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Title: top gear returns
Post by: Andy on January 17, 2013, 08:28:00 pm
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Top Gear returns on Sunday 27th January (TBC) at 8pm on BBC2 and BBC HDSome spoilers:Acknowledging that the India Special wasn't quite as spicy as it could have been, Jeremy, Richard and James will venture to Africa in search of the source of the Nile, just like the British explorers of yore. Only they'll be doing it in some fantastic used wagons they bought online for £1,500: a BMW 5-Series Touring, a Volvo 850R, and a Subaru WRX with a toilet seat for a hood scoop.Jeremy commissions students taking Coventry University automotive design to make him a car that's even smaller than the Peel P50 he drove a few years ago. That's how he ends up trapped in a scooter-looking thing."Consumer Affairs Editor" James attempts to turn a Bentley Continental GT into a rally car, and they say that the way the two-ton luxobeast handles on a muddy stage "may surprise you." Hmmm...The guys will be participating in another U.S. road trip, this time driving from the Nevada desert to the Mexican border in the new SRT Viper, the Lexus LFA, and an Aston Martin Vanquish.Another Big Race like the famous Bugatti Veyron vs. James' plane episode from a while back. This time, they'll be racing from Wembley to Milan to catch a soccer match with Jeremy in a Shelby Mustang GT500 and the other guys in a train.Richard and Jeremy redesign a Fiat Multipla to make it into the ultimate car for old people. (Not just the ultimate car for people with poor taste.)Remember car football? It's back, except this time it's car rugby. I can't wait to see how this will go down, and then try it myself, and then get arrested. Again.Road tests of the Toyota GT86 and Pagani Huayra, and a hot hatch battle between the Ford Focus ST, Renault Megane RenaultSport Cup 265, and Vauxhall Astra VXR. Which FWD street fighter will come out on top?
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Post by: Stanipkiss on January 17, 2013, 08:30:21 pm
+1
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Post by: Kalpsn2000 on January 17, 2013, 08:31:13 pm
Can't wait :jumpmove:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Andy on January 17, 2013, 08:35:06 pm
after top gear a program about Colin mcrae which should be good also
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: MC71 on January 17, 2013, 08:39:33 pm
I've missed their shenanigans.  

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Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on January 17, 2013, 09:37:51 pm
Can't wait for this  :jumpmove:
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Post by: Nodz on January 17, 2013, 09:45:12 pm
I see the preview in this months TG mag and it looks to be a good series
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Mk5 GTian on January 17, 2013, 10:03:52 pm

I'd rather watch 5th Gear and Wheeler Dealers any day of the week. I don't mind bits of it, but most of it is gimmicky rubbish, and wastes a lot of time which could be utilised on proper car reviews and more useful challenges and group tests. But then I suppose 6m people wouldn't watch it.

It's like 20/20 cricket; entertainment for the innane, Daily Mail reading general public.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Hedge on January 17, 2013, 10:12:35 pm
Well I certainly don't fit your demographic Ian.  :confused:

I watch Top Gear because it is a damn good entertainment programme that is centred around cars. If you are after something more highbrow then you are on a hiding to nothing.
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Post by: andrewparker on January 17, 2013, 10:20:33 pm
Well I certainly don't fit your demographic Ian.  :confused:

I watch Top Gear because it is a damn good entertainment programme that is centred around cars. If you are after something more highbrow then you are on a hiding to nothing.

Here here
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Post by: zerolag on January 17, 2013, 10:21:30 pm
Day after my Bday  :pomppomp:
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Post by: jameelno1 on January 17, 2013, 10:57:24 pm
Love the show carn't wait
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Post by: RedRobin on January 17, 2013, 11:01:55 pm
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I love the banter between the three guys but I get bored of seeing them doing more or less the same crazy stuff. Jeremy Clarkson's review of the Mk5 GTI on Top Gear in 2005 is the reason I booked a test drive the following day and then ordered mine.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Hedge on January 17, 2013, 11:06:35 pm
Apparently after Top Gear is the piece about Colin McRae, part 3 of the Stirling Moss/Jackie Stewart series.
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Post by: Greeners on January 17, 2013, 11:08:00 pm
Apparently after Top Gear is the piece about Colin McRae, part 3 of the Stirling Moss/Jackie Stewart series.

I enjoyed the Jackie Stewart program, but the crash one will be right up my street!  :party:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Mk5 GTian on January 17, 2013, 11:10:05 pm
Well I certainly don't fit your demographic Ian.  :confused:

I watch Top Gear because it is a damn good entertainment programme that is centred around cars. If you are after something more highbrow then you are on a hiding to nothing.

Sorry, that was a bit harsh. One shouldn't post when in a bad mood  :ashamed:.

I would however like to see more of the quality of motoring journalism to which Robin refers, as it has been sadly lacking in recent series in my opinion. I find the challenges a bit same old same old, and whilst I found them entertaining and amusing in earlier series, They haven't really moved it on. Just my opinion though, we're all different and like different things.  
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Post by: RedRobin on January 17, 2013, 11:13:14 pm

Apparently after Top Gear is the piece about Colin McRae, part 3 of the Stirling Moss/Jackie Stewart series.


