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pinoyplaya 08-09-2012 09:36 PM
BRZ on Top Gear?
 
Anyone know when they'll feature it on Top Gear?

ATL BRZ 08-09-2012 09:42 PM
There won't be any new episodes of Top Gear UK on BBC until early next year. They've already put Jeremy Clarkson in the GT86 and had him review it for the magazine's latest Speed Week issue.

Top Gear America starts again next Tuesday 8/14. It's probably going to suck again this season like it has mostly for the past 2 seasons. Rutledge and Adam are funny but don't know shit about cars and Tanner is a pretty boy douche that wants to drift everything. Most of their challenges are lame or spinoffs of what TG UK have already done.

TG UK is where it's at.

rice_classic 08-09-2012 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ATL BRZ (Post 370421)

Top Gear America starts again next Tuesday 8/14. It's probably going to suck again this season like it has mostly for the past 2 seasons. Rutledge and Adam are funny but don't know shit about cars and Tanner is a pretty boy douche that wants to drift everything. Most of their challenges are lame or spinoffs of what TG UK have already done.
Yes, but do you still watch it? :D

Zaggeron 08-09-2012 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by rice_classic (Post 370613)
Yes, but do you still watch it? :D
I've watched maybe one or two episodes of TG-USA. Just not anywhere near as good a show.

Almost painful to watch actually. There is no real chemistry between the presenters and it clearly lacks the British mentality that being mean to friends is funny.

ATL BRZ 08-09-2012 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by rice_classic (Post 370613)
Yes, but do you still watch it? :D
Not unless I hear after an episode airs that it was worth watching, then I might download it. Otherwise I stopped watching after giving the first season a chance and being disappointed.

TG UK is my favorite show ever. The production team and the hosts are top notch. I've got hordes of past seasons in HD on my HTPC :)

Zaggeron 08-09-2012 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ATL BRZ (Post 370421)
There won't be any new episodes of Top Gear UK on BBC until early next year. They've already put Jeremy Clarkson in the GT86 and had him review it for the magazine's latest Speed Week issue.

Top Gear America starts again next Tuesday 8/14. It's probably going to suck again this season like it has mostly for the past 2 seasons. Rutledge and Adam are funny but don't know shit about cars and Tanner is a pretty boy douche that wants to drift everything. Most of their challenges are lame or spinoffs of what TG UK have already done.

TG UK is where it's at.
The blurb from Jeremy is funny. I wonder if he really think it's ugly. Most folks I've talked to -- even ones that say its over-hyped and over priced -- admit it is one beautiful car from the outside

coyote 08-09-2012 11:20 PM
I thought TG USA had potential. None of them are a patch on 5th Gear though.

DeepHunta 08-09-2012 11:29 PM
There's already a Top Gear magazine articles about the 86. The actual show will not be shown until late January/early February 2013.

Mitch 08-10-2012 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Zaggeron (Post 370627)
I've watched maybe one or two episodes of TG-USA. Just not anywhere near as good a show.

Almost painful to watch actually. There is no real chemistry between the presenters and it clearly lacks the British mentality that being mean to friends is funny.
Everybody who loves the rebooted Top Gear UK hates to be reminded about the first few seasons. They weren't great. They were occasionally good, but usually fell flat. It wasn't a great show. The chemistry came over time (and with the swapping out of a cast member). Even the original Top Gear was hit or miss. It was more Consumer Reports than anything else, with Clarkson being an unusually vibrant character for the series.

Point being, keep watching. Or at least go watch the first season of the rebooted Top Gear and understand that the kind of magic you expect doesn't form overnight.

Enemies 08-10-2012 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ATL BRZ (Post 370421)
There won't be any new episodes of Top Gear UK on BBC until early next year. They've already put Jeremy Clarkson in the GT86 and had him review it for the magazine's latest Speed Week issue.

