Series review anyone?

Karoug · July 31st, 2006, 11:20 PM

I thought this series wasn't quite as good as top gear used to be.. sure it had it's high moments like the CCX, the Z06 and the amfiblabla(yes i can't spell it), but I think most of the segments felt a bit like they were too scripted with a bit of bad acting thrown in there. Like the end of the people carrier convertible and the end of the caravan vacation thing.. Am i making sense here? images/smilies/wacko.gif

Anyway.. What's your oppinion???

epp_b · August 1st, 2006, 01:04 AM

All you need to do is browse the Top Gear episode discussions forum, and you'll see plenty of chatter on that very subject.

FATMOUSE · August 1st, 2006, 01:05 AM

They had a lot of challenges, and not enough James May.

I'd gladly trade building a Caterham for a Brera review.

TomCat · August 1st, 2006, 03:29 AM

It was pretty good, but I was let down by the small number of cool new cars tested. I thought TG was going to test the S7TT, since there were rumors about a model being shipped over there, but nope. I thought for sure the new 911 Turbo was going to get a proper segment on the show, but nope. And there were no great cross-europe races either.

mahelgel · August 1st, 2006, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Karoug

I thought this series wasn't quite as good as top gear used to be.. sure it had it's high moments like the CCX, the Z06 and the amfiblabla(yes i can't spell it), but I think most of the segments felt a bit like they were too scripted with a bit of bad acting thrown in there. Like the end of the people carrier convertible and the end of the caravan vacation thing.. Am i making sense here? images/smilies/wacko.gif

Anyway.. What's your oppinion???

I quite agree images/smilies/smile.gif

The "toybota/dampervan/sailcar" was great, but the other "challenges" they had i felt where a bit rushed togheter, and with a bit too much scripting it all felt a bit "strained". Previous seasons seemed to me a bit less scripted and more "natural", and that made it all more funny to me atleast....

Perhaps its time for a bit of a format change, or they might just need their summer break to get back on previous form. Top Gear is still the best motoring show for me, even though its the funny bits and not the motoring bits that i enjoy the most images/smilies/tongue.gif

MadCow809 · August 1st, 2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Karoug

I thought this series wasn't quite as good as top gear used to be.. sure it had it's high moments like the CCX, the Z06 and the amfiblabla(yes i can't spell it), but I think most of the segments felt a bit like they were too scripted with a bit of bad acting thrown in there. Like the end of the people carrier convertible and the end of the caravan vacation thing.. Am i making sense here? images/smilies/wacko.gif

Anyway.. What's your oppinion???

this series has been pretty crap...

Dsemaj · August 1st, 2006, 09:43 AM

I'd agree it's been a bit of a letdown, but I guess maybe there wasn't enough decent cars to review? I doubt that though. Hopefully Season 9 is more oldskool, so to speak

osabros · August 1st, 2006, 09:54 AM

may i suggest this thread becomes a poll??
and i really didn't like this season images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

there were too many episodes that after watching i was just so disappointed. TG are very good, but they're not up to their usual standard.
and also i think the format change wasn't a good thing. before, TG looked like a bunch of yobs who quickly took over some airport to do some wild oversteer stuff. but now it looks too organised, like they pre-arranged everything and put all these fancy stands and things. the format has grown up, and i really don't like it.

Yayox · August 1st, 2006, 03:55 PM

also there is a obsession with Vans!! what is with that? it will became Van Gear?

Nogger · August 1st, 2006, 04:36 PM

or "Top Van"... or perhaps "Top Stfu"?

July 31st, 2006, 11:20 PM	#1
Karoug Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sweden Age: 30 Posts: 1,949 Car: Volvo 745GLT! 3 bikes Rep Power: 23	Series review anyone? I thought this series wasn't quite as good as top gear used to be.. sure it had it's high moments like the CCX, the Z06 and the amfiblabla(yes i can't spell it), but I think most of the segments felt a bit like they were too scripted with a bit of bad acting thrown in there. Like the end of the people carrier convertible and the end of the caravan vacation thing.. Am i making sense here? Anyway.. What's your oppinion??? __________________

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FATMOUSE Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: 04:32 AM Location: NYC Posts: 3,097 Rep Power: 35	They had a lot of challenges, and not enough James May. I'd gladly trade building a Caterham for a Brera review. __________________ woohoo someone changed my sig

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TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 12:35 AM Location: Chandler, Arizona Age: 24 Posts: 3,428 Car: 2004 Chrysler PT Turbo; 1985 Toyota 4Runner Rep Power: 42	It was pretty good, but I was let down by the small number of cool new cars tested. I thought TG was going to test the S7TT, since there were rumors about a model being shipped over there, but nope. I thought for sure the new 911 Turbo was going to get a proper segment on the show, but nope. And there were no great cross-europe races either. __________________ When in doubt, throttle out.

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Dsemaj Previously Known As Jamesd Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Adelaide, Australia. Posts: 2,173 Car: '95 BMW 530i, '85 Nissan Bluebird S3 GXE Rep Power: 27	I'd agree it's been a bit of a letdown, but I guess maybe there wasn't enough decent cars to review? I doubt that though. Hopefully Season 9 is more oldskool, so to speak __________________ 1995 BMW E34 530i V8 M60B30 218HP/163kW 5sp Auto 1985 Nissan 910 Bluebird I4 CA20S 105HP/78kW 3sp Auto

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osabros Joined: May 30th, 2005 Last Online: December 24th, 2008 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Age: 19 Posts: 683 Rep Power: 0	may i suggest this thread becomes a poll?? and i really didn't like this season there were too many episodes that after watching i was just so disappointed. TG are very good, but they're not up to their usual standard. and also i think the format change wasn't a good thing. before, TG looked like a bunch of yobs who quickly took over some airport to do some wild oversteer stuff. but now it looks too organised, like they pre-arranged everything and put all these fancy stands and things. the format has grown up, and i really don't like it. __________________

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Nogger Joined: Dec 30th, 2004 Last Online: February 10th, 2008 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 337 Rep Power: 0	or "Top Van"... or perhaps "Top Stfu"?

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