For anyone daily driving E90s or E60s you almost have to expect maintenance cost to be through the roof. When I first bought my M5, I was daily driving the shit out of it. The first 6-7 months of ownership I spent $$$$ on gas and maintenance. I ended up buying a i3 to daily drive. Best investment ever. Now I enjoy my M5 on the weekends take long trips and once in a blue moon drive it to work once a week. Luckily the police here in Huntington Beach are not as harsh as Newport Beach. I have headers, no cats RPI mufflers.
I said this many times before, I don't know what kinda bmw's you peeps have over there, they probably send there crap cars over to America because over here I do not know 1 m5 or m3 owner who had problems with the car.
Did your i3 insurance and monthly payment come out to be less than the gas bill was before? I will daily drive mine for a while at least but I never drive I just cruise for fun already
@Joseph C. those are common n54/n55 problems you can find all over forums. the turbo and fuel pump issues will never come back if you get aftermarket upgraded parts, the block is good for 700hp fairly reliably it's just the engines auxiliary systems that has issues. I also wouldn't hold the cracked wheel against the manufacturer since that was most likely driver error and they dont just crack on their own.
Such an easy fix.... take the assembly apart. Needs Vaseline or white Lithium grease by the gears. Smooth like butter ever since. Literally a 5 min job max.
Yes, they only get suck when some sticky liquid has run out and you put them inside. It is an easy fix. I actually really like that they are hidden when you are not using them.
If you decide to put a wing on e92 you better put a wider wing or none at all, this wing is too narrow too small and doesn't fit at all with a body. Maybe something like slicer have it
Re-routing your seatbelt through the belt hole in the seat will make your life a million times easier, it allows the seatbelt to rest on the shoulder support of the seat so you don't have to reach back for it. Look up photos of the Carrera GT interior for reference.
Always keep it stock. Never gets old. That’s the way I’ve maintained my e46m3 and S2k. Some people think I drive two brand new cars when both of mines are 18 yrs old. Can’t get clowned on since my cars are not “riced” out...lol
Dude, I have a 2013 m3. regarding the door locking when washing the car, I found out that it wont do that if you leave the key inside the car when you are washing it. It is the same with my Audi S6 and S8.
Whenever I'm washing cars I normally have the key in the same pocket as my phone, most of the time it stops locking and unlocking. The car is a beautiful investment by the way.
Original owner, 240k kms. All I have done is rod bearings and motor mounts at 160k kms. And my bearings like super clean, which I wish I never did them. But doesn’t impact me. All I be honest though, the sounds system is kinda wack and the other thing I didn’t like is the amount of understeer this car has at the limits from factory. Power button is absolutely useless unless you get your car tuned. Because the tip in, of 15% physical throttle feels like 45% of the engines output. Wheel hop, after the car get old is a bit annoying until you switch out to solid bushings as well. These are small things, this car is actually a fckn beast.
I think I know why you are getting the whine. If I recall correctly, your intake is new. And this sound is new (for you) I did some digging around in the forums and a few folks mentioned that it was a dodgy vacuum line seal where the line connects to the plenum. It could be something like that, just a thought
1) replace the cup holders. They’re cheap on eBay. And they work well. And you can do it yourself. 2) the gt4 lip is the issue lol 3) not too many issues to worry about on these, so rod bearings and throttle actuators aren’t an issue. 4) the car is slow acceleration wise. DCT will do 208 and manual will do 204 or so. But, high revving cars don’t usually make torque. 5) door handle sensitivity - yeah, that’s pretty much any car with a keyless system 6) the whining noise might be your intake. I think mine makes the same sound. Idk tho
Dude I seen you on the free way a few weeks ago i was the dude that yelled out E92 is king haha . Don’t know if you recall Weird i happen to find your channel .
If it was all about torque people wouldn't get the M3 when the 335i makes massive torque with a tune and other basic mods. You're paying for: a high revving engine; a fairly quick shifting DCT - especially with GTS tune; competent handling; reasonable braking despite lack of 6 piston calipers; and a comfortable car you can drive everyday. This car is epic!
Rub back all the peeling on the wheel and any other door/console pieces if they look bad. Once it's removed you could never tell it was there, looks like new. It happened in my E46 and E60.
