BMW F80 M3 One Month Ownership Review - Better Than My STI?

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[MikeyG]

Few things I wanted to mention since you're new to the platform:
Exhaust sound stock does leave a lot to be desired imo lol one main negative about this car. There are equal length setups that make a night and day difference in the sound characteristics. I have a pretty in depth video on my page on the sound difference stock compared to equal length.
Another thing is the crank hub issue, I'm sure you have heard of it. Feel like it's blown out of proportion, but something to look into if you want to make more power. I just did the cheap crank bolt capture on mine and has been fine running on e30 tune for like a year now lol.
Finally, one thing many don't know is that the stock charge air cooler tends to leak randomly ranging from cars with few thousand to several thousand miles. Design flaw, so it is important to just change that out with aftermarket for a piece of mind if you are planning on keeping the car for a while. I went with mishimoto charge air cooler since it's got actual proven gains unlike CSF and other companies that just have marketing and no proof of improvement. Actual tests showed reduction in power actually over stock on kies motorsport channel. Besides that, solid car. Change the oil 5k or less and fluids early and you can bet it'll last a long time without issue. Spark plugs are every 25-30k on these motors.

[tsamonte]

Your review is spot on! I’ve owned mine for almost 4 years now and still love driving it. I’ve got BM3 stage 1, wheels, suspension and exhaust. Take it lapping occasionally and pick up the kids with it. Best all around car for the price. I actually followed you in the forums way back when you had a white WRX. Had the same car and appreciated seeing your posts and mods you had done on it. You inspired me when I had the 13 WRX hatch. I just subscribed and followed you on IG. Looking forward to following the build and congrats!

[Thats.Venick]

I already know there’s gonna be an amazing exhaust series coming

[toppgunn]

I was cross shopping a 2018 F30 340i three years ago when I bought my VA Sti. Appreciate the video and look forward to more content!

[TMTFish]

miss that STI so much man. Inspired me so much.

Love the beamers tho. Great cars, different fields.

[parkman]

Beautiful car mate. Happy to hear you're so pleased with it. I adore the 666M wheels on the Comp and really think the grey looks sharp. I rented a F80 M4 manual and a M3 Comp DCT for a few hundred miles and I agree, the manual was way more fun. As effective and efficient as it was, I was bored with the DCT honestly. They also definitely improved the EPS in the Comp, it felt much more natural to me than the 2015 base M4.
In sport plus, rev matching was disabled in the M4, not sure if it's the same in the Comp. Also I'm pretty sure if you turn off stability control it will also turn off auto-rev match. (At least it does in the M2)
Hope you continue to enjoy it for many miles to come!

[GracelessTarnished]

Nice car bro. I got a manual 2018 Yas Marina Blue M4. Had it for 6 years now and still turn my head when i walk away. Definitely the most beautiful M car ever made.

[Cb_]

Same boat, sti owner for 5 years, love it, was looking into the g80 but not tryna pay that 85k, hoping they drop it 10/15k atleast

[MikeyG]

I think on stock tune on sport plus throttle mode, you have to manual rev match if I remember correctly. Of course with bm3 you can customize what mode has rev match etc. Been long time since my f80 was stock lolll, great cars tho and you got a pretty optioned out manual as well, nice!

[germanengineering]

M3 is so much better of a car! Great choice, and certainly a great platform to work with adding mods!

[Fasttechsk]

Coming from 2 STI’s and a G80 M3, I just purchased my 3rd F80. I truly think it’s the best version of the M3.

[tj]

Awsome review. I sold my full bolt on 19 sti and I had the same idea but I was thinking about the f82 m4

[the_grim_griefer]

Great analysis, thanks for sharing. I have an STI but the F80 is beautiful. The real question is, though, do you still flash the peace sign to Subie drivers?

[tractioncontroldelete]

8:45 No need to code out rev-matching. Turn engine to Sport+ to rev match on your own

[admiralasia]

Quality content… I like a more raw experience which a r34 is perfect but for daily driving the M3 is perfect

[byFrancoSv]

I been trying to get an M3 but its hard to find the package that I want.
Great video 💯

[Fitzsanchez]

Did the last owner upgrade the crank hub on that, if not, might want it as your primary mod if you're intending to keep it. That was the weak link of that motor as my brother found out

[JAMA]

I think there's an option to sync the AC temps for driver & passenger sides in the iDrive system.

[WeAreNnja]

And you got a 6-speed. Good on you, brosef.

[lrnasigo]

You’re F80 spec is highly desirable. Pay it off, hang on to it, then pick up your 911.