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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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was watching top gear today, and it was great, wondering if they ever did our cars. anyone ever host it?
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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do a search

jeremy clarkson hated the Z
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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yup...the brit hated the Z. he called it overweight, with a cheap interior, and no storage space. but he loved the RX8...
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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He hates everything that's not made by Aston Martin or Ferrari. Still trying to figure out why he liked the RX8 so much... I'm pretty sure it's 'cause he's an RX7 fanboy.
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well after re-watching that episode... he liked the rx-8 cuz its proly more unique (suicide doors/rear seats, smoothness of the wankle engine, price, 9000rpm and comfort)
he hates the 350z b/c its french influenced (brits > frenchies), designed in america(automatically makes it suck *** b/c they think americans cant make cars), obnoxious stereo, engine torque feel, engine noise (which i think its quite nice but just everyother nissan and infinity has the same sound =(...), build quality (the flip out doors really suck :P)
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well anyway... thats just ONE person's opinion... alot of people think its a great car so dont let one person's opinon prevent you from buying it
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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tried the search, and there was a thread for it, but no vid link, ill try limewire later i guess.
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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Go grab the Best Motoring DVD instead. Tons more info and action.
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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This is a repost! You could have just viewed another thread on the first page asking for Jeremy Clarkson's Z review video. Here's the link: https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/144838-jeremy-clarkson-350z-video.html
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jeeper78
He hates everything that's not made by Aston Martin or Ferrari. Still trying to figure out why he liked the RX8 so much... I'm pretty sure it's 'cause he's an RX7 fanboy.
I saw that episode. Didn't he conclude that the RX-8 was the 'Car of the Year'?
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by usmanasif
This is a repost! You could have just viewed another thread on the first page asking for Jeremy Clarkson's Z review video. Here's the link: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144838
OH MY GOD! NOT A REPOST! Whatever will we do?!


//sorry, just felt like saying that.
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Superhung
I saw that episode. Didn't he conclude that the RX-8 was the 'Car of the Year'?
then he said "oops I lied"
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cuz handling in the rain was rubbish
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 03:04 PM
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when richard tested the z roadster he liked it a lot though. again, jeremy hated it.
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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Vicki, from Fifth Gear, loved the Z... have you seen that episode where it's compared to the Audi TT? She makes all sorts of her infamous orgasmic shreaks as she drives it.

I'd hit it.
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Originally Posted by mikewagon
was watching top gear today, and it was great, wondering if they ever did our cars. anyone ever host it?

This is a funny thing... the video version of Top Gear had mixed reviews. The print/magazine version had the 350z as their "Car of the Year."
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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5th gear reviewed it, former top gear host Tiff Needel drove the Z and loved it
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by zxsaint
Vicki, from Fifth Gear, loved the Z... have you seen that episode where it's compared to the Audi TT? She makes all sorts of her infamous orgasmic shreaks as she drives it.

I'd hit it.
Yeah, that was awesome. She was very impressed with the Z
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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Wow...I was just watching the review, he really hated our car. He didn't like the "drone" noise from the engine...the bass from the speakers...he said it gets a C-, and a 3 out of 10. Wow...he is like...the biggest hater of nissan I have ever seen.

-Mike
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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Give me a sec to find the episode and ill upload it.
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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Alright, here it is. Prepare to be pretty pissed at this guy =/
http://www.suternet.net/shawn/videos...V-Golf-R32.avi
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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Cool thanks bud.
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