in today's London Times

[Decolliber]

"In the Eighties, 911s were bought by City boys who simply wanted a car to show off their wealth. The big Breitling had not been invented then. This is why, I guess, other road users hate them so much ... Today 911s are generally driven, I’ve noticed, by grey-haired, sensible people who need some common sense in their lives but who at the same time cannot live without the extraordinary feel of that steering."

Jeremy Clarkson Porsche 911 GT3 review | Driving - Times Online

Fits me, and I would guess a lot of people on this site.

[tsiegwart]

If I had any hair left, it would be grey.

[Kevin Stewart]

in general Jeremy Clarkson is a horses behind, but i like his show. Any way he was probably one of the first in the neighborhood to get a 911, Kevin

[WIL84911]

Ouch! Except I don't have too much gray hair yet (Hallelujah!).

[paulgtr]

I'll never forgive him for purposely destroying a perfectly good 911.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by paulgtr

I'll never forgive him for purposely destroying a perfectly good 911.

Never is a long time. Maybe you should let it go.

Meanwhile he actually writes a positive review which is something new for Jeremy.

I particularly liked this comment. Makes a lot of sense to me.

"He did. One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that if you drive into London at 6am, half of the cars on the roads are Porsches and Astons. Whereas if you go in at ten to nine, they’re all Renaults. Simple solution, then. You want a nice car? Get up earlier and do more work."

[boxster03]

Today 911s are generally driven, I’ve noticed, by grey-haired, sensible people who need some common sense in their lives but who at the same time cannot live without the extraordinary feel of that steering."

IMO Pure nonsense - I think the people buying most of the new Pcars these days are the same exact people that bought them in the 80's....

[kodioneill]

I resemble that remark!

[paulgtr]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Never is a long time. Maybe you should let it go.

Meanwhile he actually writes a positive review which is something new for Jeremy.

I particularly liked this comment. Makes a lot of sense to me.

"He did. One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that if you drive into London at 6am, half of the cars on the roads are Porsches and Astons. Whereas if you go in at ten to nine, they’re all Renaults. Simple solution, then. You want a nice car? Get up earlier and do more work."

I love watching top gear, don't get me wrong. but when you consider how much a lot of us put into keeping our old cars running it is just a bummer when you see some one destroy one simply to see if they could.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Never is a long time. Maybe you should let it go.

Meanwhile he actually writes a positive review which is something new for Jeremy.

I particularly liked this comment. Makes a lot of sense to me.

"He did. One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that if you drive into London at 6am, half of the cars on the roads are Porsches and Astons. Whereas if you go in at ten to nine, they’re all Renaults. Simple solution, then. You want a nice car? Get up earlier and do more work."

Same is true in Los Angeles except for the worker bees that have to get in early as well. The freeway at 5:30 am is shared by expensive rides and pick ups.

The only difference is the ER's have only one person on board.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by paulgtr

I love watching top gear, don't get me wrong. but when you consider how much a lot of us put into keeping our old cars running it is just a bummer when you see some one destroy one simply to see if they could.

I agree it wasn't the smartest thing Jeremy has done but what can you do about it now?
Maybe write him an Email but I'm sure plenty of people have done that already.

I was trying to emphasise the importance on not dwelling on the past.

[paulgtr]

not losing any sleep about it! but I could have used some of those parts on mine! lol