BMW M3
The volume of automotive comparison tests in this current era of internet dominance is genuinely overwhelming. Everyday, a new YouTube video launches, featuring some epic high-priced exotic facing off against another high-priced exotic in a…
Nico DeMattia / December 16, 2020
BMW M3
As a big E36 3 Series fan, that generation of M3 has always had a special place in my heart. However, the prospect of owning one has always felt like it would bring an asterisk…
Nico DeMattia / June 28, 2019
BMW M3
Back in the day, hot rodding was hugely popular. The idea was simple: take an ordinary car, stuff a monster engine up front and strip out as much weight as possible. Now, there’s a new…
Nico DeMattia / June 10, 2019
BMW M3
A list of the best side mirrors in automotive history isn’t exactly an exciting one on paper. Until you start to actually look through some of the cooler side mirrors to ever adorn production cars…
Nico DeMattia / June 1, 2019
BMW M3
VIDEO: E36 BMW M3 Time Lapse Build in 10 Minutes
by Nico DeMattia
/ Date: May 12, 2019
BMW M3
In this new episode of The Smoking Tire, Zack drives a modified E36 BMW M3 Sedan to find out if he has buyer’s remorse from buying his own E46 M3, rather than having bought an…
Nico DeMattia / August 27, 2018
BMW M3
I’ve never actually owned an M car. I’ve driven M cars, obviously, but have never actually had one to call my own. However, I have had an E36 3 Series before and it’s a car…
Nico DeMattia / January 13, 2018
BMW M3
It’s pretty common knowledge among BMW enthusiasts that the North America-market E36 BMW M3 wasn’t as good as the Euro-spec model. The E36 M3 we got in America didn’t have the same 3.0 liter S50…
Nico DeMattia / October 19, 2017
BMW M3
At the moment, the people of Houston, Texas are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. It’s an absolute tragedy, what’s happened in Houston and the people who live there are devastated. Here in…
Nico DeMattia / August 30, 2017
BMW M3
As a personal fan of the E36 BMW 3 Series, it’s always a sore subject when someone brings up the differences between the European and American E36 BMW M3. While most American enthusiasts are none…
Nico DeMattia / September 10, 2016
BMW M3
Much like the human body, cars begin to lose some power and capability after many years. Just like people, cars get old. But just how much youth do cars lose after decades? Well, Alex from Car…
Nico DeMattia / July 13, 2016