[12x01] November 2nd, 2008

SL65 · October 23rd, 2008, 6:18 AM

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Motoring news and views from the usual team. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May decide to buy second hand lorries, despite knowing almost nothing about the world of trucks, and then set about discovering how easy it is to be an HGV driver. Jeremy is also on the test track with a scary Porsche 911, a tame Lamborghini Gallardo and a surprisingly talented Labrador. And chat show legend Michael Parkinson is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.

And in case you missed it - here is a trailer for the series!

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bartboy9891 · October 23rd, 2008, 6:22 AM

Sounds like a great episode, they even got a guest that doesn't suck! Hopefully they got rid of the two guest setup.

Richmondgal · October 23rd, 2008, 6:35 AM

911 vs. Gallardo. Really liking that.

Mercedes5CLR · October 23rd, 2008, 7:12 AM

Excellent!!!!

Thanatos · October 23rd, 2008, 7:22 AM

im guessing its the GT2 vs 560. both are fast cars but diffrent. one is a track special and the second one a supercar... i really cant see them in a versus test.

frank911 · October 23rd, 2008, 7:22 AM

Now I find Top Gear on the 911 series has invested too much attention, this is good or bad?

Seasonone · October 23rd, 2008, 8:18 AM

Ya I am getting a bit tired of the 911, this is what the 8th time they've done something with the 911? I know it's got a bunch of models and every time they put a new turn signals on they call it "new" but c'mon guys there are more cars out there.

Richmondgal · October 23rd, 2008, 8:27 AM

however, what can you compare a 560 with?

watto · October 23rd, 2008, 8:45 AM

Awesome, Parkie! I wonder how well he drives...

Momo63 · October 23rd, 2008, 9:18 AM

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Originally Posted by watto

Awesome, Parkie! I wonder how well he drives...

I expect him to be slow. Not Whiteley slow. But slow.
He should be a very entertaining guest though.

Sounds like a great first show. And as I'm going to the filming of it next week I'm especially looking forward to it images/smilies/biggrin.gif

controlspecimen · October 23rd, 2008, 9:18 AM

So they've tested the current 911 by itself on the track when it came out, Clarkson did a road test of the Turbo, and Hammond drove the 911 in the Alps, on the Isle of Man, and against the R8 in season 10. Clarkson has tested the Gallardo on the track when it came out, the convertible on the track when it came out, and the Superleggere in the Alps. Talk about overkill! Any other tests of these 2 cars that I've forgotten about?

halllo_fireball · October 23rd, 2008, 11:49 AM

So what? The 911 is quite simply the benchmark for every sportscar (which doesn't mean that there are better ones) - so there is nothing wrong with testing and comparing it.

Jos J. · October 23rd, 2008, 12:47 PM

yeah, but still. it will be a brilliant test, and i already know the result....

budgieishere · October 23rd, 2008, 1:05 PM

Sounds like a good series opener. I'm really hoping they have some decent guests, Parky is a good start. 10 days just can't come quick enough! Lucky I've got a major assignment to keep me busy.

crevlthe · October 23rd, 2008, 1:36 PM

come on... I'm so impatient waiting for the new season ><

can't wait for the big trucks to come. vans, stretchs, trucks, what's next?

btw with the trailer - isn't the audio syncing abit off? just noticed

p.s. does anyone know the song in the trailer?

Mineworksfine · October 23rd, 2008, 1:38 PM

Looking forward to the HGV challenge. Interestingly they didn't show Hammond driving one in the trailer which makes me wonder if his HGV is something ridiculous in reference to his size!

By the way the trailer can now be viewed at the official TG website for those who want to watch a clearer version with no audio issues.

Jos J. · October 23rd, 2008, 1:59 PM

nice! thanks fot the headsup !

Soup? · October 23rd, 2008, 4:01 PM

My only worry is the HGV thing.

Like the Tractors from... a while ago, it's not typical Top Gear fare. So it might end up looking more scripted than usual.

I look forward to being wrong images/smilies/biggrin.gif

epp_b · October 23rd, 2008, 7:19 PM

I'm going to crack my skull open laughing through what appears to be a lori / big-rig challenge images/smilies/lol.gif

And Mika's in the series! images/smilies/w00t.gif

ahpadt · October 23rd, 2008, 7:22 PM

Sounds good. It's gonna be nice to see a 911 on the track again images/smilies/biggrin.gif

October 23rd, 2008, 6:22 AM	#2
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: University of Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 8,810 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 79	Sounds like a great episode, they even got a guest that doesn't suck! Hopefully they got rid of the two guest setup. __________________

