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shnxx · 4 February 2014, 09:29 AM

what was that hatchback episode all about?
who the hell drives hatchbacks?
I've never driven a hatchback nor do I ever want to.
That was about as interesting as a Fifth gear episode with the fat guy and the skinny guy.

eeh100773 · 4 February 2014, 09:52 AM

I drive a hatchback.

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shnxx · 4 February 2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by eeh100773

I drive a hatchback.

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Well I hope it was of interest to you :)

The Joker · 4 February 2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by shnxx

what was that hatchback episode all about?
who the hell drives hatchbacks?
I've never driven a hatchback nor do I ever want to.
That was about as interesting as a Fifth gear episode with the fat guy and the skinny guy.

Er, millions of people do. They are very popular here in Europe due to their practically.

What do you drive, some big gopping american monstrosity?

masterserg · 4 February 2014, 10:13 AM

Hatchbacks rock! RS3 or 135 come to mind.

shnxx · 4 February 2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Er, millions of people do. They are very popular here in Europe due to their practically.

What do you drive, some big gopping american monstrosity?

Porsche and Benz.

Their popularity doesn't make them any more interesting.

Men's socks are also universally enjoyed by billions but I don't want to see 60 minute episode on them.

masterserg · 4 February 2014, 10:27 AM

Panamera is technically a hatch.

shnxx · 4 February 2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by masterserg

Panamera is technically a hatch.

Panamera is an abomination as is my Porsche that my lady drives (cayenne s).

HL65 · 4 February 2014, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

Panamera is technically a hatch.

And one amazing looking one at that!

Rock · 4 February 2014, 10:34 AM

Hatches - love 'em!
Whole family has them. (except me)
Thinking about one for the family retirement car as they are so practical.(maybe a Golf GTI)
I love the fact that you can just fold the back seats down and load 'em up with stuff you couldn't fit in a sedan.
As a lifetime car enthusiast I'm envious of your Porsche & Benz but only the wealthy can afford them here. Your new price is our second-hand price.

shnxx · 4 February 2014, 10:36 AM

Ok. I won't deny the practicality of hatchbacks as well as popularity.

But is that what we want top hear to cover?
Don't you guys want them to cover the ridiculous like the new 6 wheel g wagon?
Perhaps the new Porsche hybrid?
Maybe crash a tesla s?

masterserg · 4 February 2014, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shnxx

But is that what we want top hear to cover?
Don't you guys want them to cover the ridiculous like the new 6 wheel g wagon?
Perhaps the new Porsche hybrid?
Maybe crash a tesla s?

That is one thing we agree on

Actually ... they did ...

http://www.topgear.com/uk/mercedes-b...est/6x6-driven

The Joker · 4 February 2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by shnxx

Porsche and Benz.

Their popularity doesn't make them any more interesting.

Men's socks are also universally enjoyed by billions but I don't want to see 60 minute episode on them.

Well Top gear is made by the BBC for a UK audience.

The Joker · 4 February 2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by shnxx

Ok. I won't deny the practicality of hatchbacks as well as popularity.

But is that what we want top hear to cover?
Don't you guys want them to cover the ridiculous like the new 6 wheel g wagon?
Perhaps the new Porsche hybrid?
Maybe crash a tesla s?

They do cover a lot of super cars, but also balance it with cars people can actually afford. Believe it or not some people want to see this.

shnxx · 4 February 2014, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

They do cover a lot of super cars, but also balance it with cars people can actually afford. Believe it or not some people want to see this.

Yes but in this launch episode they didn't have balance

Brunotheboxer · 4 February 2014, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shnxx

what was that hatchback episode all about?
who the hell drives hatchbacks?
I've never driven a hatchback nor do I ever want to.
That was about as interesting as a Fifth gear episode with the fat guy and the skinny guy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shnxx

Porsche and Benz.

Their popularity doesn't make them any more interesting.

Men's socks are also universally enjoyed by billions but I don't want to see 60 minute episode on them.

