2021 BMW M3 Competition review. Is this actually the new M5?

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  • The 2021 G80 M3 Competition boasts 510bhp and 650Nm, giving it serious performance but is it now more of an M5 replacement than a true M3 of old? Find out here..
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  • @erniccl1
    @erniccl1 3 года назад +255

    What I love about Harry garage is the fact that he is clear succinct and no over the top facial expressions and the ridiculous exclamations of pleasure..

    • @marwood1969
      @marwood1969 3 года назад +30

      Yes, or thumbnails of him standing next to a car with his arms and legs splayed, grinning like a nitwit. His mature, calm delivery is an absolute tonic. My favourite car channel by a mile.

    • @integralexpo
      @integralexpo 3 года назад

      FACTS

    • @hazardeur
      @hazardeur 3 года назад +7

      @@marwood1969 you might like Savagegeese then too. Worth checking out.

    • @93455Driver
      @93455Driver 3 года назад +4

      @@hazardeur SG has some great pithy honest commentary as well.

    • @JAK3080
      @JAK3080 2 года назад

      Throttlehouse has entered the chat

  • @chrisreadman4282
    @chrisreadman4282 3 года назад +225

    Harry is like your dad. Knows everything and explains what you need to know about cars.

    • @billyhighfill
      @billyhighfill 3 года назад +4

      I think I'm going to start calling him that. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @mrchestwell
      @mrchestwell 3 года назад +11

      My dad had an affair with my auntie before running off to join a religious cult

    • @billymonkey111
      @billymonkey111 3 года назад

      My dad drives a 2003 XJ8, and describes it as "pretty pokey"......

    • @badlarry172
      @badlarry172 3 года назад

      sod it i'm swapping mine (string vest and roll up) for Harry (own farm and big garage)

    • @fiouable
      @fiouable 3 года назад

      My dad speaks clearly and I can understand what he says.

  • @nepaleseman1010
    @nepaleseman1010 3 года назад +148

    I love Harry's reviews on any car that he does. No exaggeration or BS just a real informed review. I love how Harry does not just focus on the positives but also he is not frightened to discuss and shortcomings. I too feel the M3's are now as a large as an M5.

    • @muzman777
      @muzman777 3 года назад +1

      And....

    • @asdreww
      @asdreww 3 года назад +5

      He's a long standing respected motoring journalist who has a day job & isn't dependent on 'long termers' loaned from manufacturers to actually be able to get about, or worried about being in-favour like most other youtube 'influencers'!. Definitely a class above.

  • @englishmaninfrance661
    @englishmaninfrance661 3 года назад +150

    Talking of size , the VW Polo is now the size of a Golf , the Ford Fiesta is now the size of a Focus .
    All cars seem to be getting bigger . Mini Countryman is MASSIVE

    • @Stop..carry-on
      @Stop..carry-on 3 года назад +13

      Very true it’s stupid

    • @iconicon5642
      @iconicon5642 3 года назад +6

      @@Stop..carry-on No it isn't people are getting bigger to put it kindly.

    • @davidmg1925
      @davidmg1925 3 года назад +2

      Take I look at a mk1 escort 1300.

    • @alexmaddox2255
      @alexmaddox2255 3 года назад +3

      Very true. As young children, my sister and I would travel round everywhere in the back of a three door Escort (mk3) and it was perfectly fine. Just enough space for all. People have become accustom to huge interior space now, so cars have grown.

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 3 года назад +1

      @@Stop..carry-on cars are too small, have you ever been in Moscow? The Land Cruiser L200 is a regular hatchback over there😅

  • @HG504X
    @HG504X 3 года назад +102

    The BMW M2 is the new M3.
    The new M3 is basically an M5.
    The new M4 is basically an M6

    • @noodlemcdoodle4385
      @noodlemcdoodle4385 3 года назад +4

      Sounds about right

    • @Petrospect
      @Petrospect 3 года назад +8

      I was thinking about exactly this as he said it.
      Fuck off BMW. Go back to your early 00s lineup. Please.

    • @johnmcdonald1647
      @johnmcdonald1647 3 года назад +1

      Mmmmmm

    • @DiscoFang
      @DiscoFang 3 года назад +5

      @@Petrospect How is choice a problem? Or wont your brain allow you to "regress" to a lower number?

    • @netweed09
      @netweed09 3 года назад +1

      Good! Bring them all to me please! =)

  • @sagetheowlfatfeathery2083
    @sagetheowlfatfeathery2083 3 года назад +387

    The word you’re searching for is “overstyled”.

    • @msalzberg4962
      @msalzberg4962 3 года назад +48

      The word is "ugly."

    • @williamr3840
      @williamr3840 3 года назад +7

      Ugly?

    • @philallen7626
      @philallen7626 3 года назад +7

      That snout works better on the M3/4 than the vanilla 4 series, it matches the rest of the car's styling rather than being a mad front end on an otherwise bland car. It elevates it from hideous abomination, to ugly but purposeful. The botched rear arches, presumably because they didn't want to make bespoke M3 rear door skins, in excusable.

    • @msalzberg4962
      @msalzberg4962 3 года назад +21

      @@williamr3840 Ugly. Beavers don't have teeth that big.

