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Old 24-06-2006, 04:02 PM   #1
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This has to be the best top gear episode ever made.
28 minutes long, but well worth it

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Old 24-06-2006, 05:14 PM   #2
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lol, that would of been king to see driving down the street.
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Old 24-06-2006, 05:24 PM   #3
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Downloaded that episode a few weeks ago, had tears running down my cheeks from laughter.....pure gold!!!!

Just as good is the ep. where they turn a Renault Espace people mover into a convertible.........classic
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Old 24-06-2006, 05:27 PM   #4
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that was great

i love the size of the outboard they put on the hilux

and he was winning it till he tried the sharp turn

great to see it

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Old 24-06-2006, 05:39 PM   #5
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he even managed to kill the indestructable hilux...thats funny

ep5 has its version of the world cup (in cars)
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I think the hilux and more importantly Jeremy's reaction : was the highlight!!
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Old 24-06-2006, 06:28 PM   #7
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great link, what would the hilux be like with the two outboards on it, wpuld have pushed the thing straight to the bottom i think, also what a waste of a $50,000 outboard. :togo:
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Great episode - what absolute nutters

Great shows though
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Brilliant... my face hurts from laughing so much...

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