Have you purchased a car based on a Top Gear review?

rskrobot · January 21st, 2007, 8:25 PM

I was just watching the RS4 episode, which Jeremy loved, which made me want one even more. This got me wondering if anyone has purchased a car based on a Top Gear review or one of Jeremy's articles?
If so, did it match his review?

Polly · January 21st, 2007, 8:52 PM

I have to admit, the Smart Roadster beeing ennobled as "proper sportscar" and "the coolest car in here", helped me to determine whether to buy one or not.

canadiangti · January 21st, 2007, 9:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polly

I have to admit, the Smart Roadster beeing ennobled as "proper sportscar" and "the coolest car in here", helped me to determine whether to buy one or not.

So did you buy one? images/smilies/tongue.gif

Prost264 · January 21st, 2007, 9:29 PM

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Originally Posted by canadiangti

So did you buy one? images/smilies/tongue.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Dogbert260/aaaaaaaaaaaddsss.jpg

I dont think Top Gear ever reviewed my car, they like the new Legacy's however, and Subaru in general.. thats good enough. 8)

nomix · January 21st, 2007, 9:36 PM

Another interesting question: Did Top Gear ever make sure you DIDN'T buy a car? images/smilies/smile.gif

Blythy · January 21st, 2007, 9:38 PM

well I've got a vauxhall corsa. :p

rskrobot · January 21st, 2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polly

I have to admit, the Smart Roadster beeing ennobled as "proper sportscar" and "the coolest car in here", helped me to determine whether to buy one or not.

How long have you had it? Is it a "proper sportscar"? Is there anything that you disagreed with?

vyllu · January 21st, 2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nomix

Another interesting question: Did Top Gear ever make sure you DIDN'T buy a car? images/smilies/smile.gif

Quite sure nobody bought a City Rover images/smilies/wink.gif

Mercury · January 21st, 2007, 10:59 PM

The only kind of car I would take JC's opinion on is a sport car, with the rest he plays around but when it comes to sports cars we usually have the same taste it seems...

Polly · January 22nd, 2007, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rskrobot

How long have you had it? Is it a "proper sportscar"? Is there anything that you disagreed with?

I bought in october 05. in general, they were right, in straight line it's not very fast, but easily fast enough for the autobahn. n windy b-roads it's just such a laugh...

It's let down by his gearbox a bit, but it's not that bad like they said, especially for a normal driver who isn't used to BMW or Ferrari flappy-paddled-gearbox. At least it works in normal road-use, because it's basically an automatic, with paddles attached. Besides being not a proper gearbox in Clarksons eyes, paddle-shifting is just big fun.

The only thing they were wrong about, is the space. They never mentioned that it's got a second trunk under the frontbonnet, where you can easily put one of these in:

http://images.google.de/images?q=tbn:JleJ6S0J6IhpPM:http://www.licher-business.de/uploads/media/LI_Weizen-Kasten_oFl_20x05.jpg

What they did, is like walking towards a DB9, opening the bonnet and complaining that there is no space for your shopping because of that V12.

rskrobot · January 22nd, 2007, 12:41 AM

Nice, well its good to hear that their reviews are mostly accurate.

Ottobon · January 22nd, 2007, 12:56 AM

Nick Mason said, in his quest sundar times article, that Jeremy seems to actually try his best at knowing everything about all the cars he reviews, he doesn't usually just yell about them for fun, atleast until he has something real to yell about images/smilies/smile.gif

JC kinda makes me not want to buy a Porsche, i think as cars their wonderful, and i think he agrees, but i also agree as a social apparatus, or a style statement their about as bad as a sports car can get (original 1950s porsches not withstanding that last statement, i love my 356s!) for me i can blame it on the marketing images/smilies/smile.gif

, i also hate the way german cars are seemingly "engineered" to be impossible to work on

rskrobot · January 22nd, 2007, 1:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ottobon

Nick Mason said, in his quest sundar times article, that Jeremy seems to actually try his best at knowing everything about all the cars he reviews, he doesn't usually just yell about them for fun, atleast until he has something real to yell about images/smilies/smile.gif

JC kinda makes me not want to buy a Porsche, i think as cars their wonderful, and i think he agrees, but i also agree as a social apparatus, or a style statement their about as bad as a sports car can get (original 1950s porsches not withstanding that last statement, i love my 356s!) for me i can blame it on the marketing images/smilies/smile.gif

, i also hate the way german cars are seemingly "engineered" to be impossible to work on

I have often wondered if the many years of driving supercars and the like have at all skewed his view of the normal driver. Really would the average driver notice this.... As an engineer I see the point of Porsche, it kind of appeals to me, but knowing that the next version will look exactly the same as this one really doesn't do much for me.

