BMW M3 OLD E46 VS NEW G80 : Shoot-Out | Fifth Gear

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@ChrisKeirRacing
@ChrisKeirRacing Жыл бұрын
I'm the actual owner of the E46 and another point to mention is its fitted with semi slicks and the new g80 had michelin ps4s tyres which are more suited to the wet.
@midlifecarsis6420
@midlifecarsis6420 Жыл бұрын
It's ridiculous to test cars on different tyres. Almost totally pointless.
@benjones7117
@benjones7117 Жыл бұрын
Curious how to go about lending your car to fifth gear?
@silvers123
@silvers123 Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t matter, the E46 still won!
@JacK-yr8ri
@JacK-yr8ri Жыл бұрын
i like the infotainment screen thing you have put in
@alexandergordon5935
@alexandergordon5935 Жыл бұрын
Hi what’s the infotainment system you have in the e46 - looking for something for mine
@robbanks50
@robbanks50 Жыл бұрын
The fastest isn't always the best
@imthelastone
@imthelastone Жыл бұрын
i once had the pleasure of ragging an E46 M3 CSL, despite the fact that it was nearly 20 years ago i still remember and cherish just how bloody amazing it was, newer cars just feel numb in comparison even when they are quicker
@piersderoos6941
@piersderoos6941 Жыл бұрын
Ok
@Miester7
@Miester7 Жыл бұрын
Facts.
@dungareesareforfools
@dungareesareforfools Жыл бұрын
Yes - most people (especially those who can never afford them) miss the point of performance cars. Unless you’re in competition it’s not about being the fastest, it’s about having the most enjoyment. Anyone who chooses to put their money into a car just because it’s 0-60 is a second faster than another one is a fool.
@mittortz
@mittortz Жыл бұрын
@@dungareesareforfools There are people who seem to really be into stoplight races. but the number of opportunities I've come across to do that have been extremely limited, and the 5-second ego boost of having a faster car at a stoplight against a total stranger is totally inconsequential. So yeah, it's about feeling, and that's while I'll keep my E46 M3 forever. The run to 8000 RPM never gets old.
@mikepham7771
@mikepham7771 Жыл бұрын
New cars aren't even that much quicker tbh 1-2second quicker meh
@driver_18
@driver_18 Жыл бұрын
Like comparing Kate Beckinsale vs some modern day vlogger "model"... The vlogger may look younger and "better". But Kate B. just hits you right in your heart. Still a firecracker. Cant beat raw beauty.
@ashman0071
@ashman0071 Жыл бұрын
more of a Jane S or Keira K fan but no one's getting kicked out of bed for eating crackers ; P
@KeithTheFA
@KeithTheFA Жыл бұрын
@@ashman0071 Who's Jane S...?
@maatttthhiiaass
@maatttthhiiaass Жыл бұрын
I remember that test with the E46 against the RS4 with Tiff. I kept watching the drift competition over and over again. What a great generation of cars those were.
@cologne2792
@cologne2792 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure the G60 is brilliant but it looks ghastly! I see an E46 every day on my commute and it still looks awesome.
@Eidrian111
@Eidrian111 Жыл бұрын
What is a G60?
@surgedidit
@surgedidit Жыл бұрын
G80*
@cologne2792
@cologne2792 Жыл бұрын
Eidrian - it’s the 5 series. Horrible looking thing. The E39 was a gorgeous 5 series but ever since the E60 it’s looked a bit odd.
@Pete_1986
@Pete_1986 Жыл бұрын
The e46 doesn't look dated at all compared to the new m3. It looks timeless. Whereas the new one looks hideous.
@midlifecarsis6420
@midlifecarsis6420 Жыл бұрын
Hard agree. It will only look worse over time too.
@clato74
@clato74 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!!!
@dantheman1337
@dantheman1337 Жыл бұрын
it is 'dated'. It is definitely not in keeping with the current style. HOWEVER being dated is a neutral thing unless you want to pretend you have a new car and play that game.
