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Sep 6, 2005, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Kordwood
Top Gear is probably the worst of all of these shows. No instrumented testing and driving around in cars that are only available in the UK. More than half the show is devoted to nonsense ( how to beat a ticket, road rage, vanity plates).Yawn.
I would say 50% of the cars they test are available here but it's on BBC, why should they test American cars? Frankly, I like seeing reviews of cars we dont get here. There are tons of amazing cars we never see and that never get tested by American journalists.
I think the "nonsense" portions of the show are great, they add a lot and I love the British sense of humor. The "races" they have (car vs. plane/train/boat) are great fun! On top of all this the show is just excellently put together. The music (on the BBC version) and the camera angles are both done beautifully. They also know just when to cut out the music, shut the hell up, and play those exhaust noises.
Sep 6, 2005, 01:21 PM
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TopGear is actually on the discovery channel at 1am on either tues or wed night, and they test american cars now specifically because of this new exposure. They did a chrystler 300 last week and an Australian version of a GTO(vauxhall something...) which was pretty cool. Beyond that they had geniuses and scientists in a burnout competition using a 300zx twin turbo, high entertainment value!
Sep 6, 2005, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by shiftdsm E
TopGear is actually on the discovery channel at 1am on either tues or wed night, and they test american cars now specifically because of this new exposure. They did a chrystler 300 last week and an Australian version of a GTO(vauxhall something...) which was pretty cool. Beyond that they had geniuses and scientists in a burnout competition using a 300zx twin turbo, high entertainment value!
Sep 6, 2005, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SevenFour
I've actually never heard them say anything bad about a car they reviewed...hope it gets taken off the air
Originally Posted by NocturnalEVO
think its on Car n Driver (or it cud be another show), there's that one skinny guy who always does his segment w/a fat guy. The skinny guy has such a funny accent at the end of his words for some reason.. lol
Sep 6, 2005, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikey52
It's entertaining, spewing 0-60 times and slalom numbers at me for an hour is NOT. If I want numbers Ill pick up my Car and Driver.
I would say 50% of the cars they test are available here but it's on BBC, why should they test American cars? Frankly, I like seeing reviews of cars we dont get here. There are tons of amazing cars we never see and that never get tested by American journalists.
I think the "nonsense" portions of the show are great, they add a lot and I love the British sense of humor. The "races" they have (car vs. plane/train/boat) are great fun! On top of all this the show is just excellently put together. The music (on the BBC version) and the camera angles are both done beautifully. They also know just when to cut out the music, shut the hell up, and play those exhaust noises.
I would say 50% of the cars they test are available here but it's on BBC, why should they test American cars? Frankly, I like seeing reviews of cars we dont get here. There are tons of amazing cars we never see and that never get tested by American journalists.
I think the "nonsense" portions of the show are great, they add a lot and I love the British sense of humor. The "races" they have (car vs. plane/train/boat) are great fun! On top of all this the show is just excellently put together. The music (on the BBC version) and the camera angles are both done beautifully. They also know just when to cut out the music, shut the hell up, and play those exhaust noises.
as far as i know, all the eps r old, they just removed the parts with british audience (which were actually funny) and replaced it with american audience.
i still voted YES, just cause C&D isn't too bad and gives some other test results and such. shows like Tuner Transvestation though, just had to go.
i'm sure most of u guys will appreciate THIS site http://www.finalgear.com/downloads/
Sep 6, 2005, 04:36 PM
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top gear is a great show. very entertaining. car and driver on the other hand is pretty lame but i vote yes becuase it gives me just another show to watch about cars.
Sep 6, 2005, 05:22 PM
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I voted to keep it on the air, but they need to spice it up a little. The show seems kind of bland to me. The should watch top gear and take a few notes. Have a little fun with the show instead of driving around like some stiffs from the morgue giving crappy opinions.
Sep 6, 2005, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikey52
It's entertaining, spewing 0-60 times and slalom numbers at me for an hour is NOT. If I want numbers Ill pick up my Car and Driver.
I would say 50% of the cars they test are available here but it's on BBC, why should they test American cars? Frankly, I like seeing reviews of cars we dont get here. There are tons of amazing cars we never see and that never get tested by American journalists.
I think the "nonsense" portions of the show are great, they add a lot and I love the British sense of humor. The "races" they have (car vs. plane/train/boat) are great fun! On top of all this the show is just excellently put together. The music (on the BBC version) and the camera angles are both done beautifully. They also know just when to cut out the music, shut the hell up, and play those exhaust noises.
I would say 50% of the cars they test are available here but it's on BBC, why should they test American cars? Frankly, I like seeing reviews of cars we dont get here. There are tons of amazing cars we never see and that never get tested by American journalists.
I think the "nonsense" portions of the show are great, they add a lot and I love the British sense of humor. The "races" they have (car vs. plane/train/boat) are great fun! On top of all this the show is just excellently put together. The music (on the BBC version) and the camera angles are both done beautifully. They also know just when to cut out the music, shut the hell up, and play those exhaust noises.
I rather watch Porsche's, Ferraris, Lambos, EVO's , and STI's, than some silly SUV comparo or which is the best family sedan or minivan