    • @foggyblues13
      @foggyblues13 3 года назад +2

      @@msalzberg4962 lol

  • @DigitalJunior2003
    @DigitalJunior2003 3 года назад +36

    Love your calm and methodical manner Harry.

  • @ian7675
    @ian7675 3 года назад +14

    The release of this car has done wonders for Alfa Romeo, it's re-ignited so much interest in the Giulia QV.

    • @Mexxx65
      @Mexxx65 3 года назад +1

      On point comment Paz!!

    • @asatrv
      @asatrv 3 года назад

      As a German from Munich, driving and loving an old BMW, I support everyone that buys the Giulia QV over this abomination. The pennycounters in HQ need to be shown that they'd better let the engineers decide on what cars they'd like to build, at least for the M-models.

    • @vavrespaddr7290
      @vavrespaddr7290 2 года назад

      to each their own but the giulia's front bonnet is hideous

  • @2mnyshp
    @2mnyshp 3 года назад +336

    They’ll highlight the “enormous weight loss of 50kg” in the next iteration...

    • @dagnut
      @dagnut 3 года назад +38

      They've never been light weight but this is lazy engineering. They've just thrown tyre and torque at it.

    • @2mnyshp
      @2mnyshp 3 года назад +51

      @@dagnut Where I live, It’s mostly a poser car. Sure it’s fast and sporty but there’s a very specific clientele “buying” (leasing) this car...

    • @dagnut
      @dagnut 3 года назад +9

      @@2mnyshp just different for younger generations, if you are in your early 30s now and earning well you probably came up on fast diesels with lots of gadgets, this is the ultimate expression of that.
      The price its self is reflective of the lease market, why would bmw bother with a manual and looking after weight when it will still be the car of choice.
      Harry makes a fair point about the m2 Cs but for me this m3 doesn't have enough to seperate it from an m340i

    • @R03333
      @R03333 3 года назад +5

      @@dagnut if it were me I'd be straight in a used F80 M3 instead, can't even see the benefits over a £20-30k car from last gen.

    • @dagnut
      @dagnut 3 года назад +26

      @@R03333 I'd have a quadrifoglio.. Same gear box, same power.. Better sound, lighter and better looking.

  • @aoamchart
    @aoamchart 3 года назад +97

    Yep, my same thoughts. It's such a heavy and large car now, that it seems more like a M5. It makes you appreciate the outgoing M2C/CS.

    • @tonywong303
      @tonywong303 3 года назад +6

      Don’t make comments like this this till you drive that M3/M4

    • @steve0680657
      @steve0680657 3 года назад +3

      @@tonywong303 like you have?

    • @aoamchart
      @aoamchart 3 года назад +13

      @@tonywong303 I have, and I own a M2 CS. The new M3 is a boat, and if I wanted a big four door boat with power, a Hellcat Charger offers more for less.

    • @R03333
      @R03333 3 года назад +3

      @@tonywong303 doesn't matter how it drives, it's factually a heavy and large car from the numbers. Disguising it isn't the same as being light.

    • @tonywong303
      @tonywong303 3 года назад +1

      @@steve0680657 Yes... or why would I make that comment

  • @keithjackson4985
    @keithjackson4985 3 года назад

    One thing I like about your reviews? Your never insulting. You point out the things you disagree with, and still manage to maintain a professional demeanor. Well done!

  • @conair62
    @conair62 3 года назад +149

    A face only a mother could love

    • @therealboofighter
      @therealboofighter 3 года назад +29

      If the mother is blind.

    • @domvonhutch
      @domvonhutch 3 года назад +2

      it looks a little bit Alfa to me

    • @tobias_k01
      @tobias_k01 3 года назад +14

      Just get over it, people DO actually like it (and no, not only the Chinese)... BMW 4 series sales have DOUBLED in Northern America with the introduction of the new 4, while peolple were saying that this is never going to sell, and there are lots of preorders on the M3/M4 too.
      Even the most hated BMW iX is breaking pre-order records for example in Norway, so apart from triggered purists, there are people in this world who either do not care or are open to change.
      And hey, even me as a classic car enthusiast, I am open to change too. I like it and I think it really suits an M3 perfectly. I like the old cars, but I am definitely not against new things.

    • @CoandaImageServices
      @CoandaImageServices 3 года назад +12

      @@tobias_k01 Nope, it’s still a dumpster fire.

    • @VRSProductionsInc
      @VRSProductionsInc 3 года назад +2

      Looks better in black, my main problem is that it’s not the same as the normal 3 series and the whole point of the M3 is that it’s a sleeper and looks mostly like a normal car

  • @gavinspooner3271
    @gavinspooner3271 3 года назад +153

    I always like the way Harry points out the negatives

    • @jamesterakazis6624
      @jamesterakazis6624 3 года назад +14

      Pretty easy to do here....no ?
      1) Helga's getting heavier and heavier
      2) Helga needs a plastic surgeon
      3) Helga needs a cosmetic dentist
      NEXT

    • @TheShinyShow
      @TheShinyShow 3 года назад +22

      You mean he actually reviews it rather than just giving a specs rundown?

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 3 года назад +2

      @@TheShinyShow Savagegeese is the only real reviewer

    • @stu4181
      @stu4181 3 года назад +2

      Refreshing that he points out negatives instead of glossing over them like a lot of reviewers do to keep the press arm of said manufacturer happy.

