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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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It doesn't make sense. I don't understand. How is it possible that I'm actually enjoying Top Gear USA? It's entertaining from start to finish. The first episode was crap, but the 2nd and 3rd have actually been really good!

It's on History channel, which doesn't make any sense, and you can grab a torrent from the interwebs. I think it's available on Amazon and iTunes as well.
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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Totally agree. It's been fun watching it. It may not be perfect, or as fun as the British version but I really enjoy it as well. It is...American Top Gear.

I loved watching the Evo rally through the snow!
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 05:53 AM
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Not trying to hate on it, but I think the content is decent even though the producers tries a lil too hard to be 'exactly' like the British version. Also, the USA hosts just don't have the same chemistry yet which took years for the Brits to develop, so their banters seems a bit forced.

Other than that, I love the cars on there, and the cars and the outdoor scenes looks absolutely beautiful on HD.


Oh I think its on History channel because they wanted to capture the audience from the Ice Road Trucker fans.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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For me it's like watching the American version of The Office for the first few times. I wanted to like it, but really struggled for the first year. I'll stick with it.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Yes, watching it and really enjoying it (first episode was bad though).

I am enjoying the British-bashing (Aston Martin - bunch of liars comment) just like the UK version did a lot of US bashing.
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Its alright I still think they talk to much but they have had some good concepts for shows I'm in for the rest of the season
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