Top Gear Triple Review: CTS-V, ZR1, Dodge Challenger

sefa01 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-02-09, 01:11 PM

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JEM · #2 (**permalink**) 01-02-09, 02:19 PM

Hypothetically, of course, and without regard to applicable laws, one looking for the full episode watchable somewhere other than a Youtube mailslot might find oneself blundering around some theoretical BitTorrent search site (that of course I have no personal knowledge of) for what I've seen referred to as season 12 episode 2, some claim this can be found with a search for TopGear S12E02. I've also heard that that the road (and mall, and assault landing) test of the new Euro Focus, a particular piece of video that those who have seen it claim is a must-see, can be found in episode 6. Once again, no personal knowledge of course.

If one prefers to check the official TopGear site and twiddle their thumbs for a good long time waiting for the Beeb to make it available in a form you can buy, they're at http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/

N8dawg · #3 (**permalink**) 01-03-09, 02:51 AM

try watchtopgear.net

CIWS · #4 (**permalink**) 01-03-09, 08:58 AM

Right here mates, Season 12 - Episode 2

http://hessmo.com/Hessmo/TG_Season_12.html

JEM · #5 (**permalink**) 01-03-09, 11:31 AM

And another site that needs to be checked periodically is http://www.finalgear.com/

AERO1 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-03-09, 04:16 PM

I can honestly say that I HATE Top Gear! I mean they are so ANTI-AMERICAN that it makes me sick!

I am a die hard American, I am a die hard American vehicle buyer and I can't stand the way they knock the Cadillac CTS-V which is my favorite car and probably the best built GM Vehicle.

Nothing but a bunch of euro-trash that host and test cars.

Give me a show and I would knock every Jap and Kraut car I got my hands on just to show them that anyone can have a show and knock a product. It's not brain surgery what they do!

Just my opinion on why I NEVER WATCH TOP GEAR and after seeing how that moron commented on the CTS-V when every car magazine praises it makes me see how dumb Top Gear really is!

SG

CIWS · #7 (**permalink**) 01-03-09, 04:58 PM

I generally like Top Gear, but I didn't care for that episode and the way they chose to show the new V. That said however that episode was going for some entertainment value over their more standard testing regimes. Let Clarkson get one in the U.K. and The Stig to take it around their track and I'm betting they would portray it more accurately.

AERO1 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-03-09, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CIWS

I generally like Top Gear, but I didn't care for that episode and the way they chose to show the new V. That said however that episode was going for some entertainment value over their more standard testing regimes. Let Clarkson get one in the U.K. and The Stig to take it around their track and I'm betting they would portray it more accurately.

Screw Jeremy with his terrible English sarcasm! It makes me want to punch him square in the face with that stupid look he always makes.

SG

JEM · #9 (**permalink**) 01-03-09, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AERO1

Screw Jeremy with his terrible English sarcasm! It makes me want to punch him square in the face with that stupid look he always makes.

Sounds to me like someone's awfully thin-skinned.

AERO1 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-04-09, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JEM

Sounds to me like someone's awfully thin-skinned.

I just hate shows and magazines that have that anti-American car stigma. Why can't they just test vehicles and offer the factual data and an unbiased review?

That's all I am trying to say.

SG

CIWS · #11 (**permalink**) 01-04-09, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AERO1

I just hate shows and magazines that have that anti-American car stigma. Why can't they just test vehicles and offer the factual data and an unbiased review?

That's all I am trying to say.

SG

Clarkson can't be totally biased if he chose an American car as his top pick, right ?

atdeneve · #12 (**permalink**) 01-04-09, 09:33 AM

Right.

AERO1 · #13 (**permalink**) 01-04-09, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CIWS

Clarkson can't be totally biased if he chose an American car as his top pick, right ?

I am sorry. I must have missed that.

He picked an American car as his top pick out of the 3 American cars in this comparo or his top pick out of anything European he has ever tested?

SG

jvp · #14 (**permalink**) 01-04-09, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AERO1

He picked an American car as his top pick out of the 3 American cars in this comparo or his top pick out of anything European he has ever tested?

First: Understand that Clarkson's snide comments towards America are meant in fun. He's automotive amusement, not automotive journalism.

Second: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/dri...ffset=0&page=1

jas

concorso · #15 (**permalink**) 01-04-09, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AERO1

I can honestly say that I HATE Top Gear! I mean they are so ANTI-AMERICAN that it makes me sick!

I am a die hard American, I am a die hard American vehicle buyer and I can't stand the way they knock the Cadillac CTS-V which is my favorite car and probably the best built GM Vehicle.

Nothing but a bunch of euro-trash that host and test cars.

Give me a show and I would knock every Jap and Kraut car I got my hands on just to show them that anyone can have a show and knock a product. It's not brain surgery what they do!

Just my opinion on why I NEVER WATCH TOP GEAR and after seeing how that moron commented on the CTS-V when every car magazine praises it makes me see how dumb Top Gear really is!

SG

A real man can entertain others opinions without adopting them.

You say Top Gear and Jeremy Clarkson is anti-american. Youre allowed to believe that, but here are a few points to consider.

- If youve bothered to watch any Top Gear, you'll see that they bash all countries and brands. They've had episodes dedicated to saying how horrible British Leyland was and how shitty Mercedes has become. If you think theyre hard on the US, you should hear what they say about the French, Germans, Australians, etc

- Top Gear has named as many American cars "Car of the Year" as German, Italian, and Japanese.

- Richard Hammond has 2 muscle cars in his garage.

- James May said that only 2 cars he's driven on Top Gear have tempted him enough to drive fast, the Bugatti Veyron and the Cadillac CTS-V. Thats pretty good company.

- Jeremy Clarkson has owned a Ford GT, Ford Mondeo ST220, Ford Focus ST, and has named the CTS-V as his Car of the Year. He's also said that the Chrysler Sebring is arguably the worst car on the road. Is he really that wrong?

- MotorTrend, a good american magazine, named the Nissan GT-R as its car of the year.

IF you really love cars, youre missing out by not watching this show.