Was that a 1 M coupe on Top Gear?

TMR013 · 11-21-2010, 10:40 PM

During the preview at the beginning of the new American version premier.

BrokenVert · 11-21-2010, 10:41 PM

pic?

TMR013 · 11-21-2010, 11:00 PM

Nope, never mind. Was able to pause it and study. It's an M3.

Mikeshot1 · 11-21-2010, 11:12 PM

Thought the show was great and am glad it's set up like the European version. Tanner Faust is good driver but don't think the American 3 will have the character and witt of Jeremy, Richard and James.

CrazyIvan · 11-22-2010, 12:40 AM

Havent seen the American version, but judging by the previews it's a bit too much of the knockoff from the British show. Why waste time on the copy when you can watch the original?

TMR013 · 11-22-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikeshot1

Thought the show was great and am glad it's set up like the European version. Tanner Faust is good driver but don't think the American 3 will have the character and witt of Jeremy, Richard and James.

Honestly I was not impressed. The hosts don't have anywhere near the personality of the British 3. That interview of Buzz Alderen was painful to watch. Have a feeling it will die quickly.

Mikeshot1 · 11-22-2010, 10:17 AM

The personality of the British 3 made show even better..I agree, but the people I recommended this show to said it was so exciting (never saw the orig. obviously) but its so good and was smiling ear to ear anyways. Wish the seasons were longer than 10 episodes and don't think it'll die unless they didn't advertise for it properly.

Buzz is like upper 80's and was on dancing with the stars last season till about the middle of the show, that was painful lol. Just one interview so lets see about the other weeks.

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Honestly I was not impressed. The hosts don't have anywhere near the personality of the British 3. That interview of Buzz Alderen was painful to watch. Have a feeling it will die quickly.

TunedM2C · 11-22-2010, 10:54 AM

The first season of any new show is going to have their issues. They weren't in sync but it was entertaining nevertheless.

cracka · 11-22-2010, 11:19 AM

I'll give it a chance... for a while, anyhow.

The review that I read claimed that it got considerably less stilted by episode 3, but my worst fears were realized on episode 1: they made a carbon copy of the UK show's sets, bits, and attitude, but they removed the personalities. You know, the important part.

BrokenVert · 11-22-2010, 11:25 AM

I have a very simple way of getting Americans to like top gear.

Broadcast top gear in the states

Cameraeye · 11-22-2010, 11:26 AM

they managed to make three lambo's, a helicopter and a standing mile pretty boring.

TMR013 · 11-22-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

I have a very simple way of getting Americans to like top gear.

Broadcast top gear in the states

They Do.
BBC America

BrokenVert · 11-22-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TMR013

They Do.
BBC America

Yeah with a 2-3 month delay between broadcasts...just like with Dr. Who

and a lot of people...myself included dont get BBC America.

Jblack4083 · 11-22-2010, 04:34 PM

The hosts dont have as much character as the British crew. Theres a weird, tense, dynamic between the British three that makes them so entertaining to watch.

Hopefully we'll see some of the friendly competition between these three.

Mikeshot1 · 11-22-2010, 08:17 PM

I'd admit a track test with the Lambos wouldve been better than a standing mile run, but not boring. They did show there competitive nature and opinions the most in this segment.

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Originally Posted by Cameraeye

they managed to make three lambo's, a helicopter and a standing mile pretty boring.

Cablevision doesn't have BBC America in Long Island NY, right. How about Verizon or British website? Gotta check this out ASAP.

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Yeah with a 2-3 month delay between broadcasts...just like with Dr. Who

and a lot of people...myself included dont get BBC America.

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Originally Posted by Jblack4083

The hosts dont have as much character as the British crew. Theres a weird, tense, dynamic between the British three that makes them so entertaining to watch.

Hopefully we'll see some of the friendly competition between these three.

AntonV · 11-23-2010, 04:30 PM

Tanner Foust is a dousche. Its gonna be a whole season of him drifting cars. Ill just stick to the BBC episodes on youtube.

_dopehead_ · 11-23-2010, 04:46 PM

I was very dissapointed with the show, none of the fun of the UK version, quite boring in fact.

theblackangus · 11-23-2010, 04:54 PM

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Tanner Foust is a dousche. Its gonna be a whole season of him drifting cars. Ill just stick to the BBC episodes on youtube.

Paul is that you?

Cris · 11-24-2010, 10:51 AM

^^^ Bwahahaha! Tanner DID beat him at his own game in his native land...

spiderz17 · 11-28-2010, 09:35 PM

I missed last week's American Top Gear premiere (had to watch Futurama Thanksgiving special), but after watching tonight's, I think I would agree with the consensus here that the American guys just don't have the personalities that the Brits have. But it's only their second episode. I won't be too harsh on them. Maybe they'll figure things out and develop the goofy competitiveness of the Brits over the course of a season.

They have absolutely copied the Brits' format, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. They just need to work out the details. The format isn't what makes the Brit Top Gear show good, it's the personalities. The Americans have some promise, but we'll see if they work it out over the course of the season.

Mikeshot1 · 11-28-2010, 10:25 PM

Another enjoyable episode IMO. One thing both shows have is variety. I didn't think V12 was worth extra 60k. Evo does handle better than old 9 but isn't as fast. Drift segment was funny. Was hoping blind guy would pull off some drifting as is practices wasn't bad. Did they all really pull into the spot on first try or is this just making it a show?

JBW · 11-29-2010, 08:09 AM

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I'll give it a chance... for a while, anyhow.

The review that I read claimed that it got considerably less stilted by episode 3, but my worst fears were realized on episode 1: they made a carbon copy of the UK show's sets, bits, and attitude, but they removed the personalities. You know, the important part.

I agree. I've been watching the UK version for some time now and don't know if I'll ever warm up to this version. The personalities and interplay really make it that much more entertaining. I didn't laugh at all with this new debut.

I'll give it a chance ...for the footage of the cars alone. Hopefully, it gets much better!

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CrazyIvan Lieutenant 29 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Havent seen the American version, but judging by the previews it's a bit too much of the knockoff from the British show. Why waste time on the copy when you can watch the original? __________________
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cracka Captain 26 Rep 780 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	I'll give it a chance... for a while, anyhow. The review that I read claimed that it got considerably less stilted by episode 3, but my worst fears were realized on episode 1: they made a carbon copy of the UK show's sets, bits, and attitude, but they removed the personalities. You know, the important part.
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Jblack4083 Captain 116 Rep 888 Posts Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (0)	The hosts dont have as much character as the British crew. Theres a weird, tense, dynamic between the British three that makes them so entertaining to watch. Hopefully we'll see some of the friendly competition between these three.
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AntonV Lieutenant 39 Rep 524 Posts Drives: Sedona/Savanna 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Tanner Foust is a dousche. Its gonna be a whole season of him drifting cars. Ill just stick to the BBC episodes on youtube. __________________ 2009 135i Coupe - Sedona Red Metallic - Savanna Beige - 6MT- ///M Sports Package - Boston Leather - Power/Heated Seats 2005 BMW F650 GS - Mandarin Yellow - Farkled
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