[12x05] November 30th, 2008

SL65 · November 18th, 2008, 2:02 AM

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Richard Hammond celebrates the 40th birthday of the iconic Ferrari Daytona by taking one back to its spiritual home on the Riviera before attempting to beat James May and a multi-million pound power boat in a race from Portofino to St Tropez. Meanwhile, back in the UK Jeremy Clarkson is out on the test track testing the new BMW M3 saloon against a young pretender from Japan, the Lexus IS-F.

arcticfox · November 18th, 2008, 2:13 AM

Yeah...a ferrari.

Buktu · November 18th, 2008, 2:16 AM

So.. A race between Hammond in a Ferrari and May in a boat? images/smilies/smile.gif

Might be pretty interesting.. Seems weird Clarkson wouldn't participate in that images/smilies/tongue.gif

M3 vs. IS-F should be good as well images/smilies/smile.gif

ahpadt · November 18th, 2008, 2:18 AM

A review... MADNESS!

luapl · November 18th, 2008, 2:25 AM

this episode looks promising looks like some classic tg stuff

SL65 · November 18th, 2008, 2:26 AM

What do you people think Jezza will think of the Lexus? I searched The Times website for his review of it but it seems he hasn't done one yet.

We know he likes vulgar things. And you'd think with that massive bonnet bulge and stacked exhaust pipes he'd love it! But I'm not so sure....

He'd be biased to the Bimmer, and understandably so, but the Lexus has got that wild character to it, similar to a C63. And he loved that! But my prediction is, he will knock the Lexus down on it having no character elsewhere and being boring.

I really wish he'd take these sort of cars on the road and see what they're like to live with, before telling us how they go. One of my favourite reviews was the M5 one....

bartboy9891 · November 18th, 2008, 2:53 AM

The M3 has won just about every comparo against the IS-F that I've read, Clarkson will probably agree. If anything, the IS-F is more similar to the C63 AMG. And we know that Clarkson loves the C63 and still says the M3 is better overall. So he'll have to really love the IS-F to put it above the M3.

watto · November 18th, 2008, 2:56 AM

It'll be interesting to see what Jezza says of the Lexus. eg: D-Motor say IS-F > C63. Drivers Republic say IS-F < C63, M3... Should be a good review!

maslove23 · November 18th, 2008, 7:38 AM

i sent them and e-mail awhile they are making this season about the m3 and is-f cuz i was about to buy one. i waited for one of the ep to have this test but i bought the is yesterday. i really hope i made the right call

controlspecimen · November 18th, 2008, 9:26 AM

Yay a JC comparison test on the track! Looking forward to that one, hopefully it's better than the STI vs. Evo of last season. The race should be fun. I really like it when Top Gear tests classic cars, and a classic car AND race is all the better!

Richmondgal · November 18th, 2008, 9:55 AM

It would be really interesting how Jezza rates this one. When I first saw it, I thought it had a body like a HSV. I reckon the IS-F is probably the make or break for Lexus.

Jos J. · November 18th, 2008, 11:54 AM

what will win? boat or posh-ferrari images/smilies/wink.gif

philipman1 · November 19th, 2008, 2:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jos J.

what will win? boat or posh-ferrari images/smilies/wink.gif

The Ferrari will win. Its a Daytona, enough said images/smilies/lol.gif

budgieishere · November 19th, 2008, 6:52 AM

I think it's good to see a tribute. They haven't done one in a bit (not counting the BL and Alfa challenges) and I always tend to like them. Plus that boat is just pure sex.

Sounds promising. images/smilies/smile.gif

mclarensmps · November 19th, 2008, 10:40 PM

M3 vs. IS-F

Excellent.

Let the bashing begin.

Don't care so much about the Ferrari, but hey, James May's in it!

Isn't he supposed to be testing some supercar on track as well? Wonder which one it is...

gaasc · November 20th, 2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mclarensmps

M3 vs. IS-F

Excellent.

Let the bashing begin.

Don't care so much about the Ferrari, but hey, James May's in it!

Isn't he supposed to be testing some supercar on track as well? Wonder which one it is...

He will Test the Pagani Zonda F Roadster

Janobr · November 20th, 2008, 6:49 AM

top gear + ferrari = 'nuff said

Seasonone · November 20th, 2008, 7:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Richmondgal

It would be really interesting how Jezza rates this one. When I first saw it, I thought it had a body like a HSV. I reckon the IS-F is probably the make or break for Lexus.

How so? Lexus has been #1 in reliability for quite a while now, and it's built by the #1 car company in the world. If 1 presenter who has never liked anything from Lexus how is that going to change anything?

So they will lose the 2 maybe 3 Top Gear viewers that actually have the money to buy one and can't think for themselves? Not exactly going to "break" Lexus. If you expect Top Gear to actually like a Japanese car over a European (even if it is better) than you don't watch enough Top Gear

Chupacabras · November 20th, 2008, 7:23 AM

M3 will win, especially as it is no longer a car for cocks!

dino_martini · November 21st, 2008, 11:31 PM

Jezza will like the M3 more I think. I love love love the ISF, the first Lexus I love. In Blue Mica in looks f-ing amazing.

