Favorite Top Gear Episode

AwesomeBMW · 02-21-2008, 05:50 PM

So what is your favorite Top Gear Episode:iono:

I would go with the limo or caravan.

EvanB85 · 02-21-2008, 05:59 PM

The amphibious car episode almost had me in tears. Mounting an outboard on the back of a beater Toyota pickup? Brilliant!

larryn · 02-21-2008, 06:19 PM

When Sabina Shmit tried to beat Jeremy's best Nurburgring time in a big Ford delivery van.

atr_hugo · 02-21-2008, 06:21 PM

Ah - fast rides in B-vans, anyone around here hear of a Quigley?

How's that for a brazen daylight attempt to hijack a thread. ; -)

slipkmaggot · 02-21-2008, 07:26 PM

two: worlds geeatest driving roads and finding a good british layland car( funniest thing ever)

Italteen3 · 02-21-2008, 07:34 PM

I personally LOVE the Zonda F episode. Brings the young guy to the brink of tears driving it! (forgot his name!) The sound that the F produces is pure SEX!!! Listen for yourself >>>

***WARNING TISSUES MAY BE NEEDED FOR THE VIEWING OF THE FOLLOWING VIDEOS***

If you couldn't tell the Zonda F is my dream car. In bare Carbon Fiber ofcourse!

pumaknight · 02-22-2008, 03:26 AM

Has to be the super car trip for me. Jeremy in his Ford GT, James in a Ferrari modena and Richard in a Zonda. Whole episode is littered with them just making complete fools of themselves in the supercars - grid locking Paris after getting stuck in a Parisian underground car park - having to constanly fill up the Ford GT with gas.

Best bit is when Richard is winding the car up a twisty mountain road with sreious drops on each side, waxing lyrical about boy hood dreams; he gives the Zonda a little too much right foot and the back twitches out. He corrects quite nicely. But the look on his face is one of pure terror. He utters. "I've got it, I wasn't scared". Then he screams at the car "You're supposed to have traction control!!!" Classic.

Stew · 02-22-2008, 03:22 PM

My favorite was:

1. Caravan - did they really set that fire or was it staged??
2. amphibious car - hmm I guess any episode where they nearly kill themselves is a good one =P

P.S. - Thanks to art_hugo and Harold for fixing my posting problem! =]

john970 · 02-22-2008, 03:31 PM

The Peel P50 review:

Kris · 06-16-2008, 09:20 PM

Does anyone know if the 135 was reviewed by Jeremy on TopGear? If so, what season/episode?

Spook · 06-16-2008, 09:38 PM

I feel so much better that I'm not the only one that likes Top Gear

Heinzftw · 06-16-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kris

Does anyone know if the 135 was reviewed by Jeremy on TopGear? If so, what season/episode?

The 135i was NOT reviewed by Top Gear. However, it was reviewed by Fifth Gear. Tiff Neddell reviewed the 135i vs the Cayman S. Tiff however used to be in Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson.

Kris · 06-16-2008, 10:05 PM

Strange Top Gear havent done the 135 yet! I coulda sworn I read a review by Jermery on the 135 and figured it was featured also . Seems it was only a review

slipkmaggot · 06-16-2008, 10:11 PM

I've heard Top Gear is coming on again on June 22, o maybe the 135i will be on that series.

btw as of this second there is a small marathon of Top Gear going on on BBC America.

Season 10 and ive seen all of them like 5 times, but ...its Top Gear

2snail · 06-16-2008, 10:11 PM

this is my fav episode

rwp120 · 06-16-2008, 10:20 PM

My personal favorite is when Jeremy tries to kill an old Toyota pickup. When they pulled it from the ocean and it started after a little WD-40 I nearly pooped myself!

runNgun · 06-16-2008, 11:27 PM

My favorite episode is the 24 hour endurance race in their BMW330d. Gotta love their two "corperate sponsors"...:wink:

phong · 06-18-2008, 12:49 AM

Favorite episode is when Clarkson and May drove to the magnetic north pole in a modified Toyota Hilux. It was epic!

imported_MPower · 06-18-2008, 01:24 AM

Season 10 Episode 1. It perfectly and completely harmonizes exactly what makes a Top Gear episode: awesome cars, gorgeous cinematography, and brilliantly funny commentary. It also embodies all the emotions that are invoked by being a petrolhead. I can't wait to see what the next season has in store for us.

jrc · 06-18-2008, 03:05 PM

I liked their 60 minute specials--Africa and US road trips. Space shuttle version is also one of my favorites -- let's see if you commit that much budget to the US version NBC!

jlee · 06-18-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heinzftw

The 135i was NOT reviewed by Top Gear. However, it was reviewed by Fifth Gear. Tiff Neddell reviewed the 135i vs the Cayman S. Tiff however used to be in Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson.