The worst part when washing the car and it being so sensitive is when it unlocks it my window goes down a little and water will go through and wet my interior.
Looking fit man, I see the work youre puttin in as of recent when it comes to working out. Loved this style of video. A good change in the normal broadcasting. Stay safe out there Spencer!
Holy shit man. I remember you, when you had the e30 on apex arcs back in the day. I had a e30 I was building and I remember following your build. I remember you even branching out from O’gara too. Now look at you bro!!! I’m happy for you man!!!
The peeling steering wheel trim was fixed in later models. The rubber coating was removed from factory. Buy the 12 + OE trim piece. They didn’t fix the peeling start stop ring however, had it painted matte black. The DCT knob will also wear and it cannot be purchased without the boot. Disagree on it being slow. It’s mid 12 second car - doesn’t hold up from dig against modern turbo M & AMGs, but we didn’t get the S65 for drag racing! DCT makes it easy to keep on boil, and mid range shifts are nutters. DCT delays in R to D isn’t a big deal, though the GTS tune fixes that. You’ve definitely had bad luck on TAs, ICV and Fuel Breather Valves. I’d add the felt undertray as a pain in the ass - skid plates should be OEM. Replaced them 3 times already. The OE brake package is sub par and the last of the M shitty brakes. The rotors can’t bare track work and the floating 1 piston caliper is prehistoric. It’s a big $ upgrade that’s now standard on all M cars.
That high pitch, perhaps its a rubber gasket pinching creating small vacuum leak somewhere. I remember you had your Venturi manifold + air box done, maybe its around that area.When trouble shooting noise, I sometimes purposely dampened the noise in certain area to see where the noise coming from. I don't think its a drive train noise, especially when you have no codes.
I don’t know if you’ve experienced a shaky steering while cruising, a slight bad alignment or worn control arms tend to make the steering shaky, I have that on my E92 and it’s annoying
-Maintenance wise, I am still on stock engine bay parts. I've only done oil changes. Never had a problem with it. Keep in mind my E92 M3 ZCP is a 2012 and I redline the shit out of it everyday - if that matters. I have high confidence with these cars. -I think these cars are very quick. 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. I'm light weight, so. I even beat V8 R8s in rolling/standing starts. -The DCT engaging 1st/R gears is my FUCKING FAVORITE. I love the feel when the clutch slowly engages and the RPMS go high. -Totally agree with the Lock/unlock part of washing your car. -Fold down seats, or the winter package - I had the 11 E90 328i and didn't have it. IDK why that has to be an option. -That noise, that high pitch noise. I like the noise. It's personally something I don't want to fix if their was a fix. To me it sounds sporty, aggressive and a bit high tech especially on cold starts when the engine has that clacking sound. Yes, I've had people ask if I had a charger, like a turbo or super. On top of that, I like feeling the vibrations of the engine on cold starts or low RPM acceleration.
Very nice Berke great video I've had 4 bmw's I'm currently building a 2008 e92 328i coupe no turbos my e90 335i lasted only 2 years until my cataylic converter went out
The whining could be coming from the exhaust valve module behind the driver side tail light for the oem muffler, try unplugging the module and see if the noise goes away.
I agree about the seating position, reminds me of what I also did not like. I have to sit up high to see corners of front while I turn right. If I sit too low, I can't see where I'm turning. Also, I did not enjoy the jerky stop and go in DCT. A combination of too many small things, that just added up to have made me sell it and glad. But the car is great driving at high speed tough and is solid, if you don't get paranoid of cops.
Clunky gear engagement happens to many BMWs. The E90 325i with a ZF6 auto transmission back in my house, for example, is always having this problem when choosing Drive gear from Reverse or Reverse to Drive, there's always a lag. Meanwhile, the differential on the rear axle is always having a puff sound. Also, the peel-off of the steering wheel is always happening. Worst of all, sticky door handles. Last, fun fact: You actually sit higher in a M3 than in a normal 3 series.