@richsan4923
@richsan4923 Жыл бұрын
Car design has gone to pot. It's not just BM...what cars actually look pretty or attractive today😅
@geoffbullock8280
@geoffbullock8280 Жыл бұрын
In the flesh so to speak the new M3 and M4 look fantastic in my opinion.
@soundseeker63
@soundseeker63 Жыл бұрын
Jason basically says what I've been thinking for a while - When it comes to driving fun and involvement, sometimes less is more. The E46 is a great example of that. By contrast the modern cars (all of them, not just BMWs) have become so big, heavy and computerised (with a ton of turbocharged power to compensate) they are rather like extremely fast tanks - Licence loosing speed, but not much feel or involvement. Manufacturers need to STOP making everything bigger and heavier with each generation!
@ShaytarnOffical
@ShaytarnOffical Жыл бұрын
E30 & E46s will forever stay legendary 💯🙌🏽
@gezimrexhepi8356
@gezimrexhepi8356 Жыл бұрын
💯
@alexfrey4828
@alexfrey4828 8 ай бұрын
I think the E36 was the best generation. The best handling coupe (or sedan) ever.
@raimee81
@raimee81 Жыл бұрын
"Oh, I appear to have gotten into a drift by accident" 😁I giggled just as he did.
@steveberridge4648
@steveberridge4648 Жыл бұрын
Peak era BMW for me was late 90s...E36/E46 and E39... Straight six, n/a cars with a manual box and superb ride and handling balance. Far slower than the current cars but just lovely to waft around in.
@lucasRem-ku6eb
@lucasRem-ku6eb Жыл бұрын
Tesla, old cars are slow now.
@brandonchappell1535
@brandonchappell1535 Жыл бұрын
Yep, when it became more about profits than passion. Bmws are trash nowdays
@lewis72
@lewis72 10 күн бұрын
@@lucasRem-ku6eb "Tesla, old cars are slow now." - Not over 300 miles they're not. My E60 530i will do well obver 500 miles on a tank. How many charges will any electric car need for that and how long will they take ?
@JohnNick72
@JohnNick72 Жыл бұрын
If it’s a stopwatch comparison, that E46 doesn’t stand a chance. There’s no point really. By all other (non-performance measures) it is/was a fantastic car, and I prefer the size & styling better.
@R3AP3R718
@R3AP3R718 Жыл бұрын
The weight is needed for how fast cars are. On the road at higher cruising speed you need weight to keep the car stable, wether you get it with aero, which makes cars a lot more expensive to produce or just heavier. Cars like McLaren are light, but they are expensive to produce due to the materials and tech to keep it glued to the ground
@pigeonpoo1823
@pigeonpoo1823 Жыл бұрын
Fun fact, the E46 is the same size (near enough) as the outgoing (and also gorgeous looking) M2. So yeah, there definitely is a 'right size'.
@chrisd2415
@chrisd2415 Жыл бұрын
It would have stood a chance, easily! If the E46 wasn’t on semi slicks in the wet 🤦🏻‍♂️
@Kacpa2
@Kacpa2 Жыл бұрын
I hate how modern "sports" cars are. They engineered out all the fun and mechanicality. You have cars that dont talk to you, weight a ton more than they should and are all automatic hedious looking edgy-wedgie abominations. Why cant we just have same cars with same characteristics but on better rubber and minor tweaks? Like RUF SCR4.0 is but not for millions of dollars but more reasonable prices?
@MisoElEven
@MisoElEven Жыл бұрын
@@Kacpa2 The new Supra or a V6 swapped miata nd are the answer :D although the supra isnt really light either
@jasonblair4057
@jasonblair4057 Жыл бұрын
The E46 and the Clown shoe always put a smile on my face, my favourite M3’s.
@Wassim_Namel
@Wassim_Namel Жыл бұрын
E46 M3 is the best M3 ever built, it’s not the fastest but the best experience
@BMW1M
@BMW1M Жыл бұрын
The E46 is a massive 5s slower, but still the car you'd prefer to drive. Youth of carwow, take note - this is proper professional insight.
