not addicted at all😂
Love your channel man! Love my 2002 325i facelift E46 in steel blue with 112k miles. My first german car and BMW i've owned after my dads 1986 Pontiac Trans Am WS6. Got her with 94k miles when the owner couldn't fix the lean codes from the vacuum leaks. Did them with an oil change and suspension refresh. She's been solid with the cooling system refresh. You and my dads friend who works on bmws along with driving E46s have been awesome when it comes to daily driving my 325i. Wanna say thank you for helping other E46 owners to keep our cars going :D
Bro I've been following you for years now and you've helped me so much. I went from an amateur with cars to being extremely confident in my ability to do major work on my car. I bought an E81 BMW now and the online support for it is nowhere near the level of support that the E46 has - but because you've taught me so much , I'm able to confidently work on the E81 without needing support. Most BMW engines and suspension follow very similar design patterns which makes the skills you teach on the E46 transferable on to other models. My dream car would be to get an F30, I'm just reluctant to get it because I have a feeling it might be more tricky because of the turbo and maybe a bit more unreliable as a result. Love your videos bro , thank you so much for all your contributions to the BMW community!
THANK YOU for this video. You are correct. People who criticize other people's choices of being a purist or not, create a divide that creates discomfort amongst ourselves. That's wrong because we all love our BMWs. I own a 08 335xi and it has no mods. Your channel is GREAT!
Why I love bmws? all the things you said, plus the weight balance, rear wheel drive, and the motor sitting front to back the way God intended! I have an e46 m3 with 270,000 miles and your videos have helped me tremendously
THis is 100% true. Main reason I'm so heavily invested in the community and own two perfect E46s :)
Man I love these cars so much. I remember watching your videos two years ago for my e53 x5 and now just days ago I bought my e46
So well said! 2001 330i bone stock purist, but that is my car. I want to see the metallic banana yellow supercharged touring BMWs on the road.
The community is honestly one of the hardest working backends for any industry I have ever seen. I do not think I have ever seen anyone answer a question with "We don't know, take it to the dealer." The answers are there, and people are willing to help. Sometimes you have to dig a bit and not jump to conclusions about the problem, though.
Thank you for your contributions to the community!
I just picked up my 04 330i. I was skeptical at first and within the first 2 weeks my coolant reservoir cracked and 2 weeks after my valve cover started leaking. I was scared to work on one since all I’ve owned is chevys, Toyota, & Acura but your videos on the e46 platform have helped me make my own repairs, & my coworkers said I made a mistake getting rid of my truck and getting my e46. I always loved the e46 and with your videos I think I can pretty much get by any issues I have with it. Thanks man 👍
I own a 2004 E46 318. I started getting my hand dirty after I started following you. You have no idea how much you are an inspiration to me. Hats off all the way from South Africa. ✌️
I appreciate everything you do to put these informational DIY videos you out out. You don’t know how many times you’ve saved my butt when I’ve worked on my bmw e46 with your videos. Before I got my e46 I heard left and right the bad rap they got but I was always attracted to the flow design of bmws so I gave it a shot and do not regret nothing, my e46 has never left me stranded never failed me and can be relatively easy to work on especially the Inline 6 engines they are BULLETPROOF anyways ShoplifeTV kee doing what you do and I would love to see more video on the e46 chasis
Thanks man, I really appreciate the support!
I admire your enthusiasm and dedication mate. You are down to earth and it shows in your videos too. I only just came across your channel and love the content. I too am a BMW enthusiast who owns a concourse Euro Spec E36 M3 (13 years now) and I totally get it. Keep up the great work.
Regards from Sydney, Australia.
Thank You Tony! Would love to see your M3!
@@ShopLifeTV I can email you some pics. How do I reach you ?
One of my favorite RUclipsrs, thank you for sharing your story from me, my e46 and e90 (:
Sold my E82 135i, E46 330Ci, & my E36 328i. But family, friends, and BMW group members reach out to me for any advice. And I really don’t want to leave that community neither. Looking forward to buy an E46 M3 soon.