....Damn! I missed the Jackie Stewart prog.
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Post by: Gene Hunt on January 17, 2013, 11:20:39 pm
Well I certainly don't fit your demographic Ian.  :confused:

I watch Top Gear because it is a damn good entertainment programme that is centred around cars. If you are after something more highbrow then you are on a hiding to nothing.
.........same here. Still the best motoring show on the box for me. :happy2:
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Post by: MC71 on January 17, 2013, 11:26:42 pm
Apparently after Top Gear is the piece about Colin McRae, part 3 of the Stirling Moss/Jackie Stewart series.

I am really looking forward to the Colin McRae programme. Really really enjoyed both the other 2, its such a shame that McRae (and Richard Burns) left us to soon.  


Apparently after Top Gear is the piece about Colin McRae, part 3 of the Stirling Moss/Jackie Stewart series.


....Damn! I missed the Jackie Stewart prog.

The first 2 are being shown again, starting with the Stirling Moss one on BBC HD this Sunday at 21.00, sky channel 169 or Freeview 102. Patrick Stewart's enthusiasm is infectious.

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Post by: RedRobin on January 17, 2013, 11:28:07 pm
^^^^
I saw the Stirling Moss prog.  :happy2:
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Post by: Hedge on January 17, 2013, 11:29:21 pm
I think anything regarding Colin McRae is going to be a bit controversial especially regarding the circumstances of his death.

I admired him as a driver. I even had him staring at me in the bar after the Hong Kong - Beijing Rally which he won.  :confused:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: stealthwolf on January 18, 2013, 01:14:06 am
^^^Did he spot the bottle of chloroform in your hand?  :grin:

TG used to be funny but it's been a bit boring. I agree it needs to change format to keep fresh.
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Post by: MightyMullet on January 18, 2013, 01:24:41 am
I love TG, i think its brilliant entertainment, but thats all it is 'entertainment' for information fifth gear is where its at for me! Cant wait for the new series to start  :popcornsoda:
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Post by: Degudodger on January 18, 2013, 04:14:46 am
TG stopped being informative years ago, but I still watch it for the automotive Mr Bean comedy it is. I know some/all of the accidents are staged but Its worth watching.

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Post by: SRC on January 18, 2013, 10:32:04 am
Sorry, that was a bit harsh. One shouldn't post when in a bad mood  :ashamed:.

I would however like to see more of the quality of motoring journalism to which Robin refers, as it has been sadly lacking in recent series in my opinion. I find the challenges a bit same old same old, and whilst I found them entertaining and amusing in earlier series, They haven't really moved it on. Just my opinion though, we're all different and like different things.  

That's a relief.  It's not often I disagree with you, but I was about to!

I'll add my vote to the growing concensus on here - TG can be entertaining, but with each series I hope for new ideas instead of re-hashes.  And more often than not, I'm slightly disappointed.  Fifth Gear just seems so old fashioned now by comparison.  Where are the experts who can also entertain?

Oh, and the Moss / Stewart programmes were superb, not least because they still have so much to say.  That aspect will sadly be missing from McRae's programme; I hope that the programme doesn't suffer as a result.
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Post by: phil1975 on January 18, 2013, 10:33:41 am
I'm glad top gear is coming back, I really missed one of their great adventures being on at christmas (my all time favourite is the south america 4x4 special). For me top gear works when the 3 presenters interact with each other on the adventures or challenges doing the things we can't afford, or have the time or privilege to do. I except that it has been slightly tired of late and hope that it will return to its former glory. I love the cheap car challenges, the big races and of course the great adventures, when they get it right it is one of the few things on tv that genuinely makes me laugh.

Perfect escapism for a sunday night before the start of yet another working week!!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on January 18, 2013, 10:41:30 am
I'm glad top gear is coming back, I really missed one of their great adventures being on at christmas (my all time favourite is the south america 4x4 special). For me top gear works when the 3 presenters interact with each other on the adventures or challenges doing the things we can't afford, or have the time or privilege to do. I except that it has been slightly tired of late and hope that it will return to its former glory. I love the cheap car challenges, the big races and of course the great adventures, when they get it right it is one of the few things on tv that genuinely makes me laugh.

Perfect escapism for a sunday night before the start of yet another working week!!

Another great reason why I cant wait :happy2:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Hedge on January 18, 2013, 10:50:44 am
^^^Did he spot the bottle of chloroform in your hand?  :grin:

TG used to be funny but it's been a bit boring. I agree it needs to change format to keep fresh.


