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Title: top gear returns
Post by: Andy on January 25, 2014, 12:18:01 am
New series starts Sunday 2nd Feb at 8pm on BBC2
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Post by: Nodz on January 25, 2014, 08:23:37 am
Thanks for the heads up :happy2:
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Post by: Gide76 on January 25, 2014, 08:55:26 am
Superb at last something decent to watch on a Sunday that doesn't involve period fecking costumes


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Post by: SRC on January 25, 2014, 06:57:45 pm
I want it to be good.

Pleeeeease....?
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Post by: wigit on January 25, 2014, 07:00:05 pm
queue the pages of top gear is sh*te blah blah blah but we will still watch it  :happy2:
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Post by: Oli on January 25, 2014, 08:54:23 pm
Quote from: wigit on January 25, 2014, 07:00:05 pm
queue the pages of top gear is sh*te blah blah blah but we will still watch it  :happy2:

I gave up a couple of series ago, very poor motoring tv in my humble opinion  :P
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 02, 2014, 04:31:15 pm
BUMP!

It's on TONIGHT AT 8  :pomppomp: :popcornsoda:
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Post by: Simmo on February 02, 2014, 05:07:32 pm
Woohoo!
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Post by: biffobear on February 02, 2014, 05:38:32 pm
Top gear, aka the "3 stooges"

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Post by: Dave J on February 02, 2014, 06:01:56 pm
Looking forward to it. They compare the hot hatches from their youth, to those today (apparently). Jezza goes for a Golf GTI, Hammond for a Nova ( :sick:), and James for a Fiesta XR2.
Could be good, but am sure it will be a case of modern cars aren't as good as the originals... :indifferent:
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Post by: J12spk on February 02, 2014, 07:21:00 pm
Got it set on reminder!!!  :driver:
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Post by: Wolf Burger on February 02, 2014, 08:10:42 pm
Not allowed to watch it.
Midwives is on.

I love the way I rule my house with an Iron Fist!!!

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Post by: Sunglasses Ron on February 02, 2014, 09:01:53 pm
As funny at times as it was, yet ANOTHER Top Gear episode goes by without a single new car reviewed.... AGAIN!!!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 02, 2014, 09:03:23 pm
Quote from: Sunglasses Ron on February 02, 2014, 09:01:53 pm
As funny at times as it was, yet ANOTHER Top Gear episode without a single new car reviewed.... AGAIN!!!


Thinking exactly the same!
Other than the 80's yobbing, I didn't enjoy it... If they ACTUALY compared them to the modern equivalents it would have been brilliant...
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Mk5Dom on February 02, 2014, 09:07:55 pm
I for one thoroughly enjoyed it.


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Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: MC71 on February 02, 2014, 09:21:29 pm
Its a marmite programme and I bloody love marmite!

He may be getting old, he may have gotten fat, he may be losing his hair, his jokes are stale but.........
:pomppomp: :pomppomp: JC for PM  :pomppomp: :pomppomp:

We need more politically incorrect peeps on our screens I say!!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Matto on February 02, 2014, 09:27:57 pm
Quote from: Marc-5-GTI on February 02, 2014, 09:03:23 pm
Quote from: Sunglasses Ron on February 02, 2014, 09:01:53 pm
As funny at times as it was, yet ANOTHER Top Gear episode without a single new car reviewed.... AGAIN!!!


Thinking exactly the same!
Other than the 80's yobbing, I didn't enjoy it... If they ACTUALY compared them to the modern equivalents it would have been brilliant...

