Clarkson rips Crossfire...
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHmiKtOFxEQ

Sounds about right.

So instead of hanging "truck nutz" from the rear of it, should one hang some rubber dog doo on some clear fishing line? Ha ha ha:laugh3:

I have never driven one and didn't watch the video, but I have driven an slk and they are supposed to be the same car (according to the dealer). slk's suck imo.

Clarkson should prioritize critiquing British cars, as it won't be long before the last truly British car is built.

I test drove one when I thought my 190 was going to be totaled. I must say I like it. I love the way it looks, it handled as well as most. It's not a track car but then again, most cars are not. It did what it was designed to do quite well IMO. He was right about the 3/4 view looking out back (very bad) and being 6'4" I was a bit limited with leg room.

I'd have gotten one.

Clarkson is a funny guy, politically incorrect and all that jazz, but does he like any American car? The new Z06?

I have driven two crossfires. I found them to be very nimble. They are very good on the autocross I believe.

The only thing stopping me is surplus money missing.

Tom W

They are ok, I agree with Clarkson, the coupe never looked right, but the convertible, surprisingly nice.

They are too heavy to be anything special in the handling department though, like any MB :)

He owns a Ford GT, SL55 AMG, and Jag XJR.

Of course it's an American car over $100k. Wonder if he likes anything "pedestrian" god forbid. :eek::D

Well when you drive what he does for a living, something like a Toyota Camry just won't cut it.:D

Hates the Z06 as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiA7vVydWaQ
He liked the GTO though.

Road & Track's Pete Eagan blows Clarkson away in terms of writing ability, wit and story telling. Not a hint of snobbery, iirc.

I suppose Clarkson has to jerk chains in order to keep a loyal TV audience, ratings, ratings, ratings.

His first girlfriend must have been an Aussie. ;) If it was 100% Uncle Sam, he'd slam it.

Peter Egan is one classy writer.

Probably the one writer that I would most like to have a beer with. He is almost exactly the same age as me (I have narrowed it down to being born in the winter of 48/49 but cannot find his birthday) and we have owned a lot of the same cars, including the 53 Caddie.

But he has owned a lot of cool ones that I have never, and actually restored them.

I on the other hand have lots of kids and grandkids.

I think I have all of his books, and have read some of them more than once.

Tom W