@clayp.e30_v86
@clayp.e30_v86 Жыл бұрын
Everyone is impressed by bigger these days 😢 Bigger must automatically mean better but this isn't the case at all. KZbin channels have a lot to answer for. Constantly pumping out 6, 7, 800, 1000 horse power builds so people then assume anything less than this is shit but again this isn't true. I've just got my 1990 e30 on thr Road with a v8 conversion. Whilst the numbers wouldn't impress the car wow generation, the butt dyno does not lie. Its a Savage on thr road
@brianmcinnis3886
@brianmcinnis3886 Жыл бұрын
I love my e46 M. It makes me smile every time I drive it. I bet with the right modifications (coil overs, larger throttle bodies, wider tires) it would be a different fight.
@MisterMxyzptlk1972
@MisterMxyzptlk1972 10 ай бұрын
Same here man, love mine plain stock except for exhaust. grey, coupe, manual. gonna keep it forever
@wotexpat9367
@wotexpat9367 Жыл бұрын
I owned an E46 M3 in Hong Kong. Loved it to bits.. Great car.
@RobManser77
@RobManser77 Жыл бұрын
It’s so nice to see an honest review, as is often the case with Jason. I’m an amateur racer on his 7th BMW daily driver road car (my first was in 2003) and yep, couldn’t agree more. I had a brand new 3 series for the day two weeks ago and it’s just too heavy, too bulky, and too full of clumsy electronics. For me the further back you go, the better they are to drive. At this level of performance, extra power simply doesn’t matter. The drive is far more important.
@rooster16091982
@rooster16091982 Жыл бұрын
Agreed - I have the E60 V10 now but the E39 was probably the best car I've ever owned. The newer cars just don't feel the same.
@srivatsanadiger
@srivatsanadiger Жыл бұрын
It’s so nice to see Plato on my feed, I remember when Jason and tiff were trying to jump a vw bug the farthest more than a decade ago. And Vicky’s legendary 458 spider review. Miss fifth gear.
@gp1683
@gp1683 Жыл бұрын
I can tell you which one looks better...
@pietrotti97
@pietrotti97 Жыл бұрын
Anyone can tho...
@TermlessHGW
@TermlessHGW Жыл бұрын
Oh come on! Now I'll never know...
@Rascularvideos
@Rascularvideos Жыл бұрын
My cat’s arse looks better than the G80.
@project182r3
@project182r3 Жыл бұрын
How are you qualified to do this?
@gp1683
@gp1683 Жыл бұрын
@@project182r3 I have eyes in my head...but hey I get it. Some people think beaver teeth styling is attractive on a car. I'm just not one of them
@nickwatkins5321
@nickwatkins5321 Жыл бұрын
I had an E46 and absolutely loved it. Whoever thought that wasn’t enough power must be mad!
@NickG24
@NickG24 Жыл бұрын
I had one too about 10 years ago now and thought it was the perfect blend of power, weight and poise. Such a rewarding car to drive. I remember being annoyed once when I struggled to keep up with a 535d on the motorway though. Now, I doubt I’d be annoyed. I guess the flagship cars have to push for more power and speed all of the time. The weight is a strange one though, I don’t understand why they’re so heavy, it definitely ruins the experience somewhat.
@nickwatkins5321
@nickwatkins5321 Жыл бұрын
@@NickG24I changed it for an R33 GTR
@jwardTLS
@jwardTLS Жыл бұрын
My G80 arrives in June, and it’s only purpose is such that I wanted a manual gearbox RWD daily for the family. I will take my e92 m3 to the track and backroads. I’ve had a couple of e46 M3s and they are wonderful driver’s cars. As much as I’m excited for my G80, it’s only in the context of a daily. It has lost the soul of driving that older cars like the 46 had.
@micraw714
@micraw714 Жыл бұрын
Amen to that! I've got an E92 M3 as well for the weekend canyon drives and an F87 M2 with upgraded turbo as a daily. Really thinking of swapping the M2 for a G82 comp just for more power but yeah the E92 is going nowhere haha
@madludwigii2648
@madludwigii2648 Жыл бұрын
Bro how do you compare your driving and ownership experience between the e46 and the e92? What made you sell the e46 and keep the e92 if I may ask?