I agree Marc. Brought back some memories haha.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMatt.H%2FInternet%2FNova.jpg&hash=a196cfe7c14f1ce11126b9780c3af38b426c2eca)
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Post by: Liam0205 on February 02, 2014, 09:38:44 pm
 Nova Sri and an Xr2i? They could have least got a Nova GSi and Renault 5 GT Turbo!
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Post by: MAT ED30 on February 02, 2014, 10:30:07 pm
Family member had a nova just like the one above oh yeah he rolled it too  :signLOL:
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Post by: Matto on February 02, 2014, 10:41:25 pm
Quote from: MAT ED30 on February 02, 2014, 10:30:07 pm
Family member had a nova just like the one above oh yeah he rolled it too  :signLOL:

Haha. Luckily a managed to keep this one on all 4 wheels. I did snap a handbrake cable doing handbrake turns though  :signLOL:
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Post by: MAT ED30 on February 02, 2014, 11:08:24 pm
My wife had a nova 1.2 spin as her first car in White too was a good little car
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Post by: Matto on February 02, 2014, 11:17:03 pm
Mine was a 1.2 Merit.
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Post by: SkyJawa on February 03, 2014, 12:08:10 am
Quote from: Marc-5-GTI on February 02, 2014, 09:03:23 pm
Quote from: Sunglasses Ron on February 02, 2014, 09:01:53 pm
As funny at times as it was, yet ANOTHER Top Gear episode without a single new car reviewed.... AGAIN!!!


Thinking exactly the same!
Other than the 80's yobbing, I didn't enjoy it... If they ACTUALY compared them to the modern equivalents it would have been brilliant...

NAIL ON HEAD!

As it stood, garbage. No longer a show about cars except the odd episode dedicated to super cars no one can afford.....
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: rich83 on February 03, 2014, 12:51:45 am
It falls under the 'entertainment' umbrella. Not the 'auto journalism' one.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Andy on February 03, 2014, 07:18:33 am
we all know top gear is more entertainment show now..but last nights show brought back memorys of what we used to get up to like standing on the roof but no rope :signLOL:
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Post by: Scottymon on February 03, 2014, 09:18:29 am
Its a bit of fun, take it for what it is.... When's the Christmas special on?
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Post by: garrardrj on February 03, 2014, 09:18:43 am
It was what i expected it to be like - Was i disappointed ? - Yes

The Nova/XR2/GTI thing ran through the whole programme and it never once compared the three cars to modern day equivalents (the hill climb thing wasn't really as all three cars were crap condition etc) So what really was the point ? Was it entertaining , a little but the b eing chased by the police bit was too long and rather pathetic .

Will i watch the next programme ? Yes of course as what other motoring shows are there - very few - surprised something else hasn't appeared to compete or rival Top Gear
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on February 03, 2014, 12:27:03 pm
Quote from: SkyJawa on February 03, 2014, 12:08:10 am
Quote from: Marc-5-GTI on February 02, 2014, 09:03:23 pm
Quote from: Sunglasses Ron on February 02, 2014, 09:01:53 pm
As funny at times as it was, yet ANOTHER Top Gear episode without a single new car reviewed.... AGAIN!!!


Thinking exactly the same!
Other than the 80's yobbing, I didn't enjoy it... If they ACTUALY compared them to the modern equivalents it would have been brilliant...

NAIL ON HEAD!

As it stood, garbage. No longer a show about cars except the odd episode dedicated to super cars no one can afford.....

I think your more suited to Fifth Gear  :happy2:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: SkyJawa on February 03, 2014, 01:02:46 pm
Yep, that on Discovery is much better these days - except for VBH  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: dmac1969 on February 03, 2014, 09:45:23 pm
I thought it was boring - we all know when they buy cars for these challenges thay are going to be A- sh*te and B Break down a lot , its been done so many times before , the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car thing has ran its course as well tbh - I want to see more new car reviews , even if its things I will never be able to afford , thats when TG shines.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Bernhard30 on February 03, 2014, 10:29:18 pm
I watched it..always do. Thought it was a poor episode myself.
But the supermarket crashing made me chuckle. In an Austin Powers kind of way.

My highlight was the season preview clips at the start.
Rear shot of the Macca P1 on a smidge of opposite lock..belching blue flames out of its dustbin sized exhaust.
That will be episode 2 then..
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Post by: Turbonutz on February 04, 2014, 02:42:56 pm
missed it but i see some mixed reveiws hmm
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Post by: xjay1337 on February 04, 2014, 05:26:13 pm
Quote from: garrardrj on February 03, 2014, 09:18:43 am
It was what i expected it to be like - Was i disappointed ? - Yes

The Nova/XR2/GTI thing ran through the whole programme and it never once compared the three cars to modern day equivalents (the hill climb thing wasn't really as all three cars were crap condition etc) So what really was the point ? Was it entertaining , a little but the b eing chased by the police bit was too long and rather pathetic .