    • @stevem2323
      @stevem2323 3 года назад

      @@stu4181 Only negative is that grill.

  • @bertramspielt
    @bertramspielt 3 года назад +32

    I saw one a few days ago in Salzburg, yellow, with a Munich reg..
    First thing: it is really a big car. Second: it is ugly. The kidney grill is not the worst, there are too many lines - it looks like a cheap tuning on an expensive car.
    The sound is really beautiful, not too loud, a good voice indeed.
    What I don't understand... So many carbon parts to save wight - and then 1.7 tons? Well, electric seats and a motorized bootlid will add a bit, but why is this thing so heavy? BMW should walk into their museum and study, what the meaning of an M3 is....
    Thanks for this video - as always, many information. Well done!
    Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹!

    • @DiscoFang
      @DiscoFang 3 года назад +4

      Now watch them ditch the electrics and trim and offer Lightweight models for more money.

    • @GoldenCroc
      @GoldenCroc 3 года назад +2

      Carbon parts isnt to save weight, they are there because people think they look cool. They probably add weight, all told.
      Its heavy beacuse its a big car.

  • @humanbeing1675
    @humanbeing1675 3 года назад +4

    Sunday evening and Harry's Garage. Good.

  • @TheMattprune
    @TheMattprune 3 года назад +1

    Best review I've watched of this model. Almost looks appealing as a future purchase. Nice work Harry!

  • @salvi1398
    @salvi1398 3 года назад +76

    As much as I don’t like the fussy styling and that grille, one positive is that bmw at least kept the straight 6 in the new M3, what with rivals like the new C63 coming as a 4 cylinder hybrid

    • @augustortiz
      @augustortiz 3 года назад +4

      Yep! 4cyl hybrid and weighs over 4400lbs (2200+kg). I thought this was disappointing but im definitely warming up to it.

    • @bttawfiq
      @bttawfiq 3 года назад +4

      A 4 cylinder hybrid? The C63? Yukkk!!!

    • @Westside7be
      @Westside7be 3 года назад +2

      That's why we are extra furious with those bavarian fools. We are in the last days of the straight six performance BMW's. It should have been SPECTACULAR in every way and they've completely ruined it

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 3 года назад +4

      @@bttawfiq the Lexus RCF is the real deal

    • @AdamAus85
      @AdamAus85 3 года назад +1

      Aye, the one and only positive in this ugly mess.

  • @JayRicci7891
    @JayRicci7891 3 года назад +188

    That front end 🤦🏾‍♂️ come back Chris Bangle, all is forgiven - EDIT: and if you are paying 6k for the carbon pack then youre as mad as a box of frogs

    • @MismanagedFutures
      @MismanagedFutures 3 года назад +11

      Bangle’s cars were only slightly less hideous so that would not be much of an improvement. They should just bring in any car designer from any car company, or even some random person walking on the street as long their name is not Bangle or Dukec.

    • @gazfish
      @gazfish 3 года назад +13

      The big UK reg plate does its best to cover those bloated kidneys, it’ll look worse in other countries with the plate to the side.

    • @Carrera-gp9od
      @Carrera-gp9od 3 года назад +4

      It’s hideous , who signed it off
      They must be blind

    • @eugenux
      @eugenux 3 года назад +5

      @@Carrera-gp9od these kind of BMWs are for those who park them on two spots in the parking lots... or on the spots designated for the persons with handicap, their "excuse" being that they don't want other people in lesser cars touching theirs; if this is their level....and BMW knows this very well, do you think a big grill will be detrimental in the eyes of those clients?, I bet it will not..in fact, I bet they will consider it as statement...a projection of their "value", "awesomeness", "insert whatever other superficial characteristic". Even if I would have all the money in the world, I would never buy a BMW. It puzzles me how they managed to attract the posers and the ass.holes even more than Audi does or did until a couple of years ago. In fact, now, Audi are the engineer's/architect's/doctor's/lawyer's/basically educated ppl's car, while BMWs have become the car of choice for those who work in sales or brokerage..not real education, not real quality character, just suit and tie hustlers.

    • @Carrera-gp9od
      @Carrera-gp9od 3 года назад

      @@eugenux
      I
      Own a m140i 😂

  • @bluetitan20
    @bluetitan20 3 года назад +2

    Great review as always Harry.
    Plus extra marks for the slick and very precise editing...camera shot cuts away just in time as it hits 60 each time 😉😂

  • @benblakemore4195
    @benblakemore4195 3 года назад +1

    Harry it looks like a car that will just feel better and better the longer you play with it. Another great video bud

  • @the1beard
    @the1beard 3 года назад +151

    Seriously Annoying that manufacturers make cars bigger and pop them up into the next size range...!
    It makes no sense imho

    • @bzdtemp
      @bzdtemp 3 года назад +12

      Yes, almost everyone should take a look at what Mazda is doing.

    • @russella7263
      @russella7263 3 года назад +9

      It’s because people tend to keep buying the same model of car year after year rather than move up, so the manufacturers effectively move them up and then introduce another smaller/cheaper model at the bottom of the range.

    • @thebeatclinic9000
      @thebeatclinic9000 3 года назад +16

      Yeah I hate how cars are getting bigger and heavier. Taking up more real estate and more resources. It seems counter intuitive (stupid?) when trying to keep CO² emissions down and the planet groans as it registers another birth.

