I know you said you were gonna move to mostly new cars, but doing one like this is extremely satisfying and shows that you are still in touch with your base. Keep it up Doug! 👍

Wow Doug. So, this is the one. This is the car I've been waiting for you to review, as I've been following your journey for many years now. This, is to me, my ultimate dreamcar and has been since it was released in 1999. Since I grew up in the B5 era, and loved these cars, especially the B5 S4, when the RS4 B5 was revealed I went crazy. As soon as I would see one on the streets, I'd literally scream like a little baby and point at it. It was perfect. So extremely wide and so insanely fast. I loved everything about it. As I got older, I was putting money aside so maybe one day I could afford my dreamcar. And in 2014, I found one Nogaro Edition in perfect condition, and my dream was fulfilled. I had bought my ultimate dreamcar, and I have never looked back since. This is the coolest Audi ever made. I will be 90 years old and still driving my Nogaro B5 RS4 and I will be still proud as heck. That I made it. And a few years ago I also made a video about it called "Living with your ultimate dreamcar". Thanks!

I lived in Germany in the early 2000s and I distinctly recall one of these passing me on the Autobahn at ludicrous speeds, and feeling the shockwave. Pretty awesome car.

12:00 - The "wrong door shown" isn't a software problem, it's a hardware problem. The wires for the door sensors are plugged in to the opposite ports on the computer. The vehicle probably had a repair at some point that required unplugging things from the computer, and the tech plugged those two into the wrong ports.

The amber reflectors instead of the stock clear corners in the headlights are also part of the federalization. Also, the "storage area" in the rear armrest should contain a red first aid pack that fits in there perfectly and slides out. Looks like it's been removed.

Still one of the best looking cars of all time, despite being 20 years old it still looks mint, RS4 b5 will never gets old. Timeless machine!

From the factory, the rear seat arm rest had the factory first aid kit inside. I had this in my B5 A4 Avant. It was in a red nylon pouch/box that fit in there perfectly.... in typical German style. Also behind the arm rest is a ski boot. There's a big waterproof bag in the rear seat as a pass-through to the rear cargo area, to put your wet skis in there, and still have room for passengers in the back seat.

Doug is the type of guy to have more fun in a station wagon then a lambo

The reason for the display showing wrong doors open is because they used a gauge cluster from an UK car to get MPH readouts, probably necessary to get it federalized and thus not a glitch in any software.

No matter what car you review, you can see the passion you have for vehicles. Keep up the awesome work man.

Doug, I love how excited you get driving these Audi's! You're like a kid in a candy store. I'm an old school Audi driver and just loved these types of rare ones. So neat to see these old cars get some attention.

Still the coolest and most beautifull RS Avant there is! When RS cars actually were still sleepers. Just some slightly different bumpers, sideskirts and the wide fenders, your everyday person had no clue what hes looking at.

I've owned multiple early 2000's audis. A main learning point for me was-if the check engine light is not on, you've got problems

I had an opportunity to work at a Porsche Dealership/Workshop and i had a chance to work on two B5 RS4's. One was Yellow, other was Black. Despite their lack of space in the engine bay, it's one of the most easiest cars to work on. The front end is literally legos. Such a pleasant yet very rare car in my country. If i'm not mistaken there are at least 4 of them in existence in my country and funnily enough i know all the owners personally.

15:22 The slot in the rear armrest is not strange: it contained a very complete, perfectly fitting first aid kit. I owned a 2001 B5 RS4 from 2005 til 2016 and I enjoyed every mile in it. Mine was Avus Silver. A very special, slightly blueish silver metallic. To my taste, that is the most beautiful, understated color for the RS4. Also, Doug says the RS4 did 0-60 under 4 seconds, but that was 4.8 seconds. Still, fast for the period. Thank you Doug, for finally reviewing it. I have been looking forward to this video for a long time.

I've only seen one of these in my lifetime & it was in my hometown of Savannah GA. It was silver and the gentleman was happy to tell me the story of how he disassembled the car completely and shipped it to the US in boxes marked "Audi parts" The monster fender flares can't be appreciated unless you see it in person. Amazing car!!!!

