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Old 01-06-2010 | 04:37 PM
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I will say I did like the vauxhaul, but I guess the boring video, made me forget about it till now. Seems like a car that would be quite a sleeper here. I would never think that think had 361hp.
Old 01-09-2010 | 07:18 PM
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I was glad to see them feature the LFA to see what they thought of it and how it compared around the TG track. I am also glad they pulled the sheets off of the useless X6. The Insignia is amazing! What a nice value too. I liked this episode. It was funny that they actually told the tv audience about what day it really was. I also thought it was funny that they were "milking the clock".
Old 01-09-2010 | 07:24 PM
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Call us crazy, but my girlfriend and I think Clarkson had the X6 on a green screen when he was talking about the glovebox and such.

Yes he was on a jet ski in that one scene, but meh. Idk. I just don't see him getting the clearance to travel all over just for those scenes that felt like they were less than 10 seconds long each. The only reason why I would see that he was able to do that is if he was in those different countries working on other projects at the same time
Old 01-09-2010 | 08:21 PM
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btw, for those who love the Vauxhall, would you take in with a Buick badge?

http://www.dieselstation.com/cars/bu...010-a2423.html
Old 01-09-2010 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by knight rider
btw, for those who love the Vauxhall, would you take in with a Buick badge?

http://www.dieselstation.com/cars/bu...010-a2423.html
In a heart beat, but after I de-badge it of course.
Old 01-10-2010 | 06:32 PM
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Top Cars according to Top Gear

Some of these cars have not been covered yet on TG

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ssGbunIdvU&feature=pyv
Old 01-10-2010 | 06:36 PM
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Can I get a list without watching the vid?
Old 01-10-2010 | 10:55 PM
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COTY - Ferrari F458
Most beautiful COTY - Alfa Romeo 8C
SUV-OTY - Audi Q7
Least-boring-green-COTY - Ford Fiesta
Muscle COTY - Ford Focus
Best interior - Jaguar XJ
Sedan OTY - Jaguar XF
Sports COTY - Lotus Evora
GT COTY - Mercedes SLS AMG
Best carmaker OTY - Renault sport
Limo OTY - Skoda Superb Combi
Family COTY - Skoda Yeti
City COTY - Toyota Prius
Hot hatch OTY - VW Golf GTi
Old 01-10-2010 | 11:14 PM
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2 minutes 28 seconds too much time for you?

Originally Posted by princelybug
Can I get a list without watching the vid?
Old 01-10-2010 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CL6
2 minutes 28 seconds too much time for you?
Ironically, some of us still prefer to read.
Old 01-10-2010 | 11:27 PM
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if Jeremy Clarkson said it, then its fact
Old 01-10-2010 | 11:32 PM
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never even heard of Skoda before
Old 01-11-2010 | 01:54 AM
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Its another brand from VW I guess.
Old 01-11-2010 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by DeathMetal
Ironically, some of us still prefer to read.
...and some of us cannot access youtube from some locations (i.e.: workplace).
Old 01-11-2010 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by is300eater
never even heard of Skoda before
LOL ... Really?
Old 01-11-2010 | 09:18 AM
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Top Gear and no Aston Martins in the list? Here's my take on this list

✔ COTY - Ferrari F45
Most beautiful COTY - Alfa Romeo 8C (does have smooth lines, but not sure of the most beautiful)
✔ SUV-OTY - Audi Q7
Least-boring-green-COTY - Ford Fiesta (don't know all the green cars, but thought a Tesla was green)
Muscle COTY - Ford Focus (I guess the RS is 305hp, but where's the ZR-1)
✔ Best interior - Jaguar XJ
Sedan OTY - Jaguar XF (Cadillac CTS-V)
Sports COTY - Lotus Evora (not out yet, no Porsche?)
✔ GT COTY - Mercedes SLS AMG
Best carmaker OTY - Renault sport (don't have a clue)
Limo OTY - Skoda Superb Combi (it's a station wagon)
Family COTY - Skoda Yeti (seems too under powered for a family 4x4)
✔ City COTY - Toyota Prius
✔ Hot hatch OTY - VW Golf GTi
Old 01-11-2010 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
LOL ... Really?
No, i just said that for the fuck of it
Old 01-11-2010 | 11:50 AM
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^

Only reason I've heard of it is because my dad is Czech.
Old 01-11-2010 | 10:31 PM
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I just found out you can get Top Gear episodes in the Video Marketplace on Xbox 360, cool!
Old 01-12-2010 | 04:04 PM
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TG is one of the best bshows around. You'd hate it if it wasn't on...
You guys have anything similar in the States?
Old 01-12-2010 | 04:57 PM
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Yes, Top Gear. We just download it after it airs in England
Old 01-12-2010 | 11:02 PM
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TG is by far my favorite tv show. My other favorites are also British (Hells Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, Wheeler Dealers, 5th Gear RIP, Autotrader, etc)...
Old 01-13-2010 | 12:05 AM
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Going through TG withdrawal.... Guess I'll just re-watch the previous seasons untl season 15 starts.
Old 01-13-2010 | 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
TG is by far my favorite tv show. My other favorites are also British (Hells Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, Wheeler Dealers, 5th Gear RIP, Autotrader, etc)...
From what I read, Johnny confirmed that 5th Gear will return later this year on his Twitter.
Old 01-13-2010 | 08:26 AM
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^That would be awesome!
Old 01-14-2010 | 10:18 AM
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Top Gear Returns to BBC AMERICA on January 25th

http://www.nitrobahn.com/news/top-ge...-january-25th/
Old 05-01-2010 | 10:12 PM
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Has anyone noticed that AAMCO uses the Top Gear theme song?
Old 05-02-2010 | 12:12 AM
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The TG theme song is an Allman Brothers tune. Not at all unique to TG....
Old 05-02-2010 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
The TG theme song is an Allman Brothers tune. Not at all unique to TG....
Correct. I even made a thread about that a while back: https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/does-song-sound-familiar-383331/
Old 05-02-2010 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
The TG theme song is an Allman Brothers tune. Not at all unique to TG....

I did not say that the violated any copyright laws. Just that the song is the same.
Old 05-03-2010 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by tsxgoogs

I did not say that the violated any copyright laws. Just that the song is the same.
i think majin ssj eric is pointing out that the TG song is not the TG song. Its a song used by TG written by the Allman Brothers...
Old 05-04-2010 | 02:03 AM
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So when does the new series start?
Old 05-04-2010 | 05:41 AM
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After the World Cup.
Old 05-13-2010 | 10:39 PM
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Video: British parents go nuts while passing Top Gear project cars



I'd Probably have the same reaction :lol:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCR8k...layer_embedded
Old 05-13-2010 | 10:52 PM
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That guy sounds like he just wet his pants.
Old 05-13-2010 | 11:04 PM
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Wow...Excited a bit?
Old 05-13-2010 | 11:08 PM
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Hehehe, that's great!
Old 05-14-2010 | 01:43 AM
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Old 05-14-2010 | 03:11 AM
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Lol, Clarkson looks out of place in prison orange.
Old 05-14-2010 | 07:29 AM
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haha that is great, you know you all would be excited too


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