Hagerty’s EditoratLarge Sam Smith explores what makes the E30 BMW 3 Series, including its M3 variant, such a beloved classic from its engineering and racing history, to its innate handling and dynamics. He’ll also detail what you need to know about buying, owning, and maintaining this iconic sports sedan.

Car Profile BMW E30 3 Series: https://www.hagerty.com/media/carpro...
Valuation Tools 1988 BMW M3: https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuatio...


Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 The origin story
02:01 The meaning of M
02:22 Vehicle overview and buying tips
03:20 The devil is in the engine details
06:17 Interior inbetweens
07:55 M3specific details
09:57 Shop talk
11:48 Hagerty Valuation Tools
12:38 Sam Smith’s final thoughts


Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new videos every day! http://bit.ly/HagertyYouTube

Visit our website for daily automotive news, cars stories, reviews, and opinion: https://www.hagerty.com/media

Stay up to date by signing up for our email newsletters here: https://www.hagerty.com/media/newslet...


Follow us on social media:
Facebook |   / hagerty  
Instagram |   / hagerty  
Twitter |   / hagerty  

If you love cars, you belong with us. Hagerty Drivers Club is the world’s largest community for automotive enthusiasts. Members enjoy valuable automotive discounts, exclusive events and experiences, roadside service created specifically for collector vehicles, and a subscription to the bimonthly Hagerty Drivers Club magazine. Join Hagerty Drivers Club here: https://www.hagerty.com/driversclub

Like what you see? Watch our other series including:
Redline Rebuild | Engine Timelapse videos from start to finish http://bit.ly/RedlineRebuild
Barn Find Hunter | Tom Cotter searches the country for abandoned cars http://bit.ly/BarnFIndHunter
Chip Foose Draws a Car | Reimagining popular cars with new designs http://bit.ly/HagertyChipFoose

Contact us:
Suggest and feedback [email protected]
Press inquiries [email protected]
Partnership requests [email protected]

#BMWE30 #BuyersGuide #NeverStopDriving