Do you realize how pompous you sound?

Quote:

Originally Posted by shnxx

Panamera is an abomination as is my Porsche that my lady drives (cayenne s).

Let me guess you drive the only 'true' Porsche, the 911 but I like the way you slipped that in there about what your lady drives like we care.

If you were a true car enthusiast you would appreciate all cars for all different purposes..

gmlomas · 4 February 2014, 11:33 AM

If you dont like it, dont watch it. I know I will

Andad · 4 February 2014, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shnxx

Porsche and Benz.

Their popularity doesn't make them any more interesting.

Men's socks are also universally enjoyed by billions but I don't want to see 60 minute episode on them.

You should test drive the Mercedes AMG 45 hatch.

I quite liked it.

Do you live under a rock?

tfduff723 · 4 February 2014, 11:45 AM

I have to say this is one the more amusing threads I have read in while

shnxx · 4 February 2014, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

You should test drive the Mercedes AMG 45 hatch.

I quite liked it.

Do you live under a rock?

If they tested that it would've been interesting.

I'm a top gear fan. I was just disappointed by what I perceived to be a huge letdown of an episode reviewing the hatchbacks of the 80s.

xjeeunitx · 4 February 2014, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Do you realize how pompous you sound?

Let me guess you drive the only 'true' Porsche, the 911 but I like the way you slipped that in there about what your lady drives like we care.

If you were a true car enthusiast you would appreciate all cars for all different purposes..

Well said.

toph · 4 February 2014, 05:23 PM

Nearly as boring as your post.

bayerische · 4 February 2014, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shnxx

Porsche and Benz.

Their popularity doesn't make them any more interesting.

Men's socks are also universally enjoyed by billions but I don't want to see 60 minute episode on them.

Both marks have their hatchbacks...

bayerische · 4 February 2014, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

Panamera is technically a hatch.

So is a 911.

shnxx · 4 February 2014, 07:24 PM

Alright guys I concede my point about hatchbacks lol.
Forgive me if you own a hatchback.

I did not enjoy the show this week not only because I'm not fond of hatchbacks but also because they were old hatchbacks and these occupied most of the episode.
Maybe many of you feel differently.
In the past when they covered beat up old cars I thought the episodes were entertaining so I'm not sure why I didn't enjoy this one. Perhaps I was hoping for coverage of the newest supercars which had materialized during the hiatus.

Hopefully next week will be better with the p1.

P.S. 911 is a hatchback? Really?

zama · 4 February 2014, 07:28 PM

Isn't a targa 911 the only hatch 911? And a cute one it is, come to think of it so was the E-Type!

Nothing beats a hatch for practicality, have owned will own again I suspect.

Vincent65 · 4 February 2014, 07:38 PM

This thread is hilarious.

So was the 80's hatch episode. It's English humour.

OP: dude, they've been making this programme since 1977. There's only so much standard reviewing you can do. It's now an entertainment show, as much about comedy as cars.

Hatchbacks have proven quite successful and popular in Europe and elsewhere, globally, over the last several decades. Who drives them? More like, 'who doesn't?'

I've owned a Golf GTi and loved it. Went like sh!+ off a shovel. Very practical, too. They use them in rally as well - professionals, who are quite good at driving. It's exciting to watch.

Oh, I've owned a Porsche as well, by the way! Nice. And my wife drives an Audi (Estate - it's also got a big flap on the back, like a hatchback, which is very handy).

BTW, it's called Top Gear (there can only be one gear at the top).

shnxx · 4 February 2014, 07:41 PM

Actually I'm actually not particularly happy about Porsches either as little things are always breaking.

I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with Mercedes thus far...

daveathall · 4 February 2014, 08:02 PM

Looking out of the window at work at the car park, 19 of the 25 cars parked there are hatchback.