Top Gear America starts again next Tuesday 8/14. It's probably going to suck again this season like it has mostly for the past 2 seasons. Rutledge and Adam are funny but don't know shit about cars and Tanner is a pretty boy douche that wants to drift everything. Most of their challenges are lame or spinoffs of what TG UK have already done.

TG UK is where it's at.
If you take it as B-Level comedy rather than a car show you can enjoy it. :P

Jayde 08-10-2012 09:15 AM
Tonight, on Top Gear; Richard races some youths in a Renault, James talks to a girl, and I go sideways, in an Aston Martin!

I'm sorry, but I, like others, prefer the UK Top Gear. Maybe it's the accents, maybe it's the fact there are no commercials, or maybe it's just better (imo). I have all 18 seasons saved on one of my HDDs. :)

They did talk about the car in the last season, but it wasn't released yet. I'm sure it'll be on the next season.

Chewie4299 08-10-2012 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Jayde (Post 371203)
Tonight, on Top Gear; Richard races some youths in Renault, James talks to a girl, and I go sideways, in an Aston Martin!

I'm sorry, but I, like others, prefer the UK Top Gear. Maybe it's the accents, maybe it's the fact there are no commercials, or maybe it's just better (imo). I have all 18 seasons saved on one of my HDDs. :)

They did talk about the car in the last season, but it wasn't released yet. I'm sure it'll be on the next season.
Same. I've seen every episode and can't wait for the next season

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Jayde 08-10-2012 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Chewie4299 (Post 371225)
Same. I've seen every episode and can't wait for the next season

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Every now and then, I'll watch an episode before I go to sleep. Although, I don't remember which episode I left off at. Guess I'll have to start over. :D

Dave-ROR 08-10-2012 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Jayde (Post 371203)
Tonight, on Top Gear; Richard races some youths in a Renault, James talks to a girl, and I go sideways, in an Aston Martin!

I'm sorry, but I, like others, prefer the UK Top Gear. Maybe it's the accents, maybe it's the fact there are no commercials, or maybe it's just better (imo). I have all 18 seasons saved on one of my HDDs. :)

They did talk about the car in the last season, but it wasn't released yet. I'm sure it'll be on the next season.

I enjoy the UK version more as well. The US version is better than the horrible Aussie version at least (post first US season, which was horrible).

However I don't consider any Top Gear TV show as an actual car review show, it's comedy that just happens to have cars in it.

Jayde 08-10-2012 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR (Post 371284)
I enjoy the UK version more as well. The US version is better than the horrible Aussie version at least (post first US season, which was horrible).

However I don't consider any Top Gear TV show as an actual car review show, it's comedy that just happens to have cars in it.
I guess you could argue that the first few seasons had more car reviewing in it, but now, like you said, it's mostly comedy. :)

BRZer86 08-10-2012 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Mitch (Post 370963)
Everybody who loves the rebooted Top Gear UK hates to be reminded about the first few seasons. They weren't great. They were occasionally good, but usually fell flat. It wasn't a great show. The chemistry came over time (and with the swapping out of a cast member). Even the original Top Gear was hit or miss. It was more Consumer Reports than anything else, with Clarkson being an unusually vibrant character for the series.

Point being, keep watching. Or at least go watch the first season of the rebooted Top Gear and understand that the kind of magic you expect doesn't form overnight.
I clearly remember how lame TG UK was but the thing is Clarkson never had to try too hard to make it entertaining, aside from their lack of groove he was still able to give awesome reviews. The USA crew just seem awkward, boring, and just flat out cheesy. I tried to give it a shot but I would sit through every episode hoping it get better. If they would just be themselves it may stand a chance to survive, otherwise write it off in a couple of seasons.

whitejdm 08-10-2012 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Mitch (Post 370963)
Everybody who loves the rebooted Top Gear UK hates to be reminded about the first few seasons. They weren't great. They were occasionally good, but usually fell flat. It wasn't a great show. The chemistry came over time (and with the swapping out of a cast member). Even the original Top Gear was hit or miss. It was more Consumer Reports than anything else, with Clarkson being an unusually vibrant character for the series.

