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Mat Armstrong's M3 brings back the workshop nostalgia

His only new MK2 upload has passed six million views, mixing suspension work with a barn full of rebuilt supercars.

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Mat Armstrong MK2 Story of November 13, 2026Trari Newsroom

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REBUILDING MY NON RUNNING BMW M3

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1:34Mat shows the Murciélago Roadster's stripped interior and replacement V12 engine.
4:15The collection tour enters the barn used to store his cars.
9:11The M3's factory front suspension comes out for an adjustable coilover installation.
15:55Rear suspension work reveals a broken coil spring.
19:10The barn tour returns to the blue Porsche 911 GT3 RS salvaged from Florida.

A BMW bought with an engine ruined by oil starvation might seem an unlikely source of nostalgia. But beneath "REBUILDING MY NON RUNNING BMW M3", viewers are talking about the familiar pleasure of Mat Armstrong getting back to a more relatable workshop project.

Several comments connect the M3 to his earlier car videos. Others pick out the back-and-forth involving his dad and friends, or ask for more long uploads. The appeal isn't simply finding out whether a car gets fixed: it's spending time around the job.

Armstrong sets that tone himself: "We're back on the second channel, more laid-back behind the scenes." The video alternates between fitting adjustable suspension to the blue M3 and visiting his barn storage. A damaged McLaren 600LT from Cyprus, his rebuilt 720S and a blue Porsche 911 GT3 RS salvaged after water damage in Florida give the tour its rather less everyday side.

That single upload reached about 6.5 million views and remains the busiest of the channel's highlighted videos. "BUGATTI WANT MY VEYRONS BACK", with its invitation to return to the factory with both cars, continues drawing a smaller daily audience.

MK2 added 20,000 subscribers over the week, although its current daily viewing is below its usual pace. Among nearby motoring channels, Forrest's Auto Reviews had a particularly large week for views, while Tavarish was quieter. Armstrong's week belonged to a BMW saloon, even with all those supercars parked nearby.

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What viewers say

Mat working on cars without filming feels like he's cheating on us.
@flippinidiotSee it on YouTube
I have been missing relatable, vintage Mat content, and this M3 rebuild has it! Do not get me wrong, I love the new content as well, but watching the M3 stuff makes me feel really nostalgic.
@evanedoraSee it on YouTube
I love the back and forth between Matt’s dad and Matt’s friends… Brings a smile to my face every time!
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Mat's second channel is like a high quality dessert
@HeisenbergFamSee it on YouTube
your dad is top tier mate🏆
@Keegans08233See it on YouTube
Please Matt continue giving this kind of 1+ hour videos to spend more time enjoying your craft
@PaulPeterson-y6fSee it on YouTube
4:59 This garage looks like my garage in GTA. Absolutely stunning.
@burnoutbrandnSee it on YouTube
Back to the car videos missed them!
@joshbooysen2725See it on YouTube