Good luck on the search for the E46 M3!
We as BMW enthusiasts love to love our cars and love to hate our cars! What is a huge part of ownership is the BMW family/community and although we may complain family is for ever!! We often fight change but inevitably the cars and their ability to make us grin when we get in and drive keeps us true to the brand. Big grill or not we will love to hate what we love!! Great video! Keep em coming!
Well said! Sometimes change just takes time to get used to. Luckily there are always ways to modify the cosmetics on any car!
You're absolutely right, there is a very strong online enthusiast network for BMW. I think there's also an equally strong Toyota group, especially the 4Runner/Taco/FJ Cruiser group. All three vehicles are built upon the same chassis, and the off-road support is extremely vast. Ironically, neither group, the BMW nor Toyota group, wants to lay claim to the new "Supra". Hahaha
Thats awesome, but everyone knows the supra is a BMW lol
I would love a video explaining how you got into working on cars like what type of training you got or if you’re self taught. Keep up the great content.❤️
I'm 16 just bought my first e46 project and at one point I was considering giving up and selling it, but he's right the BMW community is awesome, they kept me going and optimistic!
Bravo, great piece. Own 2 E39s. Never looked back.
I'm 55. I bought my first BMW 9 years ago. Its 335i Coupe. I've upgraded it all myself including the JB4 with Methanol Injection. I've been able to fix everything myself and to diagnose and drill down gremlin problems. It's got 143k miles on it now and wants to still jump out of its frame at the light turning green.
I personally learned only when my timing chain went and it was too expensive (not worth the price of the car) to get it replaced by a garage. Hence, after disassembling the entire engine (N47 so timing chain was in the back), changing the chain and getting to work again I felt a sense of accomplishment. Since then, I've almost done everything myself and am continuously learning new skills such as welding :) So yes I defo agree, BMW's, especially the E46/E8x and E9x are the perfect platform to begin with.
I 100% agree with you! My first BMW was a 2001 E39 sport with 120K. The Bimmerfest and 5series.net community taught me everything from fluid changes to coding. Now with RUclips videos forget about it. Just about anything can be DIYed. The BMW community is a great one.
I’m Tech over 30yrs Work on every car 🚗 on the road today bought my first BMW 750li 9yrs ago love 💙 IT!!!
If there really is someone out there thinking you can't work other cars, then they don't know how intricate of a skill set you have to possess to the point that the other cars no longer pose any challenge. Excellent guy.
E46 gang gang! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Old car
Old car 👎
@@Sammie551 old but gold stfu
E46 M3/Z4 E85 owner, excellent channel and thanks for all the information as its well explained and presented. UK viewer.
BMW`s just make you feel really good. There are a lot of great brands out there, but BMW`s just hit different. e23, e28, e32, e34, e38, e31...such iconic car design.
you have seriously helped me so much with my e46 325i 02 wagon, advice on parts and tools, and of detailed explanations and step by step videos. you are the man so glad you found bmws!
I had a e36 and loved that car. It ran amazing with very little maintenance. I recently got a 330ci and fell in love all over again. Their is so much information about the e46 that I couldn’t pass it up.
Thank you for sharing such awesome content.
I have an '01 330Ci. It's the closest thing to my dream car - the E46 M3 - and even though a local mechanic called it a lost cause, I'm still working on it. No matter the issue, there's always something out there that can help you out.
Yeah man, agreed - it is a great community. We share our passion for fixing weaknesses BMW factory has blessed us with 😂
definitely a bless you get to learn how to work on cars not like owning a toyota you just do basic maintenance by mechanic or a dealership
Hi Shoplife, you are right. BMW is forever
Awesome video bro! BMW is definitely an awesome community to be a part of. Ive been watching your content for a few years now even before i owned a bmw. Lol You’re one of most informative bmw enthusiasts out there. Keep up the great work 🙌🏽
I have a 2008 BMW 550i V8 love my car and your videos have helped me a lot . Are you a fan of the 550i? Like to hear your intake on that model. Thanks for your information you are a blessing to us.
the bmw community is awesome. I have a friend who helps me so so much for nothing in return. i like your videos a lot brother, and as a bmw rookie, learning along the way is very fun.
