michael Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 The new format makes me cringe - discuss.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 A lot of it's blatent padding so the show lasts an hour.... but then again if it means more VBH then bring it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Ahhh VBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Its a complete rip off of Top Gear, incredibly unoriginal. Though that bollard was quite impressive. And constant jibes at Top Gear (which is vastly better) every episode are getting tiring. Interview with that German cnut (think his name was Schutwatter or something) last night and they asked, "Fifth Gear or Top Gear" - FFS, get over it. And VBH is a dirty filthy minger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 It's all very unnatural and obviously scripted conversation. Doesn't quite work IMHO. That plonker stalling the concept vehicle 3 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Yup, very dry. The Fiesta ST did well round the track, but the lap times board bit is AWFUL ! The whole thing is pretty cringeworthy, and doesn't need an hour. Thought old herr schumacher was a miserable sod refusing to give autographs, he wouldn't be where he is if it wasn't for his fans etc, hardly gonna kill him to sign a few autographs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Top Gear is pure entertainment....... It absolutely ROCKS... Not really a fan of 5th gear, then again, i watch pretty much any car program on TV including the "used car roadshow" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee S Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I agree it is a poor attempt to copy top gear which is just supperb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 i want to see there 200mph lotus esprit, think its next week, 5th gear, will never be top gear. even if shumacher did say he prefer top gear, im sure they wouldnt put that in. its there stupid phone ins i cant stand, like how many world championships had he won. 7,37,77 id still rather watch 1hr then 30mins, so im not complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Ok - so it's not as good overall - but I do feel it's nice to have another car show and they personally view cars slightly differently to Top Gear. Don't forget Top Gear also has the backing of the magazine and has much more creative content available. It's on at a different time so not really competition. As for an hour - well...Channel 5 isn't exactly brimming with quality programming so you might as well fill the space with cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 but theres so much they could do without needing to do padding. If they actually reviewed older cars to see how they are standing up to the tests of time that would be interesting. Theres not many people who actually buy a new car most of them come as company cars so test something over 3 years old for a change. Theres just so much they could do that is different from TG. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 nice tits , but rather UGLY:cry: even the smillies trying to get the shit out of its eyes:rlol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Not very impressed at all. Cannot stand Vicki Butler Henderson when she's giggling, so false. That bit with Schumacher was pathetic. I think they all know that they're inferior to Top Gear which is back in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I watch 'Top Gear' but sometimes have to turn the sound down when the verbal gets too much. No one on there is anywhere near as funny as they think they are. I agree 'Fifth Gear is padded, but there's plenty of bits of 'Top Gear' I could live without, too. 'Star in a reasonably priced car' is as dull as ditchwater, with JC kiss-assing celebrities. I hate those stupid stuff they do where they destroy stuff for the sake of it and then show it from 19 different camera angles. Fifth Gear is a bit less manic and smug than 'Top Gear'. Having said that VBH was really irritating on last night's episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 5th Gear has ONE thing over Top Gear ....... http://www.victorianpages.freeola.com/images/pics/VBHenderson/vp_VBHenderson24.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 btw: is she a carpet muncher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 If they actually reviewed older cars to see how they are standing up to the tests of time that would be interesting. Absolutely right! Few of us can afford brand new dream machines that they like to feature. I'd love to see some older cars picked and tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 After reading this thread I downloaded and watched the first three episodes of 5th Gear tonight. It's certainly an improvement over last few seasons but still prefer Top Gear, not really because of the content anymore (as 5th gear is now so similar) but mainly because of the presenters. Tiffney, long haird weirdy (is he ?) and VBH all make me cringe, but no where near as much as Quentin use to! Jason Plato is the only decent one of the lot. 5th gear has 2 good things going for it over TG, VBH as she's a girl who likes fast cars, which gives something for the pre-pubeceant boys to have wet dream about and the fact she gives a female perspective on the cars. The other thing is that they have ex-racing drivers testing and giving their opinions on the cars. Hopefully TG has refeshed the format, they'd benefit from someone like Plato giving their view and someone like the mad German chick (are their any other kind ) from the Nurberg Ring episodes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 'Star in a reasonably priced car' is as dull as ditchwater, with JC kiss-assing celebrities. I hate those stupid stuff they do where they destroy stuff for the sake of it and then show it from 19 different camera angles. Fifth Gear is a bit less manic and smug than 'Top Gear'. Having said that VBH was really irritating on last night's episode. I really love it....pure entertainment and really funny...and original Each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Hopefully TG has refeshed the format, they'd benefit from someone like Plato giving their view and someone like the mad German chick (are their any other kind ) from the Nurberg Ring episodes. TopGear have the almighty STIG...the fact that his identity is a mysterious makes it even more interesting and entertaining....plus the lap times make a lot more sense than 5th gears.... VBH doing a quicker laptime in a shitty porsche over a lotus exige......give me a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 TopGear have the almighty STIG...the fact that his identity is a mysterious makes it even more interesting and entertaining....plus the lap times make a lot more sense than 5th gears.... VBH doing a quicker laptime in a shitty porsche over a lotus exige......give me a break. But the whole mystery Stig thing is getting a bit tired now I thought it was good on the last series when they had Damon Hill on giving his view of things, not saying he woudl be the ideal candidate but someone with a racing background to give a different persective on things would be good IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 But the whole mystery Stig thing is getting a bit tired now I thought it was good on the last series when they had Damon Hill on giving his view of things, not saying he woudl be the ideal candidate but someone with a racing background to give a different persective on things would be good IMO. Not only Damon Hill, they had Mr MARK WEBBER TOO Reason why the Stig is a mystery is because its NOT the same driver every time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Ahhh VBH She does nothing for me............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 VBH is an utter mong, you are simply buying into the 'girlie car freak' image, look at her FFS, she's a monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Doesn't she bat for the other side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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