Hey, hope you read this spencer, I had a e90 335i n55 and I had a similar noise issue coming from the front end of the car. the noise got worse the more the car heated up and the more I beat on the car. The issue ended up being the rear main seal had a leak. I would maybe suggest trying to get the car on a lift and seeing if the noise is coming from the transmission. I hope this helps you because It was a PITA to find the issue edit: I forgot to mention that the n55 motor had a recall for the rear main seal so maybe look for a similar recall for the s54. Best of luck, beautiful stance btw! my e90 had a very similar stance
That high pitched noise sounds like either one of the pullies or the electric fan for your radiator/condenser? If your car does weird things with the voltage you may be giving the fan more voltage when you're applying throttle. Maybe
Alan Stewart depends what you want from a car. If you just want straight line speed it won't be worth it. If you want to experience a better drive and fun car in the corners the M3 is amazing and a rewarding drive, I love mine
I have a 2011 e92 manual, Jerez black. FULLY LOADED, I “checked” every option when ordering it. My question...Who do I take it to in Chicagoland? I want to get it to top-shelf 2021 technology in all ways. I’m keeping it forever. I’m not a mechanical guy. But I LOVE my cars. My M3 is my baby. Any advise/info would be appreciated.
To me what i dont like is, front bumper just looks unfinished like some type of lip is needed, and the gauges just not enough info for a sports car like no water temp or much of anything. i know you can get it to display but it takes half a day to set it up and it goes away when you turn the car off
What do you mean with 0:19 #2 "How long the car is"? It's a tiny coupe, I drive an Audi A8 D4 long wheel base as my daily and have no problems, even here in tight European cities. You're in America with huge parking spaces!
1. The steering wheel peeling.... my door handle peeled like that, and I just peeled it all the way off and it looks great... I'd recommend doing the same for the steering wheel.
I feel your pain with maintenence costs, changed the actuators out and did the rod bearings when I installed my supercharger, expensive business! I've also modified the interior so all the middle of the seats are alcantara replacing the leather, which means you sit lower automatically.
The cowbell issue is an interesting one, i have a 2013 E92 m3 6 speed manual that makes the same noise and I never would have noticed it if you didn't make this. With 57k my biggest issue has been the idle control actuator, has gone out twice in 2 years.
question. Do you guys have mechanical insurance? I would think it’d be a no brained with the M series. As far as opting into a plan that covers engine damage.
Hey Spencer, can I reccomend you tryt he XHP transmission tune before going with the gt4, I've got an XHP tune on my 335d making 400whp and 660ft-lb and the XHP tune woke my car up so much, there's tons of customization in its features and it learns your driving style really well
Thank you so much for your videos. I am seriously looking in to buying a E92 m3 v8 as an investment car because of the huge prospect of being a future classic with prices skyrocketing in the next 10 years. I just sold my classic Subaru Impreza wax STI limited edition no. XX/200 built . After 12 years of smiles For nearly 5 times the price that I bought it for . And this is my next purchase. Again thank you for your fantastic reviews 👍
Bro I WISH we had fuel prices like you do in the US. I live in New Zealand (Auckland) and pay around $2.40 a litre for 98 RON/93 AKI octane. That's $9.07 NZD a gallon which converts to $6.02 USD a gallon! And that is CHEAP right now. Before lockdown I was paying $2.64 a litre!! 😭😭
Hi, ty for your channel. I have gotten information which has been helpful for my E93 Vert. My question is this, how is your oil temp, where does it sit if you are doing spirited driving?, i live in Florida, so i feel our temps are somewhat similar, probably a lot hotter here.anyways, i put the CSF cooler kit in. My temp has not changed actually is worse. I run around 210. Just wondering thanks.
You have to laugh when our American friends complain about fuel prices 😂. We pay roughly x12 what you do 🏴😳. But we don’t get fined for loud cars so every cloud and all that.
Sorry. I like to wind this car out, Fabspeed full exhaust. So like in traffic i will keep it between 2 n 3, on the highway play with 3,4,5 so i really rev it. More information so you can give me your take. Thanks
How long it takes to warm up. Pre 2011.5 doesn't have bluetooth music support. Comfort access is much more flaky than F gen cars. Door handle on the driver side inside is bubbling, going to peel it off at some point. Fucking Evap went out, no AC and super expensive to repair because you have to tear the dash out.