The same could be said for your quips Stealth.  :angry015:
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Post by: Tamiyoman on January 18, 2013, 11:10:40 am
I think if you want to see some middle+ aged men having a laugh with some cars then its your you, if you prefer more serious journalism then maybe watch VBH/Needell and the gang, personally I love top gear, although I tend to find half of the "Stars in a reasonably priced car" to be a boring and sometimes I do fast forward through that  :signLOL:
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Post by: stealthwolf on January 18, 2013, 11:44:58 am
The same could be said for your quips Stealth.  :angry015:
:star: :star: :star:
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Post by: c8dgy on January 21, 2013, 06:07:02 pm
imo top gear is great! cant wait for the new series to start  :popcornsoda:
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Post by: Stanipkiss on January 26, 2013, 08:20:14 pm
Not sure if it's been posted before but pictures of the new series
http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/top-gear/preview-top-gear-series-19#image=1
Is it Zerolags Bday??
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Post by: david-w- on January 27, 2013, 05:19:00 pm
can't wait glad it's back :smiley:
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Post by: Kalpsn2000 on January 27, 2013, 05:26:07 pm
can't wait glad it's back :smiley:


Yeah only 2.5 hrs to go :party:
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Post by: RedRobin on January 27, 2013, 05:43:27 pm
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And not long to go to the TV prog just before TG:  "Open All Hours" - Classic Ronnie Barker.
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Post by: phil1975 on January 27, 2013, 07:19:43 pm
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Classic indeed :happy2:

Only bettered in my opinion by 'porridge' not a single duff episode!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Oli on January 27, 2013, 07:20:21 pm
Im expecting it to be terrible like the last series's, so it can only get better........
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Post by: camfollower on January 27, 2013, 07:41:21 pm
Not sure if it's been posted before but pictures of the new series
http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/top-gear/preview-top-gear-series-19#image=1
Is it Zerolags Bday??

PMSL! Those pics look funny without script... think Zerolag got banned. :scared:
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Post by: Greeners on January 27, 2013, 08:07:14 pm
Not sure if it's been posted before but pictures of the new series
http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/top-gear/preview-top-gear-series-19#image=1
Is it Zerolags Bday??

PMSL! Those pics look funny without script... think Zerolag got banned. :scared:


No he didn't.
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Post by: camfollower on January 27, 2013, 08:13:44 pm
Not sure if it's been posted before but pictures of the new series
http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/top-gear/preview-top-gear-series-19#image=1
Is it Zerolags Bday??

PMSL! Those pics look funny without script... think Zerolag got banned. :scared:


No he didn't.

Told me he did, so he fooked off... Zonda on TG, 1m 1*.*
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Oli on January 27, 2013, 09:36:03 pm
Im expecting it to be terrible like the last series's, so it can only get better........

And I was right!  Why waste so much time on the small piece of sh*t, time I wont get back.  Please top gear just stick to cars, nice cars.. :fighting:
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Post by: Kalpsn2000 on January 27, 2013, 09:41:58 pm
Im expecting it to be terrible like the last series's, so it can only get better........

And I was right!  Why waste so much time on the small piece of sh*t, time I wont get back.  Please top gear just stick to cars, nice cars.. :fighting:

Yeah that small car piece was sh*t but that Huayra is just  :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Post by: Greeners on January 27, 2013, 09:44:16 pm
Im expecting it to be terrible like the last series's, so it can only get better........

And I was right!  Why waste so much time on the small piece of sh*t, time I wont get back.  Please top gear just stick to cars, nice cars.. :fighting:

Yeah that small car piece was sh*t but that Huayra is just  :drool: :drool: :drool:

But to put in into perspective, the wife and kids laughed all the way through that bit!  :wink:
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Post by: camfollower on January 27, 2013, 09:46:19 pm
Yeah, as an opening episode, a tad dissapointing.  Sure we can skip the last half on Dave though :laugh:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Oli on January 27, 2013, 09:51:47 pm
Im expecting it to be terrible like the last series's, so it can only get better........

And I was right!  Why waste so much time on the small piece of sh*t, time I wont get back.  Please top gear just stick to cars, nice cars.. :fighting:

Yeah that small car piece was sh*t but that Huayra is just  :drool: :drool: :drool:

But to put in into perspective, the wife and kids laughed all the way through that bit!  :wink:

That's the problem. They are trying to appeal to the masses, and its working. They are 3 unfunny baffoons! When's 5th gear on
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Post by: MAT ED30 on January 27, 2013, 09:59:30 pm
i enjoyed it was funny watching the p50 hit pot holes  :signLOL:
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Post by: Greeners on January 27, 2013, 10:01:54 pm
Yup I thought it was good too. What else is going to have the new Pagani on it and a Bentley GT being ragged round a WRC stage! Quality entertainment with the odd car here and there!  :congrats:
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Post by: olufsen on January 27, 2013, 10:03:21 pm
It was a laugh, conti on rally stage classic, think it got full air at one point. :grin:
Adapt or die.
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Post by: Saintsteve on January 27, 2013, 10:03:32 pm
Im expecting it to be terrible like the last series's, so it can only get better........

And I was right!  Why waste so much time on the small piece of sh*t, time I wont get back.  Please top gear just stick to cars, nice cars.. :fighting:

In your opinion.

wasn't bad, seen worse but far more enjoyable then other sh*te on the box... Or did you miss something like  Countryfile instead Oli  :signLOL:
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Post by: Hedge on January 27, 2013, 10:05:58 pm
Im expecting it to be terrible like the last series's, so it can only get better........

