I used to really like it, back when they thoughtfully reviewed cars and put them through their paces...but lately the show seems quite pointless for the most part.

Case in point: driving scooters through Vietnam, one painted American-flag-style, wrecking caravans left and right, etc.

I'm sure this type of humor is funny to the low-brow demographic, but I miss the spotlight sections of vintage race machines.

There was a low point after Hammond's crash but that has long since passed. Check out the Commie Car segment if you don't believe me

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

Typing 'Top Gear Sucks' is akin to heresy.

You are forgiven this time.



Kidding aside, did you catch the ending episode of last season? Brilliant end piece, beautifully done. Here it is in case you missed it and it should fulfill all your 'Serious Top Gear' requirements.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oulZ6Y3VYZk

Enjoy!

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2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

"And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon

That segment scared the crap out of me. I wasn't the only one who thought "No more Top Gear? "

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

woah. didn't catch that. i may be missing the good bits - it's always on when i'm studying.

sorry for transgression

LOL, it's all good!

Here's another brilliant bit from Season 13 in case you missed it. The Stig does a record breaking lap in a Ferrari FXX, then takes off his helmet and is revealed. Watch in order below...

Lap - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qrSjVXMkpg

Stig Revealed - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMtp2Y9bLO4

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2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

"And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon

Paint me "lowbrow" but I think TopGear is delightful entertainment.
Humans, humor, hi jinks and cars!
If I want a test report I can read consumer reports.

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"Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration...
don't Fail Us Now"

I recommend not watching it on BBC America. They switch the original music to crap and cut a lot of things out to make room for commercials.

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

Best car show I have ever seen, I love Topgear!

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1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I like it but not when they freakin' race big rigs and stupid stuff like that. Plus Clarkson has no idea what he's talking about most of the time, funny as he is.

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Best car show. I like stig segments.

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2012 Mustang Convertible

I seriously wondered about the music when I noticed that the theme song is now some horrible bastardized version of the original Allman Brothers song (Jessica, I think) that they used to use

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Actually they've always used that theme song....the old Top Gear used the original version while the new Top Gear has an updated version of the song. Here's an old clip to prove my point (yes yes the audio isn't exactly 100%)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9igXoxIKHEo

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

"IS IT SUSAN BOYLE?!" heh

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This was a proper test.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_KIqdS1SO0

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91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.