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DarkSunrise 04-22-2012 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark (Post 188933)
Chris Harris did write something terrible about Ferrari.

Yep, Harris also had the stones to trash the venerable and revered Miata. I don't agree with all of his views (especially on the Miata), but at least I know he's honest about his opinion. And that's really all I want from a journalist.

So, for instance, when Harris said he loved his drive of the BRZ, I know I can take him at his word. And that bodes well for the BRZ.

Lost 04-22-2012 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepHunta (Post 188942)
I'm just gonna wait for the Top Gear UK review. Hopefully, Jeremy will shed some light into this.

I don't know that he will like it, as power oversteer is his definition of good handling.

Capt Canuck 04-22-2012 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepHunta (Post 188942)
The media is hyping it up waaaay too much. I'm just gonna wait for the Top Gear UK review. Hopefully, Jeremy will shed some light into this. Although, Top Gear UK has already had first drive impressions of this car and they like it a lot! End of June is the likely showing of the new series.

TG don't shed light, they're an entertainment program.
When they get to your local dealer, schedule a test drive, then you'll know for yourself :)

dsgerbc 04-22-2012 12:46 PM

Oh, look, someone who takes TG:UK reviews seriously. And the review won't come out until late summer at best.

Spaceywilly 04-22-2012 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dsgerbc (Post 189090)
Oh, look, someone who takes TG:UK reviews seriously. And the review won't come out until late summer at best.

Everyone knows Aston Martin and Jaguar are the best cars ever! And stay away from those crappy Porsche 911s, it's just a beetle!

[/sarcasm]

JohnnyR 04-22-2012 01:52 PM

Well, even if they are towing the 3rd party marketing line for this car, maybe the side benefit will be that it will encourage Toyota to speed up the Supra revival.

Can't wait for some lap times shoot outs in this car though.

DeepHunta 04-22-2012 05:17 PM

Yes, I take TG UK seriously! Most of my car buying decisions are 10% based on reviews by top gear ;)

Khyron686 04-22-2012 10:08 PM

TG has slammed Ferrari's quite a bit - especially that new AWD one. And really, they do a lot of stuff tongue in cheek. Slam 911s yet 2 of them own them (and admit it). I'm with James on the "too much 'ring time tuning" - hence being on a BRZ/FR-S forum. :thumbsup:

How does Ferrari stop owners from loaning cars for reviews?

Xdragonxb0i 04-23-2012 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt Canuck (Post 189085)
TG don't shed light, they're an entertainment program.
When they get to your local dealer, schedule a test drive, then you'll know for yourself :)


i actually waiting to see what it can do on the TG track.

blu_ 04-23-2012 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Khyron686 (Post 189343)
How does Ferrari stop owners from loaning cars for reviews?

They don't but if they find out about you as a journalist driving a ferarri that they haven't approved they blacklist you.

tree fingers 04-23-2012 10:28 AM

Better than the new Mclaren? There's a reason why I don't take magazine reviews very seriously.

Spaceywilly 04-23-2012 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Xdragonxb0i (Post 189405)
i actually waiting to see what it can do on the TG track.

Spoiler alert: it won't do well. It will never get a good lap time on any track on the stock tires, which is how everyone tests it.

Sport-Tech 04-23-2012 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tree fingers (Post 189547)
Better than the new Mclaren? There's a reason why I don't take magazine reviews very seriously.

It's not a review, it's a casual blog comment.

Draco-REX 04-23-2012 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Spaceywilly (Post 189549)
Spoiler alert: it won't do well. It will never get a good lap time on any track on the stock tires, which is how everyone tests it.

True. There aren't enough tight sections for it to make up for the average straight line speed.

I wonder who will test it.

Jeremy "POWAHHH!" Clarkson will likely say it's underpowered but very fun to drive. Much like his RX-8 review.

James "Capt. Slow" May will bemoan its 'ring-tuned ride but call the power perfect.

Richard "The Hamster" Hammond will say it's not as good as the 911 but damn close to the smaller Cayman for the money.

The Stig will likely say it's a great chassis, but could use more power for the TG track.


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