Comments on: Top Gear Australia episode 4 preview

By: TOP GEAR AUS LOVER

TOP GEAR AUS LOVER — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:21:24 +0000

Dear SBS,

Please stop funding Top Gear Australia, instead use the money to allocate more shows of Top Gear UK.

Thank you.

By: WVB

WVB — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:11:19 +0000

#3 was a great improve over the first 2 epsisodes.
The only real cringe now is charlie cox and the writing. The show doesnt have to be hilarious just really well scripted, shot & entertaining.
Correct as many of you are, the 02 season of TGUk was marginal to say the least but then they didnt have a bench mark. The pre-rebirth version of TGUK was crap so clarkson’s 2002 re-invention of the show started off without any real peers. Having said that, I reckon our TGA could have been a lot better straight out of the box as they had models of success to emulate. I dont think they should be copying verbatim though unless the franchise states they have to.
Lets hope its turned a corner.

By: Falcodore

Falcodore — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:08:07 +0000

Yes, the 1st episode was a little embarressing but i think they’re starting to find their feet now. Just remember, the early series of TGUK were’nt that slick. At least the production qualities are on par with UK version. I reckon it will take awhile for the guys to really gel as TV presenters since they are novices at it. To those knockers out there, you gave the UK version a long time to get it right (me included) so why not give the aussie version the same chance?

By: fiatfan

fiatfan — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:54:20 +0000

I was in the audience for Top Gear Australia show four (on air next Monday night) and it was FANTASTIC! The guys are really hitting their straps now which is amazing after only FOUR eps. There were about 250 of us and there was roars of laughter at the bowls story. Real Top Gear stuff – but with Australia all over it. There’s lots to get excited about with the show and good things take a while to develop. Better than all the other crap television car shows and the guys are getting better at expressing their opinions of cars. Give them a chance!!!!

By: ihatemycardotcomdotau

ihatemycardotcomdotau — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:04:00 +0000

Yes ..tip for you SBS…bring back UK top gear !!!

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:58:58 +0000

Not long till the UK version is back i hope *Fingers Crossed*

By: Sgt.Sweetchuck

Sgt.Sweetchuck — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:06:38 +0000

Well it’s better then most of the American crap shown on the other channels.

By: Albert

Albert — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:08:30 +0000

I was really hoping the show would get better but to all the people who say that it is; what are you talking about? Where is it getting better. I can’t see it, sorry.

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:03:54 +0000

Now come on Robj and co, 3 episodes is no where near enough to banish the show for life…i swear, the way some people seem to be carrying on you would think the show is 4 season old and still of the same quality, episode 3 was MUCH better than the first two, and it will get better, have patience for pete’s sake!

I have noticed that there seems to be a lot less haters after this episode than the last two….

By: Robj

Robj — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:57:25 +0000

Ok, I give up its terrible. I cannot see how this will improve. At least get rid of Steve (replace with a hot car chick).

Thanks

By: Chipmunk105

Chipmunk105 — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:27:02 +0000

I have to agree with the majority, the show just lacks any real humour and excitement. I am trying really hard to enjoy it, but I just cant get into it. To be honest I expected a lot the first week and have since re-evaluated my expectations so im not comparing it directly to TG-UK.
That being said, I will give it another week or two and then im done. Charlie Cox just needs to shut up, honestly, that guy must love the sound of his own voice…he is the Kochie of SBS! Steve is ok, but not game enough to make strong statement one way or the other…he obviously likes his position on the fence….plus he committed a cardinal TG sin by stating he likes paddle shift gear boxes (that killed it for me…)! As for Warren, his “stunt” with the sharks wasnt interesting, and the hearse smart car was appalling, really really bad taste….the only funny thing he has been involved in was when Cox took out his door last night on Ep3.
Let’s hope the trio reads this forum and takes a few ideas on board….the show needs more humour, more wise cracks, and more opinions to offend the masses ha ha.