I don't actually think they even compared it to a Cayman S, it was a standard Cayman..which is odd..you would think they would have picked the Cayman S as the more comparable car.

But I think they picked the Cayman based on price since its a lot closer than the S

Jeff

nollem · 07-24-2008, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris

Strange Top Gear havent done the 135 yet! I coulda sworn I read a review by Jermery on the 135 and figured it was featured also . Seems it was only a review

Clarkson did review the 135i:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/dri...cle3103294.ece

"The fact of the matter is this. The 135 coupé is the best car BMW makes. I have no hesitation at all, then, in giving this long-awaited return to form the rare accolade of five stars."

02-21-2008, 05:50 PM	#1
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EvanB85 This is my custom user title 1 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2008 135 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tacoma, WA iTrader: (0)	The amphibious car episode almost had me in tears. Mounting an outboard on the back of a beater Toyota pickup? Brilliant!
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02-21-2008, 06:19 PM	#3
larryn Lieutenant General 2166 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	When Sabina Shmit tried to beat Jeremy's best Nurburgring time in a big Ford delivery van.
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 340 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Ah - fast rides in B-vans, anyone around here hear of a Quigley? How's that for a brazen daylight attempt to hijack a thread. ; -)
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slipkmaggot First Lieutenant 16 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	two: worlds geeatest driving roads and finding a good british layland car( funniest thing ever) __________________ :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel:
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Italteen3 Captain 66 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 135i JB Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somewhere..... iTrader: (0)	I personally LOVE the Zonda F episode. Brings the young guy to the brink of tears driving it! (forgot his name!) The sound that the F produces is pure SEX!!! Listen for yourself >>> *WARNING TISSUES MAY BE NEEDED FOR THE VIEWING OF THE FOLLOWING VIDEOS* If you couldn't tell the Zonda F is my dream car. In bare Carbon Fiber ofcourse!
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02-22-2008, 03:26 AM	#7
pumaknight Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 280 Posts Drives: Currently Seat Leon Cupra FR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Has to be the super car trip for me. Jeremy in his Ford GT, James in a Ferrari modena and Richard in a Zonda. Whole episode is littered with them just making complete fools of themselves in the supercars - grid locking Paris after getting stuck in a Parisian underground car park - having to constanly fill up the Ford GT with gas. Best bit is when Richard is winding the car up a twisty mountain road with sreious drops on each side, waxing lyrical about boy hood dreams; he gives the Zonda a little too much right foot and the back twitches out. He corrects quite nicely. But the look on his face is one of pure terror. He utters. "I've got it, I wasn't scared". Then he screams at the car "You're supposed to have traction control!!!" Classic.
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02-22-2008, 03:22 PM	#8
Stew Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 207 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	My favorite was: 1. Caravan - did they really set that fire or was it staged?? 2. amphibious car - hmm I guess any episode where they nearly kill themselves is a good one =P P.S. - Thanks to art_hugo and Harold for fixing my posting problem! =]
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john970 1er 80 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	The Peel P50 review: Attached Images
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Kris Colonel 133 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if the 135 was reviewed by Jeremy on TopGear? If so, what season/episode?
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Spook Bring Bail Money 12 Rep 492 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	I feel so much better that I'm not the only one that likes Top Gear
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Kris Colonel 133 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Strange Top Gear havent done the 135 yet! I coulda sworn I read a review by Jermery on the 135 and figured it was featured also . Seems it was only a review
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slipkmaggot First Lieutenant 16 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	I've heard Top Gear is coming on again on June 22, o maybe the 135i will be on that series. btw as of this second there is a small marathon of Top Gear going on on BBC America. Season 10 and ive seen all of them like 5 times, but ...its Top Gear __________________ :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel: :roundel:
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rwp120 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 45 Posts Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kapolei, Hawaii iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	My personal favorite is when Jeremy tries to kill an old Toyota pickup. When they pulled it from the ocean and it started after a little WD-40 I nearly pooped myself! __________________
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runNgun Private First Class 10 Rep 173 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	BMW 330d My favorite episode is the 24 hour endurance race in their BMW330d. Gotta love their two "corperate sponsors"...:wink:
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phong New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	Favorite episode is when Clarkson and May drove to the magnetic north pole in a modified Toyota Hilux. It was epic!
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imported_MPower Zoom Zoom 38 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Season 10 Episode 1. It perfectly and completely harmonizes exactly what makes a Top Gear episode: awesome cars, gorgeous cinematography, and brilliantly funny commentary. It also embodies all the emotions that are invoked by being a petrolhead. I can't wait to see what the next season has in store for us. __________________ In the garage: 2022 G80 M3 Manual - Portimao Blue
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06-18-2008, 03:05 PM	#20
jrc Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 257 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I liked their 60 minute specials--Africa and US road trips. Space shuttle version is also one of my favorites -- let's see if you commit that much budget to the US version NBC!
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