    • @mkuroglu
      @mkuroglu 3 года назад +1

      it's horrible

    • @timburton1080
      @timburton1080 3 года назад +5

      But credit too them for creating the M2 sub sized car to fill where the M3 used to be.

  • @raremachines8857
    @raremachines8857 3 года назад +33

    Can we get Harry's Garage to 1 million Subs!!! The finest car reviews on youtube. This is Best review of the G80 M3 Comp thus far.

    • @nickturner2813
      @nickturner2813 3 года назад

      Why? What's your concern about his subscriptions?

    • @twatmunro9563
      @twatmunro9563 2 года назад

      "We" can't, because I'm guessing you're already subscribed. So I presume you mean can YOU add half a million subs? Don't hold your breath.

  • @reinmansmith
    @reinmansmith 2 года назад

    The more of Harry’s videos I watch the more I think that Harry’s P7 & P8 are the match of all these cars and actually are the only two cars you need in your garage….. remembering of course that ‘need’ and ‘want’ are two different things 😆…. Keep the videos coming Harry!

  • @artvandelay505
    @artvandelay505 2 года назад

    Harry's Garage and Evo is absolutely Gold 🏆

  • @paulnash4425
    @paulnash4425 3 года назад +52

    I have just bought a new car (second hand) and I can't stop looking at it out the window. If I'd bought one of these, I'd have to keep the curtains closed!

    • @colinpaton3770
      @colinpaton3770 3 года назад

      I'm not keen on the colour either ;)

    • @saidalas7763
      @saidalas7763 3 года назад

      buy an 166. You'll have to be blind

    • @matthewp9015
      @matthewp9015 3 года назад +1

      @@saidalas7763 The 166 looks gorgeous though?

  • @darrylweathers6764
    @darrylweathers6764 3 года назад +10

    I read this week that the next C63 AMG will have a 4 cylinder hybrid instead of a V8 🤦🏾‍♂️ The new M3's grille is controversial, but at least it still has a somewhat characterful engine in it

    • @gambiting
      @gambiting 3 года назад +1

      It's the M139 from the 45 amgs, it's an absolutely incredible engine, it will be a great fit for that car. And there will still be a V8 C-class, it's just called a C73 AMG.

    • @darrylweathers6764
      @darrylweathers6764 3 года назад +3

      @@gambiting 4 pots are great engines. Theyve just got no business being in a C63. Havent seen anything about a C73 though, only that the bigger S Class and GT 4 door Coupe will keep the V8 but with hybrid tech 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @bengisborne51
    @bengisborne51 2 года назад +4

    Great video and great car. The analogy of it being placed like the m5 used to be is spot on, and I think is a really good positioning as £110k for an m5 comp is too much but although £80k for an m3 comp is high, it is attainable with pcp deals now. Thanks again.

  • @jimschrick8415
    @jimschrick8415 3 года назад

    Another great video from Harry . Well put together and filmed . Looking very swish and top quality. Keep up the good work Harry . Always very interesting and almost anorak ( a good thing)

  • @hdaviator9181
    @hdaviator9181 3 года назад +53

    It keeps getting bigger and heavier. In a few years, it will be an SUV.

    • @ShaiyanHossain
      @ShaiyanHossain 3 года назад

      the M3 Comp with the AWD is basically a lowered X3 sedan
      i think BMW is realizing that most people who put money down for shit like this will end up with an X3/4 M anyways

    • @touayaaj84
      @touayaaj84 3 года назад +1

      Ever heard of the eclipse cross?

  • @danielmaia3559
    @danielmaia3559 3 года назад +70

    If the competition has the (electric) bucket seats the later special edition must be a full carbon car, right?
    This is getting bananas

  • @timbre7999
    @timbre7999 3 года назад

    Best M3 review I've seen, excellent! Agree with Harry as to the seats (hopping over de sides) and the nose (quite distinctive looking in a good way) and I would love to see the Touring!

  • @ryanforeman3650
    @ryanforeman3650 3 года назад

    Cracking video again Harry! The grill has grown on me, I saw one in the exact colour as this on the road didn't look as bad as the photos

  • @fitnesspoint2006
    @fitnesspoint2006 3 года назад +22

    Body work reminds of a fussy 80's CRT TV, with the screen framed in a frame in a frame with anther frame around that encased in a big shell. Modern OLEDs have a screen with a minimal-barely- there-bezel.

    • @AdamAus85
      @AdamAus85 3 года назад

      Lol, interesting comparison. I certainly get what you're saying though.

  • @DueVolvi
    @DueVolvi 3 года назад +3

    This thing makes me love the E46 M3 even more!

  • @nanaprt61
    @nanaprt61 3 года назад

    I love this channel. Harry has this sort of genteel, no-nonsense but detailed, easy-going way of reviewing cars that sort of cuts through all the decorum, fancy editing, and straight bull shit you see on other channels. Wish I had found this channel earlier.

  • @leonbaum7453
    @leonbaum7453 3 года назад

    The gentleman of the road. Love the videos Harry.

  • @JoeAchilles1
    @JoeAchilles1 3 года назад +39

    Another brilliant review Harry, agree with everything 👌 Looking forward to mine arriving in a few weeks...

    • @harrysgarage
      @harrysgarage  3 года назад +10

      Excellent news, thanks. Did you go M3 or M4?

