Owned both the Lexus ISF and the C63 (6.2) the Merc is far more dramatic because of the sound but the build quality and reliability of the Lexus will definitely out trump the Merc,BM and Audi !!
A very refreshing car review. Followed you for years with the other format of video with countdown lists etc. love those but didn’t realise you had such talent for driven car reviews. I think this was perfection. Expressive without the cliche, just what you think in the moment. Bravo. Need more of this. Keep rising sir
Really appreciate the kind words! Will keep pushing and getting more of these car reviews out and my plan is to continue to get better at the production side - I have all the equipment just not the ability yet!
Great video of two great cars. I bought an E92 M3 from Motorland last September and love it, especially the noise. The Audi is a great car also which I considered but went for the BMW as being rear wheel drive the handling is a bit more engaging when pushing on. The C63 AMG Merc is also another great car from what for me was the golden age for this class of car. I went for a manual E92 M3 as though the DCT is brilliant, I prefer the added involvement of a manual.
I’m a manual guy too - sounds like you’ve got yourself a beast! I think if I was buying an M3 I’d have it in manual and M4 I would go DCT - they serve different purposes in my head!
Love your enthusiasm. You remind me of a rapper doing reaction videos and watching Elvis for the very first time. Blown away. Nothing will ever be the same again. Keep up the great work!
I have a c63, for fun and noise like you had in the M3 you have a great time in the Mercedes equivalent, serious noise, power and in my experience good from a reliability standpoint which is good for the peace of mind
I think if you want that last bit of handling then the m3 is a great car. But personally if you got a c63 PPP facelift with lsd and the increased power, it's unbeatable. The m3 has the induction sound that is great but the 6.2 has that machine whirring engine sound in the front and the exhaust note plus the comfort for daily driving and then the crazy tail happy rear. I wouldn't personally consider a prefacelift c63 with the 7g ironic and would suggest the mct and an lsd
Totally agree on new cars not having the same feel to cars like those two you have just drove. I had a year 2000 S2000 and it was the most analogue brilliant experience compared to the FK8 Type R GT which is a great car as well but just not the same. I replaced the S2000 with a 2007 Jaguar XKR 4.2 V8 in British Green aka the poor man's AM DBS. Love it and it's a real struggle to find a car for decent money that will have me looking over my shoulder every time I park up. Perhaps nostalgia is coming into play for both of us.
I hear you - it’s the same with my mx-5, I haven’t driven anything that’s given me the same level of enjoyment yet! Nostalgia definitely, and analogue feel too
These the 2 cars that got me into cars when i was younger. Would love to own both of them one day. Crazy thing im in the market for a car...whi knows lol. Thanks for th3 video.
E92 M3 forever. Can be the slowest and clunky car to drive but definitely sings better than Adele. Doesn't need to be loud, just the perfect tone. Fucking love my one. And congrats on the probably my favourite video of yours.
This video just confirmed for me to buy the RS4 this weekend. Was weighing up both options and was torn but this confirmed somethings I was thinking after testing both but was wondering if it might of just been the cars I was looking at.
After a couple of mins, I had to check if the RS4 was still on the Motorland site or if there was a new car in the JB garage 🤣 By the end of the video it could have been either. Can see both of these up there as I type this, so I guess that hasn't happened, yet... I reckon that RS4 with the manual, plus an exhaust to get that sound sorted (and, it's content!) has got to be a good call, surely! Still some interesting running costs of course, so that offsets the presumably decent depreciation situation. Totally agree on the older cars, my Pug purchase was because it felt at least a bit more like that, while having the modern tech. I really struggled to find that balance, modern cars are too numbers-focused, heavy and not as fun anymore. Shame nobody is ever likely to do a restomod 306 GTi-6, or get the suspension right even if they did, I'd be all over that.
Haha I couldn't believe how good that RS4 was - genuinely surprised me! I would have one but it'd have to be an estate I think, if only so it's more practical! I'll need to try the pug for sure if it feels more oldschool in terms of driveability, modern comforts plus older driving feel is the perfect middle-ground for a daily!