Having said that, I didn't enjoy the programme as much as I usually do, IIRC, I was the same for the opening show of the last series, but I seemed to enjoy them more and more as the series continued. Great series. I do like to see reviews/tests of super cars that I will only own in my dreams.

padi56 · 4 February 2014, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shnxx

what was that hatchback episode all about?
who the hell drives hatchbacks?
I've never driven a hatchback nor do I ever want to.
That was about as interesting as a Fifth gear episode with the fat guy and the skinny guy.

Perhaps if you were around 17-18 years old back in the 1980s then perhaps you would understand.And if you had to pay the price of UK fuel now then again perhaps you would understand the hatchback. The hot hatches of yesteryear were in there days quite a fast very good handling small car.Most all American cars of the same era yes they had huge engines and were fast in a straight line,but put them on corners and around the bend that was a different story.

4 February 2014, 09:29 AM	#1
shnxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,120	top gears - that was BORING what was that hatchback episode all about? who the hell drives hatchbacks? I've never driven a hatchback nor do I ever want to. That was about as interesting as a Fifth gear episode with the fat guy and the skinny guy. __________________ newb watch collector

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eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	I drive a hatchback. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

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masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Hatchbacks rock! RS3 or 135 come to mind. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

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masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Panamera is technically a hatch. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

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Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	Hatches - love 'em! Whole family has them. (except me) Thinking about one for the family retirement car as they are so practical.(maybe a Golf GTI) I love the fact that you can just fold the back seats down and load 'em up with stuff you couldn't fit in a sedan. As a lifetime car enthusiast I'm envious of your Porsche & Benz but only the wealthy can afford them here. Your new price is our second-hand price. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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shnxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,120	Ok. I won't deny the practicality of hatchbacks as well as popularity. But is that what we want top hear to cover? Don't you guys want them to cover the ridiculous like the new 6 wheel g wagon? Perhaps the new Porsche hybrid? Maybe crash a tesla s? __________________ newb watch collector

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4 February 2014, 07:24 PM	#25
shnxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,120	top gears - that was BORING Alright guys I concede my point about hatchbacks lol. Forgive me if you own a hatchback. I did not enjoy the show this week not only because I'm not fond of hatchbacks but also because they were old hatchbacks and these occupied most of the episode. Maybe many of you feel differently. In the past when they covered beat up old cars I thought the episodes were entertaining so I'm not sure why I didn't enjoy this one. Perhaps I was hoping for coverage of the newest supercars which had materialized during the hiatus. Hopefully next week will be better with the p1. P.S. 911 is a hatchback? Really? __________________ newb watch collector

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zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Isn't a targa 911 the only hatch 911? And a cute one it is, come to think of it so was the E-Type! Nothing beats a hatch for practicality, have owned will own again I suspect. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

4 February 2014, 07:38 PM	#27
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	This thread is hilarious. So was the 80's hatch episode. It's English humour. OP: dude, they've been making this programme since 1977. There's only so much standard reviewing you can do. It's now an entertainment show, as much about comedy as cars. Hatchbacks have proven quite successful and popular in Europe and elsewhere, globally, over the last several decades. Who drives them? More like, 'who doesn't?' I've owned a Golf GTi and loved it. Went like sh!+ off a shovel. Very practical, too. They use them in rally as well - professionals, who are quite good at driving. It's exciting to watch. Oh, I've owned a Porsche as well, by the way! Nice. And my wife drives an Audi (Estate - it's also got a big flap on the back, like a hatchback, which is very handy). BTW, it's called Top Gear (there can only be one gear at the top).

4 February 2014, 07:41 PM	#28
shnxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,120	top gears - that was BORING Actually I'm actually not particularly happy about Porsches either as little things are always breaking. I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with Mercedes thus far... __________________ newb watch collector

4 February 2014, 08:02 PM	#29
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Looking out of the window at work at the car park, 19 of the 25 cars parked there are hatchback. Having said that, I didn't enjoy the programme as much as I usually do, IIRC, I was the same for the opening show of the last series, but I seemed to enjoy them more and more as the series continued. Great series. I do like to see reviews/tests of super cars that I will only own in my dreams. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

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