@mislavkonjik2827
@mislavkonjik2827 Жыл бұрын
​@@madludwigii2648 Do you prefer E46 m3 over E92?
@startingtech3900
@startingtech3900 Ай бұрын
sold mine miss it
@fifthbusiness1678
@fifthbusiness1678 Ай бұрын
Given what you’ve written, I’m curious: why did you buy the G80 if its “lost the soul” of driving? Instead of the G80 might a suggest a great daily driver, but a wolf in sheep’s clothing that has plenty of souls and oomph? An E39 M5.
@emelian3340
@emelian3340 Жыл бұрын
BMW M3 E46 BEST M3 EVER
@jamessheehy4895
@jamessheehy4895 Жыл бұрын
That E30 would be a car i’d love to try once like an original mini probably a completely unique driver experience
@johngarnham5772
@johngarnham5772 Жыл бұрын
The e46 M3 will always be remembered in the future, the G80 will not be. The handsome e46 (3 Series coupe/ M3), great design, great engine, nice size and not in your face. A perfect M car in manual or SMG form. Just classic, great fun.
@leerennick923
@leerennick923 Жыл бұрын
I had an E46 M3 2002. Definitely one of my favourite cars I've owned. But as far as a limiter is concerned. I had an indicated 172 mph. Miss that car
@pshep138
@pshep138 Жыл бұрын
If it was indicating 172, I bet you were doing about 155. Lol. The speedometer on my E46 M3 was about 8 mi/h off of a GPS speedometer at ~ 80 mi/h, and it got worse the faster you went.
@kasimirdenhertog3516
@kasimirdenhertog3516 Жыл бұрын
I heard that the M models back then were officially limited to 155 mph yet were in fact set to 10% above that, which would be 170.5 mph so pretty much bang on 172
@elpena7547
@elpena7547 Жыл бұрын
@@kasimirdenhertog3516 The speedometers are set to show over the actual speed. You can go in and re code the overage and it will be correct. I did it to my car last year and rather than 5-6 mph over actual speed on the highway, it now shows the correct mileage
@DouEditz
@DouEditz Жыл бұрын
@@pshep138 172- 8 = 155!!??
@PiOfficial
@PiOfficial Жыл бұрын
@@pshep138nah my e46 Speedo is 100% bang on correct. Tested with my GPS speedo and a speeding ticket 😂
@jerfly9929
@jerfly9929 2 ай бұрын
hydraulic steering vs electronic. That's what it boils down to. I got rid of my M2 because there was no road feel through the steering wheel, unlike older BMWs
@chrisg4rr377
@chrisg4rr377 Жыл бұрын
Bloody cold day. -33 degrees and Jason is still sending it
@ChrisKeirRacing
@ChrisKeirRacing Жыл бұрын
Yes the outside temperature sensor was playing up, been fixed now, was around 5 degrees that day, still chilly!
@chrisg4rr377
@chrisg4rr377 Жыл бұрын
@@ChrisKeirRacing i figured that. I'm a e46 owner too and love the cars way more than newer ones
@Duffmanb6
@Duffmanb6 Жыл бұрын
Id rather have my E46M3, got to drive some new ones and it just doesnt compare. E46s were just so simple, nimble and light thats its just so fun to drive. Gotta love them!
@jjchockey
@jjchockey Жыл бұрын
Now drive an E30 with a Z3 steering rack and good suspenion. 600lbs less than the E46 M3.
@deepakaggarwal5364
@deepakaggarwal5364 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant shoot out! Can you do one with the e92 M3 too? That would make a great part two addition:)
@kneeenaw4
@kneeenaw4 Жыл бұрын
I had a 2006 model, bought it in 2008 with 7K miles on from new nearly stacked it on the way home showing off to my mate by pressing the sport button on a roundabout in the wet. It was a beast
@Kev27RS
@Kev27RS Жыл бұрын
The M3 E46 is still gorgeous today! One of the best looking cars by BMW and coupés in general!
