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EYorkshire



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As a non watcher of Top Gear, loathe JC and a caravanner I had to strike up iplayer to see what the fuss was about.

I thought it was hilarious Laughing , but wow! how to trash a car Shocked Are they repaired and sold on to unsuspecting buyers Confused
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Bill Turner



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[quote][quote="npinks"]:yawn:

Test drive a Lamborghini you can't drive on a road, went on about a Porsche that was old, but new and wrecked some caravan in yet again another pointless waste of licence payers money[quote]

Have not watched it yet but will to see the comments on the Mazda and VW.as was very tempted by the VW when it first came onto the market but the attitude of the local dealer was almost as bad as the LR dealer.

Have to say that according an article that I read in a Financial paper, TG is the BBC's best selling programme and is exported to a large number of other countries making a huge profit for the Beeb.

Would love to hear Clarkson speaking in Mandarin.

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chicken george



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right up my street surprisingly. I shall watch it again tonight with my kids so they can be educated At work
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iain cooper



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it's a shame TG has lost the plot and is no longer an informative source of info for car enthusiasts.

it is basically just a comedy show now, in an attempt to make viewers laugh, perhaps in an effort to attract a younger audience ? I don't know.

also unfortunate that guys like Jeremy Clarkson and James May are reduced to this level of entertainment as they are both very knowlegeable, and are now wasted on this programme.

Iain
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I still don't get vanning, why pay £30k for a towing car and £20k for a pikey wagon?! when you could have bloody brilliant holidays abroad for that and guarantee good weather and not have to empty you own Toilet!!?!

What's wrong with people?!
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iain cooper



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landy19840 wrote:
I still don't get vanning, why pay £30k for a towing car and £20k for a pikey wagon?! when you could have bloody brilliant holidays abroad for that and guarantee good weather and not have to empty you own Toilet!!?!

What's wrong with people?!


I think it comes down to the freedom to go where you like, and move on if you don't like where you are.

also a lot of vanners have pets and can take them with them and give them a bit of a holiday as well !!

also you don't have the hassle of airport queues or the regime of hotels.

and modern caravans/and sites are just like a home from home.

I don't have a caravan, but I can certainly see the attraction.

Iain
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edamball



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Loving Top Gear.

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I really enjoy it, makes me laugh. Then I watch fifth gear for the facts. Laughing
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For years now I have had TG on series record but if next week's isn't a substantial improvement on last night's rubbish then it's had it for me. Well past its sell-by date, no new ideas, silly staged stunts masquerading as tests. Just courting popularity (remember, the Sun is the most popular newspaper but would you read it?). Lowest common denominator for humour, lavatorial level. "Stars" in reasonably priced cars are now z-list celebrities. Presenters are beginning to look like the Rolling Stones - wrinklies trying to appear "cool". Ours - 2008 Stornoway Grey HSE Auto
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landy19840 wrote:
I still don't get vanning, why pay £30k for a towing car and £20k for a pikey wagon?! when you could have bloody brilliant holidays abroad for that and guarantee good weather and not have to empty you own Toilet!!?!

What's wrong with people?!


It's worth it just to p:censored:ss a certain Farmer off. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior
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it works too Evil or Very Mad At work
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Tg has loosed its way ,years ago,.....need to be called prating around in motors that I don't own,,,,,but the bcc and tv licence payer fit the bill so I don't care Rolling with laughter Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

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chicken george



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he took the time to write that Shocked easier to change the channel, watch a dvd go to the pub, ride a bike etc etc At work
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