    • @mcspikesky
      @mcspikesky 3 года назад +15

      People will drive past you looking disgusted.

    • @sergiofacchinetti2954
      @sergiofacchinetti2954 3 года назад

      @@harrysgarage m3 he choose

    • @kiddo8597
      @kiddo8597 3 года назад +4

      @@mcspikesky it doesn't look that ugly i think

    • @JoeAchilles1
      @JoeAchilles1 3 года назад +10

      @@harrysgarage M3 buddy, always preferred the 4 door, more practical and slightly cheaper 👌

  • @F1Oversteer
    @F1Oversteer 3 года назад +13

    To me it looks to much like a fussy Hyundai. Even inside its all a bit tasteless. However the tech and engine really get my interest. The Giulia QV has such a lovely light front end, engine and looks to boot. This thing has to be pretty special dynamically to come close.

  • @kittonsmitton
    @kittonsmitton 3 года назад

    Great content Harry, the M3's performance is sublime it's the styling that needs some work in my op!

  • @user-qn6yt3zx3w
    @user-qn6yt3zx3w 3 года назад +1

    Last but not least.
    In fact, this is my favourite review of the new M3 so far.
    The comparison with the styling of the P8 was very telling.

  • @thescotsmantechnologyrevie2138
    @thescotsmantechnologyrevie2138 3 года назад +38

    Yeah, it's a nice uhh... colour. Jag still looking beautiful though!

    • @msalzberg4962
      @msalzberg4962 3 года назад +1

      It helps to have a great designer. In my mind, the three best designers of the last 10 -15 years are Ian Callum at Jaguar, Ed Welburn at GM, and Gerry McGovern at Land Rover. Sadly, Callum and Welburn have retired.

    • @thescotsmantechnologyrevie2138
      @thescotsmantechnologyrevie2138 3 года назад +1

      @@msalzberg4962 Could not agree more! There's been a real lack of beautiful cars on our roads in the past 10-15 years.

    • @sq1rlsqu4d
      @sq1rlsqu4d 3 года назад

      @@thescotsmantechnologyrevie2138 The Jag surely can't be called beautiful? It's a fantastic car and I'd love to own one (in my dreams will have to do), but it looks like a chavved up XE Diesel motorway hack. The shape was dull to start with, the P8 in this colour with the gold wheels and aero addenda looks awful. At least the tacky Jaguar decals aren't present, though. The M3 is a far more imposing and modern-looking thing, to these eyes at least.

  • @alastair8257
    @alastair8257 3 года назад +3

    Great video. The M3 looks massive! Grill is ok for me, but would prefer it smaller so the number plate can sit below it. Still feel Harry would have been the better choice to front Top Gear.

  • @MrMarkusmonkey
    @MrMarkusmonkey 3 года назад

    Great honest review Harry.

  • @paulclark4426
    @paulclark4426 3 года назад

    Great review as always Harry. I don't mind the look of the M3/4 front.
    Though I have to say the art work on the shed wall had my interest a little more ;)

  • @brandodurham
    @brandodurham 3 года назад +3

    Best looking Bmw ever made by a mile, and best seats ever fitted to a road car

    • @project182r3
      @project182r3 2 года назад

      It’s absolutely fucking hideous

  • @bzdtemp
    @bzdtemp 3 года назад +13

    Just when one thinks that BMW design can not get worse they do something like this. It is like they want owners to be excusing their looks as part of the price of ownership.

    • @chop3625
      @chop3625 3 года назад

      It’s called arrogance. BMW does not care about their base, appealing to the masses is all that matters 💰💰💰

    • @jonathannavarro6679
      @jonathannavarro6679 2 года назад

      @@chop3625 To the masses? You think masses of people can purchase an M3? The majority don't approve of the change further confusing me when it comes to your "appeal to the masses" comment. I'm not sure it means what you think it means. They are appealing to (in their minds) the people that can actually afford the car, they don't car what the masses think as most people cannot afford the vehicle and therefore their opinion doesn't actually matter to BMW.

  • @RemiPut
    @RemiPut 3 года назад

    Well done Sir Harry , enjoyed it very much 👍

  • @HoratioHoodoo
    @HoratioHoodoo 3 года назад +2

    Henry Catchpole, Harry, Harris. All we need.

  • @jackirichard414
    @jackirichard414 3 года назад +12

    Happy Easter! Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @mbal4052
      @mbal4052 3 года назад +1

      Thank you Jacki

  • @DavidPark52
    @DavidPark52 3 года назад +8

    650Nm, Harry please could you do a video to illustrate how performance has developed over time? How the 911’s have got faster/heavier or this M3 against Countach and McLaren F1? Thank you.

  • @ChrisFEJackson
    @ChrisFEJackson 3 года назад

    Why Harry, I think I saw you go ooer a few times whilst driving, easing off quite quickly. That's a good sign in my book. A great unbiased exact review I think. Thanks. Sundays...Harry's Garage what else!

  • @erwh1
    @erwh1 3 года назад

    Thanks for another great review Harry! I especially like your comment on the brakes, you want the same feel and performance every time.
    I think I now understand why you’re getting the occasional “dot” using the iDrive system, which you mentioned in your X5 review. I see you that you let go of the dial and press on the touch sensitive area in the middle. Instead you could consider keeping your hand on the dial and press down on the rim so you don’t have to press on the touch area. It might also be a bit quicker and avoids you having to find the dial again.

