Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In 2016, we made a comparison film of all the generations of the Iconic BMW M3. At the time the BMW M2 had just been introduced below the M3 so we brought it along as well as the recently discontinued 1M. The result is this film, originally not available on YouTube. In this film we drive and explain the significance and changes between the original E30 M3, E36 M3, E46 M3, E90 M3, F82 M4, as well as the M2 and 1M. Ride along as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the M3 and pick favorites before the styling added the “Beaver Teeth” front end. At the time, Paul was even on the wait list for a first generation M2 -remember, this was 2016. The cars here are still sought after - and maybe always will be.
This film was originally only available on BluRay or Amazon Prime streaming, but we’re now bringing the entire film here to YouTube.
00:00 - The Iconic M3 line-up, and the cars we’ll be driving
1:22 - The Original 1988 E30 M3
10:01 - 1996 Yellow E36
17:18 - 2003 Laguna Blue E46
27:43 - The V8 arrives with the 2011 E90
34:48 - The 6 cylinder returns in the F82 M4 and F80 M3
44:24 - The 2011 1M brings back M3 thinking
51:50 - The M2 carries the M3 torch
1:00:44 - Debating favorites
#BMW #m3 #film
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Plus you can find our Adventure Trips, links to our Patreon community and much more on our website: everydaydriver.com
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In 2016, we made a comparison film of all the generations of the Iconic BMW M3. At the time the BMW M2 had just been introduced below the M3 so we brought it along as well as the recently discontinued 1M. The result is this film, originally not available on YouTube. In this film we drive and explain the significance and changes between the original E30 M3, E36 M3, E46 M3, E90 M3, F82 M4, as well as the M2 and 1M. Ride along as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the M3 and pick favorites before the styling added the “Beaver Teeth” front end. At the time, Paul was even on the wait list for a first generation M2 -remember, this was 2016. The cars here are still sought after - and maybe always will be.
This film was originally only available on BluRay or Amazon Prime streaming, but we’re now bringing the entire film here to YouTube.
00:00 - The Iconic M3 line-up, and the cars we’ll be driving
1:22 - The Original 1988 E30 M3
10:01 - 1996 Yellow E36
17:18 - 2003 Laguna Blue E46
27:43 - The V8 arrives with the 2011 E90
34:48 - The 6 cylinder returns in the F82 M4 and F80 M3
44:24 - The 2011 1M brings back M3 thinking
51:50 - The M2 carries the M3 torch
1:00:44 - Debating favorites
#BMW #m3 #film
We’ll post another big comparison right here every month, plus long term updates and big road trips.
Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss our Thursday releases.
And our Podcast, the Car Debate, has a new video episode every Tuesday right here!
Also watch our other channel: /TestDriveVideos for single car reviews
Plus you can find our Adventure Trips, links to our Patreon community and much more on our website: everydaydriver.com
Visit HookedOnDriving.com to drive on track. Beginners welcome with full time coaching, plus advanced groups with low car counts and great safety record.
More to come!
