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BMW M3

E90 · V8 era (E90/E92/E93)2008–2013

Six generations, six different engine architectures, one of the most consistently re-evaluated nameplates in performance cars.

8 reviewers · 51 videos · 78 press articles

Generations
E301986–1991E361992–1999E462000–2006E902008–2013F802014–2018G802021–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability and value.

across 8 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Daily drivability
3 say · liveable

"it's easier to use I can really hustle this thing through the gears in a way I couldn't quite accomplish with that Aston"

Zygrene · ▶ 11:47
3 say · critical

"it's a much more specialized car and really unlikely to daily this at any point in time"

JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 4:23
Value
7 say · liveable

"for the price of a base honda civic you can get a well-maintained whaling v8 monster"

Throttle House · ▶ 5:01
1 say · critical

"it was a bit of a case of well why"

Carfection · ▶ 24:28
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/58 of 8 reviewersstrong consensus

it is quicker than the gt3 in a straight line

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 18:48

this engine is just glorious best M3 engine of all the generations

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 5:30

It is the centerpiece. That is the reason you get this car. You want that naturally aspirated V8.

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 6:43
// 02

Handling

4.5/58 of 8 reviewersstrong consensus

one thing I've always loved about the e92 and this one's even better than stock is the steering feel

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 4:04

This car just rotates around your hips. It is beautifully balanced.

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 14:40

The thing that's impressing me most about the car right now is really the steering, just so precise and accurate, good feedback.

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 15:17
// 03

Fun to drive

5.0/58 of 8 reviewersstrong consensus

it's just a recipe for fun and it's a recipe we don't really get in any modern cars

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 0:18

There's a reason why these cars are loved so much amongst enthusiasts. They have all the right ingredients.

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 13:18

This was just a true motorsport inspired driver's car.

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 11:28
// 04

Daily drivability

3.5/58 of 8 reviewerssplit

it's a much more specialized car and really unlikely to daily this at any point in time

critical · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 4:23

I'm going to tell you about why the e92 M3 is a garbage grantour

critical · Tedward · ▶ 0:22

it's easier to use I can really hustle this thing through the gears in a way I couldn't quite accomplish with that Aston

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 11:47
// 05

Value

4.0/58 of 8 reviewerssplit

for the price of a base honda civic you can get a well-maintained whaling v8 monster

positive · Throttle House · ▶ 5:01

even for around 40 Grand I think this car offers so much value

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 13:44

given the work that the owner has put into the car, oh man, you're getting a lot of driving enjoyment and value at the price point.

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 12:20
How it stacks up

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Doug DeMuro
Posted Jun 11, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Zygrene
Posted May 29, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
JayEmm on Cars
Posted Nov 4, 2025Open on YouTube
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From the press · 78 articles