Replacing a BMW M3 for $20,000: Window Shop with Car and Driver | EP047

Special guest Zack Klapman of the Smoking Tire joins us to see if we can replace his E46 BMW M3.

[zackklapman]

This was so fun. Thanks for having me!

[MrWilsons]

I'm not sure why these videos are not more popular. There are several times that I laugh out loud at these goofballs.

[jeremythomas]

Thought Zach was a great addition. Appreciate the diverse perspectives!

[Seyeler]

Nothing is a relief like bracing yourself for the E46 guy with a surfboard in the background to be a complete bro, and for him to be well spoken and not a bro. Excellent.

[bradf]

Pearley busting out the blood pressure monitor really says a lot for this one

[liebo]

Definitely would recommend the G35/G37 sedan with the 6MT. Love having a RWD, NA, MT Sedan, it is quite the unicorn now-a-days.

[robbiebergren]

Hey Pearley, there is a cult following for the Impulse RS! We’re just not as big of a cult.

-Owner of 2 Impulse RS’s

[robbiebergren]

I’m not sure if you saw this suggestion, but I’d love to see a manual transmission 80s/90s sport coupe for under 10k challenge.

[Knezicdex]

Thank you very much for the "from the archive" test where you had a 1989 Ford Probe GT! Have one, love it! but so little info on the car and non existent parts... If you would be so kind to put that test on your site that would be greatly appreciated. You have a 1993 PGT on but no first gen.

[jeremythomas]

Love these videos and look forward to them each week! Keep them coming!
Would be interested to see what sub-$50k vehicle (either new or used) the group would pick in a 1 car only garage. Whether sports sedan, wagon, hatch that is best all around.

[mikeyveloster]

37:53 Isuzu Impulse RS spotted. Also the Fired-Up Fours article is like my dream garage of the 90's

[DCBrandon]

When I hear an M3 owner weary of maintenance, I immediately think of a Japanese replacement. When he mentioned a sedan, that led me to a 2008 Lexus ISF with the 5 liter V8. A good one can be had around $20K.

[kevinc]

Saw title. Instantly thought "CTS-V1 obviously, next question.". You'd get change, too.

[jamesclark]

I’ve always wanted one of those eclipses from that generation if I had the extra money I would settle for the talon being as clean as that one is

[SlickRick]

In my experience M3 owners usually go to another M3 or upgrade to a 911.

[scottthecarguy]

Nothing. You bought the perfect car for that budget at the time. The E46 M3 aged like fine wine.

[MEMAMIMAMA]

Fantastic, always the highlight of my weekends

[ttoman]

I’m in a similar situation as Zack and the title perked my interest.. however I was hoping they would of taken this more seriously.. it also makes me realize how damn expensive cars are getting and even 20k in the used market doesn’t get you much anymore 😓

[jasonmiller]

I was laughing so hard when pearly busted out his blood pressure kit.

[TorquilMcLeod]

"It corners like it's on rails."