[08x10] December 12th, 2005

Viper007Bond · December 12th, 2005, 11:29 PM

If you've seen it, discuss. images/smilies/smile.gif

Mofa$a · December 13th, 2005, 12:11 AM

The Bugatti was SICK!!

bartboy9891 · December 13th, 2005, 2:52 AM

the bugatti was in this ep?

SL65 · December 13th, 2005, 3:13 AM

Maybe it won the award for Best Supercar or something..I don't usually trust people with <5 posts..

dolfijn999 · December 13th, 2005, 3:41 AM

Nope, maybe next year, because this episode was the last off this year and season.

Porsche Boxster best car off the year? images/smilies/eek.gif

A car for midlife crises age men that don't have enough money for a proper Porsche (911). (Captian "sleepy" Slow bought one)

My pick; Honda Civic

Mally Dangerous · December 13th, 2005, 3:41 AM

The airfield where Tiff tested the three cars looked a lot like the TG field. The side-to-side slaloming down the runaway looked TG-ish too. But then again, I guess all airfields look similar.

Overall, I was entertained by the episode...

But tell me this, why at 37:54(the BMW 3 series nomination) did the editor superimpose the Zonda F? That just seemed really random and like a mistake in editing.

awdrifter · December 13th, 2005, 6:07 AM

This episode was pretty good. All the segments are pretty interesting. The old M3 vs Lancia is pretty cool. They should pick the Zonda F as car of the year and just give away a Civic (again).

Zoboomafoo_dude · December 13th, 2005, 6:22 AM

Pretty good episode, but I have to agree with other posters that Plato is getting a bit annoying. He's pessimistic about everything and I think a bit too picky. I agree with that the you should be able to turn off the ESP in the Lambo, but he goes from saying he would never buy it to raving about how great it would be to borrow for a weekend.

Favorite part had to be when they presented the award for the M5. That guys attempt at humor was craking me up. It was almost like he was trying to be unfunny. Well I gues that's what you get from a German engineer!

Sirocco · December 13th, 2005, 7:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dolfijn999

My pick; Honda Civic

I fully agree.
I am a die hard German car fan and currently drive my beloved 1981 Scirocco S daily but that Civic really does draw me to it.

Tho' this is my first post (I've been in stealth mode for about a year) I guess I need to establish some respect first as mentioned above. images/smilies/mellow.gif

to the new Civic.

tloekke · December 13th, 2005, 10:19 AM

This episode was quite good, I liked Plato's review of the Gallardo SE, and Tiff's car speed-dating. Vicky wasn't around that much, and I found that somewhat enjoyable.
Tom really cracks me up, at the awards he's wearing a blazer and cargo pants, something I only thought Clarkson could do and his comment after the Gallardo segment "I'm not a racing driver and I hate you all!" images/smilies/lol.gif

(The Plato should be an award for people that buys crummy used cars....)

Shawn · December 13th, 2005, 11:19 AM

I can't believe Tiff has an ML320... he of all people.

dutch_designer · December 13th, 2005, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tloekke

(The Plato should be an award for people that buys crummy used cars....)

SL65 · December 13th, 2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn_230

I can't believe Tiff has an ML320... he of all people.

HE WHAT?!! I can't believe that, what a surprise.

Still havnt watched episode...waiting for VUK rip images/smilies/ph34r.gif

Shawn · December 13th, 2005, 11:51 AM

So is the Gallardo SE totally pointless? Is there not one thing that it has over the '06 Gallardo? I have a feeling Playdough was exxagerating a little bit... does it have different wheels or something at least?

Ultra_Kool_Dude · December 13th, 2005, 12:26 PM

That was a good episode all around - I'm glad the Boxster won car of the year, but I think the Zonda should have received the best fast car award. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

driedees · December 13th, 2005, 1:04 PM

I really enjoyed this episode, in fact I'm willing to say I liked this week's FG better than this week's TG. Totally agree with tloekke, the less Vicki, the better. Tom is getting really good as a host. Hell, I even liked Plato's review of the Gallardo SE.

RichW · December 13th, 2005, 1:49 PM

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Originally Posted by driedees

I really enjoyed this episode, in fact I'm willing to say I liked this week's FG better than this week's TG. Totally agree with tloekke, the less Vicki, the better. Tom is getting really good as a host. Hell, I even liked Plato's review of the Gallardo SE.

Yup. Not a great Plato fan, but after seeing JC's "non-review" of the Veyron, seeing Plato actually testing the Gallardo was refreshing.

Tiff's wife owns the ML, he's got an E39 M5 IIRC.

M3lover · December 13th, 2005, 1:56 PM

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Tiff's wife owns the ML, he's got an E39 M5 IIRC.

Ahhh, that makes sence.

anti_analog · December 13th, 2005, 3:53 PM

Decent episode, and I'm not suprised by the boxster. The FG staff seem to Looooove porches, and that's the most sensibly priced. Yes, I think they chose a car of the year somewhat based on their budjet for giveaways (though I have to wonder if they make some money on those, since entering the contest costs money...). The MX-5 and FocusST were too cheap to be special enough for the honor, and they already gave those away.

Is it wrong that I don't mind the Bentley segments? wait, don't answer that question...

I also agree about plato being a bit of a whiner. And the F430 isn't "better looking" than the Gallardo, just different taste.

