Sandblast Challenge | Top Gear - Part 2

[@jeremyadler-g1o]

That was the most civilised car ranking conversation they've ever had!

[@williamwilliam5066]

ranking is spelt with a w

[@H.K_R]

@@williamwilliam5066What? W*nking?

[@kieranwhite6647]

I didn't like the 6 Series when it was first launched however over the years I've really warmed to its looks. It has aged brilliantly

[@QurttoRco]

nah the ass is still ugly

[@JedemPoKucama]

Ugly as hell all around...

[@montanaheaventush]

original 6 series - this was styled by Stevie Wonder

[@Hoganply]

It has too much of a bowlcut fringe look about it for me.

[@benix94]

The 5 series E60 is aging well too

[@zeeman857]

1:00 - 1:09 has to be the most beautiful powerslide ever

[@AmosDohms]

I feel like this is one of the most relaxed and laid back Top Gear episodes, I quite like it.

[@kevinbrueck]

God help whoever bought those cars next. #rust

[@cannygrowabeard]

According to Richard Porter (Smith + Sniff) the 911 got sand in the cylinders and ended up in the Porsche workshop.

[@redhorse8670]

Get ready to replace pads, rotors, wiring, etc.

[@alessandrogaleano3114]

Uh huh!

[@alangreig4261]

Apparently they got a lot of pre production models that were going to be crushed anyway

[@TheWretchedWorld]

its a non issue just rinse the car thoroughly with a pressure washer underneith and you wont have a single issue with rust. They arent gonna rust overnight just because a bit of salt water is sprayed under the car lol.

[@fathertime1331]

That Jag in green is gorgeous.

[@fathertime1331]

"boy" YAADF

[@ivangutierrez0324]

Father Time British cars in general look good in dark green

[@ransom182]

More like hideous.

[@aleddavies770]

ransom182 I disagree

[@Pirustae]

@@ransom182 hideous? Hahah no jag ever looked hideous.

[@gustavoaureliano15]

OH MY GOD! That slide at 1:01 through 1:09 😍

[@wuzionekenobi4011]

i have a 2000 xkr coupe it looks identical to this , same bbs alloys in emerald green if it wasnt for the reg i d swear it was mine... its my second , i ve owned it for two yrs spent plenty taking care of my baby but jeremys right i never get tired of that power surge or the exhaust note which i had upgraded... the other day i was driving my mum who has never understood my infatuation with the jaguar xkr , she made the similar comment she always does when i take her in it " i dont know why you dont sell this and get something more economical " it was a lovely day and my window was wound down as as she finished her sentence two kids maybe 10 or 11 across the road some way shouted across nice car mate i turned to her smiled and said thats why mum ... my cars 16 yrs old looks as good as the day it came off the factory floor and i still get complimented on it ... money cant buy happiness but it can buy an xkr and thats close enough for me

[@masster87production]

The second I saw the Jaguar XK I completely fell in love with the design of the car. I’m set up to graduate from university in 3 years with about of year of industry work experience under my belt and I’m pretty confident I would be able to afford the 2013 XK (not the R, but the 400ish hrspwr from it is enough for me) and honestly there hasn’t been a day that has gone by that I’m not excited to graduate, even if it is only so I can own that car!

[@jamespage929]

Darren Haines I will never stop missing mine. By far the best all round driving car I’ve owned. Loved it. Had tuning up to 605hp and custom wheels etc as seen in the picture. But some bitch pulled out of a bus stop into me and wrote it off. Now I’m in a 1.8t golf gti while I buy a house 😐

[@AndorRadnai]

This is beautiful..!

[@AndorRadnai]

Digital Electronic Creative What’s up?? Why not!?

[@kevinmirallas965]

Cool story.

[@burningjdm]

2:19 theres just something so magical about this scene. Maybe its the Music, 2000s Nostalgia, The Cars, The guys or all together.

[@sukhdevr3489]

Fully agreed. That's why I watched that race so much as a kid lol, and this comparison as a whole. All 3 cars are very cool classic coupes.

[@redluca56]

This music, I desperately need to know its name

[@990Brogan]

​@@redluca56 free for all - nick Nolan

[@lobsterbisque7567]

@@sukhdevr3489 Agreed!

[@billwilmington8284]

It's weird how the Porsche and the Jaguar look like they're from 2004, but the BMW looks brand new.

