Scotty Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Tonight's was : Golf GTI vs Focus ST vs Megan Cup Vs Astra VXR RS4 review 5 series Active Hybrid vs 535i It's a car program bordering on entertainment rather than an entertainment program which has car stuff in like Top Gear.....and it's hidden away in the channel guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 As I said in another thread. 'Fifth Gear. So shît, even Channel 5 cancelled it.' I recorded it for watching when nothing else is on... which happens to be now. Took me ages to work out that they were actually testing a MkVII Golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I think if you're actually interested in cars, rather than people arsing about in cars (as above), 5th Gear is actually quite good, I enjoy watching it and it's in HD now it's on Discovery! If you want to actually know if a car is any good, it's your only option really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 If I had a recording box I'd have watched it more when it was on 5, but only caught it now and again. Now it's on Discovery and away from free to air TV, they're fecked. Would be better off on Dave or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I've watched the last couple of series on Discovery and was quite impressed to be honest. I was going to post on here but all you get is comments its crap but its better than much of the drivel that's on. I guess some of the guys on here are having to watch TOWIE or similar. ..shudders at the thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I thought it was fine although the RS4 review was a bit weak. I think the summary was goes well, grips well, sounds good, interior is standard Audi and it's more exploitable than an E63 AMG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 We have it on series link to record and usually watch during the week at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Tonight's was :Golf GTI vs Focus ST vs Megan Cup Vs Astra VXR RS4 review 5 series Active Hybrid vs 535i It's a car program bordering on entertainment rather than an entertainment program which has car stuff in like Top Gear.....and it's hidden away in the channel guide. How did the Active Hybrid v 535i test go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I've watched the last couple of series on Discovery and was quite impressed to be honest. I was going to post on here but all you get is comments its crap but its better than much of the drivel that's on. I guess some of the guys on here are having to watch TOWIE or similar. ..shudders at the thought. I quite enjoy it, moreso since they asked Mr Ford and his string bean muppet companion to exit stage right... They drive cars we don't get here (eg. engine/drivetrain variants like a 2.0l diesel AWD Passat), and it's good to see someone like Plato, who can actually drive, giving an untarnished review like he did of Mr Pagani's latest and finest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I quite enjoy it, moreso since they asked Mr Ford and his string bean muppet companion to exit stage right...They drive cars we don't get here (eg. engine/drivetrain variants like a 2.0l diesel AWD Passat), and it's good to see someone like Plato, who can actually drive, giving an untarnished review like he did of Mr Pagani's latest and finest. Ooohh, Ford's gone eh! Bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 It's on some obscure channel so no, I don't watch it. VBH is getting a bit like Ulrika these days as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 How did the Active Hybrid v 535i test go? Engines have same BHP Electric gives Hybrid 50bhp more Additional weight means the same 0-60 It's not worth going for the Hybrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I watched last nights 5th Gear and really enjoyed it - the car features are actually about cars which is a nice change. Don't get me wrong I still really like Top Gear but I think 5th Gear in this latest incarnation has found its niche. Yes its on DiscoveryHD but the banter between Plato, Tiff and VBH is good and the features informative and entertaining - just means 2 to watch now instead of just TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Engines have same BHPElectric gives Hybrid 50bhp more Additional weight means the same 0-60 It's not worth going for the Hybrid. There are loads of nearly new post Olympic Hybrids scattered around the dealer network for £30k with all the toys, I'd consider one at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 There are loads of nearly new post Olympic Hybrids scattered around the dealer network for £30k with all the toys, I'd consider one at that price. Does the hybrid only come with a 4 cylinder diesel or a nice sounding 6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 It's a straight 6 turbo petrol with the Eco bits added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Ditching that screeching mare VBH would be a good improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chody Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 always worth a watch for vicky's dirty laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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