@@CarsWithJB The Pug should be ready in June I hope! Getting the decat checked out in a few weeks then it just needs a service...if all that goes well I'll finally drop you a DM about it! I reckon after this video you'll need to try an E46 if you haven't already, since that's even more pure old school driving, not that I've driven one myself yet.
I enjoyed this video👍 subbed 👍 I had a CLK500 and it always put a smile on my face 😂 until somebody brake checked me turning right whilst I was checking left 😪😤
The thing with Audis is that the steering feels really light and numb at low speed - it's too assisted. At speed though once it weights up.. yea, I'd have an RS4 in a heartbeat.
I turned it off for the back end of the video, just after I messed with it, and let it bark a bit - unfortunately the roads I was on didn’t let me enjoy it to maximum with tc off but I still got a decent feel!
@CarsWithJB ah good to know. When I bought mine initially I didn't know about it and it felt slightly hindered. Figured it out eventually Pressed the.m button and it was a different animal. Suspension, throttle response and steering changes completely 👌
Second this with my e92. Hit the M button when the road is smooth, open and dry. The steering in the twisties is much sharper and the throttle is too. Buy a well looked after car that’s had the rod bearings and throttle actuators done like I did. Been awesome! Prices are reasonable… for now. Should also add my car isn’t my daily, Golf GTD does that.
Stop comparing the E92 to an M4. Completely different animal. I've had my E92 M3 since 2016 and it STILL makes me smile every time i drive it. A modern classic
I own a 2010 M3. Bought at 25k miles now on 65k. One wheel speed sensor gone. That’s it. It’s very reliable. Throttle actuators go. That’s £650 and you can wait for those to fail. You will know about rod bearings and they are about £1550. I don’t worry about them at 65K because I bought the car on 25K. Theory is car is thrashed from cold. It’s way better than the S 85 engine in the M5. People move on to M4s, get bored quickly and go back to E92s.
Amazing to hear it’s treated you so well! It’s always the way, the vast majority of M3 owners have probably had little to no issues, but enough have had problems to cause a bit of fear in the community!
@@CarsWithJB all over blown on the internet. People repeating the same of thing, reading and repeating it. All cars have their problems like Porsche and the RMS issue. Pay £1550 extra to fix if you must 🤷♂️
Not overblown at all, the m3 I bought had a full engine rebuild at around 66k miles. Needed full crankshafts etc , 5k job. and the throttle actuators also went 😂. The main bearings issue recently being pushed by fcp euro might be slightly overblown though. The dct on mine is ponderous in traffic but when going full blast it is super quick and doesn't usually cause issues. Man owners go well over 100k miles
@@andyp8464 I think it’s overblown with the RBs. Not many people have engines go more than once if at all. The TAs will fail at maybe around 70K or so. It’s a £650 cost to fix and with a lifetime guarantee. These are 11 -17 years old now. I have the DCT and thinks it’s great. Road testers say so too even by today’s standards.
Ok I am biased towards Audi all the time, but did you feel like the only reason you chose the M3 was because you loved it in the past. Also how is the fuel economy on both?
Honestly I would have either in a heartbeat but yes I’d have the M3 because of my past love for it - the RS4 would make me probably equally happy, I couldn’t believe how good it was to drive, I thought it’d be way more boring!
This is why the car community is great. Had several of these types of Audi and BMW. Ended up with "several" BMW M cars in the collection. Inc M5 V10 touring. Fealt more sepcial to me. But totally understand why people loved the Audi too :)
Prices of these will stay what they are i imagine, running cost put people off paying 700+ in tax a year then insurance and fuel...not cheap to run own mine outright fuel insurance and tax is around 300 per month (broken down) then you have maintance on top 😂
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I love these cars, but you should've included the c63 and the isf
Just the cars I had available, definitely wanna give them a go soon too!