@m.m8760
@m.m8760 Жыл бұрын
The e46 looks stylish even today. It has enough power by today's standards unless your an influencer and great handling too. Can we please ask whoever retired at BMW to come back.
@fastm3980
@fastm3980 Жыл бұрын
Fuckin seriously 😳
@TheRetroShed
@TheRetroShed Жыл бұрын
Give me the E46 anyday. It’s beautiful, it’s a classic, timeless design that still turns heads today. There’s one up the road from me and I look at it most days when walking the dogs. One day I’m just going to know on his door. “Ok. Stop messing around. How much?” :) you can keep the new one - looks ghastly.
@tinajohnson7534
@tinajohnson7534 Жыл бұрын
I'll take my e46 over any newer car, any day. A truly fantastic driving experience, no matter how old she is!
@Snappy650
@Snappy650 Жыл бұрын
U a real one
@BeatPoet67
@BeatPoet67 Жыл бұрын
I have a good nick e46 320d sitting in my mother's garage, and the more I see new cars, the more I think I should properly resurrect it.
@0megalul309
@0megalul309 Жыл бұрын
What are you waiting for
@blackmancer
@blackmancer 9 ай бұрын
SMGII was a good gearbox and with the right software really good
@thedownshiftchannel
@thedownshiftchannel Жыл бұрын
E46 👌🏽
@johncreedon7847
@johncreedon7847 Жыл бұрын
E46 has so much Soul.
@MarkyFormula1
@MarkyFormula1 Жыл бұрын
Good review! Jason's voice sounds a bit slurred these days. Spotted the graphic people calling it an e36.
@VillaArgento7089
@VillaArgento7089 11 ай бұрын
I have a 2001 m3 manual coupe in LSB in perfect mechanics. I love that cars drive almost as much as my vintage 911 coupe. The car is simply magic in the corners and makes me smile ear to ear at every interaction with the car. Truly beautiful work from BMW
@paulpalmer8235
@paulpalmer8235 Жыл бұрын
Bloody hell Jason Plato looks about 75 (especially with that hat on!)
@startingtech3900
@startingtech3900 Ай бұрын
55-60
@markmowbray1769
@markmowbray1769 Жыл бұрын
Has to be the old M3. It will continue to work, easier to fix. More connected drive maybe. Ohh, also looks like a car not the top of a twin top pop up bin.
@BeatPoet67
@BeatPoet67 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, they're great apart from the rusty arches.
@richlee509
@richlee509 Жыл бұрын
​@Richard Smith keep them clean and they won't rust and keep an eye on the bracket on the bumper as that can cause rust as it rubs against the metal. Check all the rubber bungs are in place under the floor. Get an under chassis washer and bloody well get any salt off the car immediately
@dhalsim-1
@dhalsim-1 11 ай бұрын
The E46 M3 is great but buy one that had all it's issues sorted, otherwise you'll have an endless headache, learned from experience.
@MSchumacherfan
@MSchumacherfan 9 ай бұрын
E46 for life
@markgosnold1787
@markgosnold1787 Жыл бұрын
Standard E46 M3 coupe is 1495kg dry, 1570kg kerb weight. So it didn't do bad at all. I'd much rather have the E46.
@pshep138
@pshep138 Жыл бұрын
Not sure if it's available in the UK, but the Competition xDrive would've solved a lot of the problems you had with the car in the wet. And if it were dry? The car is fully RWD at the touch of a button in the dash.
@Matt-M3
@Matt-M3 Жыл бұрын
It has been available in the UK for about a year now, maybe more. I think they got the RWD for the sake of making it as fair as possible. But you're right, probably could have shaved another 3 seconds off with AWD.
@steveberridge4648
@steveberridge4648 Жыл бұрын
I think you're right but RWD BMWs used to be friendlier in the wet. I think I it's the trend for using michelin cup tyres and the like for the quickest possible dry lap time. They're just no good in typical UK winter and spring weather !!
