Poll: Tiff Needle vs. Jeremy Clarkson

[Martin]

I predict a close call.

 

[boyRacer]

Jeremy is amusing... but Tiff is an ex F1 driver... so I vote for Tiff.

 

[PoPPeR]

jeremy

 

[vshah]

tiff

 

[The Stigenator]

Both!

I have been a TG fan since 1988... back then Tiff was part of the old TG format which now 5th gear is.

Infact 5th Gear has taken all of TG's old ppl - vicky, quentin, tiff and then a few new faces.

I personally like both... however i am a fan of jeremy.. because of his off beat series and stuff..

Plus is an awesome author to boot.

 

[PoPPeR]

i also like hamster (the short guy)

 

[NFS4]

Since I've only seen one of Tiff's reviews (McLaren F1) and since I love Top Gear, I'm going with Jeremy.

Although I loathe James. That guy makes me want to rip off his head and crap down his neck. It's just something about his snooty self

 

[Shyatic]

I'll say Top Gear. Being an F1 driver doesn't suddenly make you an expert about general automotive workings, and the everyday driver's car. Jeremy is funny, more upbeat, a better writer, and isn't biased like a madman to power and BMW. Tiff has in the past, chosen cars against most mainstream choices -- the STi over the Evo. The RX-8 over the 350Z. The M Roadster over anything (don't get me started!%@#%@). His premiere requirement it seems, is power. The more, the better. His driving at 200mph is indicative that, a race driver does not a good car reviewer make.

He's still a damn good driver though -- just can't review cars for an every day person as well as Jeremy does. Besides, he's not as entertaining.

 

[Apex]

Tiff for his driving and insight, Jeremy for his humor.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Apex
Tiff for his driving and insight, Jeremy for his humor.

I do tire of Jeremy's America bashing though...

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Apex
Tiff for his driving and insight, Jeremy for his humor.

I do tire of Jeremy's America bashing though...

Yeah, I'm right there with you.

 

[SuperTool]

They both are good. Not like the hicks we have on car shows in the US. They really should make a US version of top gear.

 

[Amorphus]

Originally posted by: Scribe
I'll say Top Gear. Being an F1 driver doesn't suddenly make you an expert about general automotive workings, and the everyday driver's car. Jeremy is funny, more upbeat, a better writer, and isn't biased like a madman to power and BMW. Tiff has in the past, chosen cars against most mainstream choices -- the STi over the Evo. The RX-8 over the 350Z. The M Roadster over anything (don't get me started!%@#%@). His premiere requirement it seems, is power. The more, the better. His driving at 200mph is indicative that, a race driver does not a good car reviewer make.

He's still a damn good driver though -- just can't review cars for an every day person as well as Jeremy does. Besides, he's not as entertaining.

Haha, Jeremy chose the RX-8 over the 350z ("three fifty zed" ), and I think he preferred the STi, too. Heh.

 

[johnjbruin]

I loved it when Tiff was on TG.
Now - its pretty even.
Jeremy has improved a lot compared to what he was !5 yrs ago.

 

[DingDingDao]

i cast my vote for the stig.

 

[glen]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Apex
Tiff for his driving and insight, Jeremy for his humor.

I do tire of Jeremy's America bashing though...

But, he bashes everyone, and when he bashes the French, it makes up for it.

 

[glen]

Originally posted by: SuperTool
They both are good. Not like the hicks we have on car shows in the US. They really should make a US version of top gear.

I wish they would do nothing but air the British version here.

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

I like both, but Jeremy is just hilarious when he reviews the cars...not only that but the things he does on that show are downright creative. I also like his partner (the short skinny guy...not the fat one), he's pretty funny too.

I also like the way Tiff drives the car and describes the feeling. Makes you feel like your there.

 

[Mnementh]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Apex
Tiff for his driving and insight, Jeremy for his humor.

I do tire of Jeremy's America bashing though...

Clarkson without a doubt, and hey all us Brits bash Americans (with some justification I might add )

Clarkson bashes everybody though to be fair but you just can't beat the humour on TG it's definitely the best car show around I watch it every week without fail and considering I couldn't give a toss about cars ( two wheels are better than four ) thats saying something...

 

[RedRooster]

Alain de Cadenet > *

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Originally posted by: RedRooster
Alain de Cadenet > *

his victory of design series is awesome. I made a thread about it a while back, but no one was interested in.

His depth of knowledge on those old cars are just phemomenal. And he oozes class....he could be the next James Bond for all we know.

 

[thomsbrain]

jeremy is as ass who can't drive. occasionally he says something funny, but i get a lot more enjoyment out of watching tiff's face light up while he, well, lights them up, than watching jeremy fail miserably to drive a paddle-shift.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Apex
Tiff for his driving and insight, Jeremy for his humor.

I do tire of Jeremy's America bashing though...

Yeah, I'm right there with you.

That is part of the fun though...

Originally posted by: glen

Originally posted by: SuperTool
They both are good. Not like the hicks we have on car shows in the US. They really should make a US version of top gear.

I wish they would do nothing but air the British version here.

Ditto. I'm sorry but shows that are changed from one format to another don't work and I really don't see this one working. Kind of like The Office from England being done in America. I heard it failed hard but I'm not sure.

JC is great.

Koing