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The best upgrade for this M3 is.... a second car as a daily.
I'd use it as a club car. Only to be driven on car club nights
@@crimsonhawk4912 wtf.
I daily mine as it’s fine.
Lol i daily my m3 no problem. If you want torque find another car.
I rock an e92 m3 and an e90 335 to keep the miles down on the m3. I’m in bmw nirvana until I get my x5m.
For anyone daily driving E90s or E60s you almost have to expect maintenance cost to be through the roof. When I first bought my M5, I was daily driving the shit out of it. The first 6-7 months of ownership I spent $$$$ on gas and maintenance. I ended up buying a i3 to daily drive. Best investment ever. Now I enjoy my M5 on the weekends take long trips and once in a blue moon drive it to work once a week. Luckily the police here in Huntington Beach are not as harsh as Newport Beach. I have headers, no cats RPI mufflers.
Thanks for the comment!!
I said this many times before, I don't know what kinda bmw's you peeps have over there, they probably send there crap cars over to America because over here I do not know 1 m5 or m3 owner who had problems with the car.
swansmeister ok I don’t know anyone with COVID IT MUST NOT EXIST
Did your i3 insurance and monthly payment come out to be less than the gas bill was before? I will daily drive mine for a while at least but I never drive I just cruise for fun already
@Joseph C. those are common n54/n55 problems you can find all over forums. the turbo and fuel pump issues will never come back if you get aftermarket upgraded parts, the block is good for 700hp fairly reliably it's just the engines auxiliary systems that has issues. I also wouldn't hold the cracked wheel against the manufacturer since that was most likely driver error and they dont just crack on their own.
still cant get over how clean the paint is lol
Me too lol. It feels like liquid when you touch it.
Spencer Berke whats up? Repainted or paint correction or what? I’m looking to buy one of these.
Damnn the all black looks so sick it’s crazy
Thx bro!
@LSWL00 yes and the dark bumper and splitter
i've had 2 e90s and never had any issue with the cup holders. replaces yours. they are like 40 bucks lol
Such an easy fix.... take the assembly apart. Needs Vaseline or white Lithium grease by the gears. Smooth like butter ever since. Literally a 5 min job max.
I used to have a e90 335i and it was a ez fix just the copper spring came off just had to put it back on and honestly love those cupholders so much
Brigham Allen or just clean it normally it sticks if you spill coffee on it
same my e90 m3 has 100k plus miles and my cup holders are perfect
Yes, they only get suck when some sticky liquid has run out and you put them inside. It is an easy fix. I actually really like that they are hidden when you are not using them.
Overall its an amazing car, but that wing just doesn't look right.
Thanks! I have plans to swap it out soon.
If you decide to put a wing on e92 you better put a wider wing or none at all, this wing is too narrow too small and doesn't fit at all with a body. Maybe something like slicer have it
I wouldn’t put a wing tbh
Xavier Mondragon cool stuff!
@@SpencerBerke Car looks amazing, but the wing does take away from how clean it is.
Bro the cup holder is absolute fax
Hahha, right?!!?
@@SpencerBerke you can take the spring out of the cup holder mechanism, it opens way faster and does not jam as often!
gets even better when a passenger kicks their knee up and break one..
Yeah takes like 15 minutes to fix :)
@@HeikkiSaari also couldn't you dry lubricate the moving parts?
I’ve seen the “supercharger” noise before. It’s normally the water pump but it can also be the internal coupling in the alternator
Yep...you're onto it. I was thinking alternator.
yup
Brand new alternator and noise still there🤦♂️
I had similar noise on my 335d and was alternator
It’s actually the plenum all of them have a factory usurp where the gasket inside the plenum separates the part where it connects to breather hose
Re-routing your seatbelt through the belt hole in the seat will make your life a million times easier, it allows the seatbelt to rest on the shoulder support of the seat so you don't have to reach back for it. Look up photos of the Carrera GT interior for reference.
Thank you!