@pshep138
@pshep138 Жыл бұрын
@@steveberridge4648 yeah the Sport Cup 2s certainly won't help in the wet.
@christianbolt5761
@christianbolt5761 Жыл бұрын
My two favorites are e46 and f92. Have had an e46 m3 for 17 years now
@adambritain5774
@adambritain5774 Жыл бұрын
I’m sure everyone is going to think I’m dramatising for effect but i’d genuinely rather take an E46 over the latest M3.
@robc5955
@robc5955 Жыл бұрын
Christ if Plato found the new one a handful, us mortals stand no chance.
@RobManser77
@RobManser77 Жыл бұрын
A lot of it will actually be his experience and ability causing the problem. Modern cars do lots of things that clash with everything you learn as a racing driver. To take just one example: delicate throttle control that’s developed in cars with linear throttles that have no lag will be really hard to replicate in a modern drive by wire emissions compliant car. In my experience, drivers who have developed that control don’t even notice the problems with modern cars. The same is true of steering, brakes, and feel/feedback. Racing cars are linear and progressive; modern cars are spiky and non-linear, which A to B drivers tend to like, but competent drivers hate. I’m only an amateur racer, but whilst I’m totally happy flat out in a single seater or older car, I would really struggle making a video like this where I had to drive a modern car flat out. The wet makes this even worse.
@NickG24
@NickG24 Жыл бұрын
Owned an E46 M3 for a couple of years. Special car, wish I still had it. I haven’t driven one of the new M3’s but I expect it to feel how Jason said. Maybe the X drive would take all the difficulty away and set an even better time but won’t be as rewarding, no way.
@tomperry3071
@tomperry3071 Жыл бұрын
I recently got an e46 smg with welded in rear roll cage sparco front buckets with 4point harness coilovers, engine and gearbox remap, 380mm front big brake kit should be fun for this years trackdays
@brendawg8002
@brendawg8002 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Better than the old tv format.
@Dingolfing
@Dingolfing Жыл бұрын
Nice one Jason. Fantastic comparison and review. ❤
@jfo333777
@jfo333777 Жыл бұрын
Some nice retrofits in that E40 interior!
@RbNetEngr
@RbNetEngr Жыл бұрын
The E46 M3 was not available in Estoril Blue in 2000. It was Laguna Seca Blue.
@chrisd2415
@chrisd2415 Жыл бұрын
Had an E46 M3 it was an incredible car, the only thing that let it down were the brakes which I changed for AP racing, now have a F82 M4 which is amazing also, tried the G80 and just didn’t like it, felt dull, numb and heavy.
@NickG24
@NickG24 Жыл бұрын
Agree, the only issue was the brakes. I like that the F82 M4 is still reasonably light by today’s standards. Haven’t tried the G series but can imagine it is as you and Jason said.
@ChrisKeirRacing
@ChrisKeirRacing Жыл бұрын
I've since upgraded the brakes to newer F80 M3 ones 👌
@BiffTannenBTTF
@BiffTannenBTTF Жыл бұрын
The e46 m3 in my garage is way more fun than the new garbage.
@E46S54M
@E46S54M Жыл бұрын
I would like to see a rematch on a dry track with more turns and shorter straights
@fabioalexrosso465
@fabioalexrosso465 Жыл бұрын
E46 for ever
@AnonYmous-iw6rh
@AnonYmous-iw6rh Жыл бұрын
BMW used to make some damn fine looking cars.....
@MrChristopherMolloy
@MrChristopherMolloy Жыл бұрын
Great vid! So glad to see new Fifth Gear vids! And BOY, has his voice changed!
@dimebarcocker
@dimebarcocker Жыл бұрын
Glad somebody else spotted that. False teeth???
@MrChristopherMolloy
@MrChristopherMolloy Жыл бұрын
@@dimebarcocker I really don't know? I hope it's nothing medically related. Perhaps this is his real voice as opposed to a TV presenter voice? Unsure ✌️
@paulwardzynski3265
@paulwardzynski3265 Жыл бұрын
There is a current obsession with power (even worse in electric cars) being the dominating factor in car engineering and at the expense of feel, and hence enjoyment. True steering feel is a thing of the past methinks!