@@CarsWithJB cool
Owned both the Lexus ISF and the C63 (6.2) the Merc is far more dramatic because of the sound but the build quality and reliability of the Lexus will definitely out trump the Merc,BM and Audi !!
The E92 M3 and B7 RS4 came with manuals. The Lexus and MB don’t. So the BMW and Audi are better drivers cars.
A very refreshing car review. Followed you for years with the other format of video with countdown lists etc. love those but didn’t realise you had such talent for driven car reviews. I think this was perfection. Expressive without the cliche, just what you think in the moment. Bravo. Need more of this. Keep rising sir
Really appreciate the kind words! Will keep pushing and getting more of these car reviews out and my plan is to continue to get better at the production side - I have all the equipment just not the ability yet!
Agree 😊
Having recently purchased a b7 rs4 the wingbacks and fbsw are a must on the interior but wow its a great car
It’s a beast - loved driving it!
Many years ago, I met an Audi test driver, and after hearing him talk about them, they've been my dream daily (an RS4 Avant, probably).
RS4. Favourite car ive owned. Definitely opt for the wingback interior and flat bottomed steering wheel though.
Great video of two great cars. I bought an E92 M3 from Motorland last September and love it, especially the noise. The Audi is a great car also which I considered but went for the BMW as being rear wheel drive the handling is a bit more engaging when pushing on. The C63 AMG Merc is also another great car from what for me was the golden age for this class of car. I went for a manual E92 M3 as though the DCT is brilliant, I prefer the added involvement of a manual.
I’m a manual guy too - sounds like you’ve got yourself a beast! I think if I was buying an M3 I’d have it in manual and M4 I would go DCT - they serve different purposes in my head!
Just so good to watch you being passionate about what do...Rs4 for me thought great review keep them coming fella 👍 boom
You forgot to hit the sports button on the RS4 to open the exhaust valves
I’ll have to do it next time 🫨
Great review. Thought you might burst into tears at one point! Two of my favourite cars that I still plan on owning. Thanks JB
It was touch and go 😅 good luck with getting into both!
Love your enthusiasm.
You remind me of a rapper doing reaction videos and watching Elvis for the very first time. Blown away. Nothing will ever be the same again.
Keep up the great work!
😅 I love cars, can’t help it!
absolutely love my manual b7 rs4 it's so dam special ❤️ never selling her
Great Review JB! I loved this Exciting Vid M3 for me!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! The M3 is a beaut 🤙🏽
Test drive that very RS4 today amazing car better than expected.
Best one yet! M3 for me however I'm a massive beemer fan. Looking forward to your next vid 👍
Much appreciated! The M3 was super fun to drive, I’d definitely have one for the right money 🤙🏽
Love how your channel has grown.
Much appreciated!
I have a c63, for fun and noise like you had in the M3 you have a great time in the Mercedes equivalent, serious noise, power and in my experience good from a reliability standpoint which is good for the peace of mind
I think if you want that last bit of handling then the m3 is a great car. But personally if you got a c63 PPP facelift with lsd and the increased power, it's unbeatable. The m3 has the induction sound that is great but the 6.2 has that machine whirring engine sound in the front and the exhaust note plus the comfort for daily driving and then the crazy tail happy rear. I wouldn't personally consider a prefacelift c63 with the 7g ironic and would suggest the mct and an lsd
Totally agree on new cars not having the same feel to cars like those two you have just drove. I had a year 2000 S2000 and it was the most analogue brilliant experience compared to the FK8 Type R GT which is a great car as well but just not the same. I replaced the S2000 with a 2007 Jaguar XKR 4.2 V8 in British Green aka the poor man's AM DBS. Love it and it's a real struggle to find a car for decent money that will have me looking over my shoulder every time I park up. Perhaps nostalgia is coming into play for both of us.