Ottobon · January 22nd, 2007, 1:26 AM

really for me its the looks as well, i could get over the fact you cant access the engine from teh top if the car was a piece of art, but its just not, i have had love affairs with porsches before, saying they lack "passion" is the daftest thing ive ever heard, but saying their styling is the least you can get is dead on

KaJuN · January 22nd, 2007, 1:55 AM

Even though many of the cars they review aren't for sale here, watching TG has definately made me think about getting a car that's fast and sporty.

rskrobot · January 22nd, 2007, 1:57 AM

Even though I can't get any of them right now, after any episode I look up the prices for a Lexus IS 350, Lotus Exige, or an Audi RS4. I will have one......someday.

nnordrum · January 22nd, 2007, 2:31 AM

We were looking at getting a LR3 or a XC90, but ended up getting the LR3. It's amazing! Just wish they would bring the diesel ones over here, cause this thing is *THIRSTY*!

rskrobot · January 22nd, 2007, 2:35 AM

The_Clincher · January 22nd, 2007, 5:48 AM

yea welecom nnordrum=D...congrats on the LR3(it looks sexi in white), a friend of mine got one last summer it is SICK!! did you guys get the V8 or V6?

and yes i think JC's reviews has fed my want for certain cars RS4, a good example images/smilies/wink.gif

and hopefully the LP640 when we see it images/smilies/cool.gif

...ive also gave my opinions to others i know who were looking for new cars, like with my friend i mentioned above I told them to look at the XC90 and LR3 as serious options (mentioned the RX330, but top gear hasnt reviewed that=P)

KaJuN · January 22nd, 2007, 6:26 AM

Good luck with the LR3. I know a couple good forums if, er, when you need technical assistance. images/smilies/smile.gif

January 21st, 2007, 8:25 PM	#1
rskrobot Joined: Jun 21st, 2006 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: Canton, GA USA Age: 27 Posts: 308 Car: 05 Scion TC Rep Power: 14	Have you purchased a car based on a Top Gear review? I was just watching the RS4 episode, which Jeremy loved, which made me want one even more. This got me wondering if anyone has purchased a car based on a Top Gear review or one of Jeremy's articles? If so, did it match his review?

January 21st, 2007, 9:36 PM	#5
nomix True Viking Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 1:10 AM Location: Norway Posts: 4,096 Rep Power: 65	Another interesting question: Did Top Gear ever make sure you DIDN'T buy a car? __________________ "If you're not getting the picture you want, you're not close enough" - Robert Capa "Your first 14000 pictures are your worst" - HCB - David Bailey! Who's he?!

January 21st, 2007, 9:38 PM	#6
Blythy Joined: Sep 27th, 2005 Last Online: October 24th, 2009 Posts: 1,009 Car: Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.2 Oh fuck yeah! Rep Power: 23	well I've got a vauxhall corsa. :p __________________

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Mercury Joined: Dec 3rd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Jerusalem ,Israel Age: 27 Posts: 1,362 Car: Peugeot 206 XS 1.6L Rep Power: 54	The only kind of car I would take JC's opinion on is a sport car, with the rest he plays around but when it comes to sports cars we usually have the same taste it seems... __________________ You utter pirate! - Mr. James May "If you were going to analy rape one of the top gear hosts, Richard would be the top of everyone's list" - Jonathan Ross "Then there’s the pronunciation issue. Jagwarr, Teeyoda, Neesarn, Hundy, Mitsuboosi, BM Dubya, V Dubya – it’s all completely mangled. " - J.Clarkson

January 22nd, 2007, 12:56 AM	#12
Ottobon Banned Joined: Nov 27th, 2005 Last Online: May 27th, 2009 Location: Detriot Metro Area Posts: 3,313 Car: 2 Rust buckets and a confused 1999 American. Rep Power: 0	Nick Mason said, in his quest sundar times article, that Jeremy seems to actually try his best at knowing everything about all the cars he reviews, he doesn't usually just yell about them for fun, atleast until he has something real to yell about JC kinda makes me not want to buy a Porsche, i think as cars their wonderful, and i think he agrees, but i also agree as a social apparatus, or a style statement their about as bad as a sports car can get (original 1950s porsches not withstanding that last statement, i love my 356s!) for me i can blame it on the marketing , i also hate the way german cars are seemingly "engineered" to be impossible to work on