SHiFTiR · December 13th, 2005, 4:50 PM

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Originally Posted by anti_analog

And the F430 isn't "better looking" than the Gallardo, just different taste.

oh yes the F430 IS and will always be a better looking car than the Gallardo. Personally the Gallardo is too small in terms of length when contrasted with its width. The Merciallago on the other hand(however u spell it) is one fine piece of car

December 12th, 2005, 11:29 PM	#1
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 4:56 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,605 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 334	[08x10] December 12th, 2005 If you've seen it, discuss. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

December 13th, 2005, 12:11 AM	#2
Mofa$a Joined: Mar 22nd, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	The Bugatti was SICK!! __________________ I'll rather push a VW than drive a Ford

December 13th, 2005, 2:52 AM	#3
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 6:17 AM Location: University of Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 8,940 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 83	the bugatti was in this ep? __________________

December 13th, 2005, 3:41 AM	#5
dolfijn999 Joined: May 4th, 2004 Last Online: March 27th, 2009 Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	Nope, maybe next year, because this episode was the last off this year and season. Porsche Boxster best car off the year? A car for midlife crises age men that don't have enough money for a proper Porsche (911). (Captian "sleepy" Slow bought one) My pick; Honda Civic

December 13th, 2005, 6:07 AM	#7
awdrifter Joined: Aug 29th, 2004 Last Online: 12:21 PM Posts: 2,122 Rep Power: 59	This episode was pretty good. All the segments are pretty interesting. The old M3 vs Lancia is pretty cool. They should pick the Zonda F as car of the year and just give away a Civic (again). __________________ TP

December 13th, 2005, 3:13 AM	#4
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: January 25th, 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 9,302 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 50	Maybe it won the award for Best Supercar or something..I don't usually trust people with <5 posts..

December 13th, 2005, 3:41 AM	#6
Mally Dangerous Joined: Oct 31st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,002 Rep Power: 94	The airfield where Tiff tested the three cars looked a lot like the TG field. The side-to-side slaloming down the runaway looked TG-ish too. But then again, I guess all airfields look similar. Overall, I was entertained by the episode... But tell me this, why at 37:54(the BMW 3 series nomination) did the editor superimpose the Zonda F? That just seemed really random and like a mistake in editing.

December 13th, 2005, 6:22 AM	#8
Zoboomafoo_dude Joined: Feb 3rd, 2004 Last Online: September 23rd, 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Pretty good episode, but I have to agree with other posters that Plato is getting a bit annoying. He's pessimistic about everything and I think a bit too picky. I agree with that the you should be able to turn off the ESP in the Lambo, but he goes from saying he would never buy it to raving about how great it would be to borrow for a weekend. Favorite part had to be when they presented the award for the M5. That guys attempt at humor was craking me up. It was almost like he was trying to be unfunny. Well I gues that's what you get from a German engineer!

December 13th, 2005, 10:19 AM	#10
tloekke Joined: Feb 4th, 2005 Last Online: October 18th, 2009 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 28 Posts: 572 Car: Honda CR-V Rep Power: 21	This episode was quite good, I liked Plato's review of the Gallardo SE, and Tiff's car speed-dating. Vicky wasn't around that much, and I found that somewhat enjoyable. Tom really cracks me up, at the awards he's wearing a blazer and cargo pants, something I only thought Clarkson could do and his comment after the Gallardo segment "I'm not a racing driver and I hate you all!" (The Plato should be an award for people that buys crummy used cars....) __________________ Overheat is my hero!

December 13th, 2005, 11:19 AM	#11
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,226 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 154	I can't believe Tiff has an ML320... he of all people.

December 13th, 2005, 11:51 AM	#14
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,226 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 154	So is the Gallardo SE totally pointless? Is there not one thing that it has over the '06 Gallardo? I have a feeling Playdough was exxagerating a little bit... does it have different wheels or something at least?

December 13th, 2005, 12:26 PM	#15
Ultra_Kool_Dude AWESOME!!!111ONE Joined: Oct 4th, 2004 Last Online: January 4th, 2010 Location: Clarkson's House Posts: 3,681 Car: POWERR!!! Rep Power: 0	That was a good episode all around - I'm glad the Boxster won car of the year, but I think the Zonda should have received the best fast car award. __________________ What's the difference between charity and socialism? What's the difference between sex and rape?

December 13th, 2005, 1:04 PM	#16
driedees Joined: Jul 5th, 2005 Last Online: November 4th, 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	I really enjoyed this episode, in fact I'm willing to say I liked this week's FG better than this week's TG. Totally agree with tloekke, the less Vicki, the better. Tom is getting really good as a host. Hell, I even liked Plato's review of the Gallardo SE.

December 13th, 2005, 3:53 PM	#19
anti_analog Joined: Oct 18th, 2005 Last Online: June 7th, 2008 Location: Royal Oak, MI Age: 29 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Decent episode, and I'm not suprised by the boxster. The FG staff seem to Looooove porches, and that's the most sensibly priced. Yes, I think they chose a car of the year somewhat based on their budjet for giveaways (though I have to wonder if they make some money on those, since entering the contest costs money...). The MX-5 and FocusST were too cheap to be special enough for the honor, and they already gave those away. Is it wrong that I don't mind the Bentley segments? wait, don't answer that question... I also agree about plato being a bit of a whiner. And the F430 isn't "better looking" than the Gallardo, just different taste.

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