  • @Kurosaki990Ichigo
    @Kurosaki990Ichigo 3 года назад +14

    "On the flipside it's gained a bit of weight like all of us during lockdown"
    Me: Looks at my larger them normal belly.. Yep you're spot on about that!

  • @bingoberra18
    @bingoberra18 3 года назад +7

    Hope to see a Renault 5 Turbo on the channel some day!

  • @marcosvalcarcel552
    @marcosvalcarcel552 3 года назад

    That green paintwork looks stunning!

  • @Xyzabc998
    @Xyzabc998 3 года назад +1

    Love the grill and the other details. The grill is like Bangle's time. People disliked Bangle's designs but sales went up. They also need extra cooling for a twin turbo of that heft, so it is a functional solution too.

  • @higurro
    @higurro 3 года назад +24

    On that grille, the car being a darker colour and having the numberplate across it both help

    • @sephiros9883
      @sephiros9883 3 года назад +1

      European Number plate helps tremendously. Makes it’s for properly hideous to terrible. But in no-front-plate states.... 🤮🤮🤮

  • @smoggzilla
    @smoggzilla 3 года назад +74

    Starting to get a bit brave with the editing there Harry, cutting away at 65 and the revs still rising......

    • @Yorkshiremadmick
      @Yorkshiremadmick 3 года назад +2

      Yer beat me to it. Must have been 80 or more when he said yeah it’s a quick car. With a silly grin.

    • @SuperEarplugs
      @SuperEarplugs 3 года назад +17

      That's when the clutch started slipping

    • @Yorkshiremadmick
      @Yorkshiremadmick 3 года назад +2

      @@SuperEarplugs
      Torque Converter Auto 🤪🤪🤪

    • @DoctorDARKSIDE
      @DoctorDARKSIDE 3 года назад +1

      The sound of the engine is pumped through the speakers which in this instance had a glitch - the engine was idle at the time.

    • @Yorkshiremadmick
      @Yorkshiremadmick 3 года назад +1

      @@DoctorDARKSIDE Gotta admire computer glitches. Yes offiser I was completely stationary. The speakers were making a right racket

  • @rajahfl
    @rajahfl 3 года назад

    Excellent video and commentary. I am subscribing to your channel after only watching this video from you.

  • @kamilr9518
    @kamilr9518 3 года назад +1

    Great vid! I like your videos more and more.

  • @simonh870
    @simonh870 3 года назад +14

    Having had a Bimmer with the dual clutch transmission and having driven one with the ZF 8 speed I would say that I much prefer the ZF8 speed for normal road use.

  • @victorkuria8068
    @victorkuria8068 3 года назад +2

    Great review Harry....well balanced and thoughtful comments as always...had an issue with that rear door wheel arch area too..it almost seems like the developers were given a very strict timeline to finish the design and didn’t have time to smoothen that out or the budget allocation for the car was burgeoning and a stop was called before they could get to it!!!😅

    • @alexbrown1995
      @alexbrown1995 3 года назад

      I agree, Victor. Not a highlight of the car's styling....

  • @rolfytumeric6048
    @rolfytumeric6048 3 года назад

    Had a test drive today. incredible!

  • @jamesterakazis6624
    @jamesterakazis6624 3 года назад +7

    As the owner of an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio I am petitioning BMW designers to change the Rodent Teeth on the front of the new M 3 / M 4 as they are constantly in my rear view mirror and are always making me NASEOUS !! They replied that the enlargement of the kidney grille was necessary in an attempt to provide easier under hood access for mechanics as they will be there often.....UGH.....

  • @dwftube
    @dwftube 3 года назад +20

    I'm slowly getting used to the new look. By the time they replace it with something else I might actually like it - like the Chris Bangle designs.

  • @paulmac007
    @paulmac007 3 года назад +2

    Nice one H. I have to say I was waiting for your review of the new M Car... because it would be "sensible" and "balanced" and there's no hint of anyone "trying to be Clarkson" 🙄So .... Had my M4 since 19th March and I absolutely love it. Coming from the F80 series M4, I was slightly concerned it wouldn't do it for me like my 2017 version did for the last 4 years, however, 5 minutes into owning it, and comparing side by side, it does indeed make the F80 series look old hat . So from being one of those RUclipsrs who initially moaned about "what have they done" I tip my hat to the designers and devs at BMW M in creating such a complete car, designed to do what it should do with lot's more included. You don't feel like you're driving a supercar" until you reach the areas around 5000rpm with sport shift settings, so you can tootle around comfortably and look reasonable inconspicuous when pulling into a client's car park I guess. Saying that, a few people enjoy taking photo's but I think it's simply due to a new model release.Thanks for the vid - be interesting to see what your thoughts are on the new M4 too. Drive safe.

  • @mrsinn2642
    @mrsinn2642 3 года назад

    I was impressed when you closed the door with the door camera on and how little vibration there was.

  • @ianmcmillan1333
    @ianmcmillan1333 3 года назад +9

    On the subject of weight, I can't help thinking electric boot opening, electric seats etc are all just a setup for the later 'CS' version that has over-hyped weight savings 😋

    • @mattyb1624
      @mattyb1624 3 года назад +4

      And you will have to pay more for it hahaha

  • @seabreezeuk4
    @seabreezeuk4 3 года назад +13

    Watchable, level-headed and hype-free review as always. For me, I'd go for an Alpina B3. This new M3 is a bit too much...as good as the its mechanicals are, it's all a bit tasteless.

