370 on Top Gear

toxik · 11-29-2010, 09:29 PM

you guys complain way too much.

I liked the show, because I'm sick of seeing shows about Hot Rods and muscle cars on Speed Channel. At least this show features cars I like, and it's not even that bad...

shadoquad · 11-29-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by toxik

you guys complain way too much.

I liked the show, because I'm sick of seeing shows about Hot Rods and muscle cars on Speed Channel. At least this show features cars I like, and it's not even that bad...

It's like when the U.S. started its version of "The Office". I cannot enjoy it, because the original British version was better and more intelligently written. Same thing here. It's an imitator. Coming fresh to it, it's not so bad.

crash1369 · 11-29-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

It's like when the U.S. started its version of "The Office". I cannot enjoy it, because the original British version was better and more intelligently written. Same thing here. It's an imitator. Coming fresh to it, it's not so bad.

Admittedly i have been thinking that the whole time, everything they do (or have done so far at least, and have said they will be doing) is just a copy of the others and done poorly in comparison. Now if I didn't know that already then US version would seem better, although all the previously mentioned complaints still stand. A good host can make crapping in shoe box watchable, if not entertaining, while someone with no character or creativity can make even the most riveting topic an intolerable experience to suffer through.

toxik · 11-29-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

It's like when the U.S. started its version of "The Office". I cannot enjoy it, because the original British version was better and more intelligently written. Same thing here. It's an imitator. Coming fresh to it, it's not so bad.

Yeah, but what can you do. Not naming it Top Gear, would make it seem like a cheap American Rip-Off. But having TG brand in the title casts a big shadow.

Still, I've been enjoying the show. I can understand the negative points people bring up, but it's really not that bad of a show lol. I enjoyed the whole EP, even the drift challange....

shadoquad · 11-29-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by toxik

Yeah, but what can you do. Not naming it Top Gear, would make it seem like a cheap American Rip-Off. But having TG brand in the title casts a big shadow.

Still, I've been enjoying the show. I can understand the negative points people bring up, but it's really not that bad of a show lol. I enjoyed the whole EP, even the drift challange....

Well, it is still very new, so maybe the hosts will develop a more cohesive chemistry over the first season or two, and maybe they'll strike out with some original bits. I'm willing to give it a chance.

elmz · 11-30-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Well, it is still very new, so maybe the hosts will develop a more cohesive chemistry over the first season or two, and maybe they'll strike out with some original bits. I'm willing to give it a chance.

I agree, even at its current state, its better than any American car show I can think of. But it will never be as good as the British version. They have a big shoe to fill, but I think with time they'll be able to find a nice rythm.

My main gripe after watching the piece on the 370Z is it focused too much on the humor and competition that it completely forgot to review the car. The Brits are able to accomplish all of this without any effort.

Is it just me, but they grabbed 3 guys, 1 pro driver, 1 techno geek, and 1 comedian. It sounds like a fun and dynamic recipe but to me so far Tanner is the only one holding his own. The other 2 need to catch up and find their roles and run with it. Right now it just seems awkward.

SeattleLion · 11-30-2010, 11:54 AM

The History channel (Discovery) show was originally sold to NBC a couple of years ago. NBC backed out presumbably when Knight Rider got crappy ratings. The current show was bought by Discovery for ten episodes. So, chances are pretty good that this show will disappear soon.

Also, the "Z" episode was sponsored by Mercedes. The BBC show is not commercial. It's hard to believe that a "Top Gear" show will be honest if their survival depends on the cars they are supposed to review.

In terms of the last episode, they did say that the Z is one of the best drift cars in the world. That doesn't impress me, but it is reasonably positive. The BBC guys don't hate the Z. They like to pick in Nissan by calling them Datsun. I kinda like that. My 240Z was a Datsun. Take a look at the Top Gear review of the 370. It was very positive. All they complained about was cabin noise. We all agree with that.

They did hate the 350. When they drove the 350 they were negative.

m4a1mustang · 11-30-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleLion

The History channel (Discovery) show was originally sold to NBC a couple of years ago. NBC backed out presumbably when Knight Rider got crappy ratings. The current show was bought by Discovery for ten episodes. So, chances are pretty good that this show will disappear soon.

Also, the "Z" episode was sponsored by Mercedes. The BBC show is not commercial. It's hard to believe that a "Top Gear" show will be honest if their survival depends on the cars they are supposed to review.

In terms of the last episode, they did say that the Z is one of the best drift cars in the world. That doesn't impress me, but it is reasonably positive. The BBC guys don't hate the Z. They like to pick in Nissan by calling them Datsun. I kinda like that. My 240Z was a Datsun. Take a look at the Top Gear review of the 370. It was very positive. All they complained about was cabin noise. We all agree with that.

They did hate the 350. When they drove the 350 they were negative.

Except for Hammond. He loved the 350 roadster in that 350 vs. TT vs. Chrysler Crossfire episode.

PapoZalsa · 11-30-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleLion

In terms of the last episode, they did say that the Z is one of the best drift cars in the world. That doesn't impress me, but it is reasonably positive. The BBC guys don't hate the Z. They like to pick in Nissan by calling them Datsun. I kinda like that. My 240Z was a Datsun. Take a look at the Top Gear review of the 370. It was very positive. All they complained about was cabin noise. We all agree with that.

That is the heritage of the Z and all the Nissans, like you said the 240Z was a Datsun.

jakoye · 11-30-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

Right now it just seems awkward.

Yes, exactly. I didn't find them funny at all and it felt scripted.

jakoye · 11-30-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

It's like when the U.S. started its version of "The Office". I cannot enjoy it, because the original British version was better and more intelligently written. Same thing here. It's an imitator. Coming fresh to it, it's not so bad.

Yesssssss.

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11-30-2010, 11:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
SeattleLion Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 226 Drives: '13 Mustang GT Prem. Rep Power: 235	The History channel (Discovery) show was originally sold to NBC a couple of years ago. NBC backed out presumbably when Knight Rider got crappy ratings. The current show was bought by Discovery for ten episodes. So, chances are pretty good that this show will disappear soon. Also, the "Z" episode was sponsored by Mercedes. The BBC show is not commercial. It's hard to believe that a "Top Gear" show will be honest if their survival depends on the cars they are supposed to review. In terms of the last episode, they did say that the Z is one of the best drift cars in the world. That doesn't impress me, but it is reasonably positive. The BBC guys don't hate the Z. They like to pick in Nissan by calling them Datsun. I kinda like that. My 240Z was a Datsun. Take a look at the Top Gear review of the 370. It was very positive. All they complained about was cabin noise. We all agree with that. They did hate the 350. When they drove the 350 they were negative.