[@mikewest712]

Jordan Little i was just thinking the same thing in 2017.

[@galil_6863]

It's true that the BMW looks very modern, but it's also ugly as hell

[@JippaJ]

Crazy how a car that never changes his looks (911) still looks so outdated.

[@Secret72062]

Funny how accurate this comment is 4 years later

[@thatonekid5997]

@@galil_6863 The BMW e24 is the real 6 series.

[@baddalmatian99]

This remains one of the finest segments ever produced on TG! The emotion just floods out of the screen and sweeps you up along with it! Brilliant!

[@DrummClem]

It's 2020 and I'm still madly in love with this Jag...

[@TS-STORM]

and thats why i own one always wanted one since 1999 :D

[@winkerdude]

Makes you wonder who ended up with those saltwater soaked cars. Poor saps.

[@thegamingsushicat5349]

@@bmstylee haha

[@leenevin8451]

I always wonder this with top gear

[@Paul8342]

I bought an identical 996 Carrera in January 2016 and did a HPI check just to check it wasn’t this car for the reason you state lol!

[@Michael_Shoemaker]

BMW was a pre-production vehicle loaned from the factory. Porsche died shortly after, because of the sand that got its way into the cylinders, and one of the pistons simply blew up.

[@madern7]

MozartInaGoKart how do you know

[@JPVW9786]

1:04... Majestic shot of the jag there. This is literally my ideal spring break; going to a massive open beach with wet sand and hooning round with your mates

[@joewatson249]

and ruin your car with the saltwater rusting the metal, and the sand clogging everything up?

[@cornzua]

this is my beach!!

[@paulpalmtree9295]

The Jaguar XKR Coupe is just so beautiful, a classic today, in my opinion. The XKR in this particular video looks very nice in green. But in silver, well it’s just heart stompingly gorgeous, especially with contrasting red leather interior trim, Wow.

[@robbo777cricket]

"Im not a 911 sort of person"-James may. now he owns a 911

[@grantkruger3689]

I do love these old episodes. Three guys, driving cars, and calling each other names 😆

[@kevinmirallas965]

The music in this segment was brilliant. I remember laughing when Jeremy mentioned the fat end of the periodic table as I was learning that in chemistry.

[@Rags_mc]

This just proves how timeless BMW’s design is

[@forzaferrari9912]

This car time travelled from 2019 to 2004. That's why it's still fresh now.

[@Motoring_With_Manas]

Exactly

[@RaceJam]

@SPECTRE bs, that jag looks old af now

[@RaceJam]

@SPECTRE so are bmws

[@h214suiiii]

XLR8 I agree but you would not want that jaguar new today because it looks old

[@samakshuppal]

The bmw 6 series looks amazing! The Jag was unbelievably good. The Porsche was properly fast.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

The jag still looks fantastic even today. Classic.

[@chrisbeaumont6166]

I bought the following model XK because the cabin is so much higher quality and much less cramped but I still think this original model of XK is probably Jag's best looking car since the E-type

[@keepmovingjumping]

ahh l love that Jaguar XKR coupe

[@nmeister67]

2:18 to 3:32 one of my favourite top gear moments! Three people loving what they do, production team too I'm sure :)

[@kingspharm1]

This is the Top Gear I love.

[@man_on_wheelz]

I've driven this Jag both the shown gen and the newest gen models. The old one I drove was a hardtop the new one was convertible and I must say, truly magnificent cars! The one shown here just feels nice in your hands, turning the wheel to go around a corner is just so fluid and sturdy, same goes for the newer model but add on the most perfect and smooth exhaust note that growls with sheer confidence and none of the angry crackle. I'm actually strongly considering buying a 2001 model or the like since they go for so cheap here in the US now. I can get a convertible for around $10,000 with well under 100K miles

[@man_on_wheelz]

***** Yeah I've seen nothing but good reviews for that car which is rare for such an old used car, I really want one now! They're not that expensive used either...

[@jacobstein7179]

Check the tensioners and for convertible top leaks, or you’ll easy pay twice the cost of the car.

