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Old 06-24-08, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
yea prius vs M3 was funny, hard driven prius vs cruising M3 mpg.
That was EXCELLENT.

prius: 17.2mpg
m3: 19.4mpg

And Clarkson's serious point was great about it not being WHAT you drive, but HOW you drive that matters.
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"But there was an invention Mayes hadn't accounted for" *STIG turns on windshield wipers*

i loled
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
"But there was an invention Mayes hadn't accounted for" *STIG turns on windshield wipers*

i loled
i just laughed when the tire fell off the Fiat
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Toyota's new "Urban Cruiser"...

Clarkson said stupid name because isn't that someone who wears a 'Mac' (short for Mackintosh COAT) and isn't allowed within 200 yards of a primary (elementary) school?

The new Ferrari F430 Scuderia is like the "bastard love child of Stephen Hawking and Rambo"...


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great opening episode!
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Old 06-24-08, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
yea prius vs M3 was funny, hard driven prius vs cruising M3 mpg. Im just waiting for the red GTR test that was show in the season preview
But thats actually a very good point. If you drive agressively, you might get better MPG in a more powerful car because you wont have to floor it as much to go fast.
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
"But there was an invention Mayes hadn't accounted for" *STIG turns on windshield wipers*

i loled
I rofled so hard, I peed into my chair and under my table when I heard that.

J/k.
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^^^ yes i did, i was just expecting him to rip on the ls400 a little bit more forbeiung boring and a "ghetto" mobile, because as i understand it, our caddilac is their lexus. and i wonder if they will test the isf
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http://static.finalgear.com/adamcarollashow/1133048.mp3

It is kind of long but you hear Adam Carolla comment on cars on his radio show and how he is not a big fan of American cars and you can certainly tell he is knowledgeable and a big car enthusiasts. He seems to share the same thoughts and opinions as most here on CL. He likes M3 and older 60's Ferrari's and has some good insight on what is wrong with American cars especially the cheap interiors. I think he will make a pretty good host of Top Gear and I will definitely give him a chance.
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Old 06-24-08, 06:13 PM
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Yeah the LS did look good as a cop car. Too bad James couldn't catch The Stig. I am looking forward to the race... hint hint..
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Originally Posted by CptnTonus
I hear rumors that during this season each of the 3 guys will be racing a Veyron through somewhere in the Middle East. I cannot wait for that.
i also heard this rumor ... i wonder if its true ... if it is ... ooooooo i'm excited
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Old 06-24-08, 06:20 PM
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For those who havent seen it...

http://www.youtube.com/user/TopGearPwns
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Amazing they got an LS so cheap over there!
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episode 2 out today

great segment on the CLK Black
beautiful cinematography too
makes me want to wake up at 3AM to drive my lexus too
but since its a lexus and not a CLK Black... i think ill just sleep it in
lol
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episode2 wasnt that great. maybe i wasnt as interested in the cars
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