top gear

vtec-hungry · 27th August 2007, 11:00

cant find ay info on whether the type r fn2 has been on top gear yet, really want to know what those guys think of it, i know the stif likes it, but i read ages ago from somewhere that clacksn hated te car, but then again whatdoes he know?

Pottsy · 27th August 2007, 11:05

AFAIK it hasn't been on yet.

jazzman · 27th August 2007, 11:08

Why on earth would anyone take notice of anything said on Top Gear, a sad dumbed down program for dumbed down people.

If you really want to know about the car that`s what this wonderful forum is all about ask the proud owners

vtec-hungry · 27th August 2007, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzman

Why on earth would anyone take notice of anything said on Top Gear, a sad dumbed down program for dumbed down people.

If you really want to know about the car that`s what this wonderful forum is all about ask the proud owners

ts not so much wats their opinion on the car, who gives a frak, but i just want to know how hard the stig can drive it round the course and how well it compares to other cars, its that comparison i want, and thats wat makes top gear good

Pottsy · 27th August 2007, 12:05

Before the CTR was launched, there were a large number of people very concerned about how the reviews would go. They were also concerned at how the car would measure up on a track compared to the "competition".

I always maintained, and still maintain: "so what". Reviews are good reading, and might even highlight something you will want to explore on the test drive(s). But ultimately, you must drive the car. If you like it more than all the other cars you've tested, then buy it. End of story. If the Renault Megane nutter turbo F1 MPS RS Clubsport is 0.001 secs faster round a kart circuit in southern Spain, then that doesn't affect how I perceive the car I'm driving.

Does anyone remember the TG review of the 350Z? JC slated it from top to bottom. Then slated it a bit more. That car has gone on to be the enthusiasts darling, winning award after award, maintaining high resale, and is generally loved. And the original JC/TG 911 review? Didn't like it because the radio was in the right place! I can't ever remember using the radio in my 911.

Your decision to buy must be your own.

sarahjo · 27th August 2007, 12:05

Ooohh that was a bit harsh for a bank holiday monday jazzman!!!!
And Top Gear is good foro somthing!
Richard Hammond....yummy!

Cookie · 27th August 2007, 12:07

probaly not have it on due to clarkson slagging the car off in his write up
Jeremy Clarkson Honda Civic Type R review | Driving - Times Online

Munro · 27th August 2007, 12:45

Top Gear rated it as the best hot hatch. The dealers handout a copy of the group test at their showrooms !

vtec-hungry · 27th August 2007, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cookie

probaly not have it on due to clarkson slagging the car off in his write up
Jeremy Clarkson Honda Civic Type R review | Driving - Times Online

yes i read this **, anyone agree?

MoMatic · 27th August 2007, 13:16

I have read Clarksons review and I have also tested the Type R out for 3 days. To tell you the truth. He talks rubbish. He's just entertaining that's all. His word is not gospel.

vtec-hungry · 27th August 2007, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munro

Top Gear rated it as the best hot hatch. The dealers handout a copy of the group test at their showrooms !

seen that too, but would like o see it on tele, fifth gear reviw was crap

vtec-hungry · 27th August 2007, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoMatic

I have read Clarksons review and I have also tested the Type R out for 3 days. To tell you the truth. He talks rubbish. He's just entertaining that's all. His word is not gospel.

yes, he drives a SL-gay

Cap · 27th August 2007, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by miniturbo

***

A bit rude now (not necessary).... But if you read the article it really doesnt make sense...
In fact it looks like someone paid him to just write down all bad things he could find and leave all good things out, to me it looks like he had a really bad day when writing it, but ofcourse everyone has differet opinions.
But it just dont seem like a fair review of the car, like he doesnt concider the segment and rivals. If it was a millon dollar car yes, but its a hothatch for gods sake...

vtec-hungry · 27th August 2007, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap

A bit rude now (not necessary).... But if you read the article it really doesnt make sense...
In fact it looks like someone paid him to just write down all bad things he could find and leave all good things out, to me it looks like he had a really bad day when writing it, but ofcourse everyone has differet opinions.
But it just dont seem like a fair review of the car, like he doesnt concider the segment and rivals. If it was a millon dollar car yes, but its a hothatch for gods sake...

are you talking about this article or the top gear one by clarkson?

Cap · 27th August 2007, 20:37

About the comments here yes and the article by Clarcson

Pottsy · 27th August 2007, 22:57

Some posts that do not comply with my requirement for politeness, and their associated responses, have been removed.

prawncracker · 28th August 2007, 03:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtec-hungry

yes i read this **, anyone agree?

That's only JC's personal opinion. I think it will get reviewed when the program comes back in the Autumn (it is, isn't it?)
Anyway, the Top Gear magazine gave the CTR 15/20 - one of the highest scores for a hot hatch.

AndyG72 · 28th August 2007, 12:34

The sales manager from Maidenhead Honda told me in May that somebody from top gear collected a ctr early may

vtec-hungry · 28th August 2007, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyG72

The sales manager from Maidenhead Honda told me in May that somebody from top gear collected a ctr early may

can u elaborate? collected for the show?

AndyG72 · 28th August 2007, 16:01

he never said

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,468 Thanks: 22 Thanked 164 Times in 97 Posts iTrader: (0)	AFAIK it hasn't been on yet.

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,468 Thanks: 22 Thanked 164 Times in 97 Posts iTrader: (0)	Before the CTR was launched, there were a large number of people very concerned about how the reviews would go. They were also concerned at how the car would measure up on a track compared to the "competition". I always maintained, and still maintain: "so what". Reviews are good reading, and might even highlight something you will want to explore on the test drive(s). But ultimately, you must drive the car. If you like it more than all the other cars you've tested, then buy it. End of story. If the Renault Megane nutter turbo F1 MPS RS Clubsport is 0.001 secs faster round a kart circuit in southern Spain, then that doesn't affect how I perceive the car I'm driving. Does anyone remember the TG review of the 350Z? JC slated it from top to bottom. Then slated it a bit more. That car has gone on to be the enthusiasts darling, winning award after award, maintaining high resale, and is generally loved. And the original JC/TG 911 review? Didn't like it because the radio was in the right place! I can't ever remember using the radio in my 911. Your decision to buy must be your own.

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Cap Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 8th August 2007 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	About the comments here yes and the article by Clarcson

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