Man it is so good to see you reviewing not just an enthusiast car, but an enthusiast car that you love

I love wagons. They look sportier than sedans and SUVs and they're surprisingly good for hauling things. You can fit a bundle of 10ft boards inside, and you can lock up the cargo, unlike a truck. You also have a lot of roof so you can strap lumber and small boats on top. Get one with load levelling and you can carry a decent amount of weight.

This and the E 63 AMG estate are my dream cars, such performance and sporty features with the practicality of an SUV, an all-around car with the most quality in mechanics (sort of) they could ever have, and they look amazing, plus AWD is very nice, too.

I had a B5 S4 in the mid 2000’s and always lusted after the RS4. I absolutely love this review. Thanks Doug!

Normal car KZfaq: NEW 10 MILLION DOLLAR HYPERCAR REVEAL Doug: Metermaid car & Old Audi anyone?

I own a non metallic black one since 2013 with a light gray Nappa interior and original light gray Alcantara steering wheel and shift knob. I’m still loving this car. The build quality is absolutely stunning.

Having owned a 2000 A4 B5 Avant 1.9 TDI for 5 years, this video really warmed my heart

This car was an era on it's own. Owning this was equivalent of having a supercar (which it pretty much was). Still looks dope though. Also crazy to realise is the fact that a modern day A3 is bigger than this was back then.

Idk if it's been said, but the storage in the rear arm rest was for a first aid kit.

doug please do not forget about cars like this. there is so much more to this hobby than new cars

This is the most wanted episode by me, once I saw a little sneakpeak in previous episodes I was soooooooooooooo tempted to see it finally

Cool to see the same engine bay components` layout and parts (same fluids reservoirs, air filter and ducts location etc.) as in my 25-year old Passat B5 1.9 diesel wagon. EDIT: Lol, basically 70% of interior is same as well. Very cool.

One of the best driving cars I’ve had the pleasure of driving. Fantastic video!

The B5 RS4 will always have a special place in my heart, my dad had one when I was around 2 or 3 years old and though I don't remember much from that time, I fondly remember him topping it out on the Autobahn with me there, he'd put a ridiculous amount of money into getting it to 550WHP, this made the car pretty unpredictable in terms of reliability and heat soak was a constant issue, but no car will ever compare for me.

Great video, I got myself a b5 rs4 back in 2020. One of 400 right hand drive rs4s made. Extremely glad I did!

This is one of my favorite cars. Your smile when driving it is unavoidable

"A Doug Special" - an episode with a car, related to Doug's past. Always a better story, always a better review.

Looks just like your car Doug. Love wagons. Expecially sporty ones. Gotta get me one bro.👍💙💙🤑😎😎

We bought the same type, but the 4.2 v8 S4 a couple months ago for a cheap sum. I did the timing chains on it. A 30hour job... It's now our little shop sweetheart. Such a beast of a little car

I remember Doug saying he wanted to review this car, glad the buyer let you check it out!

I love to see Doug’s expressions when he is excited about a car he is reviewing, he is so relatable, keep up the amazing work

The fact that I was supposed to buy s4 b5car as my first but couldn’t because it was too far from me really hurts me man. I love this gen audis.

I’ve been waiting years for you to make this video on a B5 RS4 Doug, YEARS!

Honestly the best doug review i've seen lately

19:50 It's so cool to see that Doug is really passionate about what he does!

You drive all these modern hyper cars yet you smiled so much more while reviewing this 😁. I love it!!

You don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for this ever since you mentioned it a few months ago

Awesome!!! Great video Doug!

Can't believe that Doug was sitting on this video for more than 8 months. Great review as always.

I had a B5 S4 modified to gen 1 Audi R8 performance specs. It should be noted that one of the main appeals to modifying them is that they tend to increase reliability rather than decrease it when done properly. Maintenance on the 2.7 engine is a nightmare that often requires a full removal, including those turbos (which are considered a wear item according to Audi). The aftermarket mods tend to dial out factory imperfections along the way. For anyone looking to modify their B5 S4, I highly recommend keeping it "modest" to around 450 HP because after 500 HP they start throwing rods. Even if you account for that, it has short gearing and you will be rowing gears all the time on a heavy clutch and not want to drive it. These cars are very front-heavy and heat is what kills the engine, so they are a poor choice for the track but possibly the best choice as a GT highway cruiser.