Will i watch the next programme ? Yes of course as what other motoring shows are there - very few - surprised something else hasn't appeared to compete or rival Top Gear


How on earth would a Vauxhall Nova compare to say a Corsa VXR... simply wouldn't, no point even comparing them.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: dmac1969 on February 06, 2014, 11:22:22 am
Tbh if I was offered a mint Nova GTE or a Corsa VXR , I'd be having the Nova.
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Post by: Liam0205 on February 09, 2014, 11:04:25 pm
Was better tonight

That McLaren........  :drool: 
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Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 09, 2014, 11:16:33 pm
A lot better tonight... I really want that Alfa!
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Post by: tonkajon on February 09, 2014, 11:17:02 pm
Quote from: Liam0205 on February 09, 2014, 11:04:25 pm
Was better tonight

That McLaren........  :drool: 

I agree loved that alfa aswell I know they are crap have driven quite a few both classic and modern but there is something about them! and an alfa V6 on chat is probably the best sounding engine in my humble opinion!
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Post by: Wardy91-ed30 on February 09, 2014, 11:39:36 pm
Yeah enjoyed tonight's episode. Jeremy racing the ferry :signLOL:
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Post by: bigmig95 on February 10, 2014, 09:04:17 am
Even as a hardened Mclaren hater I could not be anything but impressed with that P1. 

Still think they're dicks though  :wink:
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Post by: Greeners on February 10, 2014, 10:04:13 am
What was with the shonky looking rev counter??  :confused:
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Post by: garrardrj on February 10, 2014, 10:17:17 am
Better programme last night , Star in RPC is wearing a bit thin and hopefully something a bit more entertaining to replace it . When Jeremy says " Who wants to see his lap " everyone should say NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO and that would be the end of it . There , thats got rid of that bit EASY  :happy2:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: bigmig95 on February 10, 2014, 11:01:02 am
Please be better  :party: :evilgrin:

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Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: tonkajon on February 10, 2014, 11:10:00 am
Quote from: Greeners on February 10, 2014, 10:04:13 am
What was with the shonky looking rev counter??  :confused:

I agree I dont think the guages suited the rest of the car but most modern hyper cars accelerate so so violently that that conventional analogue clocks cant keep up with the real time speed this is the case with the Lexus LFA. Mclaren are fastidious with detail and technology so this Is why I assume they opted for this style of digital clock arrangement!
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Post by: SRC on February 10, 2014, 11:21:05 am
Jennifer....

Oh, pleeeease!
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Post by: SkyJawa on February 10, 2014, 11:58:24 am
Much better last night  :driver:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Greeners on February 10, 2014, 12:03:03 pm
Quote from: tonkajon on February 10, 2014, 11:10:00 am
Quote from: Greeners on February 10, 2014, 10:04:13 am
What was with the shonky looking rev counter??  :confused:

I agree I dont think the guages suited the rest of the car but most modern hyper cars accelerate so so violently that that conventional analogue clocks cant keep up with the real time speed this is the case with the Lexus LFA. Mclaren are fastidious with detail and technology so this Is why I assume they opted for this style of digital clock arrangement!

Agreed and on cars like the LFA etc they look great, but just thought it looked really dated!
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Post by: Dundy53 on February 16, 2014, 07:16:51 pm
Should've had 205 gti and 208 gti! New episode in 45 mins. :D
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Post by: J12spk on February 16, 2014, 08:05:40 pm
I WANT A ZENVO NOW  :party:

Maybe not!  :sad1:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: mvb12 on February 16, 2014, 09:24:28 pm
Didn't realise the Up! has nice seats (IMO)
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Post by: phil1975 on February 16, 2014, 10:07:28 pm
I found the Chernobyl piece fascinating.
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Post by: xjay1337 on February 16, 2014, 11:17:44 pm
Good episode!
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Post by: Liam0205 on February 16, 2014, 11:56:22 pm
Quote from: xjay1337 on February 16, 2014, 11:17:44 pm
Good episode!
6


It was...... apart from James Blunt!
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 17, 2014, 10:54:21 am
Quote from: Liam0205 on February 16, 2014, 11:56:22 pm
Quote from: xjay1337 on February 16, 2014, 11:17:44 pm
Good episode!
6


It was...... apart from James Blunt!

