CaptainSensible Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Worst episode in quite a while, this article sums it up pretty well: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvan ... eview.html I've actually quite enjoyed Top Gear USA on BBC 3 recently. It reminds me of the early days of our Top Gear before it got staid and boring. I just don't think Clarkson and co can muster the same levels of enthusiasm about driving exotic cars (or taking part in crazy challenges) when its all they've done for the last 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Bit like watching Arsenal, a couple of good performances make you think the team are back to their best but alas no.... yes exactly, but you will still watch them play.. the same with Top Gear..the love hate relationship We'd all still watch Top Gear even though it's rubbish as there is nothing better on tele on a Sunday night Antiques roadshow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris AME Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Needlessley trashing cars, shame to smash up those jags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Caught it on iPlayer yesterday. Most of it was dreadful, but to be fair, I thought that Ryan Reynolds came across well, as a person, not just another Hollywood tool & the Jags sounded good, other than that I agree that USA version is much more watchable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Oh dear, it was more like last of the summer wine... I think in the words of a certain presenter the programme should should be dragged out and shot in front of its family..... I think they need to get rid of 2 out of the 3 presenters at least and move on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothers2901 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Last nights episode gets the it wasn't the best episode iv'e ever seen but far better than the previous two. The Bently was the star of the show and would take it every time when put up against the Ferrari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Well it was way better than the previous week! Quite enjoyed the Ferrari and Bentley on ice, and that was actually about cars, and the final bit was hilarious, instantly recongnised it as Abergavenny which was nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I thought Sunday nights episode was pretty good. The ice section was great, the sound of both the Fezza and Bentley were cracking. I had a feeling the motorised mobility thing was going to be useless, but found it quite good and funny. But please oh please can somebody chop Clarksons eyebrows, they are doing my head in!!!! Also Hammond doesn't look too well and seems to have lost weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Fennntttonnnnn.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Well last nights episode was a good one - everyone doing what they do best in my opinion A good crazy race for Hammond, a decent car twin test from Clarkson, and then another decent duo from Clarkson and May on the demise of SAAB. And once again, it was about cars! Only thing for me which was a bit weak was the guest, not being a huge Dr Who fan, but who really likes the SIARPC segment anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Have to say the star in a reasonably priced car is tiring - although from a political point of view getting stars of various levels on the show sometimes to promote films/shows works behind the scenes to keep Top Gear going. I actually record it and then watch it later in the evening so can forward past the chaff like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Was a return to better form I agree although another race between a car and something that isn't a car that has been rigged in such a way as to make it 'seem' like a race How about a race round the Top Gear track between me on a segway and a Bugatti Veyron, obviously the Veyron would not be able to start until I reach the final corner.... wow that would be exciting... wouldn't it If they did more 'proper' bits like the SAAB one with the odd smoke filled burn up and proper test drives it would be a whole lot better, and how about star in a f**k off fast car 1. The Dalai Lama goes round the track in a GTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Well last nights episode was a good one - everyone doing what they do best in my opinion A good crazy race for Hammond, a decent car twin test from Clarkson, and then another decent duo from Clarkson and May on the demise of SAAB. And once again, it was about cars! Only thing for me which was a bit weak was the guest, not being a huge Dr Who fan, but who really likes the SIARPC segment anyways? Good episode I thought. I like SIARPC (even though not THIS star) and the SAAB stuff was interesting, as was the rally/bird man thingy. The review of the C63 vs Maserati was pathetic though. Clarkson spent the whole time saying the Merc was slower but clearly, driven properly, it is much quicker. Very quick in fact. In the TG magazine, he tested the same car against the M3 GTS and that should have been the test. And then, tested the winner against the 2012 GT-R............ for the Germans then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Saab segment was really good for a brand I've had little exposure to. I did set a personal speed record delivering a hired 93turbo though when I was at uni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Good show, agree the fight between Swiss chocolate and scared out ya pants Hammond was a tad poor. Although I like rallying so watched for that reason. Merc looks stupid with the rear spoiler, Masa looks stupidly long. But at least Clarkson managed 4 laps before wearing out the tyres. Star part I hate anyway and always forward unless it's a fit bird, or two fit birds SAAB section was spot on. Always loved the turbo and almost bought one years ago, but couldn't stand the dashboard. Only architects could designer what the buttons actually did. Like the 93 cab but felt it was a bit soft looking. A great shame for a car that I grew up with and respected has now gone (I didn't know Spyker tried to takeover - very bold and stupid by the sound of things) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Good show so far this week, Brutus and meteor powered Bentley are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Good show so far this week, Brutus and meteor powered Bentley are amazing! Ha ha, going to work in those cars is hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty78 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Not my cup of tea..for a min there i thought Antique Roadshow was on the tele tonite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSensible Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Really enjoyed tonight episode, good too see them promoting some British manufacturers too. Whether you'd buy one or not, you know those track cars would be immense fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I dont think I would ever buy one of those track cars...buy a decent used sports car, dare I say for 30k you are not that far off used GTR territory. Appreciate the trackness of the caterham etc but only worth it if it were your 7th car or something Interesting watching them drive them to work, they went straight down Putney High Street which is a car park at any time of day, pretty sure they would have gotten a few looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 It was a better episode than some lately, am I the only one who would actually like to see some proper reviews of cars though? A 5 minute chat called 'news' where they just say 'ooooh look at that' or thats rubbish is hardly a review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 It was a better episode than some lately, am I the only one who would actually like to see some proper reviews of cars though? A 5 minute chat called 'news' where they just say 'ooooh look at that' or thats rubbish is hardly a review. Top Gear is not that sort of show, just take it for what it is, 3 blithering idiots performing staged idiocracy with some car porn thrown in, if you accept that you will enjoy it more.. If you want an unbiased professional road testing programme of every day normal cars you aren't gonna get it watching this programme... Personally I love Top Gear, they will never be able to please everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Thought it was poor last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Fifth Gear was more about serious reviews, and that floundered. I guess at the end of the day TV is mainly about entertainment, not information, plenty people find Top Gear entertaining hence why its still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 It was a better episode than some lately, am I the only one who would actually like to see some proper reviews of cars though? A 5 minute chat called 'news' where they just say 'ooooh look at that' or thats rubbish is hardly a review. Top Gear is not that sort of show, just take it for what it is, 3 blithering idiots performing staged idiocracy with some car porn thrown in, if you accept that you will enjoy it more.. If you want an unbiased professional road testing programme of every day normal cars you aren't gonna get it watching this programme... Personally I love Top Gear, they will never be able to please everyone This sums it up exactly, it's still one of the best things on the TV! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.