This is such great car! Thanks for the review 😊

Been waiting for this review!

Doug please keep making vids on old cars. It's why I follow you. Keep it weird!!!

Very lucky to be someone with a B5 RS4 (live in the UK, not USA) Has been a very reliable car over the years and it's high mileage, despite what people say, but if you need to do any work, the front end has to come off, quite a pain. But very special and rare car, personally wanted an imola yellow example, did own a noggie blue B5 S4 previously and it's a very nice colour but the popular Avus silver is still a beautiful colour. Not sure why this one has been lowered, the stock ride height looks perfect (although it is still too low for aggressive speed bumps). The value is going one way and it's up. Quite alot of modified examples but in stock form (with a remap to go even faster if you dare) is just excellent itself. Just to add, saying the mirrors are "silver" isn't quite right as they are unpainted alluminium not a painted silver. But they are a beautiful touch to an elegant car.

Really felt this one. Thanks Doug, keep it up!

19:20 - Doug showing that emotional nostalgia…who says cars aren’t romantic and incapable of evoking emotions and memories…..all of it truly beautiful

Doug loves his wagons....hearing how excited he sounds to talk about this Audi's quirks and features reminds me of a kid in a movie thinking he's about to score lol

This review is classic Doug content. Keep reviewing the old stuff, Doug!

Had 2 B5 A4 1.8T quattros (hence the name), and boy did that “when it’s running” comment at the end hit home.

Thanks Doug! I always love this car

I had a regular 1999 A4 Avant so this brings back both good & bad memories, the latter being some seriously expensive repair bills, including the clutch. Was very happy when I unloaded it. My ‘99 had red turn signal lenses, not amber like this one. I’d have preferred the amber. My first night driving it I learned the hard way the instrument cluster lights are always on if the car is on - got pulled over for no headlights/taillights. The best trick was using the key in the driver’s door lock to open the windows or to close the windows & sunroof.

I will repeat endlessly that the B5 chassis, inside and out is a timeless marvel of meticulous curves and well thought out shapes. It's all 100% cohesive inside and out. My 1998 A4 was running 24psi through a K4 on the stock motor with bolt ons. Sold it just south of 300,000 miles to its original owner, because even he knew that chassis was made right and missed it.

I've been waiting a long time for that review.

Thank you Doug. Great car, great review.

Thank you for doing this review. It’s such a bad ass car for it’s time and it’s in the best color.

2:16 B7 RS4 was also the only one to have saloon, estate and cabrio. Every other RS4 is Avant only. And B6 never had RS version

Oh Doug, here you are with another Audi that is quite similar to a C5 allroad, and you love it. I'll never let you hear the end of this

My dad had a B5 and then a B6 A4 when I was growing up, this brings back some memories

Got to drive one fairly regularly 15 years ago. Loved to chase motorcycles over country roads. The memory of bikers who kept checking their mirrors, puzzled by the fact that I was _still_ behind them...in a station wagon, still makes me smile. 😊

Love seeing how emotional Doug gets 😂

Love these videos Doug!

Caraca Douglas do Muro aí sim, um irmão mais novo do seu. Nice car dude!!!

Thank you Doug for another great review ! I also still daily drive an 1996 A4 B5 Avant with an 1.8T engine, so i basically know the car and thats why i have to supplement some things ;) #1 The mirrors are not just silver, they are made out of solid aluminium. #2 The S4 on 3:37 is a S4 B6. #3 The brake caliper normally were not looking completely like an stock one (like the reviewed RS4). #4 I love the position of the stock for the headlights is perfect for an car were no atuomatic lighting was available bacause you don´t have to put your hands from to stearing wheel to get the light on or off. #5 The storage in the centre armrest in the back seat is the place where the first aid kit is normally housed. #6 The two tailgate poppers are basically one piece, and i think this ins not just one big piece because of the key hole. The RS4 is a really great car !

correction: When air is compressed by the turbo, the air temperature increases, which then reduces the density. An "inter-cooler" cools down the air downstream of the turbo before it reaches the cylinders, which increases the density of the air which also enters the combustion chamber at above sea level pressure. The inter-cooler does not cool down the turbo. Its purpose is to cool down the heated air leading to increase performance. In some turbo cars (e.g. WRX STI) there is even a "water sprayer" for the inter-cooler that cools the air down even more.