I dare you to tell him on twitter that you don't like him  :happy2:

I think he's funny shooting people down...
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: stealthwolf on February 17, 2014, 01:30:23 pm
I liked the ep except for blunt. He's already been on it and it's not the first time he's bleated on about stopping WW3.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on March 16, 2014, 07:59:05 pm
Heads up bump
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Post by: Shoy1980 on March 16, 2014, 08:10:26 pm
I don't like these "Top Gear Special" episodes, waste of time IMO.
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Post by: J12spk on March 16, 2014, 09:04:46 pm
Absolutely amazing! I'm actually glad my licence fee gets spent on Top Gear! Fcuk "call the midwife" 3 idiots driving across beautiful countries doing crazy things is what I'm after!!!!
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Post by: xjay1337 on March 16, 2014, 09:14:32 pm
Quote from: Shoy1980 on March 16, 2014, 08:10:26 pm
I don't like these "Top Gear Special" episodes, waste of time IMO.

Then don't watch it
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Dave J on March 16, 2014, 09:22:57 pm
Quote from: J12spk on March 16, 2014, 09:04:46 pm
Absolutely amazing! I'm actually glad my licence fee gets spent on Top Gear! Fcuk "call the midwife" 3 idiots driving across beautiful countries doing crazy things is what I'm after!!!!
Spot on! My folks said 'how much is this costing the licence payer' - as I said, I'd rather it is spent on this than some of the other dross BBC put out...

Burma looked beautiful, that's for sure...
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Stanipkiss on March 16, 2014, 09:27:59 pm
For the most of it seemed staged and then you get the really funny parts (bridge braking) that are clearly unplanned, marrows called F*ck, Captain slow picking a right lemon of a truck and Jezza tilting the crane, all of which made me Loll Out Loud!!

What's in store for next week??
Well worth the licence fee  :happy2:
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: Gide76 on March 16, 2014, 09:53:09 pm
Did laugh out loud a few times especially with clarkson and the crane!


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Title: Re: Re: Re: top gear returns
Post by: MPS on March 16, 2014, 10:00:04 pm
Quote from: Stanipkiss on March 16, 2014, 09:27:59 pm

What's in store for next week??

Nowt - That's the end of the series!
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Post by: chris-182 on March 16, 2014, 10:41:35 pm
Quote from: Gide76 on March 16, 2014, 09:53:09 pm
Did laugh out loud a few times especially with clarkson and the crane!


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me too, the bit with the crane was brilliant.
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 17, 2014, 10:10:37 am
Looked a beautiful country too looked like clarckson was genuinely moved by the people
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Post by: GrayMK5GTI on March 17, 2014, 12:24:20 pm
Quote from: MPS on March 16, 2014, 10:00:04 pm
Quote from: Stanipkiss on March 16, 2014, 09:27:59 pm

What's in store for next week??

Nowt - That's the end of the series!

nooooooooo  :sick:

Thats my Sundays ruined then
Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: swgti on March 17, 2014, 01:18:05 pm
There'll only be the "Christmas" specials before long, series length seems to get shorter and shorter due to costs. How many was there this time? 6 including the 2 part special????
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Post by: MPS on March 17, 2014, 11:45:14 pm
Yep. Its a farce. Looking back at the Wikipedia entry for Top Gear old series there used to be around 10 episodes per series which then decreased to 6 or 7. Think it happened after Hamster had his upside down encounter in that jetcar.

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Title: Re: top gear returns
Post by: rich83 on March 18, 2014, 12:05:35 am
Budget cutbacks. Let's face it.. A few weeks away messing about in three lorries will work out quite expensive