And I was right!  Why waste so much time on the small piece of sh*t, time I wont get back.  Please top gear just stick to cars, nice cars.. :fighting:

In your opinion.

wasn't bad, seen worse but far more enjoyable then other sh*te on the box... Or did you miss something like  Countryfile instead Oli  :signLOL:

I think it was One Born Every Minute by then.  :laugh:
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Post by: olufsen on January 27, 2013, 10:07:43 pm
BBC HD atm, for more of a petrol head fix. :happy2:
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Post by: Nodz on January 27, 2013, 10:15:14 pm
Not a bad episode, star in the reasonably priced car was a laugh even tho it was pointless due to the conditions. The P45 was ok but thought the dragons den part was pointless and not needed.
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Post by: MC71 on January 27, 2013, 10:35:36 pm
Loved it, always do. Very funny in parts, typical tomfoolery from the chaps.  :happy2:

And that Huuuuuaaaaaaayyyra is something else!  :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Oli on January 27, 2013, 10:35:50 pm
Im expecting it to be terrible like the last series's, so it can only get better........

And I was right!  Why waste so much time on the small piece of sh*t, time I wont get back.  Please top gear just stick to cars, nice cars.. :fighting:

In your opinion.

wasn't bad, seen worse but far more enjoyable then other sh*te on the box... Or did you miss something like  Countryfile instead Oli  :signLOL:

Obviously my opinion. Dur! :stupid:
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Post by: Saintsteve on January 27, 2013, 10:41:05 pm
Im expecting it to be terrible like the last series's, so it can only get better........

And I was right!  Why waste so much time on the small piece of sh*t, time I wont get back.  Please top gear just stick to cars, nice cars.. :fighting:

In your opinion.

wasn't bad, seen worse but far more enjoyable then other sh*te on the box... Or did you miss something like  Countryfile instead Oli  :signLOL:

Obviously my opinion. Dur! :stupid:


Just sayin........... :signLOL:  :evilgrin:
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Post by: Andy on January 27, 2013, 11:18:35 pm
Thought it was funny as...even my lass thought it was funny
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Post by: swgti on January 28, 2013, 12:02:01 pm
I thought it was ok, looking forward to the Nile episode, the last series was utter sh*te IMO.

I think there's still a lot of people (me too for a while) struggle to realise that it is a car based entertainment program that is sold all over the world and in it's current format makes the BBC an absolute fortune so it aint gonna change anytime soon.

I do however think they could do a little more proper car reviewing than they do, there's loads of fantastic cars out there and it's a shame not to see them get the "old fashioned" Top Gear treatment. 5th gear do a reasonable job but I think that Clarkson and Hammond are really good at proper motoring journalism.
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Post by: olufsen on January 28, 2013, 12:15:13 pm
When's the 2012 Christmas special out?
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Post by: MC71 on January 28, 2013, 12:17:54 pm
^^^^ No such thing AFAIK.
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Post by: olufsen on January 28, 2013, 12:24:06 pm
I thought I read it somewhere before christmas... seems it's out soon in Feb:
http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/12/04/top-gear-christmas-special-in-february-2013/

Better be an hour long, otherwise it's just a normal episode.

ONly 6 episodes this season too... is TG on the way out?
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Post by: RedRobin on January 28, 2013, 12:36:48 pm
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Well, in spite of liking the three amigos I thought this latest TG was nothing new and consequently it was very boring. The P45 feature was waaay too long too. I'll only bother to watch the future episodes if there is nothing else on TV.

:indifferent: :indifferent: :indifferent:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on January 28, 2013, 12:37:45 pm
It makes me laugh, people still watch Top Gear expecting to see 1hr of car reviews & Road tests  :grin:

Top Gear is an entertainment programme these days, three guys having a laugh, messing about and attempting to disprove "Global Warming" theories.

I dont take it too seriously, just sit back and enjoy.

If you want wall to wall road tests, watch 5th gear  :stupid:

Surely people should know what to expect by now. . .
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Post by: ArildStavrum on January 28, 2013, 12:41:58 pm
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Well, in spite of liking the three amigos I thought this latest TG was nothing new and consequently it was very boring. The P45 feature was waaay too long too. I'll only bother to watch the future episodes if there is nothing else on TV.

:indifferent: :indifferent: :indifferent:

I enjoyed it but thought the feature on the pagani was also too long and boring.....Hammond sitting squeeling for 10 minutes isnt entertaining.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: MC71 on January 28, 2013, 12:45:11 pm
It makes me laugh, people still watch Top Gear expecting to see 1hr of car reviews & Road tests  :grin:

Top Gear is an entertainment programme these days, three guys having a laugh, messing about and attempting to disprove "Global Warming" theories.

I dont take it too seriously, just sit back and enjoy.

If you want wall to wall road tests, watch 5th gear  :stupid:

Surely people should know what to expect by now. . .

.........you would assume so but obviously not!

It's an entertainment programme based around cars. I can't believe anyone watches it for a review on a certain car as we did 15-20 years ago. We watch it to see a 800k hyper car going sideways around a track and for some stupid home made vehicle to be trundling around the roads of Surrey.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: graeme on January 28, 2013, 12:58:08 pm
I think some people just like to moan! I thought it was good.  :happy2:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: RedRobin on January 28, 2013, 12:59:25 pm
^^^^
As an entertainment programme it fails, IMO. The jokes are tired and we have all heard and seen them too many times before for them to be still entertaining.