I hear you - it’s the same with my mx-5, I haven’t driven anything that’s given me the same level of enjoyment yet! Nostalgia definitely, and analogue feel too
These the 2 cars that got me into cars when i was younger. Would love to own both of them one day. Crazy thing im in the market for a car...whi knows lol. Thanks for th3 video.
They really did not disappoint, if you get a chance to test drive either of them I hope you feel the same way!
@@CarsWithJB will report back when I do
The RS4 Avant is my dream car! No matter what cars come along, I always dream of owning the B7!
E92 M3 forever. Can be the slowest and clunky car to drive but definitely sings better than Adele. Doesn't need to be loud, just the perfect tone. Fucking love my one. And congrats on the probably my favourite video of yours.
This video just confirmed for me to buy the RS4 this weekend.
Was weighing up both options and was torn but this confirmed somethings I was thinking after testing both but was wondering if it might of just been the cars I was looking at.
Amazing - you’ll love it, I couldn’t believe how fun the RS4 was to drive, I expected it to be fast but boring but it absolutely wasn’t!
After a couple of mins, I had to check if the RS4 was still on the Motorland site or if there was a new car in the JB garage 🤣 By the end of the video it could have been either. Can see both of these up there as I type this, so I guess that hasn't happened, yet...
I reckon that RS4 with the manual, plus an exhaust to get that sound sorted (and, it's content!) has got to be a good call, surely! Still some interesting running costs of course, so that offsets the presumably decent depreciation situation.
Totally agree on the older cars, my Pug purchase was because it felt at least a bit more like that, while having the modern tech. I really struggled to find that balance, modern cars are too numbers-focused, heavy and not as fun anymore. Shame nobody is ever likely to do a restomod 306 GTi-6, or get the suspension right even if they did, I'd be all over that.
Haha I couldn't believe how good that RS4 was - genuinely surprised me! I would have one but it'd have to be an estate I think, if only so it's more practical! I'll need to try the pug for sure if it feels more oldschool in terms of driveability, modern comforts plus older driving feel is the perfect middle-ground for a daily!
@@CarsWithJB The Pug should be ready in June I hope! Getting the decat checked out in a few weeks then it just needs a service...if all that goes well I'll finally drop you a DM about it!
I reckon after this video you'll need to try an E46 if you haven't already, since that's even more pure old school driving, not that I've driven one myself yet.
ISF is this era, too.
Oh yea
And c63
Need to have a go in an ISF one day
10:15 is that a CLS63 in the back 😍
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The Audi is on Pistonheads this morning. Recognised the orange Lambo in the photo.
M3 balance is unmatched. The sound . Apart from the fuel bong. You forgot to press the mad button.
I enjoyed this video👍 subbed 👍 I had a CLK500 and it always put a smile on my face 😂 until somebody brake checked me turning right whilst I was checking left 😪😤
Audi is the one Bruh, I got my first RS3 2 years ago, and I love it to bits.
What gen rs3??
@@CarsWithJB 2017 Hatchback.
Always wanted a RS4
Such a beaut 🤙🏽
The thing with Audis is that the steering feels really light and numb at low speed - it's too assisted. At speed though once it weights up.. yea, I'd have an RS4 in a heartbeat.
I think that was basically what happened here - the moment I pushed it I understood it!
great video bro loved it 👌 Your funny as shit !!! I get butterflies every time I drive my rs4
Did u use the paddles on the m3. I didnt hear any downshifts. Different experience altogether
HAPPY ST GEORGE'S DAY JB 🏴🏴🏴👍
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So if tc was on you didn't have it in m mode? Did it have adaptive suspension? Tc off and it's a different beast
I turned it off for the back end of the video, just after I messed with it, and let it bark a bit - unfortunately the roads I was on didn’t let me enjoy it to maximum with tc off but I still got a decent feel!