Always keep it stock. Never gets old. That’s the way I’ve maintained my e46m3 and S2k. Some people think I drive two brand new cars when both of mines are 18 yrs old. Can’t get clowned on since my cars are not “riced” out...lol
Dude, I have a 2013 m3. regarding the door locking when washing the car, I found out that it wont do that if you leave the key inside the car when you are washing it. It is the same with my Audi S6 and S8.
Just tonight I figured this out with my S4 when I was washing it. Picked it up couple weeks ago.
2013 are hard to come by..last year body.
Mines a 2009 convertible blk/blk
Yep you are right all cars with keyless entry are the same. I also leave my key in my e90 M3
@@johnnydeep1599 mine is from the last month of production , July 2013
with the F36 it even opens the boot. key in car is the key :-)
Whenever I'm washing cars I normally have the key in the same pocket as my phone, most of the time it stops locking and unlocking. The car is a beautiful investment by the way.
Yeah it’s annoying sometimes. Thx!!
the cupholder has been the classic BMW E9x specialty lol
😂
Original owner, 240k kms. All I have done is rod bearings and motor mounts at 160k kms. And my bearings like super clean, which I wish I never did them. But doesn’t impact me. All I be honest though, the sounds system is kinda wack and the other thing I didn’t like is the amount of understeer this car has at the limits from factory. Power button is absolutely useless unless you get your car tuned. Because the tip in, of 15% physical throttle feels like 45% of the engines output. Wheel hop, after the car get old is a bit annoying until you switch out to solid bushings as well. These are small things, this car is actually a fckn beast.
I think I know why you are getting the whine. If I recall correctly, your intake is new. And this sound is new (for you) I did some digging around in the forums and a few folks mentioned that it was a dodgy vacuum line seal where the line connects to the plenum. It could be something like that, just a thought
Sounds very probable
Most people say it’s the alternator! I’ve had the sound since day 1 I got the car. So I dunno 🤷🏼♂️.
with all the problem it have, it is still my most favorite dream car ever, love your m3 bro!
Same here bro these E92 M3s are just bad ass its definitely my dream car too fam 🔥🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🔥🔥
1) replace the cup holders. They’re cheap on eBay. And they work well. And you can do it yourself.
2) the gt4 lip is the issue lol
3) not too many issues to worry about on these, so rod bearings and throttle actuators aren’t an issue.
4) the car is slow acceleration wise. DCT will do 208 and manual will do 204 or so. But, high revving cars don’t usually make torque.
5) door handle sensitivity - yeah, that’s pretty much any car with a keyless system
6) the whining noise might be your intake. I think mine makes the same sound. Idk tho
Thank u!
*naturally aspirated* cars don’t make much torque
You have to manage the gears to keep them in the high rev range, then they are seriously fast
My mapped 320d has more torque 🤣But I love how the m3 is naturally aspirated
Great job 👍🏼
Dude I seen you on the free way a few weeks ago i was the dude that yelled out
E92 is king haha .
Don’t know if you recall
Weird i happen to find your channel .
this made me appreciate my base 2011 335i
About to do a road trip in my 08 E60 M5 from NY to CA on Thursday, I'm excited. Good video!
did the m5 make it? :0
BMW stands for Break My Wallet. But hey I’m a bimmer fan! Like you said smiles per mile right!👍
Hahahah, you got that right!
Yeah but I’ve only had one problem with my e46 m3 and I’ve owned it for ten years!
Great video as always, Spencer! Keep it up! I would definitely love a comparison video between the E92 and the E90 M3 if you can
Hey thank you! Will do.
0:55 omg I did not know that’s where you but the gas cap, that’s so useful I was always wondering what that green thing is for
That paint correction is so 🔥 can’t help but notice it now!!!
Haha, thank you!! Same here.
Your question #17- Car Makes Weird Noises Sometimes, I’m a BMW Mechnic’ it’s a common problem caused by the matteryogie
Is that an easy or moderate replacement or recommend specialist?
Baited lmao
Flex capacitor joke??
Despite everything you've said, all I see is a sexy M3 haha
As someone who also resides in OC I can definitely confirm the ludicrous exhaust regulations...
Remove the spring that slows down the cup holder when it opens. Really easy job
The noise is cool. Makes the car sound more dynamic.
