BRZ on Top Gear?

[Jayde]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

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]

Originally Posted by Mitch

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]

Originally Posted by Mitch

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]

Originally Posted by whitejdm

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]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by greenguy101

... I'd rather watch a poorly made car show than the crappy reality T.V. That my wife watches!! Lol

+1

[daiheadjai]

The old ones with Tiff Needel were pretty good IIRC...

[rmjjensen]

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]

Give Top Gear USA some time to get better. Initially Top Gear UK was ballsack; it got better over time.

[Giccin]

But its TG USA. :/

lol I can't stand watching it.

[MiguelAE86]

Originally Posted by SVTSHC

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]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

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.