  • @mike786551
    @mike786551 3 года назад

    First thing watching, great review!!!

  • @promotedemocracy
    @promotedemocracy 3 года назад

    Best review of the new M3. Thanks!

  • @RipMK747
    @RipMK747 3 года назад +166

    Tbh, I'll still struggle to justify the looks to myself every morning

    • @jamesterakazis6624
      @jamesterakazis6624 3 года назад +34

      Dude...don't be a BMW APOLOGIST SHEEP !! THIS THING IS FREAKING HIDEOUS !!!

    • @RipMK747
      @RipMK747 3 года назад +7

      @@jamesterakazis6624 😂😂😂

    • @nickturner2813
      @nickturner2813 3 года назад +7

      You don't have to "justify the looks", my money says that you're not buying one!

    • @fifteen8850
      @fifteen8850 3 года назад

      It’s grown on me

    • @knight2386
      @knight2386 3 года назад +6

      Every time I see one, I keep looking trying to figure it out. What I'm missing. Why the designers have done what they've done. Still nothing.

  • @timc5969
    @timc5969 3 года назад +3

    The G80 is three inches longer than an E34 M5 (4794mm/4720mm), seven inches wider (1903mm/1720mm) and 1.6 inches taller (1433mm/1392mm). It weighs almost exactly the same as an E34 M5 (within 15kg).
    I remember driving an E34 twenty five years ago or so and thinking it was pretty big car at the time.

  • @jeffhirst1403
    @jeffhirst1403 3 года назад

    great review as always thank you.

  • @michaelkeim5930
    @michaelkeim5930 3 года назад

    As ever a great review. Here in Germany the M3 line up starts at 82,5k€ with the 6-speed manual(!) transmission. A step up the M ladder you get the all new M5 CS with 635 hp and when you want one, hurry up a bit ,because it will be available only one year on from now. And ,by the way , before you order, be sure to find a massive 180,6k€ under your pillow. But this car will reward you with the ultimate "Freude am Fahren".

  • @Peter-li1un
    @Peter-li1un 3 года назад +14

    It’s like they saw the Type R styling and said “oh yes, we’ll have a bit of that!”

    • @jamesneedham6265
      @jamesneedham6265 3 года назад

      At least with the Type R you get the impression its meant to be silly, this just looks so over designed that one day you could wake up and find two bmw designer fighting over it as they restyle it on your drive.

    • @alanwayte432
      @alanwayte432 3 года назад

      Absolutely ridiculous, in the flesh it looks very good not like a toy car

  • @AleksandrHalas
    @AleksandrHalas 3 года назад +11

    Happy Easter!!!!

  • @scottjohnson8316
    @scottjohnson8316 2 года назад +1

    From America here.....this guy is great. I like the Brit style of reviewing. Can’t put my finger on it.

  • @ise9385
    @ise9385 3 года назад

    Beautiful design. and the grill is very harmonious and all the shots work .. spectacular car.

  • @JeanAlesi90
    @JeanAlesi90 3 года назад +6

    Such an in depth review as always Harry.
    In a world full of ‘influencer’ twats , who only have the ability to talk about what spec and if they have ordered it... your videos are a reminder why I loved car magazines so much. So much knowledge and proper enthusiasm. Cheers.

  • @G4RY1159
    @G4RY1159 3 года назад +7

    All the You Tubers that sell Candy or raffle cars have them on order, then when it arrives it will be remapped so it's faster than all the others, that's the world we now live in, the materialistic generation with deep pockets.

    • @andicog
      @andicog 3 года назад +2

      Spot on. Tasteless generation that know the price of everything and the value of nothing.

  • @frankengels5275
    @frankengels5275 3 года назад

    what a pleasure to watch your video's! thank you!

  • @DarkmanXXL
    @DarkmanXXL 3 года назад +1

    This is why I subscribe. While other RUclipsrs are raving about these “fantastic” seats, Harry is the first person I’ve seen who gives a no nonsense, well supported opinion about the lack of practicality with these seats. Oh well...guess BMW is doing it for the love of money🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @nickturner2813
      @nickturner2813 3 года назад

      " _Harry is the first person I’ve seen who gives a no nonsense, well supported opinion about the lack of practicality with these seats_ ".
      Ironically, he _doesn't_ say that they lack practicality!

    • @DarkmanXXL
      @DarkmanXXL 3 года назад

      @@nickturner2813 ...he mentioned that while comfortable, that the seat is cumbersome to get into, not to mention that it’s electric, which takes away from its practically for lighter weight and a more “sport” ethos. I stand behind what I posted.

  • @danielmaia3559
    @danielmaia3559 3 года назад +8

    BMW has a chance with this car now that the C63 is a 4 cylinder. I remember when AMG had no market so they went big V8, they may be betting too much on that 4 cylinder. 718 style sales disaster coming!?

