Have you driven a Ford Lately?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-07-2007, 03:47 PM

Jeremy Clarkson has....and I was laughing the whole time. For two reasons:

1: It's a Ford

2: Jeremy Clarkson bashed the Z06...I wonder if he's reconsidering...

Urthman · 11-07-2007, 04:41 PM

At least they were nice enough to give him a FOCUS DIESEL as a loaner!!!!!!

Are you kidding me? If I paid that much and waited two years for a car and I had that many problems I would make them give me my money back just for loaning me a FOCUS.

Emher · 11-07-2007, 04:49 PM

I love Top Gear, especially how Clarkson gets in trouble because of his big mouth

It'll be intresting when the new Camaro comes out to see what they have to say about it. If there's any justive Hammond will do the review since he seems the be only one who likes the American muscle cars.

*DGthe3* · 11-07-2007, 06:34 PM

uummmm what did he mean when he said "If you don't mend it I'm gonna bone your dog"

Emher · 11-07-2007, 06:40 PM

I was waiting for someone on the other side of the atlantic to ask that

What he means his is that he's going to to rid their dog of the dogs bones (as in skeleton), not...well, something else.

stovt001 · 11-07-2007, 06:53 PM

Ah I love odd British phrases. I'm taking a seminar with Sir Roger Bannister right now, and every time we meet he teaches us some new British expressions and we teach him Americanisms. Each side is equally amused at the other.

*DGthe3* · 11-07-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emher

I was waiting for someone on the other side of the atlantic to ask that

What he means his is that he's going to to rid their dog of the dogs bones (as in skeleton), not...well, something else.

What a relief, that makes about as much sense as any other British saying. I was wonder what sort of a threat the other meaning is . . .

Pencil.Fight · 11-07-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

What a relief, that makes about as much sense as any other British saying. I was wonder what sort of a threat the other meaning is . . .

Depends on how much you like your dog.

stovt001 · 11-07-2007, 08:09 PM

Top Gear is the number one reason to like living in the UK. Out of a list of 1.

SoFlaZ · 11-07-2007, 08:28 PM

Shouldn't he have said de-bone? That would have made a little more sense to me, but still sound awkwardly wrong.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-07-2007, 10:15 PM

Sorta like "skinning" an animal...you don't "de-skin" it....

:pUnfortunately...or maybe fortunately, I've managed to pick up on the UK lingo...don't ask me how, or where. I have no idea, but when he said "bone your dog"

it only took me a split second to realize he wasn't gonna........

I think that's why I have such an appreciation for Top Gear...that, and I don't think that any American equivilant can quite measure up to it...IMO

*Mindz* · 11-07-2007, 10:35 PM

He makes references to it not having bones a few seconds afterwards. It's not hard to pick up the lingo if they're explaining it...

ChevyNut · 11-07-2007, 10:43 PM

What did he expect from buying a ford.

shoulda bought a Z06

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-07-2007, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindz

He makes references to it not having bones a few seconds afterwards. It's not hard to pick up the lingo if they're explaining it...

Thanks. Make me feel stupid...

11-07-2007, 03:47 PM	#1
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11-07-2007, 06:34 PM	#4
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11-07-2007, 10:15 PM	#11
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Sorta like "skinning" an animal...you don't "de-skin" it.... :pUnfortunately...or maybe fortunately, I've managed to pick up on the UK lingo...don't ask me how, or where. I have no idea, but when he said "bone your dog" it only took me a split second to realize he wasn't gonna........ I think that's why I have such an appreciation for Top Gear...that, and I don't think that any American equivilant can quite measure up to it...IMO __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-07-2007, 10:35 PM	#12
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	He makes references to it not having bones a few seconds afterwards. It's not hard to pick up the lingo if they're explaining it... __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

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Urthman Future Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4dr Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 544 View My Garage	At least they were nice enough to give him a FOCUS DIESEL as a loaner!!!!!! Are you kidding me? If I paid that much and waited two years for a car and I had that many problems I would make them give me my money back just for loaning me a FOCUS.

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Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	I love Top Gear, especially how Clarkson gets in trouble because of his big mouth It'll be intresting when the new Camaro comes out to see what they have to say about it. If there's any justive Hammond will do the review since he seems the be only one who likes the American muscle cars.

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Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	I was waiting for someone on the other side of the atlantic to ask that What he means his is that he's going to to rid their dog of the dogs bones (as in skeleton), not...well, something else.

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