Here Is the Best Spec E90 E92 M3 - BMW M3 Buyers Guide

When it comes to car buying, knowing which spec car to buy is almost as important as which model. The E90 and E92 M3 had some options that legitmately affect what the car is like to drive and own. In this episode I explore what options are out there for the E90/E92 and explain which ones are a must if you're buying one.

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[Motorheaddoc]

3:09 I disagree with the manual transmission. Sure I’m all for the preservation of manuals but BMWs manual feel is inferior to other makes such as Porsche and if you’ve driving a good manual, the manual of this just doesn’t stack up.

[nytnapoli]

Also like the e46 generation coupe in blue with a manual. Beautiful cars.

[Gofindilya]

If you’re after rarity, they made even fewer in LeMans Blue than Interlagos Blue.

[mike]

I'm the original owner of a low mileage 2008 model with the full Dinan package (short of the 4.6L engine!) on BBS LM-R's, and it's a great car. As for the rod bearings, US owners especially are notorious for not bringing the oil up to temp before hammering the throttle, and you just can't do that on what's basically a race engine like this S65 V-8 or a Porsche GT3. Warm it up!! I've done a yearly Blackstone oil test and have had zero issues.

[CraigMarolf]

This car was specifically equipped with a DCT designed for the S65. Because the torque peak is at such a high RPM and you have to maintain high revs for peak performance, the DCT with its instant shifting of the DCT was the solution to prevent falling out of the power band.

While I agree the manual is more fun, the DCT can’t be written off, it was literally designed for this car with a specific purpose.

Also- I set out to buy an Interlagos or a melbourne. After a few months I stumbled across a LeMans blue (similar to interlagos). There are less of those produced than the Interlagos. I’m happy I ended up with LMB but I’d take Interlagos, I’m just not sure Interlagos would be considered more collectible, despite it being an M only color.

[SDG-cvbr]

The manual is slower but funner to drive. I have the dct and love it but you’re 100% right.

[sandorhajdu]

I had a 08 e92 6MT in Jerez Black for 5 years, loved it!

[curtislovrak]

With the e36 M3 market you’re starting to see people really looking for the M3/4/5 (manual sedans). The e90 M3 sedan is also special because it was the only e9x sedan with the coupe specific front fascia.

[BIMMERZEITT]

Good timing man, I just put out an E39 buyers guide yesterday! I guess it's that time of year for BMW buying guides lol!

[bekiro]

Everyone describe the dream spec car 2011 and up comp package carbon roof 6 speed manual under 70k miles but no one says it comes with a price tag over 40k as of now i had one last year for 38k 2013 carbon roof comp pack manual with 60k miles i loved the damn thing i sold it after 8 months and missed the thing and want to buy another one but i didn't want to spend over 40k this time so i went out and bought a 2009 white with black interior no carbon roof no comp package and its dct with 100k miles and guess what i am having as much fun if not more for 21k so experience is same feels as special as the other one don't get hung up on spec find one matching your price range while you can and have tons of fun with it before they get so old and you have to restore the damn thing spending 20k on top of the purchase price
Over all they are special vehicles and dirt cheap for low 20k price tag

[nickybomz]

Great video. Have you driven the E92 M3 with DCT? Not only is it faster, but just a pleasure to drive (besides being a little clunky in traffic). I've always been a manual man, but I would never change my M3 DCT for a manual.

[m.cooper]

Thanks for this video. I had not really considered how rare my 2008 Melbourne Red E93 convertible must be. After 11 years my E93 remains a spectacular driver's car. You could mention two important recalls. One was the HVAC blower motor (corrosion from potential water leak in the cowl) and the battery wiring harness in the trunk (risk of fire). Back in 2008, no one thought this would be the only V8 M3 ever built, although I suspected it might be the last naturally aspirated car.

[curtislovrak]

If I got one I would go great lengths to find a 6mt e90 with no idrive.

[faveadams]

The BMW interior updates make this car look like if fell outta heaven., great drive

[dacrab]

Following prices for the last couple years and having both an 08 e90 6sp 110k miles as my daily for the last 8yrs and 2011 e90 6sp comp spec 28k miles the sedan seems to trading for higher values than coups and convertibles

Great cars!

[rrpfl]

Agree!
CF roof and manual is way to go.
I wloud add to the purist spec - dash with no infoscreen (very rare) and R18 wheels

[aidangannon]

The fire orange was stunning a kid in my hs had one and it was really good looking

[Ducky_Shorts_ftp]

I watched this video a long time ago, now I have my own

[martinsmith]

Moon roof a car guy calling it a moon roof over a sun roof and I wouldn’t say the manual is the superior I’ve had both and I wouldn’t ever choose a manual over a dct now! Especially once you’ve mapped the dct box.

[subsixtynk]

Speed cloth, you are forgetting the SPEED CLOTH!