@CarsWithJB ah good to know. When I bought mine initially I didn't know about it and it felt slightly hindered. Figured it out eventually Pressed the.m button and it was a different animal. Suspension, throttle response and steering changes completely 👌
Second this with my e92. Hit the M button when the road is smooth, open and dry. The steering in the twisties is much sharper and the throttle is too. Buy a well looked after car that’s had the rod bearings and throttle actuators done like I did. Been awesome! Prices are reasonable… for now. Should also add my car isn’t my daily, Golf GTD does that.
@@philiphillier8127 💯 awesome weekend car. That sound 👌
Stop comparing the E92 to an M4. Completely different animal. I've had my E92 M3 since 2016 and it STILL makes me smile every time i drive it. A modern classic
I own a 2010 M3. Bought at 25k miles now on 65k. One wheel speed sensor gone. That’s it. It’s very reliable. Throttle actuators go. That’s £650 and you can wait for those to fail. You will know about rod bearings and they are about £1550. I don’t worry about them at 65K because I bought the car on 25K. Theory is car is thrashed from cold. It’s way better than the S 85 engine in the M5.
People move on to M4s, get bored quickly and go back to E92s.
Amazing to hear it’s treated you so well! It’s always the way, the vast majority of M3 owners have probably had little to no issues, but enough have had problems to cause a bit of fear in the community!
@@CarsWithJB all over blown on the internet. People repeating the same of thing, reading and repeating it. All cars have their problems like Porsche and the RMS issue. Pay £1550 extra to fix if you must 🤷♂️
@@Stuart3162 I hear and feel the sentiment!
Not overblown at all, the m3 I bought had a full engine rebuild at around 66k miles. Needed full crankshafts etc , 5k job. and the throttle actuators also went 😂. The main bearings issue recently being pushed by fcp euro might be slightly overblown though. The dct on mine is ponderous in traffic but when going full blast it is super quick and doesn't usually cause issues. Man owners go well over 100k miles
@@andyp8464 I think it’s overblown with the RBs. Not many people have engines go more than once if at all. The TAs will fail at maybe around 70K or so. It’s a £650 cost to fix and with a lifetime guarantee. These are 11 -17 years old now. I have the DCT and thinks it’s great. Road testers say so too even by today’s standards.
I’ll have the Rs4 but an avant!
so I am definitely biased as I have one, but I'd love to see you do a review of the Audi S5 4.2 V8 manual #justsaying
Ok I am biased towards Audi all the time, but did you feel like the only reason you chose the M3 was because you loved it in the past. Also how is the fuel economy on both?
Honestly I would have either in a heartbeat but yes I’d have the M3 because of my past love for it - the RS4 would make me probably equally happy, I couldn’t believe how good it was to drive, I thought it’d be way more boring!
And fuel economy - terrible on the M3, not as bad on the RS4
@@CarsWithJB And daily wise which one was better? Also would you have liked the Audi more if it also had a custom exhaust
Fortunate to have number of BMW's and Audi's - not these models but some performance, Audi all day long but only my opinion.
The Audi was definitely the biggest surprise - I’d love an RS4 for sure having now driven one!
This is why the car community is great. Had several of these types of Audi and BMW. Ended up with "several" BMW M cars in the collection. Inc M5 V10 touring. Fealt more sepcial to me. But totally understand why people loved the Audi too :)
Ask the dealer to clean the mold off the seatbelts
It was new in! I got to drive it pretty soon after it arrived lol
Audi every day!!
Love this channel but I think the rings have got to go
Prices of these will stay what they are i imagine, running cost put people off paying 700+ in tax a year then insurance and fuel...not cheap to run own mine outright fuel insurance and tax is around 300 per month (broken down) then you have maintance on top 😂
Prefer a Suzuki swift sport gen 2
Do you have a OG brother? Lol
Haha I have met Jamie and he was local to me, but to my knowledge we’re not related 😅
Audi...
Just put away 10 or 20 g's for repairs.
Yh man Sik machine that rs4 b7 I got sprint blue 4 door saloon b7 rs4 39k miles in 2024 bare respect to all other rs4 b7 owners