Brits Suck!
Melting Slicks
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From: Cut n Shoot TX
Man, what a difference of opinion on this one. In no way was I trying to spark an international incident. I think everyone should just clam down a bit and fun with it. Threads, too often than not, can be misinterpreted as negative in these terms. Granted, the title was a little over the top in trying to categorize all Brits with the same opinion as this guy. Bottom line anyone who dismisses the Corvette as merely a “boy band”, or “talent less”, should be ran over by one regardless of where they are from!
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From: Peoria IL
I am starting to think some of you are just trying to pull chains here?
I have to take exception to this one too - why is that necessary?
I have lived here in Indianna for almost 3 years now and in that time have been amazed and impressed at the level of patriotism that exists out here , that said , I don't really understand how this is considered OK?
We brits may not wear our patriotism on our sleeves as much as others , but that does not mean that none exists and that certain comments are not offensive.
I am all for having "fun" but there is a point beyond which it is not funny
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From: Peoria IL
This guy is definately a jerk. But those who chose to expand on about England and the Queen are bigger jerks. Like I said before, England is the one country that is behind us 100% in Iraq, no matter wheather we should be there or not. And for that I salute them. To all the British Corvette Owners here on the Forum, I apolagize for the ignorant Americans who threw insults at you.
I appreciate the sentiment
Not really too sure where it all came from???
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From: Peoria IL
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From: GA "When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Trans Am and run from the cops". Direct quote from my 4yo son.
Oh, c'mon. As a whole Brits are cool people. I've always liked drinking with them. I think that's why they like going to war with us because they like someone new to drink with from time to time. I think ol boy was mad because Chevrolet didn't give him the car to take home! Hell, I have a Union Jack flying on the tool box (sticker) in the garage that was given to me by a Brit the last time I was in the middle east!!
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From: Covington, Virginia
Hey Britvette, not intended to be offensive.....LOVED my Triumph Bonneville, LOVED my BSA, just hated working on the sparking systems...please don't take me too serious?? I don't (take me too serious that is) in my haste, I failed to read the whole thread...sorry...
mobjack68
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From: Gotham City CA
How many here want to be identified with every $%^&* American that is on the boob tube? This guy was a jerk, but also admitted that the Z06 kicked butt for a good price. I lived in the British Isles (with a Vette) and found that, if anything, they have a love of things American. Admittedly this was before Iraq, but I cannot imagine that things have changed so much. One person (TV personality or not) does not a country make. You insult the Brits (of whom I have many friends) and you insult me. 
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Brett Foote
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Anything that Jeremy Clarkson says is to be taken as said with tongue in cheek. The show is very good in general , but is a light hearted look at all cars both in the UK and Europe and the rest of the world. Believe me he is no kinder to UK , European or for that matter the Asian cars either.
I thought that his review of the car in general was that it was very good and very fast. You have to remember that his comments about its suitability to live with on the roads would be on British roads and in British traffic
- this is a world away from roads in the states. Also a thread that is titled Brits Suck is unnecessary
- Jeremy Clarkson sucks would have been a much better choice
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From: Henderson Ky
nothing to get exited about, it's just a tv show, not an international incident. notice how when he's driving it he can't say anything bad about it, but, when gets in the studio he can't say anything good about it. gear box like a tractor?
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
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From: Palm Springs, CA.
Apologies to Brits for this stupid thread
I watched the clip. It's not offensive to Americans, Corvettes or anything else. It's just wry British humor which most Americans never seem to understand because nobody gets hit in the face with a pie to trigger the laugh track so they realize it's humor.
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From: The only Corvettes in Highett Victoria
I agree
Greg,
Couldn't have put it better myself. I have watched Top Gear for quite a while now, and Jeremy is not a jerk. He is a comedian and a damn good TV presenter. He slings some mud at a large number of different brand cars, including Porsche and Mercedes, as well as several British makes.
One of the few cars which he had nothing but praise for was the Holden Monaro, made in Australia. You know it as a Pontiac GTO.
God save the Queen!
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
Couldn't have put it better myself. I have watched Top Gear for quite a while now, and Jeremy is not a jerk. He is a comedian and a damn good TV presenter. He slings some mud at a large number of different brand cars, including Porsche and Mercedes, as well as several British makes.
One of the few cars which he had nothing but praise for was the Holden Monaro, made in Australia. You know it as a Pontiac GTO.
God save the Queen!
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
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and yes, the prince of darkness does suck
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From: Sorrento Italy
[QUOTE=panic;1558667401]actually, this is jeremy's best favourite though............
lightweight english chassis and design with american V8 (buick) lately re launched by rover and tuned by tvr power co....best of both worlds
lightweight english chassis and design with american V8 (buick) lately re launched by rover and tuned by tvr power co....best of both worlds
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From: Harleysville pa
It was not based on one guys comments!! I work for a British company and I know first hand how arrogant they can be. Just look at Simon Cowl (American Idol)
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From: London
[QUOTE=panic;1558667406]
I think you will find that.
Rover sold the patent rights to Buick a long,long time ago.
The Buick 215ci engine is derived from the British,3.5 litre Rover engine.
Except the Tvr company is now owned by a 26 year old Russian.
Rover sold the patent rights to Buick a long,long time ago.
The Buick 215ci engine is derived from the British,3.5 litre Rover engine.
Except the Tvr company is now owned by a 26 year old Russian.
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
That's one man opion of the Z06 which he say's "its an animal on the track but he would rather own the standard vette for everyday". Not a bad ad for corvette. Now as far as the olders vette's who cares what he thinks. Did he compare them to ANY english made "sports" car NO. That's because none of them would start that day. 
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From: Sorrento Italy
[QUOTE=Dell Boy;1558668618]
actually it's the other way, the engine was originally a buick motor, it was very advanced fr the time, one of the very first all alu engines in usa (maybe the only one at that time? i'm not sure), then rover bought it and used this powerplant for about 30 or more years in many road and race applications...with pretty good results i'd say.
actually it's the other way, the engine was originally a buick motor, it was very advanced fr the time, one of the very first all alu engines in usa (maybe the only one at that time? i'm not sure), then rover bought it and used this powerplant for about 30 or more years in many road and race applications...with pretty good results i'd say.
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From: Peoria IL
That's one man opion of the Z06 which he say's "its an animal on the track but he would rather own the standard vette for everyday". Not a bad ad for corvette. Now as far as the olders vette's who cares what he thinks. Did he compare them to ANY english made "sports" car NO. That's because none of them would start that day.