By: ihatemycardotcomdotau

ihatemycardotcomdotau — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:13:26 +0000

Greenroom…you are so right…they borrow 2 fastest cars made in Australia and yet they get Stig to drive dump truck instead of Holden or Ford….WHAT WERE THEY THINKING??

By: greenroom

greenroom — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:08:48 +0000

I reckon they should rename the show.. “What were they thinking” then stick up the presenters faces up on the board and fade out to something (anything) else half decent.

By: ihatemycardotcomdotau

ihatemycardotcomdotau — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:04:22 +0000

This show is so lame…watched ep 2 Holden Vs Ford…no quarter mile times, no 0-100 times ,no fuel consumption figures…couple burn outs that’s all…Stig didn’t get to drive either of 2 cars WTF !!!…..this show is not even funny….just 3 lamers talking absolute crap……..this show its a joke.

By: Lox

Lox — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:54:17 +0000

The Top Gear UK (series 11) will begin Monday 24 November at 7.30pm for those interested…

By: Bucket

Bucket — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:14:12 +0000

@ Brett:

Brett, the point I and some others are trying to make is that people aren’t just saying “we don’t like it” its just “whinge bitch & moan, yadda, yadda yadda…” It’s all the same…there is nothing constructive, just tearing it to shreds and the line: “BRING BACK TOPGEAR UK”… Its irritating listening to people gloat about how they turn the TV off on a monday night just because of Topgear Australia. May I suggest they are the ones that need to grow up. Give the show a chance to develop its own persona and put away the measuring stick.

As it has been said before Top Gear UK wasn’t always as good as it is now…so many people only jumped on the TGUK bandwagon when they finally got it spot on.

By: Lox

Lox — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:04:11 +0000

After having attended the taping for episode 4 I can say that the show is getting better. All the haters comparing the show to the already established UK version need to change the channel. In person the guys are pretty good, even Steve if he does display some ADD qualities. After having a brief chat to him he’s alright. These guys just need time to get their chemistry together and they’ll be fine. If anything the only thing I reckon that they should change is the test track, i’m not a fan. If the script writers let them get a bit more personal with their opinions on the cars that would also be better. Still, it’s not a bad show. I hope it continues.

By: Hendrik

Hendrik — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:59:27 +0000

I strongly suggest you guys watch the 2002 episodes of TGUK (when the show was reincarnated for the first time into this format).

I think you will pleasantly suprised to see that the quality in on par for something that is only 3 episodes long.

By the end of the season once the producers have ironed out the issues, you will have a very cohesive show, and besides some of the stuff they say is quite funny, its just the crowd that doesnt get into it like the UK one does.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:18:38 +0000

What a load of rubbish … at least we don’t have to rush through dinner on a Monday night any more. The TV is now silent, as the first two episodes were more than enough. My son did have a look at Episode 3 but turned it off after a few minutes.

At the very least, they could have given us guys who you wanted to look at. These guys not only have no camera appeal, they have no personality either. You would never say that James May is the best looking kid on the block but his dry sense of humour and personality more than makes up for it. These guys have nothing!!!!!!!

This show is embarrassing!!

By: Liam

Liam — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:16:46 +0000

@VW Freak, to be fair to SBS I think they’re pretty much up to date with the UK series, well, they’re about to screen seires 11, and given that series 12 starts in the UK on 2 Novemeber, SBS will continue to be one series behind. But, like you, I manage to watch the UK show via alternate means anyway, so when SBS shows it doesn’t really bother me.

As for TGA, 01×03 was easily their best effort. They’re at the stage now where the over enthusiastic guests are the weakest point. I hope the improvement keeps coming, when you balance the free hit they got copying the UK format with the unrealistic expectations of all the internet warriors, I reckon they’ve made a solid start to producing a very good program. Certainly plenty of potential already to see Series 2 has some good foundations to build on. Keep it up SBS!