Whenever watching your videos i always wondered how you were a living embodiment of a good BMW maintenance forum. You’re channel has helped so much learning about my first car. You the GOAT.
I bought my first bmw 2 years ago I’m on my 3rd one now even though they have their quirks I just love the way they feel and drive
If it wasn’t for stumbling on ur page, I would have never bought my 4 BMWs!! Thank you for ur support and knowledge!!!!
You’re an important part of the BMW community. I gotta say...
I hate big grills and I cannot lie.
My first car is an '03 325i and I can't stop wanting to know everything there is to know about it. Thank you so much for your content, it definitely is top tier!!
My neighbor had a 69 volvo 4 cylinder when I was a kid, n a swedish mechanic, that car was fast n allot of fun on the dirt track
i came from the RX7 community which is great but ever since i traded it for my e46 the community is much more active and much more videos to show you how to work on them
Absolutely love my e46 and would honestly never sell it, I’ve had plenty of different cars and my e46 has always came on top! Currently got a e90 as the beater an my e46 as my baby! 🔥❤️
I like all BMW modern styles, but the E46 body design will always have a set place in my heart, all thanks to the NFS E46 M3 GTR!! And to my 2002 E46 330ci ZHP... life is good! Enjoy it how you want! XD
Thank god your first car and passion was BMW. I remember when you sold ‘snowflake’, then found it and bought it back. Great story and thanks for sharing!
Hahaha its crazy how things happen! Thanks!
To this day we thank you man 🤟🏽
Love shop life TV and the BMW community!!!!
I remember inquiring about an s54 e46 swap when you were here in Cali years ago ... you inspired me so much and I felt confident enough to pursue the swap on my own thanks to you ! My 330i sedan is now s54 swapped and I am currently working on the cosmetics like the quad exhaust etc but thank you so much man I watched your videos everyday when I was doing the swap as a guide , even the subframe epoxy method , thank you !!
The E46 is such an easy and cheap car to work on
No kidding! Anybody can learn how to work on cars just by buying a project e46 and learn by fixing it themselves!
unless you get a 325i sulev
Well said! I bought 2002 E46 330Xi new, still have it and now have that Yas Marina blue F80 competitive package. Both stick. Thanks for the videos on how to work on them.
yeah man! I bought a one owner 2005 x3 90000 miles, closing in on 100k, and it is just so much fun, sometimes I think Im going to ruin the car or worry about making a mistake doing my own DIY servicing. Then I think, screw it, and I take the leap for the first time. It was only 5 thousand bucks so the skills/ pride I get from working on it, thanks to videos like yours, make it feel like the best purchase Ive ever made.
Great video. Greetings from a BMW purist for you and all normal BMW lovers around the globe.
I agree 100%!!! HATE THE GIGANTIC FRONT GRILLS ON THE NEW BIMMERS!!!! And I know I will NEVER like them. So I will always look for the E series Bimmers as time goes by. I want to take a second to thank you, as many years ago, when you were in NC I believe it was, you were my go to guy as I was learning how to work on my E46. I hated you moved to Cali, but will always be grateful for all the time and attention you put into your vids. Keep the Bimmer community strong!
I've been apart of lots of car community's, chevy, nissan, mini etc.. bmw community I have not had a good time with.
I just realized the other day I've had two bad coil packs, for a few months now, it would start when it wanted to, I swapped them out put all new denso plugs in now its running smooth as ever, it's just a fun escape from every day stuff,
I've been watching your videos since you started the s54 swap to taking the fenders out and even doing the head unit conversion. Keep growing and making great content bro!!
I’ve always been into cars tbh but I didn’t really start getting my hands too dirty until I bought an e36. Never liked bmw’s before that and since than I haven’t gone back either haha. Now I’m onto an e46 coupe and think I might actually consider keeping this thing for the long haul 😌😂. Shit after a cooling system overhaul, valve cover job, and oil filter housing gasket done this things good for another 100k no worries lol. Keep up the good work dude and we’re happy to all be a part of this awesome community with you!