If it was all about torque people wouldn't get the M3 when the 335i makes massive torque with a tune and other basic mods. You're paying for: a high revving engine; a fairly quick shifting DCT - especially with GTS tune; competent handling; reasonable braking despite lack of 6 piston calipers; and a comfortable car you can drive everyday. This car is epic!
I had problems with my cup holder too
The panel pops out ..either needs grease or the spring is busted..i fixed mine watching a RUclips video.
number 9 always gets me when I'm washing my m3
Same
Rub back all the peeling on the wheel and any other door/console pieces if they look bad. Once it's removed you could never tell it was there, looks like new. It happened in my E46 and E60.
The worst part when washing the car and it being so sensitive is when it unlocks it my window goes down a little and water will go through and wet my interior.
Looking fit man, I see the work youre puttin in as of recent when it comes to working out. Loved this style of video. A good change in the normal broadcasting. Stay safe out there Spencer!
Holy shit man. I remember you, when you had the e30 on apex arcs back in the day. I had a e30 I was building and I remember following your build. I remember you even branching out from O’gara too. Now look at you bro!!! I’m happy for you man!!!
The peeling steering wheel trim was fixed in later models. The rubber coating was removed from factory. Buy the 12 + OE trim piece.
They didn’t fix the peeling start stop ring however, had it painted matte black. The DCT knob will also wear and it cannot be purchased without the boot.
Disagree on it being slow. It’s mid 12 second car - doesn’t hold up from dig against modern turbo M & AMGs, but we didn’t get the S65 for drag racing! DCT makes it easy to keep on boil, and mid range shifts are nutters.
DCT delays in R to D isn’t a big deal, though the GTS tune fixes that.
You’ve definitely had bad luck on TAs, ICV and Fuel Breather Valves.
I’d add the felt undertray as a pain in the ass - skid plates should be OEM. Replaced them 3 times already.
The OE brake package is sub par and the last of the M shitty brakes. The rotors can’t bare track work and the floating 1 piston caliper is prehistoric. It’s a big $ upgrade that’s now standard on all M cars.
That high pitch, perhaps its a rubber gasket pinching creating small vacuum leak somewhere. I remember you had your Venturi manifold + air box done, maybe its around that area.When trouble shooting noise, I sometimes purposely dampened the noise in certain area to see where the noise coming from. I don't think its a drive train noise, especially when you have no codes.
"I'll keep the valves closed"... heard nothing but exhaust lmaooooo
I don’t know if you’ve experienced a shaky steering while cruising, a slight bad alignment or worn control arms tend to make the steering shaky, I have that on my E92 and it’s annoying
Another banger! You have the best video production on RUclips hands down!!!!!
Replaced my spark plugs and fuel breather valve and notice I’ve got better mpg
-Maintenance wise, I am still on stock engine bay parts. I've only done oil changes. Never had a problem with it. Keep in mind my E92 M3 ZCP is a 2012 and I redline the shit out of it everyday - if that matters. I have high confidence with these cars.
-I think these cars are very quick. 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. I'm light weight, so. I even beat V8 R8s in rolling/standing starts.
-The DCT engaging 1st/R gears is my FUCKING FAVORITE. I love the feel when the clutch slowly engages and the RPMS go high.
-Totally agree with the Lock/unlock part of washing your car.
-Fold down seats, or the winter package - I had the 11 E90 328i and didn't have it. IDK why that has to be an option.
-That noise, that high pitch noise. I like the noise. It's personally something I don't want to fix if their was a fix. To me it sounds sporty, aggressive and a bit high tech especially on cold starts when the engine has that clacking sound. Yes, I've had people ask if I had a charger, like a turbo or super. On top of that, I like feeling the vibrations of the engine on cold starts or low RPM acceleration.
Pro tip. Press the lock putton twice, it will stop locking and unlocking when you wash your car.
i thinkthe supercharger sound is the alternator, didnt hear it until i replaced it with a new one
My E90 fuel consumption (full tank) is around 250 miles for new territory drive and 230 miles for city drive
Very nice Berke great video I've had 4 bmw's I'm currently building a 2008 e92 328i coupe no turbos my e90 335i lasted only 2 years until my cataylic converter went out
The whining could be coming from the exhaust valve module behind the driver side tail light for the oem muffler, try unplugging the module and see if the noise goes away.