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Richmondgal Not A Dude Joined: Feb 19th, 2008 Last Online: 6:00 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,056 Car: Not a Holden Monaro, but a Hyundai Getz will do Rep Power: 40	911 vs. Gallardo. Really liking that. __________________ Too slack/depressed/hypnotized/occupied/ignorant/tired/underachieving to write in this blog at the moment

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Richmondgal Not A Dude Joined: Feb 19th, 2008 Last Online: 6:00 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,056 Car: Not a Holden Monaro, but a Hyundai Getz will do Rep Power: 40	however, what can you compare a 560 with? __________________ Too slack/depressed/hypnotized/occupied/ignorant/tired/underachieving to write in this blog at the moment

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budgieishere Joined: Feb 26th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 74 Rep Power: 12	Sounds like a good series opener. I'm really hoping they have some decent guests, Parky is a good start. 10 days just can't come quick enough! Lucky I've got a major assignment to keep me busy. __________________ deviantART "If I was worried about what he thought I’d have to change every single aspect of my life, including my face." - May on The Sun, Clarkson and caravans.

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crevlthe Joined: Oct 14th, 2008 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	come on... I'm so impatient waiting for the new season >< can't wait for the big trucks to come. vans, stretchs, trucks, what's next? btw with the trailer - isn't the audio syncing abit off? just noticed p.s. does anyone know the song in the trailer? __________________ Last edited by crevlthe; October 23rd, 2008 at 1:42 PM.

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Mercedes5CLR Joined: Dec 8th, 2003 Last Online: 6:18 AM Location: Carrollton, Texas Age: 24 Posts: 83 Rep Power: 25	Excellent!!!!

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Thanatos Joined: Feb 2nd, 2004 Last Online: 7:01 AM Posts: 160 Rep Power: 24	im guessing its the GT2 vs 560. both are fast cars but diffrent. one is a track special and the second one a supercar... i really cant see them in a versus test.

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frank911 Joined: Oct 23rd, 2008 Last Online: October 23rd, 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Now I find Top Gear on the 911 series has invested too much attention, this is good or bad?

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Seasonone Joined: Jun 30th, 2008 Last Online: March 22nd, 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Age: 25 Posts: 958 Car: RB25 "silvia" Rep Power: 29	Ya I am getting a bit tired of the 911, this is what the 8th time they've done something with the 911? I know it's got a bunch of models and every time they put a new turn signals on they call it "new" but c'mon guys there are more cars out there.

October 23rd, 2008, 8:45 AM	#9
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 5,707 Car: MY06 Impreza 2.0R Hatch Rep Power: 73	Awesome, Parkie! I wonder how well he drives...

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controlspecimen Joined: Jan 1st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Washington DC Posts: 257 Car: 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Rep Power: 24	So they've tested the current 911 by itself on the track when it came out, Clarkson did a road test of the Turbo, and Hammond drove the 911 in the Alps, on the Isle of Man, and against the R8 in season 10. Clarkson has tested the Gallardo on the track when it came out, the convertible on the track when it came out, and the Superleggere in the Alps. Talk about overkill! Any other tests of these 2 cars that I've forgotten about?

October 23rd, 2008, 11:49 AM	#12
halllo_fireball Joined: Dec 13th, 2004 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Germany/Bavaria Posts: 106 Rep Power: 21	So what? The 911 is quite simply the benchmark for every sportscar (which doesn't mean that there are better ones) - so there is nothing wrong with testing and comparing it.

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Jos J. Joined: Oct 10th, 2007 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Groningen Age: 25 Posts: 225 Car: Audi RS4 Convirtible...(some day maybe..) Rep Power: 11	yeah, but still. it will be a brilliant test, and i already know the result....

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Mineworksfine Joined: May 29th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Mineworksfine Towers, Worthing, West Sussex, UK Age: 40 Posts: 1,963 Car: Mazda MX-5 1.8i Phoenix SE, Mitsubishi Colt CZ2 Rep Power: 140	Looking forward to the HGV challenge. Interestingly they didn't show Hammond driving one in the trailer which makes me wonder if his HGV is something ridiculous in reference to his size! By the way the trailer can now be viewed at the official TG website for those who want to watch a clearer version with no audio issues. __________________ WARNING! Posts from Mineworksfine are likely to contain traces of irony. If you believe you may be suffering from an irony deficiency please consult your physician. Mineworksfine and its subsidiaries can not be held responsible for any failure to seek appropriate medical intervention. Last edited by Mineworksfine; October 23rd, 2008 at 1:42 PM.

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Jos J. Joined: Oct 10th, 2007 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Groningen Age: 25 Posts: 225 Car: Audi RS4 Convirtible...(some day maybe..) Rep Power: 11	nice! thanks fot the headsup !

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