I don't have any expectations of the programme other than to be entertained but in a refreshing way. So I found it disappointing.

EDIT: I did enjoy the supercar and rally Bentley parts though.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: clive_gti on January 28, 2013, 01:12:22 pm
The part about the small car (P45) was far too long & the banter/jokes are very scripted - but i'll still watch every episode without fail :laugh:  IMO the best parts of the show are when all 3 of the lads are on a road trip or doing a group test.

I went to school with the rally driver they had on in the Bentley last night :)
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on January 28, 2013, 01:26:14 pm
I thought I read it somewhere before christmas... seems it's out soon in Feb:
http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/12/04/top-gear-christmas-special-in-february-2013/

Better be an hour long, otherwise it's just a normal episode.

ONly 6 episodes this season too... is TG on the way out?

Yes May mentioned it when him Clarkson were on Graham Norton in Dec. It will be on in Feb :happy2:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: ArildStavrum on January 28, 2013, 01:28:22 pm
I thought I read it somewhere before christmas... seems it's out soon in Feb:
http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/12/04/top-gear-christmas-special-in-february-2013/

Better be an hour long, otherwise it's just a normal episode.

ONly 6 episodes this season too... is TG on the way out?

Yes May mentioned it when him Clarkson were on Graham Norton in Dec. It will be on in Feb :happy2:

Is it not just the 'source of the Nile' one in the performance estates that will be on during this series?
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Hedge on January 28, 2013, 01:35:17 pm
My thoughts on this are if you don't like it turn the damn thing off.  :fighting2:

It has run for a fair few series now in this format and it's perceived as working in their eyes so why would they change it.

I enjoyed it and that may be because I have low expectations perhaps others should re-asses theirs.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Saintsteve on January 28, 2013, 01:36:06 pm
My thoughts on this are if you don't like it turn the damn thing off.  :fighting2:

It has run for a fair few series now in this format and it's perceived as working in their eyes so why would they change it.

I enjoyed it and that may be because I have low expectations perhaps others should re-asses theirs.

 :happy2:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: rob_e on January 28, 2013, 03:03:17 pm
Hopefully they've saved some of the better stuff for later in the series. 

If you want to watch real car tv then the interweb is where you need to look, not mainstream bbcsnooze.

Take a look at the motortrend stuff, just fantastic:

Junkyard barracuda: 


Jag rat rod: 


66 Buick: 


 :drinking:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Saintsteve on January 28, 2013, 03:09:50 pm
I noticed a got hatch shoot-out as well in one of the remaining 6 shows..

Looking foward to seeing the new Astra VXR verdict.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: MC71 on January 28, 2013, 03:49:23 pm
^^^^ No VW though  :sad1:

Ford Focus ST, Renault Megane RenaultSport Cup 265, and Vauxhall Astra VXR. Get rid of the new ST from that list, add the new Mk7 GTI or R and see what's cooking!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: olufsen on January 28, 2013, 05:53:48 pm
Hopefully they've saved some of the better stuff for later in the series. 

If you want to watch real car tv then the interweb is where you need to look, not mainstream bbcsnooze.

Take a look at the motortrend stuff, just fantastic:

Junkyard barracuda: 


Jag rat rod: 


66 Buick: 


 :drinking:

Class, thanks for sharing those, just watched the first one, was good. :happy2:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Oli on January 28, 2013, 06:41:31 pm
Its good we all have different views on the show :happy2:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: RedRobin on January 28, 2013, 06:50:00 pm

Its good we all have different views on the show :happy2:


^^^^   :happy2:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: andrewparker on January 28, 2013, 10:25:29 pm
Just watched it - thought it was great, very funny indeed :drinking:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: rich83 on January 28, 2013, 10:43:52 pm
I thought it was a good episode... the Dragons Den bit was funny.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Andy on January 28, 2013, 10:46:31 pm
thought the dragons den bit was very good,expected Alan Sugar top pop up to say he would invest in it :signLOL:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: MAT ED30 on January 29, 2013, 11:28:38 am
i liked that bit too one word its sh1t  :signLOL:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: ArildStavrum on January 29, 2013, 12:12:53 pm
i liked that bit too one word its sh1t  :signLOL:

that's 2 words!!!  :P
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: MAT ED30 on January 29, 2013, 12:36:31 pm
 :signLOL:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Hedge on January 29, 2013, 01:15:21 pm
i liked that bit too one word its sh1t  :signLOL:

that's 2 words!!!  :P

If we are being pedantic it's 3.  :P :smiley:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: andrewparker on January 29, 2013, 01:30:15 pm
I was kind of disappointed in that. Thought it was pretty unnecessary.

It's not that I'm offended by swearing, but I almost watched it on iPlayer with my 3-year-old who has a habit of repeating anything and everything that he hears!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: dirrty-derv on January 29, 2013, 08:15:13 pm
Was fairly impressed, good to see it back, even when its tripe u gotta love a bit of top gear!