@matthewnicholas6365
@matthewnicholas6365 Жыл бұрын
I changed my manual shifter for a shorter one from an e60. That and new rubbers and fittings made it much nicer.
@MegaRetr
@MegaRetr Жыл бұрын
The e46 doesn't look dated at all compared to the new m3
@pcar928fan
@pcar928fan Жыл бұрын
I have always preferred you guys to Top Gear! Great job as always. I loved my E46 M3. I ultimately parked it in a tree and that was the end of that car. Sad day for sure!
@DjNikGnashers
@DjNikGnashers 10 ай бұрын
I always wanted an E36 M3, or E46 M3, but I missed the boat on low mileage ones at reasonable prices. I have an OG M2 instead, and I think that is actually the spiritual successor to those cars, as it's the same size, and roughly same power. It also still feels quite raw, and nothing like the other modern M cars.
@petertilsley3015
@petertilsley3015 Жыл бұрын
Awesome show. My two favourite cars. Many Thanks Pete NZ
@martinrigby8269
@martinrigby8269 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see cars driven by proper driver's
@gdfggggg
@gdfggggg Жыл бұрын
The e46 convertible is one of the best looking cars.
@BobK5
@BobK5 Жыл бұрын
‘It’s a stressful drive in the wet’, hey Jason you’ve turned everything off no wonder it’s stressful in the wet 🤣
@TOMUK420
@TOMUK420 Жыл бұрын
It was either e46 m3 or Impreza or mitsubishi evo when i was younger but nothing sounded like the m3 you would hear its metal roar way before you see it beautiful sound
@tonyluk112
@tonyluk112 Жыл бұрын
Despite the ugly new grill, always prefer NA to turbo!
@bradfoster8146
@bradfoster8146 8 ай бұрын
You are so entertaining to watch! Great stuff. I myself would rather have an E46. It's just a timeless car
@michaelregan7957
@michaelregan7957 Жыл бұрын
Is that track ever dry? Great video.
@acidofil
@acidofil Жыл бұрын
lovely honest review
@matan2903
@matan2903 Жыл бұрын
Old school ❤️
@86BBUB
@86BBUB Жыл бұрын
The E46 is a modern classic. The G80 will never enjoy that title.
@qwerty69600
@qwerty69600 Жыл бұрын
I would moan about you not picking a dry day, but it seems 2023 is going to be the year of continuous pissing down rain here in the UK.
@e46M3_DakarYellow
@e46M3_DakarYellow Жыл бұрын
Estoril blue ///m3. What a combination
@shanewaller2864
@shanewaller2864 Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to have a mystic blue e46 m3 a few years ago and at the same time I had a 400 plus bhp ford sierra cosworth, I it was out and out pace I was after it was the cossie but when i wanted to blast down to Germany 🇩🇪 the m3 was called upon. Upon. That car would do flat out 176 mph and sit all day at 150 mph with ease .Best out of the box sports car I ever had and sold .certainly do miss that car .😢
@piersderoos6941
@piersderoos6941 Жыл бұрын
Did you ever take them out of the boxes?
@howarddavies136
@howarddavies136 Жыл бұрын
Shout out for the mystic blue! I drove mine for the first time this year and man I've missed that feeling.
@terminatedphil
@terminatedphil Жыл бұрын
I take that E46 M3 any day of the week, thank you 😊
@procatprocat9647
@procatprocat9647 Жыл бұрын
E30 wins the hearts.
@GethStar
@GethStar Жыл бұрын
I'd have the E46 ANY DAY!!!
@MM-xr6tz
@MM-xr6tz Жыл бұрын
E46 every time, light, looks great still and joy to drive. Buy now before they go North.
@johnm5131
@johnm5131 Жыл бұрын
Loved ME46, but the one being tested is lowered and modified. The stock suspension on the E46 was a disaster in retrospect. We all put camber plates and coil-over kits on them. So, this is not exactly a true comparo...
