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Old May 27, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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350Z rated 3/10 on Top Gear

This is the same episode as the 8. I don't think any links had the part with the Z besides its track time so here it is.


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He was excited about it at first, but then never starts complaining.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Old May 27, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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He ripped the car in half, folded the pieces, and ripped it again. Way to harsh IMO.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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Yeah Top Gear did 350Z Vs RX-8 and the 8 was on walked away with the title
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Old May 27, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DOMINION
Yeah Top Gear did 350Z Vs RX-8 and the 8 was on walked away with the title
Hence the reason 99% of the dudes here have a man crush on Clarkson. If it'd gone the other way everyone would declare him Lord of the Poofs.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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Old May 27, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by teen_living_a_dream
This is the same episode as the 8. I don't think any links had the part with the Z besides its track time so here it is.


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He was excited about it at first, but then never starts complaining.
Not that it matters in any way possible, but I'm pretty sure its not the same episode. The one that starts with the 8 has Simon driving the reasonably priced car, the hair-convertable test, and the Toyota pickup escapades...

Heh, can't wait to stick this in the face of a friend who's wanting a z
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Old May 27, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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The 350Z isn't as bad as Top Gear makes it out to be and the RX-8 isn't as good as they make it out to be, both very good cars the come pretty close to meeting in the middle.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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I laugh in your face ,,,HA,HA
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Old May 28, 2006 | 01:20 AM
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http://www.nzherald.co.nz/column/sto...jectID=3553714

Since people here like posting dated materials, here's the same Top Gear’s car of the year . One mans opinions doesn’t mean **** . Jeremy Clarkson how does crow taste?
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Old May 28, 2006 | 01:49 AM
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top gear... love it..
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Old May 28, 2006 | 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Ike
The 350Z isn't as bad as Top Gear makes it out to be and the RX-8 isn't as good as they make it out to be, both very good cars the come pretty close to meeting in the middle.
Oh, for sure. When Clarkson likes a car he makes it sound as if its the best car ever. When he dislikes a car, he makes sure to point out everything bad. Although the show is overly biased, its still fun entertainment.
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Old May 28, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
Oh, for sure. When Clarkson likes a car he makes it sound as if its the best car ever. When he dislikes a car, he makes sure to point out everything bad. Although the show is overly biased, its still fun entertainment.
Love the show and love the mag, but I'd never base car buying decisions off anything Clarkson says. He's an entertainer first and foremost.
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Old May 28, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by trash259
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/column/sto...jectID=3553714

Since people here like posting dated materials, here's the same Top Gear’s car of the year . One mans opinions doesn’t mean **** . Jeremy Clarkson how does crow taste?
Wow, this is interesting. I hope everyone noticed your post. Clarkson rags on the 350Z unmercilessly and then Top Gear proclaims the 350Z to be the car of the year in 2004.
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Old May 28, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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Well, they did say they were going to make changes for the UK version. I wonder if they did or if they just handed over some sacks with dollar signs on them.
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Old May 28, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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having test drove a 350Z, G35 Coupe, G35 Sedan, and the RX-8...I agree about the ride, the RX-8 is so much smoother than the "Zed." I loved the G35 Sedan however, 280hp, Nav, 6MT, 4 "real" doors...But the looks leave alot to be desired.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 01:54 AM
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God I hate the selloutZ. Glad I went with the 8 in almost every way. Just need some FI.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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I driven the Zeto, i must say its cool car but not as agile as the 8. which is why i love the 8 so much.
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