BMW Isetta Review // The Weirdest BMW You Can Buy 

When you open the roof, you can just put your groceries directly inside while walking through the aisles

"It's good for dates though". Imagine telling your date you'll pick her up in your classic BMW convertible, and then show up in this. Great way to tell if the lady is any good.

I drove this car 1962 together with my uncle from Berlin to Teheran. As a student , we thought we could save the money for two tickets by airline and invest it in this car. We can sell it in Iran and fly back to Germany. We installed a luggage carrier on the top and started a never ending journey , due of multiple repairs at our trip. After 4 weeks we reached Teheran , but nobody wanted to buy my BMW. Due of the custom regulations , we had to export the car back out of Iran , what we did . After 6 weeks , which was needed to travel back and after so many repairs with man made spare parts in the Turkey , we reached Germany / Bavaria (the home of the car) before the car finally gave up. BMW accepted to take back the car with the unique history and gave us complimentary one night hotel in Munich and transport with a real BMW with driver to Berlin. Thanks to all people ,which helped us to carry our luggage in the mountains of turkey and make so many different spare parts ,which you needed to repair our "BMW"

“Yeah, but in a Prius you don’t die in a 3mph accident” That got me laughing so hard. The way Thomas said that. You guys still remain my favourite channel on my subscriber list.

This car does the funniest wheelies in forza horizon 4, the ultimate meme machine

Ah the BMW I still can't afford

My first Car was a 3 wheel Isetta 300. I bought it for £50 in 1967.I was 16 years old.You could ride a motor bike or any 3 wheel car at this age in Great Britain.Its maximum speed ( downhill) was an indicated 61. When you are 16,you are very brave.I even rolled over in it.An onlooker told me it looked just like a rolling ball.Got it repaired.My life was saved by a roll bar built into the door opening.I loved every minute of driving it.I think the Reg was OTB 848.

GUYS ! 😃 This was your absolute best video ever : The film quality and editing, the realness of your live reactions, the unstoppable flow of jokes and quotes you make, the script and narration = litterally like theatre movie and I'm SO THANKFUL and I needed to congrats you! 🙌👌

That car running sounds like the engine still tryna turn over🤣🤣

"That's the adaptive cruise control." LOL!

"Because of the implication." A great Always Sunny callback!

This feels like a classic top gear bit. I can imagine you guys trying to go cross country in the Isetta or something like that and slowly going more and more insane.

I remember this car being Steve Urkel's car on Family Matters.

Still more reliable than a convertible E46 M3, I presume.

"The stearing's really sharp.." "is it?" "No. No its not." 😂

I was driving Isetta for about 4-5 years (only sometimes, in nice weather, after restoration). One can get used to everything, even the gear lever on the left hand, but what was a problem, is pushing the engine to the limits. Drivers of "normal" cars never experience this - when holding the accelerator pedal "to the floor" and driving full 85 km/h, the car decelerates from itself at the slightest incline. But never mind, it accelerates back when going downhill, lol!

Car and coffin all in one. Brilliant.

Imagine reaching over to crank open the window and accidentally shifting into reverse.

Fun fact: every Isetta has a big sunroof because if you get into a frontal collision it's the only way to get out.

i love when you have to ask-“is it running”

Imagine the grill size if they were making it now.

I love my Isetta as does everyone else, and yes, it lives in my living room when not in use. BTW nice review guys.

I remember quite distinctly when my best friend's aunt showed up in her new Iso Isetta... fabulous car. And of note, the Isetta took the top three spaces in the 1954 Mille Miglia.

“It’s good for dates” Smart man.

The ultimate driving machine... for kids

This is awesome, You made a history documentary! I remember the stories of my grandma, traveling with that thing from Hannover to Pisa and crossing the alps in it! Maybe this is one of the reasons why european cars are smaller than americans.. Well mainly I guess because our cities are more crowded and with smaller streets than american but probably also because we came up from those small cars while you came down from those trucklike vehicles. Btw. Im german :D Love your work, keep it up! Edit: I definitley want one later!

Only 5 minutes in and this is already one of the most hilarious videos you've made, can't wait for the rest 😂

“Trusted us with the car for an entire day” *tunes it within 20 minutes*

Loving the looks of the beautiful hypercar you're driving there 😍

You gentlemen are the best car reviewers ever!

This is easily the best episode the fact the played mechanics, reviewers, and comedians all in one episode

When are you guys going to review a reliant Robin

This was a brilliant way for me to start my morning, thanks for this

I always laugh at your Jokes and videos, but this one is something else. you guys are the best. wish you all the best and waiting for more videos.

The sheer fear in your voices had me laughing my ass off

Not only do I believe this is the best Throttle House video, it's also one of my all-time all-RU-vid favourites. The picture, the script, the flair ... brilliant, brilliant video!

16:33 alter Falter hab ich lang gebraucht, um zu raffen, dass er Lebensraum gesagt hat 😂

People say your videos are like a Top Gear Canada but this video may be the most Top Gear-like yet! I mean that as a compliment. You guys are so much fun & so good at this! 👍

The adaptive cruise 🤣🤣🤣

No one: James: Butchering the German language one word at a time

Best Throttle House video yet!!!!

I love the historical theme of this episode! Doing more reviews of classic cars that are of some historical significance would be so cool.

Thanks for the memories guys. My Dad was stationed in Europe in the mid 70's. I remember seeing a few of these during our time there.

This video was an example of amazing cinematography, expertly written script, and genuine friendship between you two and that’s what makes this my favorite review you’ve done. I love you guys. Been here since 50k.

