The BMW E90 is the Best 3-Series

Offering my thoughts on why the E90 could be the best 3-Series lineup BMW has ever made. This is obviously very subjective and dependent on how you even define "best". In this video I narrow the focus onto the lineup itself and how the choice the E90 provided was never and will never be matched.

[georgemorley]

Put it this way; I’m going on a business trip tomorrow morning and I’m looking forward to the drive in my e90. I’ve owned it for 12 years already. That’s the mark of a great car.

[JeffFadness]

The pre-facelift 325/328/330 E90 is my favorite. I think you have to own and drive one to really appreciate it. Not fast, minimal interior options, but simple and smooth as butter. They just feel quality.

[pascutia]

I agree. Another thing I like about these over the E46 is the interior materials and sound insulation. My favorite BMW is the E39 with an I6. More simple and easier to maintain than an E90, but a much nicer car than the E46 with 90% of the nimbleness the E46 has if you get an I6 model.

[stevensims]

The E9X platform is such a great one. These cars, if maintained well will retain high resale value in the future. Mark my words.

[teos]

My favorite of the bunch is E46 and E90, and between the two, it would be E90. It's very close call for sure. Subscribed.

[SK-vgmw]

Purchased my first bmw 6 months ago, e90 320d se. Absolutely amazing car! Exceeded all of my expectations! 120k miles on clock, never had any issues, very reliable, economic (40+ mpg in city), cheap and easy to service, and still very fun to drive!

[austinnafziger]

Ive got a E93 335i and have to say that the car is an absolute blast for what was my commuter car (I don't have to commute anymore). Loads of power, good looks and a very comfortable interior. I think the tech even holds up well, especially when you add CarPlay support to it. I do long for a more analog experience though, and am probably going to try and find a Z4 M Coupe for my next car. I miss the Z4 platform (had an 03 3.0 roadster before the 335).

[KAS]

I think the e9x m3 is the best m3 and the last generation before they became too numb feeling and soul-less. The 335i and 135i are amazing cars as well that still have a raw experience as long as it’s matted with a manual transmission.

E30 and e36 are by far my favorite 3 series chassis though. Can’t beat the classics, at least in the styling and vibe department.

[Tjonfranco]

Loved this vid! Can you do the best 5 series next😭

[driven]

I recently inherited an E90 ... love the car. The more I learn about it, the more I love it.

For giggles and grins, I went to look at what's replaced it in the modern line-up. I'm underwhelmed. Lots of 4-cyl turbo charged engines. :-(

I mean, they are fine, but the solid, endurance proven I-6 is gone?

[TripleShineFoundation]

Recently inherited an E90....4 cylinder 320i 2011.. Lots of work to be done on it! It's a head turner on the look... Very executive and comfortable inside and out... Just having problems with its misfires and gearbox issues because it's old... Im fixing it little by little and an enjoying it... 😊...

[BossDM-]

He is absolutely right. I have an 08 e90 manual rwd. Great great car. Also have 11 e92 auto xdrive. Not as fun, but still a BMW as it should be, not like the newer ones.

[smoothoperator]

I am in nigeria i bought an e90 318i 4cyl but did an engine swap, got the N46 with 1.8l yeah i know i am way bellow but we have a pretty terrible gas price and quality so it helps alot with its gas economy, i have always been a lover of bmw and this is my very first bmw hopefully i will get an e90 328i or 335i as those are the I6 i love the most

[mattandallthings]

I'm in Australia and have an e90 323i. N52 engine but I believe the manifold might be different. Still a quick car and love it. Only 60k miles.

[Katsogiannos]

I have a BMW E90 as a family car and is the most reliable car i ever had..

[ianmcgrath]

Die hard n55 guy myself have had 435xi (f32) and now I have a e90 335xi… I like the e90 just has much other than the 4 doors. Love the steering on the e90

[GGLiEx]

i own an e82 manual N52 based on the e9xs i have to say its bloody great. I never appreciated the e8x and e9x (except for the m3 which i always adored). i always found them to give off a cheap flair. now in the giant grill electronic everything era i start to appreciate this generation of cars. in terms of design they are. well. timeless! especially the lci models are gorgeous.
even the e90 which i used to shit on starts to look appealing. this generation is perfect. modern but old school at the same time. bluetooth vonnectivity and bixenons with led lighting but the analog feel of a straight six non turbo.

[wg]

Your channel is awesome! I hope you make more frequent videos.

[MisoElEven]

Really nice.. watched your older video about the E39 M5 and it seemed like you didnt know what to do with your hands, it seemed tense like youre thinking about it in the background of talking. Great to see you solved this over the years :D

[Jollygreengeocentric]

Proud owner of an e90 335d sport package LCI. The car is an in rebel sleeper. Keeps up with stock m3.