Point being, keep watching. Or at least go watch the first season of the rebooted Top Gear and understand that the kind of magic you expect doesn't form overnight.

THIS!

Compared to Motorweek and the Car Show (ugh), Top Gear USA is actually very entertaining.

Dave-ROR 08-10-2012 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by whitejdm (Post 371305)
THIS!

Compared to Motorweek and the Car Show (ugh), Top Gear USA is actually very entertaining.
I had high hopes for the Car Show.. it was one of the worse things I've ever seen on TV. I couldn't even make it through the one episode I recorded. I suppose I should give it another shot but I just can't imagine it being good.

whitejdm 08-10-2012 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR (Post 371333)
I had high hopes for the Car Show.. it was one of the worse things I've ever seen on TV. I couldn't even make it through the one episode I recorded. I suppose I should give it another shot but I just can't imagine it being good.

Don't bother giving it another shot, why put yourself through the pain? LOL

greenguy101 08-10-2012 11:06 AM
TG UK in my opinion is the superior show. But it's not because of chemistry, it's because of the BBC. The hosts are allowed to say what ever they feel. They don't have to worry about offending someone or hurting an advertisers feelings. TG USA is on a network that depends on advertising for funding. If the host was to say that a car was crap than they could possibly offend an advertiser and loose funds. So TG USA will never be as good. I still watch it though, I'd rather watch a poorly made car show than the crappy reality T.V. That my wife watches!! Lol

#87 08-10-2012 11:08 AM
I enjoy top gear as entertainment but I think you need to be a millionaire to watch it for car buying advice and even then I'm not so sure it's the best source. The best segments are the 1 hour specials when they do road trips or when they have to buy cars on a budget and do challenges.

Zaggeron 08-10-2012 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by greenguy101 (Post 371364)
... I'd rather watch a poorly made car show than the crappy reality T.V. That my wife watches!! Lol
+1

daiheadjai 08-10-2012 12:13 PM
The old ones with Tiff Needel were pretty good IIRC...

rmjjensen 08-10-2012 12:19 PM
I'm so excited to see a BRZ (more likely 86) on Top Gear UK!

But, Top Gear USA will have an SVX ...one of my past joyous cars: http://jalopnik.com/5919380/what-is-...nte-and-an-svx

SVTSHC 08-10-2012 12:20 PM
Give Top Gear USA some time to get better. Initially Top Gear UK was ballsack; it got better over time.

Giccin 08-10-2012 01:19 PM
But its TG USA. :/

lol I can't stand watching it.

MiguelAE86 08-10-2012 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SVTSHC (Post 371514)
Give Top Gear USA some time to get better. Initially Top Gear UK was ballsack; it got better over time.
THIS. Some people just don't understand that chemistry between the presenters is everything. Listen to what TG UK Presenters had to say about this:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0pWuf6Uv1w"]Top Gear USA Interview - YouTube[/ame]

Rampage 08-10-2012 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR (Post 371284)
I enjoy the UK version more as well. The US version is better than the horrible Aussie version at least (post first US season, which was horrible).

However I don't consider any Top Gear TV show as an actual car review show, it's comedy that just happens to have cars in it.

Maybe that is what my problem is with all Top Gear shows. I tuned in to see a car show and instead got Monty Python. I hate it.

As far as Top Gear US. Rutledge should stick to NASCAR and Adam Corolla has the personality and TV presence of a turd.

Tanner Faust can at least drive but he is not funny either. However, I would rather watch him and Paul Tracy insult each other and actually do some test driving on the Supercar show (cannot remember correct name) than watch any Top Gear episode. I just do not find stupidity to be particularly funny when it comes to cars and driving.

SVTSHC 08-10-2012 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Giccin (Post 371633)
But its TG USA. :/

lol I can't stand watching it.
Haha, well for what it's worth I haven't given up on the show but I have protested it till the fifth season :lol:


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