Cant wait for that new koenigsegg agera to arrive on GT5  :driver:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: graeme on January 30, 2013, 11:32:11 am
Was fairly impressed, good to see it back, even when its tripe u gotta love a bit of top gear!

Cant wait for that new koenigsegg agera to arrive on GT5  :driver:

There was no koenigsegg on topgear ? it was a pagani huayra.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Top Cat on January 30, 2013, 11:34:26 am
Was fairly impressed, good to see it back, even when its tripe u gotta love a bit of top gear!

Cant wait for that new koenigsegg agera to arrive on GT5  :driver:

There was no koenigsegg on topgear ? it was a pagani huayra.

You might want to read what you have quoted again.  :wink:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: rich83 on January 30, 2013, 11:46:02 am
Was fairly impressed, good to see it back, even when its tripe u gotta love a bit of top gear!

Cant wait for that new koenigsegg agera to arrive on GT5  :driver:

There was no koenigsegg on topgear ? it was a pagani huayra.

You might want to read what you have quoted again.  :wink:

 :laugh:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: dirrty-derv on January 30, 2013, 12:57:03 pm
hahahahaha oooops :signLOL:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on February 04, 2013, 02:48:16 pm
Loved yesterday's episode :happy2:

I'm getting my GTI remapped on Friday...will be a blast @ 55mph on the way back :wink:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: RedRobin on February 04, 2013, 03:58:49 pm
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Yep, yesterday's episode was the best yet, IMO. Some great performance cars, banter, and Mick Fleetwood in the seat for a lap.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Saintsteve on February 04, 2013, 04:22:42 pm
Where's Oli's verdict this week then?  :popcornsoda:


Great episode and very funny in places  :grin:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: rich83 on February 04, 2013, 05:19:35 pm
LFA......  :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: andrewparker on February 04, 2013, 05:20:54 pm
LFA......  :love: :love: :love:

Yep, just amazing!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Tamiyoman on February 04, 2013, 05:43:22 pm
The LFA is possibly the best sounding car ever made (IMO) 
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: SRC on February 04, 2013, 07:26:47 pm
You mean the Toyota Celica?
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: TagnuT on February 04, 2013, 07:55:43 pm
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Yep, yesterday's episode was the best yet, IMO. Some great performance cars, banter, and Mick Fleetwood in the seat for a lap.

One of the best ones that there has been in a long time.  :wink:

This one was pretty good too with the:-

http://www.topgear.com/uk/videos/worlds-best-road  :happy2:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Hedge on February 04, 2013, 08:27:30 pm
The LFA is possibly the best sounding car ever made (IMO) 

Not just your opinion. They had one at Goodwood Breakfast Club last year just say there being revved up. Spine-tingling.  :drool:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: rich83 on February 04, 2013, 11:41:25 pm
They have a certain "F1" sound about them!  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Rachael on February 05, 2013, 12:13:35 am
Top gear always makes me chuckle.

The Aston Martin was absolutely stunning.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: rich83 on February 05, 2013, 12:32:09 am
Top gear always makes me chuckle.

The Aston Martin was absolutely stunning.

Horrid wheels tho...
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Rachael on February 05, 2013, 12:51:27 am
Wheels could have been better, I fell in love with the colour a tiny bit though.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Lone_Par on February 05, 2013, 06:09:56 am
Wheels could have been better, I fell in love with the colour a tiny bit though.

The colour was immense!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: swgti on February 05, 2013, 07:13:00 am
Wheels could have been better, I fell in love with the colour a tiny bit though.

The colour was immense!

Colour was ace but not really Aston style, I must admit though it's the first Aston in a long time that literally made me go WOW!!!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Oli on February 05, 2013, 07:46:44 am
Where's Oli's verdict this week then?  :popcornsoda:


haha, I enjoyed it more this week, it was less about the three clowns and their pre-written humour, and more about cars, its a  :happy2: from me  :P

Still new series of 5th Gear back next week, monday at 8pm on Discovery.  And they have an ED35 in the adverts for it :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on February 18, 2013, 11:58:46 am
Brilliant episode yesterday :happy2:

Absolutely loved it, although felt a bit like a KIA advert.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: RedRobin on February 18, 2013, 05:37:33 pm
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This series is proving to be the best yet in my opinion.

Personally i get a bit bored with the stuff like the rugby as it went on for a bit too long but overall it was great.

I don't understand how on earth they got away with wrecking the pitch's hallowed turf!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: jedi-knight83 on February 18, 2013, 05:53:32 pm
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This series is proving to be the best yet in my opinion.

Personally i get a bit bored with the stuff like the rugby as it went on for a bit too long but overall it was great.

I don't understand how on earth they got away with wrecking the pitch's hallowed turf!

Im sorry...?? This is probably the most boring series so far... Jeremy and Richard have become poor caricatures of themselves and are desperately trying to be funny.

Even the episode with the aston, LFA, Viper in america was so dull I ended up turning off. Everything is so predictable and contrived.

I think its had its day.

I get my motoring tv fix from watching Chris Harris online videos now.

