Everything That Goes Wrong With A BMW M4 / M3 (F82 / F80) BUYERS GUIDE

ALL the common issues you need to know if you're looking to buy an F80 BMW M3 or F82 BMW M4.

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[nallanw]

That car will forever be a dream car for me, despite it being a bit dated now 😁

[noone]

if you are having issues with your n64 engine you can try removing the cartridge and blowing out the dust

[swb]

I have had one from new in 2018, then switched a few cars, bought another, sold it. Bought a GT3 911.2, bought another as a second car. Was given a G80 for the weekend. Still have the M4. Just such a great all round car and at todays prices... unbeatable if you keep them looking OEM.

[Thechoosenone]

Have a beautiful 2020 M4 Heritage Edition in Violet Blue. Garage kept and drive it 2 months out of the year when im down in Florida. The M4 is one of the best cars out there.

[jackfisher]

I've watched a fair few of your videos now, just saw an m5 on ebay so thought I'd have a look on you tube, so informative! And properly researched. Top video. 👍

[MattHealey.]

Great vid again. Loved to see an f30/31 335d vid

[MrHavk]

Great info especially as someone who is considering one.

[jaylakhani]

Great video thank you. Tip for next time, to state an approx repair cost of each issue

[younggunnanik]

When you convert to single turbo they sound phenomenal

[lukeframpton]

I was looking at the f80 but my 335d e90 has never skipped a beat and with a few bolt on bits and a good map I can give these boys a run for there money

[iam_myster_e]

I have owned one from brand new to 3 years old as lease and it sounded the same. I was going to keep it up but was skeptical. Looking back it is a super reliable car for the level of performance and beauty. Trust me this car is great!

[jbrown]

Nice video and cheers from Texas! 🍻 I’ve had my F82 for about 4 years and it has been nothing short of perfect. No issues at all and I still get a smile every time my garage door goes up. Great city daily driver that gets 27 MPG on the highway and turns into a monster with push of a button. 😊🏁

[johnthomson]

Thanks very much for this video. I've had an e92 m3 for years. I love the sound it makes. The sound is the only thing that is stopping me changing it.

I'm pretty sure I will get the F82 but if I do, I know I'll miss that v8 howling.

A maverick shout might to be buying an i8. If I'm going to lose the soundtrack, maybe not having to pay the roadtax is a price worth paying?

[ruleslawyer]

Most of those I've never heard of failing. OTOH charge pipe crack. The charge cooler will leak. Popping off a charge pipe or J pipe isn't uncommon. ABS sensors and the edc accelerometers go occasionally. Aside from the overblown crank hub, none of the common stuff is expensive.

[lav]

Had my F80 m3 for 6 months best car I've ever had by a mile. Mine had to go back into bmw with the exhaust sensor issue. Its going back in tomorrow as I'm getting a little slug on oil cap. I'm told its only condensation as its only driven at weekends. I'm not overheating or losing coolant. But best to get it checked out I guess.

[tumolucky]

I’m going to get rid of my alpha Romero gulia quad, just riddled with problems, thinking of a m3/4 . Still deciding

[djdev]

The 1st thing that goes wrong, the car smokes on start up, is either worn turbos, or valve seals, its smoke and not steam..

[cawner]

buying one tomorrow i’m legit so nervous and excited 😂

[jackfalls]

looking lovely with the standard wheels/ wheel black is getting boring mind you I come from a time when it was special to have black wheels... I.e the Naughties!!!

[denniscohle]

Oh my god this car is incredibly good looking. Best looking M3/M4 hands down. Yes, the E46 is more timeless. The F82's design doesn't get enough praise. Pretty much all M3's age very nicely, but this along the E46 will age incredibly well.