Top Gear (US) Season Four

arnoc · 02-26-2013, 01:29 AM

I've got to admit, I didn't initially like the US version. But lately it's becoming its own show. And I've got to admit, the latest episode of the season, RV's was pretty bad ass. While Tanner Foust and Adam both pulled off what I'd expect to see on UK version, Rutledge's was pretty damn unique and unexpected. I'd like to know how he did it. It looks like could be a fun project just for the hell of it.

What are your guys thoughts on the show?

nerp · 02-26-2013, 04:43 AM

It is coming into its own. I hated it at first and I still groan when they do the exact same challenges as the UK version, but I'm beginning to like their personalities. Adam scarily reminds me of a longtime friend of mine (down to the hair and gait) even the way he dresses. I wish they did more car reviews. They spend 5/6 of the show on the challenge and the last 2 minutes they're driving a supercar and that's it.

SearchMaster · 02-26-2013, 06:54 AM

It's a completely different show than TGUK. It's a comedy show loosely based around cars where TGUK is a car show with a comedy base. I personally love the show - it makes me laugh every time. I might be meeting Rut soon (friend of a friend).

Throckmorton · 02-26-2013, 06:55 AM

It's on season 4 already?? And I haven't seen a single episode

Zivic · 02-26-2013, 07:16 AM

you guys think it's getting better? I actually turned the show off halfway through the second episode this season and haven't watched since. I don't care to watch half@ssed (I am being nice) TV hosts go through stupid challenges in crappy cars.

IMHO it has gotten much worse this season, not better

waggy · 02-26-2013, 09:18 AM

i like the UK show (though the anti-american slant gets annoying). i tried to watch the US version but it was terrible.

Don Vito Corleone · 02-26-2013, 09:39 AM

I have tried and tried with that show but can't warm up to it. None of the three hosts seems to have a genuine passion for cars (yes, including professional driver Tanner), and none of them is truly witty. I am a huge car buff and will watch even mediocre car shows, but TGUSA annoys me too much to avoid changing the channel.

vshah · 02-26-2013, 09:46 AM

^ agreed. it really bothers me when they don't know stuff any self respecting car guy would know.

Harrod · 02-26-2013, 06:17 PM

I can't stand that Ferrara seems to bring the biggest piece of crap car to each challenge that he can find and then acts like he's being nostalgic.

GoatMonkey · 02-26-2013, 07:12 PM

I do get annoyed that they don't actually review cars. That's really the best part about the UK version, watching endless drifts and cool camera work. Their reviews are well produced.

Fifth Gear does more reviews, but they don't do them nearly as well as the UK version either.

I really get bored with the challenges even on the UK version. Some of them are funny, but it's mostly just stupid. They would probably even agree with me. They know how stupid it is. I like that they do them though, a straight car review show can get dry. See MotorWeek, I love it, but it's so stiff.

It's too bad that Adam Corolla's Car Show got cancelled, that was a little better than Top Gear US. That had some stuff I didn't like about it too, but I like that all of them exist. Just the simple fact that enough people are into cars to keep these shows on the air is a good thing. None of them will ever please everyone.

foghorn67 · 02-26-2013, 07:29 PM

You TGUK nuts that bash the TGUS show have to remember something. TGUK was crap until they re-formulated the show. The producers wanted TGUS to come into it's own, instead of a copy, like TGAU.

punjabiplaya · 02-26-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by foghorn67

You TGUK nuts that bash the TGUS show have to remember something. TGUK was crap until they re-formulated the show. The producers wanted TGUS to come into it's own, instead of a copy, like TGAU.

I thought tonight's episode was great.

phucheneh · 02-26-2013, 09:57 PM

Every advertisement I see is for them doing a stunt/challenge from TGUK...

How is that 'coming into its own'?

FWIW, I'd watch it if they kicked the NASCAR guy off. But they haven't, and he makes me want to kick puppies at his face.

MagickMan · 02-26-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by foghorn67

You TGUK nuts that bash the TGUS show have to remember something. TGUK was crap until they re-formulated the show. The producers wanted TGUS to come into it's own, instead of a copy, like TGAU.

I won't watch until they, you know, actually start reviewing some damned cars.

jmarti445 · 02-27-2013, 05:08 AM

My favorite show on the History Channel(I like also Pawn Stars but it is overplayed)

Aikouka · 02-27-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by foghorn67

You TGUK nuts that bash the TGUS show have to remember something. TGUK was crap until they re-formulated the show. The producers wanted TGUS to come into it's own, instead of a copy, like TGAU.

I've seen every season of Top Gear UK, and I don't recall having any issues with the first few seasons of it. Yes, even the episodes that didn't have James May (had Jason Dawe instead). Sure, it wasn't nearly as zany, but it was still interesting... even Dawe's used car buying advice still had some value to it. Plus, he showed off a Skyline GT-R R32 in one episode. That always wins points with me!

JulesMaximus · 02-27-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by arnoc

What are your guys thoughts on the show?

I think it sucks.

The Car Show with Adam Carolla and Matt Farah was infinitely more entertaining. They should have had those two guys host instead of Rutledge and Ferrara. Tanner Foust is fine... at least he can drive.

Sixguns · 02-27-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JulesMaximus

I think it sucks.

I just cant get into it. I see the same things from the UK show. The US has not made me laugh once yet either.

Throckmorton · 03-17-2013, 08:26 PM

I'm watching this show for the first time. I don't understand how they chose the hosts. It's two guys who look, talk, and act the same, plus a slow witted hipster...