  • @simonscott3440
    @simonscott3440 3 года назад +5

    The only opinion that really counts on RUclips......thanks Harry

    • @netweed09
      @netweed09 3 года назад

      👍
      Actually, me always hating the previous M's being all hideous, lizard-like and outdated: this is actually a very bad thing. I now really want an M-car. And that spells massive trouble for my Bank. So, maybe it _is_ a very baaad car lol!

  • @babarrashid2725
    @babarrashid2725 3 года назад

    Harry’s a G how did I just find this channel . Good job!!

  • @stevewilson8467
    @stevewilson8467 3 года назад +1

    Have BMW never heard of Edsel..?
    Another highly enjoyable review though, thanks Harry.

  • @joegatrill6634
    @joegatrill6634 3 года назад +32

    The crease where the rear door meets the wheel arch is a dogs dinner, what were they thinking?!

    • @miikatj
      @miikatj 3 года назад +6

      Probably draw the M4 and then went "oh shit, the M3 needs rear doors, let's just slap the non-M doors on".

    • @mattyb1624
      @mattyb1624 3 года назад +7

      Cost cutting so they don't have to produce a different door from standard sedan. It's on the previous M3 too.

    • @tullebanditt
      @tullebanditt 3 года назад +4

      @@mattyb1624 you dont want to pay 80k for a car with cost cutting

    • @mattyb1624
      @mattyb1624 3 года назад

      @@tullebanditt no you don't. I am/was a big BMW enthusiast still owning a few, but if they continue in this direction, I'll be moving away from the brand. (Keep the old ones)

  • @mpetry912
    @mpetry912 3 года назад +6

    always a great review, thank you Harry. They've gone a bit too far.

  • @soyabean911
    @soyabean911 3 года назад

    The front takes some getting used to, but love that we've still got some exciting 4 door saloon cars around. 👍

  • @IwillBwaiting
    @IwillBwaiting 3 года назад +2

    The last generation 3-series dimensions before this model was already on par with a late 80's 750i. To compare it to a 5-series makes sense in more than one way.

  • @ChocolateFrog
    @ChocolateFrog 3 года назад +5

    I get the impression it's pretty soft all round for an M product. Seems more like a very expensive 340i+. Leaves headroom for another hardcore version I guess.

  • @Lemuren77
    @Lemuren77 3 года назад +4

    I think the licence plate location actually help the styling case, but I guess when you see it in the flesh, it's much better than a picture. Great review as always. //Magnus Sweden.

    • @Tom_Hadler
      @Tom_Hadler 3 года назад +1

      Was just thinking that. Covers the massive nostrils.

    • @h2oaddict28
      @h2oaddict28 3 года назад

      Looks bad in person.

  • @salvofarnia8046
    @salvofarnia8046 3 года назад

    Harrys.
    The only place to get a proper review.

  • @netweed09
    @netweed09 3 года назад +2

    2:34 Now this is a person who knows their style. Spot on.
    I just love German design so so much. Beautiful. Haterz can shove their jealous bitter, outdated selves and stick to fiddling with their Gold-plated E92s in Gran Turismo on their PS5s!

  • @gambiting
    @gambiting 3 года назад +5

    The car appearing in your colour on the dash was already available on my 2016 Merc AMG, but tbf I haven't seen Harry testing any of those.

    • @daveemsley6982
      @daveemsley6982 3 года назад

      I've been watching this channel for 2 or 3 years, can't recall him reviewing any mercedes and they make some great cars. Depreciation a bit much though.

    • @nickturner2813
      @nickturner2813 3 года назад

      Perhaps Merc doesn't fancy subjecting it's cars to a Harry's Garage review. He tests what is made available to him.

    • @davidmacdonald3500
      @davidmacdonald3500 3 года назад

      And Tesla since 2013. Great vid though, as usual.

  • @CarToneHK
    @CarToneHK 3 года назад +9

    Yes, M3 is the new M5, M5 is now M7 and M2 took the M3's place
    And I'm pretty sure BMW didn't save much weight with this gen, so the CS and other special models would have more room for weightloss

    • @colinpaton3770
      @colinpaton3770 3 года назад

      For sure there will be a CSL version in a year or 2.

    • @Fiwek23452
      @Fiwek23452 3 года назад

      M7 doesn't exist lol what are u talkin about?

  • @ninetytwopoint5640
    @ninetytwopoint5640 3 года назад

    Hi Harry, love your uploads. New subscriber here.

  • @ToreHansen
    @ToreHansen 3 года назад

    Great video, only thing I will never stop complaining, is that the rear lights on the Project should have been a bit more dark from the factory.

  • @KC-bv9kf
    @KC-bv9kf 3 года назад +11

    Harry’s multitasking with 2 watches 🙂

    • @UltimateAccuracy
      @UltimateAccuracy 3 года назад +2

      Panerai on the left and Apple on the right.
      Apple cos Harry's "down with the youffs", Mechanical/Automatic on the left because there's beauty in self contained watches (except modern Rolexs which mark you out as a Brand Submissive)

    • @visionist7
      @visionist7 3 года назад

      I noticed that too

    • @mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420
      @mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420 3 года назад +1

      My late father wore two watches when his dementia progressed.

    • @darkstar7742
      @darkstar7742 3 года назад +4

      2 Watches for each M setting

    • @frankcolumbo9615
      @frankcolumbo9615 3 года назад +2

      I got a boss with Apple 🍎 on each wrist 🤦‍♂️
      I wear nothing on both. 👍