@howarddavies136
@howarddavies136 Жыл бұрын
I saw the stance and knew instantly 😂 I don't think I've ever seen a stock one. There is an awful lot needs improving on them to get to where they deserve to be.
@richardmurphy546
@richardmurphy546 Жыл бұрын
I’ve owned an e46 m3 a few years back but I’d take the G80 in a heartbeat. Absolute no brainer for me.
@Snappy650
@Snappy650 Жыл бұрын
Fuckb0i sad azz have u seen P
@johnsmith-mk3zq
@johnsmith-mk3zq Жыл бұрын
OLD will always be GOLD
@minomarazzini
@minomarazzini Жыл бұрын
E46 is unforgettable 😍
@zfloz9895
@zfloz9895 Жыл бұрын
I drove both of this types. E46 is not bad, but the fast and sharp steering of the g80,and the way it gets on from standing still, it's no degree of compares. First time I drove the g80, my exclamation was that,that's how a BMW should be!!!
@JustBe74
@JustBe74 Жыл бұрын
Would be interesting if there was also a lap with all 'the toys' on.
@thezanzibarbarian5729
@thezanzibarbarian5729 Жыл бұрын
I always wonder the same thing when all the safety systems are removed. Drive it like _us mere mortals_ would drive it. _CHICKEN STYLE!_ 8-))...
@davekennedy6315
@davekennedy6315 11 ай бұрын
I love how BMW (very much like Porsche do) have just kept on evolving the M3. Today it is leagues above the old car in every conceivable way, more efficient, harder braking, faster cornering, higher top speed, way quicker acceleration, better quality interior, higher luxury specs, more aerodynamic and a much meaner and more agressive look! Love it! These just keep getting better and better....
@brandonchappell1535
@brandonchappell1535 Жыл бұрын
Thats definitely someone who lived with a SMG. I blame clarkson for the SMG hate, but once u learn its the same box as the manual, and like a manual, you needa blip the throttle on changes, it drives great.
@michaelmuller5489
@michaelmuller5489 Жыл бұрын
Good old times
@patdonnellan1024
@patdonnellan1024 Жыл бұрын
Both look good ...new modern beemer look....and older beemer look...personal choice....beauty in the eye of the beholder...
@carguy7627
@carguy7627 6 ай бұрын
I've never driven the "normal" E46 M3 since I had the competition package - but I loved that car. The only thing I didn't like was the weight, porky fellow for the time in my opinion. I'm saddened that most cars since I had my M3 have just gotten heavier and heavier. More power is nice, but lighter is better to me. Lighter and more powerful, even better yet. A full carbon fiber E46 with another hundred horsepower would be a perfect car to me. I had to go Porsche to get what I was after, but still love the E46 M3.
@jermainerobinson7098
@jermainerobinson7098 Жыл бұрын
Love this type of video big up Jason a great TV car journalist 5th gear don’t do to him what you did to tiff 2 legends in the game 👏🏽👍🏽
@lawrencegatt4515
@lawrencegatt4515 Жыл бұрын
❤ we love your video’s down under 🏁🇦🇺👏👏👏🥃
@porkster5924
@porkster5924 Жыл бұрын
The E46 is the best looking BMW ever made. It’s just beautiful. I couldn’t afford an M3 years ago so went for a 330Ci instead. Very similar looking and a lot cheaper to run. Still wouldn’t mind an M3 though.
@NaughtyNick5
@NaughtyNick5 Жыл бұрын
I also owned a 330ci and absolutely loved it. I ended up selling it to help fund my e46 m3 which I have now owned for 5 years. I'll never sell it but if I did I would always consider another 330ci
@backyardbeasts7264
@backyardbeasts7264 Жыл бұрын
Love my e46 one of the best drivers car I’ve owned 👌
@stu4181
@stu4181 Жыл бұрын
Saw a video comparing the new m4 vs a caterham with the exact same power to weight ratio around a track. Really thought the caterham would win, the m4 spanked it.
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