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[orangeLJ]

Last nights was marginally better at best.

Still couldnt hold my attention!

The holden vs ford thing didnt even play out, it was like they were too scared to make a decision. They didnt even get the stig to test them...

And just to add another gripe, what was with the "artistic" shots for the whole of the holden V ford scenes, all blurred around the outside, with not one real clear shot of everything going on.

Disappointed again.

[orangeLJ]

didnt miss much,


this is where we need a "yawn" emoticon.

[MRLXSS]

Last nights was marginally better at best.

Still couldnt hold my attention!

The holden vs ford thing didnt even play out, it was like they were too scared to make a decision. They didnt even get the stig to test them...

And just to add another gripe, what was with the "artistic" shots for the whole of the holden V ford scenes, all blurred around the outside, with not one real clear shot of everything going on.

Disappointed again.

Jeez, bit harsh mate. I only saw about 10 min of it (its recorded though) And I thought it looked great! At the end of the day. Its a show to entertain the masses. Not be an indepth analysis of the cars. It is targeted at Jo Public, who likes cars but might not know how they actually work.

The bit i saw was definitely better than last weeks! Give them a few more weeks and they will be doing great! Remember that all these episodes were recorded before the 1st one went to air (im guessing) So feedback wont be seen for another few weeks.

I will no doubt watch the show each week, because its a better thing to watch than 95% of junk of TV at the moment.

[orangeLJ]

Im not asking for them to in depth every car they have on, but I dont think this will appeal to jo-public, thats the problem.

Top gear UK is the number one light entertainment show in the UK.

Its not just watched by car enthusiasts, but by the general public as they have a certain comedic and entertainment value.

I struggle to comprehend how they think they can hold an audience when they are not really going in depth car wise (which would suit the motoring community) but arent really doing too much in the way of "entertainment" value (ie challenges etc)

[MRLXSS]

It is going to struggle to rate highly being on SBS... How many people just plain forget that SBS even exists when they do channel flicking?

10, 7, 9 nothing on... flick the TV off and come on here.

Give it time, and it will grow... The guys will be able to get away with more, and hopefully the budget will grow (Tipping each ep. of UK TG costs more than 200-300k)

[frash da bucket]

When top gear first came on the first five shows were boring,boring,and then better ,better and much better,give the australian guys a go,and see how they will go,cheers.

[mitchg]

but why compare a V8 and turbo 6 to start with? should have used the GT instead

Its the fastest thing Fords got. V8 v V8 would've made sense, but the turbo 6 flogs the GT.

[Neils LX]

Hi
I like top gear euro and think its great but i also like to see a underdog get up after being bagged out and right now top gear australia is being bagged out because its a rip of top gear euro which is a top show.
I think it great to see an aussies have a go at top gear and yes i wont stop watcing the euro one but i also like non pommy accents and watching aussies guest drivers on the show and having an aussie look at the way we are.
I would like to see more shows and i bet SBS gets best raitings on a monday night (only time i watch)
Good luck to Aussie top gear and keep it up and im looking foward to next week.
Chears Neil

[Pop's-SS]

G'day All

As said before, I think they were trying toooooo hard the first episode but last night it seemed to flow a bit better although the HOLDEN Vs Fffffford thing was a bit of a non event.

Maybe they should have a bit of "old" muscle on to compare with the latest high tech machinery.

Time will tell

Regards .............. Barry

[FastEHHolden]

I think if we just let go of our preconceptions it might be better for us....its funny I looked in on another forum..and they are watching the same show but they reckon its alright.

We cant have the old one back so i think we should just enjoy what we have


I thought the hearse was funny...and i do think the second show was funnier...am looking forward to finding out where this wrecking yard is that still seems to have HK-T-G parts in it????

[red6]

i think last nights episode was an improvement and once they have a few more episodes under their belt and have had time to respond to the feedback their getting im sure the show will continue to improve

looking forward to the junkyard hk next week hopefully it flogs the camry and the falcon!

[Statler]

The offer for the Gillies range is still out there Mr Top gear Oz!

[Heath]

I thought the challenge was a great one. Bit of a unique concept and it was a good oppurtunity for some entertaining drama to occur.

They were a bit more comfortable up there but they still have a lot of improvement to happen. As long as I can tell they are genuinely having fun doing the show, then it makes me enjoy the show a lot.

I didn't mind the Hearse thing, it was a bit of a laugh and I didn't expect it. I liked the Stig scene after they buried the casket but little details made it how it shouldn't be. They shouldn't have stood with him, and he shouldn't have held the flowers. In Stig fasion, he should have walked up there, stood there for a few minutes without moving, and walked away. lol

Ahh well, eagerly watching next week for the junkyard special

[ToRunYa]

i thought the herse was hillarious but i think its due to always telling my husband im to go in the back of the hatch... bungee straps if need be.
good to see that mo is gettin a bit more thicker!
holden Vs. ford was predictable i knew they wouldnt say which one they personally thought was better.