Why do you talk like your mouth is full of dribble?

Hmm just curious, did you disable traction control?

Great review, I just picked up one of these from the Wellington dealership and wonder if its the same car! Took it out for a spin today and fell in love instantly.

You're sitting very high in the Volkswagen because of how high you got the seat. I mean, you can see the arms of the seat that lift it higher up as you're talking about the golf. Maybe lower the seat and then let us know what you think😅

In 4 years I’m going to import one of these to the US and j35a6 swap it.

FK8 all day everyday 🔥…. FL5 looks like a regular civic LOL

Great video! I own a european Legend KB1 and it’s a wonderful car, I’d add the driving feels as if it was lighter than it actually is and the SH-AWD makes the handling great and it turns so well. Plus it has a SNOW button that blocks differentials and helps you in very bad road conditions. A downside is the fuel economy which is not great.

Looking for an AE82 digital cluster, they're pretty much non existent now..

I've always liked the 5 cylinder Mk4 Mondeos. They are bloody rare in NZ though. As for the engine it can be woken up considerably and a good exhaust system goes along way on a 5 cylinder. I've owned a mk4 Mondeo but it was just a boring 4 banger with an auto. Exceptionally comfy car, safe and great factory sound system. It was the rubbish auto gearboxes Ford fitted to the later mk4s and on that killed the Mondeo name. But if you get one with the standard 6 speed auto or manual their actually sweet cars.

Had it for nearly 7years now. But still think it is too hard for daily. Even with ps4s which is way better than the uk oem pss tyres. The engine sound is a fake one by the way. It comes off speakers according to the rpm.

That's big balls taking a borrowed car over Paekakarik Hill road. Pete O

Paddles on a car like that needs to be outlawed.

Very professional video from a fellow Kiwi. Had my 91 for 15 years and would love to drive in NZ but lapping Suzuka every year keeps me smiling. The VTEC is not noticeable until you change the headers to the later style as the OEM cast iron rear log manifold robs gas flow a lot.

BMW made a 4.1 gearing set that was going to be standard for the e46 m3 but it was too rowdy and they stuck with the 3.62 gearing. It is now a popular modification and since the fact the part is OEM is a plus. I have it in my e46 m3 and it completely transforms the car where 1st is almost useless and you have to shift into 3rd to hit 100kph. This new gearing in combination with a CSL airbox and a tune makes the acceleration and torque noticeably stronger than my dyno tuned and decatted e92 m3. I highly recommend it as it makes the car keep up with any brand new hot hatch or sports car, not that it matters anyway.

A whole lot more skill and fun with a more engaged driving experience over 0.1sec shift is a sacrifice I'll make any day.

I did the resonator delete on my cl7 and it saouds awsome lol❤❤

Nah, 80 ms 😂😂 doesn't seem like that at least for the sound it makes when shifting... I think modern ones probably does like this claims but not these bmw's old gearboxes. In my opinion they are good enough, yeah, sure, but not that great performance yet

“Fists of meat” was craaaaazy 1:39 😂😂😂😂

We all knew that the smg would be quicker, but .01 of a second slower (which in the real world feels no different)is definitely worth it for having the manual.

Good shifting

You absolute MADMAN.

Im glad that he’s still sticking with manuals and high revving

335d or 330d e90 review coming? :D

It's slower but it's WAY FUNNIER, so, f**k The timing sheet, we care about smiles and satisfaction

How bout dat rallye green Octavia tho. Dad wagon for the win.

I’m sure I remember flicking through car magazines as a kid when the E46 first came out and 5.3 secs was the official 0-100 time!

I used to own a 1988 AT160 Celica GT with the 4-AGE and manual. A real hoot to drive, but nowhere near as quick as my 91 Honda Integra XSi with the B16A.

Could it be possbile to do 130i vs M3 review? It would be interesting to see how close or far away is 130i.

4.8 is quick by today's standards! I doubt most people would notice that .1 second slower difference either.

“My fists of meat” is mad

Does it reach the 100 in 2nd still or you need to shift to 3rd?

The gearing tall in the SMG is just as the manual? In actual driving is faster or slower?

That 0.1 seconds is worth the sacrifice for it being a manual.

Shifts so fast they sounded like a paddle shift click

when it comes to .1 of a second, doing it on a cool dry day makes the difference.

Honestly, you did pretty well! So is it worth having an SMG for 0.1 sec faster 0-100k/h if it means giving up a 3rd pedal? Absolutely not! I think you've just proven a manual to be a better option and that you honestly don't gain anything worthwhile in regards to acceleration times.

I think the cluster LEDs can be coded to work even still with a manual! It is worth some investigation. Cool video!

_You may not be a SMG but 0.1 sec is worth the sacrifice for the pleasure of _*_MANUAL TRANSMISSION_*_ 🔥🔥🔥_

Manuals are a thing of the past now. Time to move with the times, there really isn't any point shifting with the stick in modern vehicles these days.

Itbs would be epic, or is she staying standy?

How do you compare the M3 to the S5 V8 that you loved?

How comfortable were the shifts putting it around town with the SMG though. I know for example the DSG's are really quick going flat-out, but not so great around town.

Im guessing you have tried, but do you have just enough revs left to leave it in 2nd before you hit 100kph?? That change into 3rd arrives at the exact wrong time #BadTiming

Good shifting mate, not much in it!

Amazing bro, you are really enjoying the life! May God bless you

Yes you’ve done it mate 🎉

Great video mate , how would you compare it to the turbo cl7 from the previous episodes

Good shifting 💪 🎉🎉

Miss a gear years ago and its goodbye engine, rev limiters are great insurance.😅

Congratulations with the M3! What a machine! Fist of fury!