Favorite Car Reviews

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman drive every BMW M5................



My favorites were the V8 E39 and V10 E60, the E28 and E34 were before my time, the F10 and F90 are not M-cars in my opinion.

Yeah I was tempted to turn it off after the E60.
But how good do those E39s look, spot on from every angle inside and out.
Don’t want to be pedantic, but the E12 M535 was the first M sedan. Pretty much an M5 before they started using the badge.

https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/maga...m535i-e12.html

I’m not into exotics but this channel is worth a look. I’ve binged on all of his videos.
Hosted by the knowledgeable workshop owner.

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Matt Farah driving a mint E39 M5.



I love the balance of size and power this car has. I'm also a sucker for that engine, and I guess that's why I love my Mustang so much, high revving, naturally aspirated, induction note, exhaust note..............what's not to love.

As much as I hate to say it, the closest thing to the E39 M5 you could buy after its run would be a VE or VF Commodore SS. Naturally aspirated V8, 6-speed manual, well sorted RWD chassis, great steering. Which is no coincidence, Holden (and Ford with the BA) benchmarked the E39 5-Series in general for the VE Commodore.

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Another E39 M5, this time The Next Big Thing with Magnus Walker...............

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I love this review...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVuulXVaamU

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That’s your peak pref Franco being your time mind you they are good times at BM but I vouch for a bullet proof E21 328i manual.
What a beast never missed a beat thrashed the hell out of that 6 handled and went like the clappers.
Trim quality as well was very those days and going into the series you fav started saving costs.


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Researching for a post, I once again came across this video. I've always loved how the naturally aspirated Barra sounded, especially in FG spec when they put some effort into tuning the tone of the engine. Just listen to it scream in the opening clip, then again at 1.29. I also love the in-car sound of the 1 - 2 shift.





I always lament not ordering the Turbo 16 years ago, but then I drive the car again and listen to the old Barra scream and all is well with the world.

The post I was researching was about the EcoBoost engine Ford used in the Falcon. While a fine engine and way better than many would have expected, the sound didn't have reach the same high for me.

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The master driving one of my favorite engines, pity about the rest of the car's credentials.

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Short review on the EL GT.................



Got to admit there are some to be said about old fashioned throttle response (as a real linkage to the engine) and proper all-round visibility. She's slow, but that Windsor sounds sooooo nice.

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Short review on the EL GT.................



Got to admit there are some to be said about old fashioned throttle response (as a real linkage to the engine) and proper all-round visibility. She's slow, but that Windsor sounds sooooo nice.

Mine are no EL GT but the Honda and IS200 literally are like stepping into another world.

Tight, low, good visibility...just so different to modern cars.

Its hilarious when I take them out in them and they think they are fast....just having alot of fun in them TBH.

I too like that lexus engine...been looking to much at IS F's recently.

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Short review on the EL GT.................



Got to admit there are some to be said about old fashioned throttle response (as a real linkage to the engine) and proper all-round visibility. She's slow, but that Windsor sounds sooooo nice.

I like the way they do the reviews but I hate that guys voice, gives me the shits how he talks and holds the end of sentences like thhhhiiiiisssssssss.

Also too much filler, its like watching insiders on ABC.

It was a sad time in the 1990s with Australian 'performance cars', 0-100 in 8 seconds and 15.8 1/4 mile

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

I like the way they do the reviews but I hate that guys voice, gives me the shits how he talks and holds the end of sentences like thhhhiiiiisssssssss.

Also too much filler, its like watching insiders on ABC.

It was a sad time in the 1990s with Australian 'performance cars', 0-100 in 8 seconds and 15.8 1/4 mile

Yeah, he's very stilted in his presentation. For the most part, the older channel (PDRIVE) is generally all about the sound of the car being tested, while his new channel has a larger speaking role.

https://www.youtube.com/@drivingenthusiastaustralia

With PDRIVE, its often exactly what I want, no music or speaking drowning out the sound of the engine.

https://www.youtube.com/@PDriveTV

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Ross reviews, AU XR8 ute on youtube

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Clarkson on the Jaguar XE SV Project 8.......................



It's such a shame these were LHD only.

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Clarkson on two of my favorite cars, the Jaguar XFR and E60 BMW M5....................



The Jaguar XFR is kinda like a distant cousin to the FG FPV GTE, FGX XR8 and XR8 Sprint. 5.0 Supercharged V8 goodness, 6-speed ZF gearbox, freight train performance and subtle under-the-radar styling.

This was one of the earliest Jags fitted with the 5.0 engine, as such, they hadn't quite nailed the sound like the later versions did.

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As a Ford man, I'm supposed to hate the Monaro....................but I don't, in fact I love them.

While I'm not a regular viewer of his content, I do love this review of the Monaro VXR.



Interesting to hear comments on that gearbox. This was well before the word "Tremec" was regarded as a good thing. And that's because the Tremec Holden used in those cars was the truck version of the T56. It wasn't until Ford and FPV renovated the design to make a specific version of the T56 that Tremec became a desirable thing. The later TR6060 version that both Ford/FPV and Holden/HSV took that to another level.