TopGear tonight (another poo one for real car enthusiasts)
25 February 2007, 07:20 PM
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TopGear tonight (another poo one for real car enthusiasts)
This week they go all rural as they harness a group of high-tech tractors and attempt to grow their own petrol. Meanwhile, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 dances with the devil on the test track and Kristin Scott-Thomas is the star in a reasonably priced car.
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25 February 2007, 07:35 PM
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Its an hour long show - do you really want them to rabbit on about rear leg room in the latest batch of superminis or do you want some car-related entertainment? I'll have the latter.
25 February 2007, 07:41 PM
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I agree with AL. Not enough cars, too much fookin about these days. It's all a set up anyway so I don't find it that funny.
Nick
PS - still waiting to see the 997 Turbo on the track
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PS - still waiting to see the 997 Turbo on the track
25 February 2007, 08:21 PM
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Don't like it - Don't watch it. 
I think its great and always a laugh personally.
We'll have a thread next complaining that Evo doesn't review the latest 1.1 Econo-box.
I think its great and always a laugh personally.
We'll have a thread next complaining that Evo doesn't review the latest 1.1 Econo-box.
25 February 2007, 08:36 PM
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Record the full hour, then watch back once finished with fast forward, that way you can watch the decent bit in about........10 minutes normally.
There really is too much C**king about in it these days, it might be entertaining for some, but as the top-gear of cars programs it way off the mark, better than 5th gear, vroom and others, but still **** poor. If Evo Mag can fill loads of pages a month of decnt cars and driving, then Top gear should be able to squeeze a lot of it in each week, they don't, miles off.
OK, here's the best 10 mins bit, Lp640..
There really is too much C**king about in it these days, it might be entertaining for some, but as the top-gear of cars programs it way off the mark, better than 5th gear, vroom and others, but still **** poor. If Evo Mag can fill loads of pages a month of decnt cars and driving, then Top gear should be able to squeeze a lot of it in each week, they don't, miles off.
OK, here's the best 10 mins bit, Lp640..
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25 February 2007, 08:47 PM
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Nice comparison with the Lambo Murcielago and the Golf GTI 
Who remembers when Clarkson did exactly the same comparison with a Diablo and mk 2 Golf GTI 16v many moons ago?
Rather than the Golf, a fast car should have been used, something like a Subar Impreza.
Who remembers when Clarkson did exactly the same comparison with a Diablo and mk 2 Golf GTI 16v many moons ago?
Rather than the Golf, a fast car should have been used, something like a Subar Impreza.
25 February 2007, 08:56 PM
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Its on in the background for the odd 10mins of decent cars stuff. Just adding my opinion, which is what loggin onto forums is all about, a on a topic that people have already raised on here.
I too can't believe they didn't time the 997T last week, no mention of why not either. Maybe it was wet and it will be tested at a later date.
25 February 2007, 09:13 PM
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Dont get it wrong you emotional little kids, who seem to have taken offence and told me not to watch it if I dont like it, I DO STILL LIKE TOPGEAR. I just dont like it as much as I used to when they had 3-4 different cars on the show
25 February 2007, 09:19 PM
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Record the full hour, then watch back once finished with fast forward, that way you can watch the decent bit in about........10 minutes normally.
There really is too much C**king about in it these days, it might be entertaining for some, but as the top-gear of cars programs it way off the mark, better than 5th gear, vroom and others, but still **** poor. If Evo Mag can fill loads of pages a month of decnt cars and driving, then Top gear should be able to squeeze a lot of it in each week, they don't, miles off.
OK, here's the best 10 mins bit, Lp640..
There really is too much C**king about in it these days, it might be entertaining for some, but as the top-gear of cars programs it way off the mark, better than 5th gear, vroom and others, but still **** poor. If Evo Mag can fill loads of pages a month of decnt cars and driving, then Top gear should be able to squeeze a lot of it in each week, they don't, miles off.
OK, here's the best 10 mins bit, Lp640..
I ( aged 41 ) watch Top Gear, my wife ( 39 ) watches TG, my 7 year old daughter watches TG. My mum ( 75 ) watches TG. My staff, x 8, ages between 23 and 57, all watch TG. We all watch it for different reasons, but we all watch it for one reason as well. Because its good entertainment.
I buy Evo. No-one else mentioned above read Evo. If you really think Evo on TV would be more popular ( which is what its all about ) than TG, then give Harry Metcalfe a ring. You wont, because you know what the answer would be.
Do you really think that Hammond saying,
" THe 6.2L V12 in the old Murcie was a bit harsh toward the top end, but the new 6.5L V12 has an epic soundtrack all the way to 8000rpm"
would get more viewers than Clarkson dynamiting a field?
25 February 2007, 09:24 PM
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Sell outs. I think viewing numbers will eventually dip as petrol heads get tired of the bull and im sure eventually people will get tired of their stunts also. Its all starting to get a bit predictable.
25 February 2007, 09:29 PM
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in all fairness whats the point in watching reviews of cars that cost huge amounts of money to take them seriously! not many can afford them brand new, and when we can afford them there will be owners clubs and plenty of reviews much better than clarksons to read! you wouldnt watch a jenna jameson programme talking of her personality and how she would make your perfect partner would you? bet you would watch her on her back though getting some action!! lol!
same thing with top gear! get a few exotic cars sideways and have a laugh! its good entertainment!
evan if you were going to buy a car featured on top gear! would you really listen to a word clarkson says anyway?? NO you would go and drive one your self. why have the presenters became stars?? cause their entertaining, and they entertain everyone! not just the anarak sort who want to talk engines and handling in every converation! there are programes that do talk about cars a lot! however there the programmes that would never make the bbc in prime time tv! top gear does very well imho with all the anti anything ways of the world these days!
same thing with top gear! get a few exotic cars sideways and have a laugh! its good entertainment!
evan if you were going to buy a car featured on top gear! would you really listen to a word clarkson says anyway?? NO you would go and drive one your self. why have the presenters became stars?? cause their entertaining, and they entertain everyone! not just the anarak sort who want to talk engines and handling in every converation! there are programes that do talk about cars a lot! however there the programmes that would never make the bbc in prime time tv! top gear does very well imho with all the anti anything ways of the world these days!