The old RS models are so good because an untrained eye barely can see the difference between a "A" audi and an RS but the performance difference is huge. They can take out porsches... as a station wagon. I love it.

about time doug, but its probably one of the the coolest blue wagons. so cool doug.

Back in the day there were a few of these knocking about where I lived in Australia. I knew they were cool, I loved their turbo V6 power. At one point they were affordable too. For me, this was peak Audi, where it looked subtle, but stylish and not over the top.

Gone are the days when these high peformance road cars are so under the radar with subtlty, humbleness and elegance

The RS2 and then RS4 were my dream cars crowing up. So when we graduated from college in 2005 I purchased an ‘01.5 blue S4 Avant in manual. I loved that car, it was amazing.

I just retired my b5 this thursday, it was the diesel 1,9 tdi engine, but man this review brings back memories.

The most fun I've had in a car was in my friends '97 5-speed 1,8t quattro B5 A4 avant. Bad coilovers, even worse studded tires and a couple of inches of fresh snow. 250 horsepower and little to no grip just sliding and having fun. It was like a car straight out of a video game.

My all time favorite car. I respectfully disagree though - Imola Yellow is the very best non-Audi Exclusive color! Best overall going to Ipanema Brown, of course. - The rear seat armrest storage compartment was for the first aid kit that was mandatory in some European countries. That car is missing the kit. - The "ashtray" at the back of the center console accessible by the rear seat area has a hidden additional OBDII port that works (at least the one in my '98 A4 did)

Great video Doug!

A co-worker of mine bought one of these when I was living in the UK. I got a ride in it on British back roads. I've wanted one since.

How times have changed when RS cars only came with manuals😱😱

Just a few “clarification” comments on this wonderful review. The rear bench is not too small for European tastes. This was THE family wagon. Rarely have I seen a middle class family in a Audi A6/RS6. The 6 has always been expensive for the everyday guy. It’s like the E Class of Mercedes. Second, the net is not for dogs in particular. It is for when the car is jammed to the roof with luggage. When you hit the brakes, no luggage will be flying around. Very, very cool era. Cars have become so overly complicated and crazy expensive.

I owned a Santorian blue B5 A4 in college as well, same deal, used and always breaking down, but I loved it to pieces and sold it just before the pandemic. This was incredibly satisfying to watch and I'd love to see you review a regular B5 too

The winning bid was definitely Doug's burner account

We need a comparison video between this and the RS2 Avant, just like you did for the RS2 Vs the RS6 Avant.🙏🏽

Front doors are different from lesser b5's. They are flush whereas all others got a strip which required holes drilled in the door skin. I know because I've done rs4 widebody conversion on my b5 s4 avant.

I love that people are crazy over wagons now. Old , new, doesn’t manner, they are getting much love and deserve it!

This...is my first wagon love, such an incredible car.

I agree with the 6 stage heated seats, or at least a higher number than my Impreza, which just has off, low, and high. I often have to choose between "still chilly" or "drive to the ER".

That space on the armrest was where they would put the first-aid kit. I remember sitting in one of these back in 2001 at the Audi dealership in my city. Also, my dad owned an A6 from the era and they also put the first-aid kit in that same hole. I’m in México, btw.

No words amazing car and amazing video!

Damn. THIS is dope. 18 seconds, no views, 4 comments. Truly one of the ultimate dream wagons.

The simplicity of this RS4 it’s exactly as the 2003 Audi RS6

I was expecting... "And the Doug Score is here, 73 out of 100, which places it here as the best car ever!" Great review of a fantastic car Doug!

The amount is mix up between b5, b6, and b7 in this video is astonishing @doug

tis a good day when Doug uploads.

Another certified hood classic

15:37 The center armrest was designed to hold the first aid kit. For this purpose it is perfect but not for other stuff.

I can’t wait to see him get his hands on the CC850. An ultra quirkfest!

Driving my 01 VW Jetta 1.8t all through high school and modding it after graduation, I always fantasized of owning the RS4 Avant.. I Moved on and had a kid, and sold the 01 for a 17 passat I'm getting real close to buying my dream car, Maybe when it's legal to import ill get one, Thanks doug for the Inspiration.