January 21st, 2007, 8:52 PM	#2
Polly wants a cracker Joined: Dec 9th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Your Mom. Posts: 2,346 Car: Yes. Because of Parkinsons. Rep Power: 158	I have to admit, the Smart Roadster beeing ennobled as "proper sportscar" and "the coolest car in here", helped me to determine whether to buy one or not.

January 22nd, 2007, 12:41 AM	#11
rskrobot Joined: Jun 21st, 2006 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: Canton, GA USA Age: 27 Posts: 308 Car: 05 Scion TC Rep Power: 14	Nice, well its good to hear that their reviews are mostly accurate.

January 22nd, 2007, 1:26 AM	#14
Ottobon Banned Joined: Nov 27th, 2005 Last Online: May 27th, 2009 Location: Detriot Metro Area Posts: 3,313 Car: 2 Rust buckets and a confused 1999 American. Rep Power: 0	really for me its the looks as well, i could get over the fact you cant access the engine from teh top if the car was a piece of art, but its just not, i have had love affairs with porsches before, saying they lack "passion" is the daftest thing ive ever heard, but saying their styling is the least you can get is dead on

January 22nd, 2007, 1:55 AM	#15
KaJuN Disco Inferno Joined: Jul 31st, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: American in Okinawa Age: 23 Posts: 5,068 Car: Suzuki Swift, Honda Benly CL50 Rep Power: 176	Even though many of the cars they review aren't for sale here, watching TG has definately made me think about getting a car that's fast and sporty. __________________ ...and Michigan still sucks. D-Fence: Kajun is just outside caressing his Discovery....touching it gently, you know......it is such a dirty bitch.....but he seems to love dirty girls in high heels who are taller then him and have "quite a few pounds" on their hips ^^ This post was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. My Flickr

January 22nd, 2007, 1:57 AM	#16
rskrobot Joined: Jun 21st, 2006 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: Canton, GA USA Age: 27 Posts: 308 Car: 05 Scion TC Rep Power: 14	Even though I can't get any of them right now, after any episode I look up the prices for a Lexus IS 350, Lotus Exige, or an Audi RS4. I will have one......someday.

January 22nd, 2007, 2:31 AM	#17
nnordrum Joined: Jan 22nd, 2007 Last Online: January 22nd, 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2 Car: Land Rover LR3 (Disco 3) Rep Power: 0	Both vehicles we were looking at are beloved by TG We were looking at getting a LR3 or a XC90, but ended up getting the LR3. It's amazing! Just wish they would bring the diesel ones over here, cause this thing is THIRSTY!

January 22nd, 2007, 2:35 AM	#18
rskrobot Joined: Jun 21st, 2006 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: Canton, GA USA Age: 27 Posts: 308 Car: 05 Scion TC Rep Power: 14

January 22nd, 2007, 5:48 AM	#19
The_Clincher Joined: Nov 21st, 2005 Last Online: December 15th, 2008 Posts: 431 Rep Power: 0	yea welecom nnordrum=D...congrats on the LR3(it looks sexi in white), a friend of mine got one last summer it is SICK!! did you guys get the V8 or V6? and yes i think JC's reviews has fed my want for certain cars RS4, a good example and hopefully the LP640 when we see it ...ive also gave my opinions to others i know who were looking for new cars, like with my friend i mentioned above I told them to look at the XC90 and LR3 as serious options (mentioned the RX330, but top gear hasnt reviewed that=P)

January 22nd, 2007, 6:26 AM	#20
KaJuN Disco Inferno Joined: Jul 31st, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: American in Okinawa Age: 23 Posts: 5,068 Car: Suzuki Swift, Honda Benly CL50 Rep Power: 176	Good luck with the LR3. I know a couple good forums if, er, when you need technical assistance. __________________ ...and Michigan still sucks. D-Fence: Kajun is just outside caressing his Discovery....touching it gently, you know......it is such a dirty bitch.....but he seems to love dirty girls in high heels who are taller then him and have "quite a few pounds" on their hips ^^ This post was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. My Flickr

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