Top Gear USA premiere tonight! History Channel (thoughts and reviews)

adrianBMW99 · 11-21-2010, 10:07 PM

Is Anybody watching the premiere of Top Gear USA tonight? If so, discuss your thoughts and comparisons to the British version!!

hpowders · 11-21-2010, 10:09 PM

I'd rather watch the Eagles vs Giants.

E90PAT · 11-21-2010, 10:14 PM

im watching it right now; in commercials. I have very high expectations as ive been a big fan of the british version of top gear for years now. So far, its meh.

kred · 11-21-2010, 10:15 PM

im likin it so far!

battlehawk1025 · 11-21-2010, 10:15 PM

So far (10 min into it) it sucks ass, the hosts suck. Thats what make the British version hell of a lot better. they dont have the same senses of humor

adrianBMW99 · 11-21-2010, 10:17 PM

+1, it's flaccid as hell so far. Little chemistry between the hosts and almost no technical talk. Well, we're only 15 mins in, see how the rest turns out...

hpowders · 11-21-2010, 10:18 PM

I saw the preview and there is no way those dudes can approach the droll humor of Clarkson and company.

Back to football...

jonni44 · 11-21-2010, 10:19 PM

Im watching the eagles giants game too but i can promise you there arent a trio of hosts that can live up to Clarkson, May, and Hammond. That being said maybe we should be reviewing the info that the show gives ie. does this help us understand cars better?

jopa489 · 11-21-2010, 10:22 PM

I'm watching. I've seen every episode of the original UK version over the years, and am a huge fan. There is no way this will live up to those expectations, but I'll still watch.

vitologarcia · 11-21-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hpowders

I'd rather watch the Eagles vs Giants.

I also prefer watching the EAGLES!

E90PAT · 11-21-2010, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jopa489

I'm watching. I've seen every episode of the original UK version over the years, and am a huge fan. There is no way this will live up to those expectations, but I'll still watch.

i feel yuh on that. Its def a nice change from seeing low quality version of it on you tube haha

maswastage · 11-21-2010, 10:36 PM

The show's got potential, but I just can't stop thinking about how much better the original is.

michaelthepsycho · 11-21-2010, 10:48 PM

The minute they showed the commercial of "167 miles in a four-door," they lost all credibility and I just didn't even bother. Are you kidding? 167 miles is not fast at all... Especially in their testing conditions on a straight...

TheStigsTwin · 11-21-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by maswastage

The show's got potential, but I just can't stop thinking about how much better the original is.

+1

Yogi335 · 11-21-2010, 10:58 PM

I like the cars, and what they are doing with them....

But i agree with everyone else...the hosts arent NEARLY as good. Not even close. There actually isnt any humor.

Buzz Aldrin was a good touch though, i finally knew the celebrity (unlike the UK version most of the time).

onefastman · 11-21-2010, 10:59 PM

Just about to watch it on the dvr but I know it will suck. Nothing can beat the enthusiasm of europeans, all people in the states want to hear about is how big their trucks are....

The show will fail but I wish it wouldnt

BenTrovato · 11-21-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vitologarcia

I also prefer watching the EAGLES!

+2!

adrianBMW99 · 11-21-2010, 11:05 PM

It was bad, really bad! The show had great potential, the production quality was even decent, but the hosts completely ruined it. There was no humor, no technical talk and it seemed like the hosts didn't really know what they were talking about, do the other two guys outside of Tanner know anything about cars or is it all just BS talk? I think if anyone has seen the British version, disappointment will reign, but this was expected...

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 11-21-2010, 11:07 PM

The real show is better, but I'll still watch it.

Just not the same without jeremy clarkson and the rest of the gang.

crazydrummer · 11-21-2010, 11:09 PM

Give it a few episodes guys. Go back and watch the first episodes of the UK top gear. It sucked ass at first too

vasillalov · 11-21-2010, 11:09 PM

Give them a chance! Rewatch some of the first episodes of the original Top Gear from 2001 and compare the two.

They will evolve in one direction or another.

kred · 11-21-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vasillalov

Give them a chance! Rewatch some of the first episodes of the original Top Gear from 2001 and compare the two.

They will evolve in one direction or another.

i really feel like they have a lot of potential with this. i enjoyed this show..not as much as the UK one, but still. you know these guys were nervous. im sure theres a lot of pressure directed at them. im sure it will get better with time

11-21-2010, 10:07 PM	#1
adrianBMW99 First Lieutenant 95 Rep 327 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Top Gear USA premiere tonight! History Channel (thoughts and reviews) Is Anybody watching the premiere of Top Gear USA tonight? If so, discuss your thoughts and comparisons to the British version!!
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E90PAT SOFLO CODING 209 Rep 3,587 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoFla iTrader: (18)	im watching it right now; in commercials. I have very high expectations as ive been a big fan of the british version of top gear for years now. So far, its meh.
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battlehawk1025 battlehawk1025 45 Rep 883 Posts Drives: 2007 335XI 6mt, SL 65 , M6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: wilmette/chicago,IL iTrader: (4)	So far (10 min into it) it sucks ass, the hosts suck. Thats what make the British version hell of a lot better. they dont have the same senses of humor
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adrianBMW99 First Lieutenant 95 Rep 327 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	+1, it's flaccid as hell so far. Little chemistry between the hosts and almost no technical talk. Well, we're only 15 mins in, see how the rest turns out...
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hpowders 228i Fanatic 17 Rep 969 Posts Drives: BMW 228i and BMW 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I saw the preview and there is no way those dudes can approach the droll humor of Clarkson and company. Back to football...
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jonni44 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 275 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chestermere, AB iTrader: (4)	Im watching the eagles giants game too but i can promise you there arent a trio of hosts that can live up to Clarkson, May, and Hammond. That being said maybe we should be reviewing the info that the show gives ie. does this help us understand cars better?
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jopa489 Major General 124 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	I'm watching. I've seen every episode of the original UK version over the years, and am a huge fan. There is no way this will live up to those expectations, but I'll still watch. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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maswastage Resident Diesel Junkie 56 Rep 1,070 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	The show's got potential, but I just can't stop thinking about how much better the original is.
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michaelthepsycho Lieutenant Colonel 81 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: 11 Montego Blue E90 335i Step Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	The minute they showed the commercial of "167 miles in a four-door," they lost all credibility and I just didn't even bother. Are you kidding? 167 miles is not fast at all... Especially in their testing conditions on a straight... __________________ Former car 2011 BMW 335i Step - Montego Blue / Chestnut Brown
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Yogi335 Private 7 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I like the cars, and what they are doing with them.... But i agree with everyone else...the hosts arent NEARLY as good. Not even close. There actually isnt any humor. Buzz Aldrin was a good touch though, i finally knew the celebrity (unlike the UK version most of the time). __________________ 2010 BSM/Saddle E90 335i (M Sport +more) 2006 Vette Z06 (Shifter, Thats it and thats all man) 2001 Honda CBR600F4i Past Cars: 03 Stg 2 WRX, 05 Stg 2 92x, 06 IS350, 86 Vette, 05 Vette, 07 Jeep SRT8, 10 Camaro SS
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adrianBMW99 First Lieutenant 95 Rep 327 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	It was bad, really bad! The show had great potential, the production quality was even decent, but the hosts completely ruined it. There was no humor, no technical talk and it seemed like the hosts didn't really know what they were talking about, do the other two guys outside of Tanner know anything about cars or is it all just BS talk? I think if anyone has seen the British version, disappointment will reign, but this was expected...
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