Oh and Re-Twickers... they re-turf it in the offseason anyway so presume that was done prior to an already scheduled re-turf.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: PSW on February 18, 2013, 05:56:28 pm
^^^
Would have been filmed pre-season RR when the are going to rip the turf up anyway.. Money changes hands everybody's happy then blatant sponsor banners can be seen - so bbc can get some money back etc
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: MC71 on February 18, 2013, 06:07:18 pm
So far another great series as far as I'm concerned.  :happy2:

Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: swgti on February 19, 2013, 07:10:55 am
I fully agree with some of the points above, it's a bit too predictable and some of the features do drag on for what seems an eternity, gap filling down to budget restrictions I'd imagine but  must admit it this series has made me laugh quite a bit more than the last one. I think it's saving grace is that it is well made, you can tell the BBC are involved whereas %th gear as good as it is just hasn't got the same quality production about it.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: dmac1969 on February 24, 2013, 11:53:08 pm
I thought TG was rubbish tonight , that old peoples car thing wasnt funny in the slightest , I wish they would do more car reviews like last weeks Astra VXR. There was sillyness in that but at least it was mixed with some facts (and some great camera work)
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: airlite200 on February 25, 2013, 12:00:12 am
Some of the staged clips are just terrible they need a fresh perspective, although when the cat came off the roof that was extremly funny but thats only because our lass was sat next to me and she's a cat lover... oops!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: gobbleplease on February 25, 2013, 08:00:00 am
Worst top gear ever !!!   I walked away from it, there are so much great cars out there at the moment and they keep on with the same old gags !

Oh what will we do this week "I know, let's do the same thing we do every series build a car and fcup it up"
Auto record on sky switched off !!

Rant over  :smiley:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: swgti on February 25, 2013, 08:19:29 am
The old folks car I thought was quite funny in parts, BUT did it really need to be in two parts and take up half the show??? er no, too many of their stupid stunt features are far too long.

I am however really, really looking forward to the Xmas special over the next couple of weeks.

My biggest fault with it now is that it is far too predictable.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: andrewparker on February 25, 2013, 08:57:16 am
Maybe it's time you guys stopped watching it?
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: airlite200 on February 25, 2013, 09:00:03 am
The other option in our house is call the midwife so even tho topgear is becoming predictable id rather watch it then have to sit and watch period drama's sorry state of affairs if you ask me!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: MC71 on February 25, 2013, 10:58:12 am
Once again, I enjoyed it but I am not expecting anything other than a light hearted Sunday evening BBC2 entertainment show based around cars (or any vehicle come to that).

If anyone wants Hyper car reviews try YouTube, thousands of them in every shape, size and colour.

 :happy2:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on February 25, 2013, 11:31:11 am
I enjoyed it. Although do agree that the old folks part was too long.

Can't wait to see the 2 part  'christmas' special :party:

The other reason I enjoy Top Gear on a Sunday evening as it takes my mind of the return to work :happy2:

Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on February 25, 2013, 11:52:56 am
Come on lads, you MUST know what to expect now. . . surely??  :confused:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: andrewparker on February 25, 2013, 12:01:23 pm
Come on lads, you MUST know what to expect now. . . surely??  :confused:

Nah, we still need the generic "I thought Top Gear was sh*te/great last night" posts :indifferent:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: swgti on February 25, 2013, 01:17:45 pm
Come on lads, you MUST know what to expect now. . . surely??  :confused:

Nah, we still need the generic "I thought Top Gear was sh*te/great last night" posts :indifferent:

It's just a discussion in the random chat area, nobody is forcing you to read them or post in the thread, if it winds you up or bores you that much AVOID!!!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: gobbleplease on February 25, 2013, 01:25:56 pm
Or what we really want is people that defend top gear to the hilt and say don't " watch it then " with comments like its an "entertainment programme now"

The fact is its been an entertainment programme for a while now but about 4 - 5 years ago it had a good blend and mix of entertainment and cars now its not !!


Or what we really need is a forum with no posts as people are expected to keep there opinions to there selfs !

But at the same time as saying "just don't watch it then" when you see a comment you don't like why not just ignore it ?
Instead of trying to give people an ear bashing, for there opinions

I would of ignored this like I do with all other comments I disagree with but seems this seems to be aimed at me and a few others that's posted simelar and time to put a stop to it I think

I watch top gear in the hope that one day I might actually see a review of a car I would want to buy.

Time to delete this thread now and all others where someone might have an opinion on something

Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: andrewparker on February 25, 2013, 01:31:58 pm
Because it's becoming as tedious as the standard R32 vs Edition 30 thread. There is no answer. Some people like it, some people don't. Some episodes are good, some aren't. Get over it.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: gobbleplease on February 25, 2013, 01:38:26 pm
There are still plenty of people posting on this subject and how they found the most recent episode -
If its getting boaring and tedious for you stop looking at this thread, keep your thoughts on other people's thoughts to your self and your right Get over it !
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: andrewparker on February 25, 2013, 01:44:00 pm
So one minute you're extolling the virtues of free speech, the next you're telling me to keep my opinions to myself? Come on, which is it going to be?
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: gobbleplease on February 25, 2013, 01:53:36 pm
NO !! When did I tell you to keep your comments to your self ????