I've never laughed so hard at a Throttle house episode, please drive more old cars.... use my foxbody if you want😂😂😂

The Dennis Reynolds reference was simply everything.

Back in '69 I was stationed in Germany. My girlfriend had an Isetta. On Christmas eve I drove her in her car to visit a cousin in Stuttgart, freezing weather, light snow, night time, icy roads, in the hills, mostly cobblestones. Window defroster couldn't keep up so I had to lean out the side window to see. Time 'o my life since I had my Monika with me. I was trying to impress her with my driving skills but met my match when an old lady in a big heavy coat walking on the sidewalk beat me up a hill. Thankfully there was almost no traffic. The car was over 10yo and had holes in the floorboard through which I could see the road. I couple of time I was tempted to put my foot down through there to help slow the car down - brakes were unresponsive. Years later I still drive BMWs and I married Monika.

Nice review guys. The part where you guys totally showed that guy up with you vast mechanical knowledge was hilarious. I hope that this video gets lots of views!

I totally want an EV conversion Isetta! Also, now that you’ve done a video on the Isetta, you’ve got to find a 507 and do a video on it.

Hands down best automotive channel on RU-vid. Peroid.

One of the best-quality, most entertaining videos you two have done. Hurrah!

That BMW Isetta bubble car helped save lives by freeing people over to West Germany. Unfortunately, by modern standards, it’s dangerously underpowered; I’d love to see more powerful engines fitted into similar other subcompact car chassis.

this thing is so cursed

“That felt pretty firsty” 😂😂😂5:32

I honestly loved this!! Thank you so much for your perfectly witty commentary, especially while driving. Keep up the great work!

But can it make it from Berlin to Warsaw?

7:20 was the best moment, meet its german youngest nephew the beetle, looks so cute together

This is my favorite channel on yt atm, thank you for existing

Throttle house is like a new version of the old top gear

We can clearly see that you really appreciated this car in the end... Anyway we now expect for the next video a drag race between this and an American muscle car 😂

"yeah but in a prius, you wont die in a 3mph accident" had me dying

You guys make such good reviews/videos, keep up the good work!

Best review ever!! Good work guys.

I'll be honest : I was terrified for the boys whilst they were driving around. I knew if they encountered a squirrel, they were throwing an axle.

Because of the implication 😂 you reference Always Sunny and I click like 👍🏻

This was a great video, probably my favorite from you guys.

That video put a huge smile on my face! Thanks

Steve Urkle has been waiting for this video!

"My Miata is SOO cramped!" This car:

You guys have really hit your stride, these videos are incredible

This is one of the best reviews/videos on RU-vid! I really felt like I was driving that car, great job guys! 😂😂

Absolutely fantastic review of a wonderful, quirky car, gentleman! I thoroughly enjoyed this. At some point in the future, would you be so kind as to review a Nash Metropolitan?

8:20 sagt er Mußtaschen oder Maultaschen? 🤣

This was great and just what I needed to start my day (watching morning of 10th) . You guys are really the best out there.

I absolutely loved this video! I’ve never laughed so hard at the opening of RU-vid video as I did here. I immediately shared it with my best friend. I just found out this was his Dad’s first car growing up in Germany. He’ll be kicking himself probably when my friend tells him what it’s worth today! Thank you so much for this absolutely charming little video!

“ avoid the bumps James!” “I can’t it’s Toronto!” That describes 99% of Toronto 😂

Ah yeah mustache, the swabian Snack. I think you Guys mean "Maultaschen", which translates into mouthbags.

We just started to follow your videos and we enjoy them tremendously. Originally from Germany, we love the amount of European (especially German) cars you review. This video was not only fun and informative, it was special to me as my parents drove an Isetta in 1959. The stories they shared just came back to life. Thanks for a great video. BTW: If you guys ever wonder about the real pronunciation of German words, we‘ll help you out…. 😉

Love the quality of this video!!!

Holy shit guys I love this channel

Where did they put those cameras 😂😂🤔

Long time fan, first time commenting. Y’all are just simply awesome. I wish you only the best, never ever change. Truly, A fan.

I´m in quarantine right now, but this really makes my mood better. I giggled a lot and I haven´t even watched the whole video yet. Thanks!

When I was a small kid my mom had one, green colored.I remember it perfectly well, riding in the hat shelf!

Throttle house: filming a broken isetta with a Urus sitting on the background

Truthfully one of your best videos

My favorite car reviewers by far. Great lads great sense of humor great knowledge. Keep it up

Probably the funniest car reveiw in the world 😅😂😂😂🙆‍♀️

James bought an audi and Thomas got this

I love the always sunny in Philadelphia quote lol

I almost skipped this video. This is brilliant. Very well done.

If you look at it from the front from an angle it actually looks like a smiley face. You're welcome. Lmao

Them intros 🤣💀💀💀💀🔥🔥

This is the most coolest funniest awesome car reviews I have watched, both of you are a perfect combos. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

I am literally in tears. You guys are of the genuinely most funny on ive ever watched. Love the channel

"1950s Germany was pretty nice", so... there's this thing that happend in the 40s.....

@1:43 Jump scare warning!! 😱

That's really a pleasant day with Isetta! Thanks a lot! All was perfect, the humor was just to the point!

James's humor is hands down the best, sometimes you unsure if he is being serious or not and I love it. You guys make some of the best videos on cars. There hasn't been one that I haven't liked.

9:36 HAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA