Clarkson Dumps on Mustang/Solstice
09-26-2005, 07:12 PM
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Clarkson Dumps on Mustang/Solstice
Jeremy Clarkson from Times on-line and Top Gear says America still can't make a sports car.......
http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/art...4313_1,00.html
http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/art...4313_1,00.html
09-26-2005, 07:52 PM
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that guy cracks me up sometimes.
"And on a challenging road about as much fun as a wasabi enema."
I'm using that one!
basically, all he said was that the mustang is unsophisticated, which it is. And in europe there are better cars, which there are. didn't say much about the solstice though, in another review i guess.
"And on a challenging road about as much fun as a wasabi enema."
I'm using that one!
basically, all he said was that the mustang is unsophisticated, which it is. And in europe there are better cars, which there are. didn't say much about the solstice though, in another review i guess.
09-26-2005, 08:30 PM
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He cracks me up too!, I don't know about calling RX-8 owners a poof (Gay) is a good one. He does go on a bit though in his Times on-line write ups.
Jeremy Clarkson admitted on a Michael Parkinson interview about a year ago that he is just a journalist and knows almost nothing about motor cars.... tell us something we don't know.
I think he said, "I have trouble finding the dip stick".
Trouble is many think what he says about cars is gospel.
I do agree about his comments on Americas sports cars in this new century.
Like us Aussie's we produce cars (clones) with lots of grunt and little finesse, but we are getting better.
That's why I like the overall reliability and finish of Japanese cars that now have that European handling.
You get the best of both worlds with fully imported Jap cars.
In Australia and the UK they are consistently voted the most reliable and value for money automobiles.
They must be doing something right.
Jeremy Clarkson admitted on a Michael Parkinson interview about a year ago that he is just a journalist and knows almost nothing about motor cars.... tell us something we don't know.
I think he said, "I have trouble finding the dip stick".
Trouble is many think what he says about cars is gospel.
I do agree about his comments on Americas sports cars in this new century.
Like us Aussie's we produce cars (clones) with lots of grunt and little finesse, but we are getting better.
That's why I like the overall reliability and finish of Japanese cars that now have that European handling.
You get the best of both worlds with fully imported Jap cars.
In Australia and the UK they are consistently voted the most reliable and value for money automobiles.
They must be doing something right.
09-26-2005, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
He has twisted history to fit his notion of how the world works also. Or he is just plain ignorent of how it was here.
Haha, he is a funny guy, but I'm surprised that he is a car n00b. He seems like a very knowledgable guy
09-26-2005, 10:56 PM
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He may not know a lot about taking cars apart etc, but I think he has a good handle on qualifiying how they drive. One of the best drivers I know couldn't figure out how to open the hood of his BMW to check the oil. I was in shock. But, you really don't need to know how it works to use something efficiently.
09-27-2005, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
He may not know a lot about taking cars apart etc, but I think he has a good handle on qualifiying how they drive. One of the best drivers I know couldn't figure out how to open the hood of his BMW to check the oil. I was in shock. But, you really don't need to know how it works to use something efficiently.
09-27-2005, 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
He's an entertaining guy, but as far as ever trusting him on a car review, not a chance. He's hugely biased, deals in extremes, and lacks objectivity.
I recall he disliked the new Mazda 3, rated it poorly, when the car was runner up to the European Car of the year (Golf).
Since the introduction of the 3 it has won more World motoring awards in its short life than any other Mazda in the same period.
09-27-2005, 07:42 AM
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Very entertaining to watch but thats about it.....
As a reviewer he is overly conclusive and too unstable. When he loves a car its the best car in the world and when he hates a car its the worst car a man could buy in 3 life times...geez.
Hes not rational
As a reviewer he is overly conclusive and too unstable. When he loves a car its the best car in the world and when he hates a car its the worst car a man could buy in 3 life times...geez.
Hes not rational
09-27-2005, 08:17 AM
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Check out his Bucket Loads of Dump on the Nissan 350Z Roadster!!!
http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/art...630541,00.html
http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/art...630541,00.html
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09-27-2005, 08:40 AM
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My god I just read it
This guy had me in stitches!
"America's Daft Horse" ..."not bad for an OX CART" LMAO.
"the interior has teh panache of an Afgan's cave"?? LMAO... it was funny but c'mon its not that bad.
But again back to what I said earlier... this guy isnt rational: The Mustang is a MUSCLE CAR, why the hell would he test it on a twisty track and use that as a good and fair benchmark of evaluation? Test it on a track, yes.. but bear in mind what type of car it is.
This guy had me in stitches!
"America's Daft Horse" ..."not bad for an OX CART" LMAO.
"the interior has teh panache of an Afgan's cave"?? LMAO... it was funny but c'mon its not that bad.
But again back to what I said earlier... this guy isnt rational: The Mustang is a MUSCLE CAR, why the hell would he test it on a twisty track and use that as a good and fair benchmark of evaluation? Test it on a track, yes.. but bear in mind what type of car it is.
09-27-2005, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
He's an entertaining guy, but as far as ever trusting him on a car review, not a chance. He's hugely biased, deals in extremes, and lacks objectivity.
It's an 'opinion piece' - if people want obectivity, watch FoxNews - arguably 'Consumer Reports'. If people want to know how a particular guy feels about a particular car, read 'car reviews'...
09-27-2005, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Tamas
"Objectivity" and "FoxNews" in one sentence is an oxymoron.
You just HAD to go there, didn't ya bro...instead of letting the illustration go. lol..(sigh)
09-27-2005, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Machan
I'm going to have to agree with Clarkson..
09-27-2005, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
if you lived in europe and had access to all the badass little cars they get, you would have negativity towards the mustang too.
:p