330ci 2006, Had to change the CCV when i got it > new head gasket & valvecover > trans gasket > oil sensor > new rad and hoses
Nexts oil filter housing gasket and differential bushings
Next to the next is a subframe check and suspension overhaul, im just scared to look at the sub though
I'm new to BMW's but yeah the community, aftermarket support and reference info out there is great (I have an E46). Although the Miata has the best sports car community that I"m aware of.
Thanks for making so many videos, watching these videos saved me a lot time having to look up on what I need to do!
I bought a 2005 e46 last June with the sole purpose of documenting how much it takes to get that car to factory condition. Still working on content. Then last month I bought an n63 2011 x5 50i just for the purpose of documenting how this notorious suv can be restored and reliable.
Bro whoever thinks you can't work on other cars probably don't work on cars. You obviously are highly skilled in mechanics
love bro ❤
first car e36 in 2014
second e46 in 2020
love bmw from pakistan
Been watching since a little bit before the s54 swap. I didn't realize it until this video, but you were a big part in making me just as passionate about e46's. I've had 2 since then! Thank you and hope you are doing well, looking forward to some more videos! ✌
Just got my first car a year ago now and it was a 2004 330i ZHP and I gotta say I can see where you are coming from 😂😂 P.S. Love the video and sentiment behind it!
I luv BMW I am a fan girl. I own a few cars. 2000 E46 supercharged sedan, 2001 Z3, 2002 E39. Tbey are very reliable and I do the maintanance myself.
when i was still kid i fell in love with bmw's to be more specific e46 chassis, i always dreamed to own e46 m3, i didnt even had Driving License at that time but i was still watching youtube videos about mods, burnouts, maintanance and other stuff and from all this years of reasearch i got quite good knowledge and information, recently got my dream M3 (as second car, i own e34 wagon too) and feels so good to be part of M3 owners, besides that it's easy to do D.I.Y's, i agree with you Ankur e46 platform is easy to work on, very DIY friendly and information is endless about this chassis, i would recommend it to everyone, btw Ankur you look way mature and "buffed" i remember good old days when you were skinny af :D anyways thanks for providing us with such a highly informated and interesting videos, love you bro keep up the good work!
Much love and peace, I've owned 5 BMWs and loved them all...
i own a e90 and e46 coupe. The e46 i absolutely ❤ easy to work on, parts are dirt cheap & plenty of diy's. What more can you ask for
You've been really helpful. I own e46 myself, I don't want to change it, well the only thing i'd do is engine swap, because mine is n42b20, which is allright in town, but not enough power.
I want to thank you... For your videos they're helpful and educational. You are the best
Thank you! Glad they help
The forums are somewhat helpful sometimes, not knowing they're terminology or abbreviations is a pain in butt.. What i do is whenever something is acting up, i go to the junkyard and practice on those cars before i try it on mine. That way i have a general idea of what to expect...
I'm a Honda owner and I even think that the BMW community is a really solid one filled with a lot of great DIYers and documentation!! One day...
It definitely is, hope you are able to find the right BMW for you!
@@ShopLifeTV yall ever been ok the fb group on the bmw page? People are bullies lol
Great explanation video, I think it is own preference too when it comes to why we love this or why we love that. Anyone can love what they wanted to, I followed you and inspired me to quit my job and going into automotive world and I am in love with bmw because of my passion on it. Everything got it’s own advantages and disadvantages. I also learn a lot from your channel and I will keep pursuing bmw line. A little support from Malaysia (small country).
Hello Boss. You're a super human man. Your videos helped my family and I alot. Don't worry about the negative comments gentlemen. If the negatives want to criticize your knowledge... They are just nasty... Have a beautiful fulfilling life boss. All the best. From a fan in South Africa.
i have a bmw e90 LCI 318i 2010 very practical and reliable car !! ❤