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i'd initially missed this program coz i was on holiday but thanks to t'internet i have managed to watch it. pretty cool clip, clarkson seems to like (kinda proves the '8 is a quality car ) though has anyone experienced problems when driving in the wet?

 

I love this video. I've watched it 100 times by now... never gets old for me.

 

It's a great video, but he implies that the looks of the car are ugly two times I think. I personally don't have trouble in the rain. He also could of emphasized the rotary a little more. Other than that, it never gets old for me either.

 

Thanks for the breaking news...

 

lol, yeah, it is an old episode...

Anyway, I do agree with the twitchiness comment he makes at the end of the review - I've felt it a few times in the wet. Feels a little bit like the front end slides sideways a tiny tiny bit when cornering. Not enough to properly understeer, upset the balance of the car or make DSC kick in, but enough to make your heart skip a beat.

 

thats one way to put it

 

What a jackass... suggestion box? Please man, it's an amazing looking car. And I happen to love the tailights.

 

y does stating his own opinions make him a jackass?
does the fact that u love the tailights or u not liking the design of lets say the 350z or srt4 make u a jackass?

i happen to not like the tailights either... so does that make me a jackass?

 

He slaps the 8 in the face, then he loves it, then slaps it in the face, then he loves it, I'm not sure if he likes it or not. I like it and I don't care what some British man likes. I can't even hardly follow due to all of the British lingo.

 

What do the Brits know about style?

Clarkson likes the Morgan better

 

No, that doesn't make you or me a jackass. But saying the suggestion box parallel is rediculous.

 

No it's not ridiculous, other publications have said similar things, I said something very similar to what Clarkson said before seeing that episode. The RX-8 is garrish, some people like that about it some people don't. Regardless, it's a polarizing design. You've got people on this site that think it's the most beautiful thing on the road, then you've got poll results showing people voting it as one of the ugliest cars on the road. I think it looks great, but I see Clarkson's point, and also know people that can't stand the looks of the RX-8.

 

You've probably never seen Top Gear or read his columns then. he does that with every car. He's a really good journalist and I'd take his word over any American auto journo.
He probably know a million things more than you about cars. And of course you can't understand him, bet you didnt even finish high school.

 

What I've noticed in Top Gear, many times, is that the guy's are biased because they're trying to be unbiased.

And yea, whoever doesn't like the tail lights is a jackass (jk)

 

That's the dumbest smart thing I've heard all day.

 

I just watched the video and am very familiar with Top Gear. I live in the US now but am originally from The UK. I love my car and do not think you can get more bang for your buck (Or pound in England).
Sure, he knocks the car here and there but I think the RX8 looks great and am proud to have one in my garage!
The BMW may share the track speed but which vehicle turns more heads?
Need I say more?

 

Is that a bad good thing?

 

I think he is dead on. The car is ugly, but does all those other things well. I bought mine for the way it drives, not for the way it looks.

 

I just don't get UGLY when I see my car. The first thing that hit me was its looks. I drive one daily and still look at others when I see them on the road.

 

agreed!

 

Yep, even up to this point it's tough looking away from the car. And I'm sure it's the looks that attracted many owners as a first step in purchasing the car to begin with.

edit: uh, yea, my opinion

 

Great episode.. now if only if i could download it

 

That makes no sense at all

 

It makes perfectly good sense in a nonsensical sorta way.

 

BTW -- Ignore the flamers -- Thanks for posting this -- I hadn't seen it and will show it to two buddies that drive 330's.