The whistle sound from engine bay normally is from air box
I agree about the seating position, reminds me of what I also did not like. I have to sit up high to see corners of front while I turn right. If I sit too low, I can't see where I'm turning. Also, I did not enjoy the jerky stop and go in DCT. A combination of too many small things, that just added up to have made me sell it and glad. But the car is great driving at high speed tough and is solid, if you don't get paranoid of cops.
2. The car wash door locks... annoy the crap out of me... plus mine is coded to fold the mirrors too... it's even worse!
When I had my e90 M3 it made all kinds of sounds. Also you forgot how they burn oil !
that’s all bmw v8s they’re oil gobblers bro😭
Clunky gear engagement happens to many BMWs. The E90 325i with a ZF6 auto transmission back in my house, for example, is always having this problem when choosing Drive gear from Reverse or Reverse to Drive, there's always a lag. Meanwhile, the differential on the rear axle is always having a puff sound. Also, the peel-off of the steering wheel is always happening. Worst of all, sticky door handles. Last, fun fact: You actually sit higher in a M3 than in a normal 3 series.
Hey, hope you read this spencer, I had a e90 335i n55 and I had a similar noise issue coming from the front end of the car. the noise got worse the more the car heated up and the more I beat on the car. The issue ended up being the rear main seal had a leak. I would maybe suggest trying to get the car on a lift and seeing if the noise is coming from the transmission. I hope this helps you because It was a PITA to find the issue
edit: I forgot to mention that the n55 motor had a recall for the rear main seal so maybe look for a similar recall for the s54. Best of luck, beautiful stance btw! my e90 had a very similar stance
Great content overall!! Keep grinding my dude!
#17 is the steering fluid im pretty sure. it empties quick too
Spence you the man bro, love ur vids and ur car is so Sick bro! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
That high pitched noise sounds like either one of the pullies or the electric fan for your radiator/condenser? If your car does weird things with the voltage you may be giving the fan more voltage when you're applying throttle. Maybe
Damn dude you’re having a lot of issues with that car. My M3 is solid, fingers crossed
Yeah I know, right? My E90 was SOLID. This E92 is strange.
Great overall video if the cons that many people dont get to see if they dont own a E92. It's good to know the flaws for a future owner!
Definitely! Can’t wait to do a video on what I love, haha.
Great video. I’m contemplating going from my E93 335i which is running 440bhp to a M3. I don’t think the power loss is worth it.
Alan Stewart depends what you want from a car. If you just want straight line speed it won't be worth it. If you want to experience a better drive and fun car in the corners the M3 is amazing and a rewarding drive, I love mine
I came from a 550hp turbo car, the M3 is hands down the better car. Once you "get" it you'll be smiling everywhere you go
I have a 2011 e92 manual, Jerez black. FULLY LOADED, I “checked” every option when ordering it. My question...Who do I take it to in Chicagoland? I want to get it to top-shelf 2021 technology in all ways. I’m keeping it forever. I’m not a mechanical guy. But I LOVE my cars. My M3 is my baby. Any advise/info would be appreciated.
One of the nicest M3's around! Any plans on getting black legacy plates?
Thats one thing (cupholders) that I'm not looking forward to in my BMW
lol well
I got a 2006 m6 and I'm jelly of your gas mileage
To me what i dont like is, front bumper just looks unfinished like some type of lip is needed, and the gauges just not enough info for a sports car like no water temp or much of anything. i know you can get it to display but it takes half a day to set it up and it goes away when you turn the car off
What do you mean with 0:19 #2 "How long the car is"? It's a tiny coupe, I drive an Audi A8 D4 long wheel base as my daily and have no problems, even here in tight European cities.
You're in America with huge parking spaces!
1. The steering wheel peeling.... my door handle peeled like that, and I just peeled it all the way off and it looks great... I'd recommend doing the same for the steering wheel.