You said

Because it's becoming as tedious as the standard R32 vs Edition 30 thread. There is no answer. Some people like it, some people don't. Some episodes are good, some aren't. Get over it.

I'm telling you do what you have stated in your own post, as this is obviously becoming tedious to you !

It's more about the way in which you seem to dismiss other people's comments and say " same old posts get over it "
Or " just don't watch it " if your that bothered just don't comment or read the thread !

I've all ready said this in the previous posts
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: mvb12 on February 25, 2013, 02:05:25 pm
Subscribed

 :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Tamiyoman on February 25, 2013, 02:06:09 pm

I watch top gear in the hope that one day I might actually see a review of a car I would want to buy.


5th Gear for reviews on cars that most could afford and Top Gear for cars never attainable (until lottery numers come up) and for a laugh
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: andrewparker on February 25, 2013, 02:06:58 pm
The funny thing is you seem to expect Top Gear to be something different that it is. The format has been established for some time now so why is it always a surprise when it isn't 60 minutes of car pornography? That is why all these comments are becoming so boring. It's like watching Eastenders and expecting a David Attenborough documentary.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: andrewparker on February 25, 2013, 02:08:45 pm
Subscribed

 :popcornsoda:

Some say this is more entertaining than Top Gear...
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: swgti on February 25, 2013, 02:10:20 pm
Because it's becoming as tedious as the standard R32 vs Edition 30 thread. There is no answer. Some people like it, some people don't. Some episodes are good, some aren't. Get over it.

What do you think is best red sauce or brown?
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Hedge on February 25, 2013, 02:32:32 pm
Because it's becoming as tedious as the standard R32 vs Edition 30 thread. There is no answer. Some people like it, some people don't. Some episodes are good, some aren't. Get over it.

What do you think is best red sauce or brown?

Is this a euphemism?  :laugh:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: swgti on February 25, 2013, 02:37:21 pm
Because it's becoming as tedious as the standard R32 vs Edition 30 thread. There is no answer. Some people like it, some people don't. Some episodes are good, some aren't. Get over it.

What do you think is best red sauce or brown?

Is this a euphemism?  :laugh:

Haha wasn't meant to be  :signLOL:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: RedRobin on February 25, 2013, 04:30:06 pm
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Big breasts or small breasts?  :evilgrin:

For what it's worth, I like some parts of TG and not other parts of TG. A TG review by JC in 2005 of the Mk5 GTI is what made me arrange a test drive the following day and the rest is history!

They mentioned the Mk7 in last night's prog and reviewed some hatchbacks last week.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on February 25, 2013, 04:45:00 pm
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Big breasts or small breasts?  :evilgrin:

For what it's worth, I like some parts of TG and not other parts of TG. A TG review by JC in 2005 of the Mk5 GTI is what made me arrange a test drive the following day and the rest is history!

They mentioned the Mk7 in last night's prog and reviewed some hatchbacks last week.

Yes that was a great review for the Mk5 :happy2:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: dmac1969 on February 25, 2013, 06:41:28 pm
Robin , I remember the TG review of the Mk5 , its what made me want one as well , as well as the reviews in EVO , it took me 5 years to get one after that but I got there in the end!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: RedRobin on February 25, 2013, 06:48:15 pm

Robin , I remember the TG review of the Mk5 , its what made me want one as well , as well as the reviews in EVO , it took me 5 years to get one after that but I got there in the end!


....Glad to hear you eventually found your dream. Better late than never!

In case you haven't already seen this vid:



 :notworthy:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: andrewparker on February 25, 2013, 06:50:59 pm
I remember when Clarkson did a drag race between a GTI and a Murcielago :signLOL:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: wigit on February 25, 2013, 08:32:32 pm
I've liked this series and was in awe of the Range Rover's ability
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: phil1975 on March 03, 2013, 10:23:36 pm
Pretty good tonight I thought, up there with my two favourite adventures botswana and 4x4's in south america.

Genuinely impressed with what they got for £1500!!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on March 03, 2013, 10:30:20 pm
Yeah decent episode :happy2:

Pretty good tonight I thought, up there with my two favourite adventures botswana and 4x4's in south america.

Genuinely impressed with what they got for £1500!!

So was I!

Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: camfollower on March 03, 2013, 10:34:58 pm
1500 for that Impreza, what a great winter motor!  Christ, spend 500 quid plus on winter tyres!

I think tonight's episode was meant to be the Xmas special, could be wrong.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on March 03, 2013, 10:39:24 pm
1500 for that Impreza, what a great winter motor!  Christ, spend 500 quid plus on winter tyres!

I think tonight's episode was meant to be the Xmas special, could be wrong.

Yeah was part 1 of the Christmas special.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: camfollower on March 03, 2013, 10:48:11 pm
I hope the winters get worse :laugh:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201303025581538/sort/default/usedcars/maximum-mileage/over_100000_miles/body-type/estate/model/impreza/make/subaru/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/page/1/postcode/cw113ne?logcode=p