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Old 29-09-2008, 05:36 PM   #1
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hey all just a reminder, as it seems there was no post up here bout it.

top gear australia starts tonight!

hopefully its good, probably wont be as good but we will wait and see.

let us know what you think

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Old 29-09-2008, 05:42 PM   #2
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I hope its not a cheap knock off from the pommy version. I hope that the commentators have their own personalities and traits that are entertaining, not 3 blokes that are trying to be hammond, clarkson, and may..

With that said i hope there funny too lol. Half the fun of top gear is the on screen (and off) happening taht make it so enjoyable.

I also hope they dont just test cars well out of my prices range and that i would never see let alone own..
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Old 29-09-2008, 07:50 PM   #3
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I hope its not a cheap knock off from the pommy version.
Well you hit the nail on the head! Same set, same tryhard effort at jokes (even using the word "git" which really annoyed me) and the same format. Lost me within the first 10 minutes.
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Old 29-09-2008, 05:49 PM   #4
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what time is it on in melb area

i know i should know it but hey i dont normally watch tv

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Old 29-09-2008, 05:58 PM   #5
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what time is it on in melb area

i know i should know it but hey i dont normally watch tv

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7.30pm on sbs, this will be be good or pathetic i will differently watching thats for sure.
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Old 29-09-2008, 06:19 PM   #6
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7.30pm on sbs, this will be be good or pathetic i will differently watching thats for sure.
I, on the other hand, will be watching normally.
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Old 29-09-2008, 06:50 PM   #7
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I, on the other hand, will be watching normally.
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Old 29-09-2008, 05:51 PM   #8
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I honestly think it will be great if not awesome. Finally a real aussie car show, unlike the crap seen over the years. People need to give it a chance and not be judgemental. At least watch the first episode then judge. The UK show started out pretty crap, but look at it now... Its the most pirated TV show in the world.

It has been confirmed that there will be a Falcon Vs Commodore duel at some point in the first 6 or 8 episodes. It wouldnt be an aussie car show without it i think. I just hope they dont Boganize it. Which i dont think will happen... FORD GT, Pagani Zonda = YUMMY.

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Old 29-09-2008, 05:58 PM   #9
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: Hi Boys, Tonight is the night. Top Gear Down Under or should I say First Gear On Top. I'll be watching. Let us know your Honest Opinion ? Glen. :monkes: :
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Yep, I'll be watching too. Can't wait.
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Old 29-09-2008, 06:39 PM   #11
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What time and station? Cheers.
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Old 29-09-2008, 06:40 PM   #12
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SBS, 7.30pm.
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Old 29-09-2008, 06:44 PM   #13
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O ya Hope it lives up to the pommy one. Its sooo good.
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Old 29-09-2008, 06:58 PM   #14
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top gear = maximum gear > fifth gear
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Old 29-09-2008, 07:12 PM   #15
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Cheer Peuty. Should be good.
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Old 29-09-2008, 08:33 PM   #16
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OK, ford vs. holden next week!!!!!!!! can't wait to see the F6 THRASH the HSV
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Old 29-09-2008, 08:41 PM   #17
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: Hi. I must admit I am a Big Bit undecided. It will have to improve somewhat. I know the British one has been going for a long time but the first time I saw it I didn't want to not miss the next week. I won't be home next Monday night and at this stage I am wondering if I will get it taped. What did the rest of you fellows think ? Glen. :monkes: :
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Old 29-09-2008, 08:43 PM   #18
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Well, I thought the 1st episode was a little disappointing. Was hoping for something a little more original, but got the impression that it was just a poor substitute of the British version. Those guys are no Clarkson.
Reasonably good stories, but if they had tried to be more original, it would have come over better. A Mini Moke as a shark proof cage? What was the idea of that? May as well dangled a bucket in the water. I hope these guys can be more original with next week's stories.
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Old 29-09-2008, 08:48 PM   #19
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If you had never seen the British version, then this would have been good viewing. However this was too much a pure copy and showed no originality. I think the only difference that will ever be between the 2 versions is in the Australian version will have Australian cars.
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Old 29-09-2008, 08:52 PM   #20
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Why no little aus car for the time trial. Their is only one clarkson!
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Old 01-10-2008, 10:20 AM   #21
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Why no little aus car for the time trial. Their is only one clarkson!
Tries to think of a little Aussie car....
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Old 29-09-2008, 09:24 PM   #22
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Not a bad effort for the first show. Couple of laughs in there (airborne Rav6) Pity they only glanced over the Lambo (yummmm).

Remember we are but a minority group on this forum, they can't please us all (yet) lol.

Bring on the Holden v Ford story next week.
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Not too bad of a show but the moke segment was pointless and those guys lack presence and personality. Hope things improve - would love to see this show succeed!
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Old 29-09-2008, 09:26 PM   #24
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I've never watched a full episode of the original version, but have heard many people rave about it. I think there is a lot of room for improvement tho, and am looking forward to next weeks episode.
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Old 29-09-2008, 09:50 PM   #25
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I was disappointed. It was a rip-off, forced, and lacked originality. Then again, the very first episode of the real Top Gear felt forced as well. Maybe they will settle down after a few weeks.
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Old 29-09-2008, 06:46 PM   #26
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thanks Ralliart being that i dont watch norm tv i dont see the adds

Peuty i will be watching this one to the disgust of my 6 yr old and if i am happy i will watch it from tonight on with eager eyes

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Old 29-09-2008, 06:49 PM   #27
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Should be good ill be watching for sure
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All 3 are motor enthusiasts in their on rite. Ones a collector, ones a racer and another, dunno can't remember.
Apparently they're taking 3 diff types of Range/Land Rovers across the country to start off with.
I'll be watching no matter how good or bad thay might be.
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Old 29-09-2008, 06:57 PM   #29
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as long as they smash up some falcons and commodores and make them into amphibious vehicles ill watch it religiously

i hear they even went up north qld, be interesting to see where and doing what
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yeah i just wanna see them do a cheap car challenge and see what they come up with
hmm a car under 2000... that could be interesting
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