Love the tag surround
What I don’t like the most is that I don’t have one, but still in the bimmer fam with a manual E82 N54 135i 😊
For seat belt butler fix go get seat belt stopper and clip them on to offset the buckle slightly for the arm to catch on
I feel your pain with maintenence costs, changed the actuators out and did the rod bearings when I installed my supercharger, expensive business! I've also modified the interior so all the middle of the seats are alcantara replacing the leather, which means you sit lower automatically.
The cowbell issue is an interesting one, i have a 2013 E92 m3 6 speed manual that makes the same noise and I never would have noticed it if you didn't make this. With 57k my biggest issue has been the idle control actuator, has gone out twice in 2 years.
the high pitch noise could be the power steering
E9X M3 = Future classic
I agree.
question. Do you guys have mechanical insurance? I would think it’d be a no brained with the M series. As far as opting into a plan that covers engine damage.
Hey what wheels are those looks very well size brand etc
Thank you for doing the BMW build videos.
Of course, thanks for watching!
My dad's e90 makes that weird 'supercharger' whine noise. Thought all e9x m3 did it. Didn't realise it was a fault!
Should gotten a Prius if your concerned about mpg and being too loud lol... Siiiickk whip tho man. Currently in the market for a e92 M3 myself 🤟🏼
No hate here but what is the best M3 model and year to get that comes from the factory with a competition package, 6-speed manual and cage?
Hey Spencer, can I reccomend you tryt he XHP transmission tune before going with the gt4, I've got an XHP tune on my 335d making 400whp and 660ft-lb and the XHP tune woke my car up so much, there's tons of customization in its features and it learns your driving style really well
Thank you so much for your videos. I am seriously looking in to buying a E92 m3 v8 as an investment car because of the huge prospect of being a future classic with prices skyrocketing in the next 10 years. I just sold my classic Subaru Impreza wax STI limited edition no. XX/200 built . After 12 years of smiles For nearly 5 times the price that I bought it for . And this is my next purchase. Again thank you for your fantastic reviews 👍
Is 91 octane as high as you can get over there? In the uk 95 is considered low we can get 97 and 99 basically everywhere. No e85 though
Bro I WISH we had fuel prices like you do in the US. I live in New Zealand (Auckland) and pay around $2.40 a litre for 98 RON/93 AKI octane. That's $9.07 NZD a gallon which converts to $6.02 USD a gallon! And that is CHEAP right now. Before lockdown I was paying $2.64 a litre!! 😭😭
Tf? 98 octane for Adelaide is 1.25 a litre lmao that’s what I use on my 325i
Hi, ty for your channel. I have gotten information which has been helpful for my E93 Vert. My question is this, how is your oil temp, where does it sit if you are doing spirited driving?, i live in Florida, so i feel our temps are somewhat similar, probably a lot hotter here.anyways, i put the CSF cooler kit in. My temp has not changed actually is worse. I run around 210. Just wondering thanks.
spray silicon lubricant w40 into the corner of the cupholder. it will help alot getting thing loose from the inside
Thanks man will do!
Try spraying some gt85/wd40 in the cup holder, it might make it easier or might not but worth a try
Great content 🎯
Thank you!
Spencer Berke keep up the excellent content coming an I wish you more success
You have to laugh when our American friends complain about fuel prices 😂. We pay roughly x12 what you do 🏴😳. But we don’t get fined for loud cars so every cloud and all that.
Finally found the dude with my dream car who works for manny
Did you get that whining noise before the Eventuri plenum?
Was that manny koshbins driveway?
Yea
Sorry. I like to wind this car out, Fabspeed full exhaust. So like in traffic i will keep it between 2 n 3, on the highway play with 3,4,5 so i really rev it. More information so you can give me your take. Thanks
video for next month, 'I sold my m3'
That's the funniest hater comment. I love it. If you're going to hate be original 😂. Sir, you are original I'm loving it
@@taiirvan1563 he was right lol...
I don’t like the stock headlights. Custom rings and blacked out housing is the way to go
Thx bro!!
Last issue is probably a cracked or leaky valve cover my car was doing the same thing.
How long it takes to warm up. Pre 2011.5 doesn't have bluetooth music support. Comfort access is much more flaky than F gen cars. Door handle on the driver side inside is bubbling, going to peel it off at some point. Fucking Evap went out, no AC and super expensive to repair because you have to tear the dash out.