Throwback: MotorWeek 2008 E90 M3 Review (Ep. 2737)

Law · 10-26-2016, 05:20 AM

Came across an old video review from 2008, when the E9X M3 debuted.
I like to think that I've watched and read most of the reviews & comparisons out there through the years, but occasionally one goes unnoticed until years later.
Judging by the view count (11,480 at the time of writing), I assume most of you haven't come across this one either.

Enjoy

binzville · 10-26-2016, 05:46 AM

Nice find. I can't believe the video quality back in 2008 --- and Blackberry phones as the highlighted mobile device!!!

G80indy · 10-26-2016, 07:12 AM

Haha
I hated my blackberry
And they complained about steering feedback in the video!
And did I hear "huge torque"?

Law · 10-26-2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by binzville

Nice find. I can't believe the video quality back in 2008 --- and Blackberry phones as the highlighted mobile device!!!

Also don't forget that there's iPod integration as well!

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Originally Posted by 330indy

Haha
I hated my blackberry
And they complained about steering feedback in the video!
And did I hear "huge torque"?

Actually when I first got in my E90 from the E46, the steering was one of the things I had to get used to.
It's not bad by any means, especially in its most aggressive setting with M-mode, and I got used to it quickly, but at first it did feel "soft" compared to the E46.

And yes, they went there..."huge torque"

Flying Ace · 10-26-2016, 01:10 PM

OMG, I literally watched this on youtube last night as well! What a coincide

Flying Ace · 10-26-2016, 01:12 PM

btw, they did an update on a LCI E93 DCT in a "quick spin":

rdoctor · 10-26-2016, 01:26 PM

Meh. Not the best video review of our glorious e92 M3. I thought the "heavy clutch" comment was way off. I don't know what they were smoking. The e92 M3 clutch is almost too soft/easy. Not remotely heavy. Maybe they were thinking about the e46 M3. The steering feedback comment was a bit off too... unless they were comparing it to a Porsche 914.

Law · 10-26-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rdoctor

Meh. Not the best video review of our glorious e92 M3. I thought the "heavy clutch" comment was way off. I don't know what they were smoking. The e92 M3 clutch is almost too soft/easy. Not remotely heavy. Maybe they were thinking about the e46 M3. The steering feedback comment was a bit off too... unless they were comparing it to a Porsche 914.

I thought the comment on the clutch was quite inaccurate as well.
It's so much more forgiving and softer than the E46.

Not the best review, but always interesting to watch/read things in retrospect

Flying Ace · 10-26-2016, 03:12 PM

Why are people shitting on the review? I watch Motorweek regularly and it's the style they stick to. Generally dry, descriptive, factual without slobbering all over the car...

sirploppy · 10-26-2016, 03:49 PM

I remember seeing that for the first time. It was was my first 'real' introduction to the car. 0-60 in 4.3 wha?! The way they threw it around the corners. I fell in love.

jaehshim · 10-26-2016, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sirploppy

I remember seeing that for the first time. It was was my first 'real' introduction to the car. 0-60 in 4.3 wha?! The way they threw it around the corners. I fell in love.

yea this car is capable of low 4s on 0-60.
manual cars are very dependent on the driver's launch

Law · 10-26-2016, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Why are people shitting on the review? I watch Motorweek regularly and it's the style they stick to. Generally dry, descriptive, factual without slobbering all over the car...

I don't think they are, just certain comments in the video seem inaccurate (or perhaps subjective) or even funny ("huge torque") in retrospect.

I, for one, happen to enjoy the journalism style of MotorWeek very much.
Honest, and straight to the point.

WingZeroX5 · 10-26-2016, 04:13 PM

damn that was 2008? looked like late 90's.

Law · 10-26-2016, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

damn that was 2008? looked like late 90's.

Even their current reviews follow the same format with the same epic voice.

MotorWeek hasn't changed at all, it's pretty dope.

Flying Ace · 10-26-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

damn that was 2008? looked like late 90's.

is it the hairstyle?

WingZeroX5 · 10-26-2016, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

is it the hairstyle?

haha and the jeans!

Flying Ace · 10-26-2016, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

haha and the jeans!

mom jeans!

nobodyhere · 10-26-2016, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Why are people shitting on the review? I watch Motorweek regularly and it's the style they stick to. Generally dry, descriptive, factual without slobbering all over the car...

+1. 100% agreed on Motorweek. This guy is an icon in car reviews. Watching the retro reviews to now, the formula is the same.

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rdoctor Lieutenant 168 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW e92 M3 [0.00]	Meh. Not the best video review of our glorious e92 M3. I thought the "heavy clutch" comment was way off. I don't know what they were smoking. The e92 M3 clutch is almost too soft/easy. Not remotely heavy. Maybe they were thinking about the e46 M3. The steering feedback comment was a bit off too... unless they were comparing it to a Porsche 914. __________________ 991.1 GT3 SOLD: e92 M3 6MT, Jet Black/Black Dinan: Software Tune \| CF Intake \| Exhaust \| Pulley Kit \| Stage 1 Suspension \| Pedals /// BBS e88 18x9.5 et19; 18x10.5 et19 on PS4 265/285 /// Lux Angel Eyes
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