Daytona vs Boat should be interesting.

November 18th, 2008, 2:16 AM	#3
Buktu Joined: Nov 14th, 2005 Last Online: 4:08 PM Location: Denmark Age: 20 Posts: 800 Car: Suzuki Swift 1.3 2006 Rep Power: 21	So.. A race between Hammond in a Ferrari and May in a boat? Might be pretty interesting.. Seems weird Clarkson wouldn't participate in that M3 vs. IS-F should be good as well

November 18th, 2008, 2:53 AM	#7
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	The M3 has won just about every comparo against the IS-F that I've read, Clarkson will probably agree. If anything, the IS-F is more similar to the C63 AMG. And we know that Clarkson loves the C63 and still says the M3 is better overall. So he'll have to really love the IS-F to put it above the M3. __________________

November 18th, 2008, 9:55 AM	#11
Richmondgal Not A Dude Joined: Feb 19th, 2008 Last Online: 11:30 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,060 Car: Not a Holden Monaro, but a Hyundai Getz will do Rep Power: 41	It would be really interesting how Jezza rates this one. When I first saw it, I thought it had a body like a HSV. I reckon the IS-F is probably the make or break for Lexus. __________________ Wait! I did a post!

November 19th, 2008, 6:52 AM	#14
budgieishere Joined: Feb 26th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 74 Rep Power: 12	I think it's good to see a tribute. They haven't done one in a bit (not counting the BL and Alfa challenges) and I always tend to like them. Plus that boat is just pure sex. Sounds promising. __________________ 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.

November 19th, 2008, 10:40 PM	#15
mclarensmps Joined: Mar 28th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Age: 25 Posts: 1,542 Car: 1992 E36 BMW 318i Rep Power: 30	M3 vs. IS-F Excellent. Let the bashing begin. Don't care so much about the Ferrari, but hey, James May's in it! Isn't he supposed to be testing some supercar on track as well? Wonder which one it is... __________________ One could always use one of these.

November 18th, 2008, 2:13 AM	#2
arcticfox Joined: Oct 29th, 2007 Last Online: January 30th, 2009 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Yeah...a ferrari.

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ahpadt Joined: May 7th, 2006 Last Online: 6:38 PM Location: The Norwaylands Posts: 4,569 Rep Power: 59	A review... MADNESS!

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luapl Joined: Nov 13th, 2008 Last Online: November 24th, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 14 Car: vw rabbit 08 Rep Power: 0	this episode looks promising looks like some classic tg stuff

November 18th, 2008, 2:26 AM	#6
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	What do you people think Jezza will think of the Lexus? I searched The Times website for his review of it but it seems he hasn't done one yet. We know he likes vulgar things. And you'd think with that massive bonnet bulge and stacked exhaust pipes he'd love it! But I'm not so sure.... He'd be biased to the Bimmer, and understandably so, but the Lexus has got that wild character to it, similar to a C63. And he loved that! But my prediction is, he will knock the Lexus down on it having no character elsewhere and being boring. I really wish he'd take these sort of cars on the road and see what they're like to live with, before telling us how they go. One of my favourite reviews was the M5 one....

November 18th, 2008, 2:56 AM	#8
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	It'll be interesting to see what Jezza says of the Lexus. eg: D-Motor say IS-F > C63. Drivers Republic say IS-F < C63, M3... Should be a good review!

November 18th, 2008, 7:38 AM	#9
maslove23 Joined: Oct 31st, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 29 Car: Is-f Rep Power: 0	i sent them and e-mail awhile they are making this season about the m3 and is-f cuz i was about to buy one. i waited for one of the ep to have this test but i bought the is yesterday. i really hope i made the right call

November 18th, 2008, 9:26 AM	#10
controlspecimen Joined: Jan 1st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Washington DC Posts: 257 Car: 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Rep Power: 24	Yay a JC comparison test on the track! Looking forward to that one, hopefully it's better than the STI vs. Evo of last season. The race should be fun. I really like it when Top Gear tests classic cars, and a classic car AND race is all the better!

November 18th, 2008, 11:54 AM	#12
Jos J. Joined: Oct 10th, 2007 Last Online: 5:01 PM Location: Groningen Age: 25 Posts: 226 Car: Audi RS4 Convirtible...(some day maybe..) Rep Power: 11	what will win? boat or posh-ferrari

November 20th, 2008, 6:49 AM	#17
Janobr Joined: Sep 26th, 2008 Last Online: August 13th, 2009 Posts: 30 Car: chrysler crossfire Rep Power: 5	top gear + ferrari = 'nuff said

November 21st, 2008, 11:31 PM	#20
dino_martini Joined: May 15th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 365 Car: 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero Rep Power: 22	Jezza will like the M3 more I think. I love love love the ISF, the first Lexus I love. In Blue Mica in looks f-ing amazing. Daytona vs Boat should be interesting.

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