[@masster87production]

It’s impressive how well the design of the BMW has held up especially compared to the other cars over the years (not to say they don’t look nice, the jag is one of my favorite designs of all time, but the BMW still looks like it could come out today)

[@saltiestsalt6326]

I saw one of those XKRs while driving home the other day and despite the fact that it does look a bit aged, I still think it looks absolutely stunning

[@twinthebeast5point354]

I have a 2005 BMW 645ci an it still turns eyes in 2020 an I love it

[@jasongrig]

May's analogy with the BMW and Munich was spot on

[@bugyg2000]

I bet the BMW and the Porsche are still on the road today. The Jaguar i guess is now a toaster or part of a vacuum cleaner.

[@nathant8951]

Not 100% sure on this, but from other comments - jag was crushed not long after, Porsche blew a piston after sand got in the engine and the BMW was a pre pre production model and/or is still on the road, being sold less than a year ago

[@ksp3324]

@@nathant8951 In another comment section someone said the Porsche is still driven around by Philip Raby. Idk

[@alileevil]

My cuz drives the Jag. It's even better sand blasted.

[@samkilpatrickisabaddie]

not sure about that mate

[@Pirustae]

No. The Jag had sand in the differential but it got fixed after so I heard.

[@amp-uspsashootingsports4336]

God I love my Jaguar XK8; and it's really cool to see how excited the Top Gear guys are about it. It truly is a thing of beauty. Mines a 1999 and it has features from that Era that cars didn't commonly have until mide 2000s or some where there abouts. Like built in telephone and I get a constant 25 -30mpg on a very exciting v8 luxury car that's is actually a good bit heavier than it looks. Proud owner. Mines nearly pristine all original except exhaust.

[@daniellegenack69]

That looks like the most ridiculous amount of fun!! I'm so jealous!

[@woooster17]

As an E63 owner I can definitely concur that the design has certainly come into its own today.. I’m happy just looking at it :)

[@sukhdevr3489]

This segment was so good. Great music too, especially for the drag race.

[@yutosi2109]

That nice green color on the jag. Makes its deisng look fantastik it makes me want to buy it

[@Doa744]

i'm far from a BMW fan as mercedes driver but god i love the BMW 6

[@geethsan1567]

That Jag is so beautiful....!

[@thedude991.2]

:v Looks like an Egg or something

[@georgec5479]

Yes it is. It's basically a modern interpretation of the E-Type.

[@leurper]

What year is that jag?

[@malevolenceXXXensues]

probably an '04

[@beautyann9263]

It’s ugly

[@nopens]

I'm not into cars, but i truly like these guys and their way of telling about cars. And the humor, of course.

[@jumppygump]

the song at 2:20 is called Free for all: By Nick Nolan

[@andorgg49]

Everyone is talking about the timeless design of the BMW and it's true. But the Jaaaaaaag is just so incredibly beautiful

[@misterkunnyfunt]

Beautiful, yes, but catagorically aged. With its bug eye lights and Conservative body It looks like a car from the mid 2000s is the point. whereas the BMW still looks modern. To the casual eye they would think its much younger than it actually is. Most people want a car that looks younger because that = looks more valuable.

[@kevinmirallas965]

@@misterkunnyfunt BMW doesn't look that good though

[@misterkunnyfunt]

@@kevinmirallas965 never said it was. Just that it looks more modern.

[@Solstice8088]

I still have a hard time believing the BMW is 10 years old. It still would look good today.

[@blueonblack83]

I know, right? The Jag, in contrast, looks rather dated. Porsche is always the same :P

[@bradbrendon8331]

yeah that's absolutely true. 6-series is one of the most beautiful cars in the world.

[@Mattdude411]

blueonblack83 Late comment, but the Jag looks old because it's been there since 1997, and the Porsche since 1999. The E63 6 Series in comparison wasn't released until 2003 (but was a radical concept back in 1999 as the BMW Z9).

[@miljororforsprakpartiet290]

+AXP Bonecrusher I think it looks even worse today. The XKR is timeless and the Porsche... duh, like always, a Beetle.

[@appelpower1]

The Jag looks dated, but still gorgeous. The Porsche looks like, well, a Porsche. Still the same, despite the omelette headlights. The 6-Series was never a good-looking car in my opinion, although it looks the most modern of the three.

[@greormrowka5969]

I just bought 645Ci and this car still looks good as new modern cars. I love it

[@Cowcharge]

It's a crime to drive those cars through salt water.

[@AnthroGearhead]

yeah i was panicking about the salt under the cars

[@bmstylee]

I don't know. I live in a place where salt is used to deice roads so my truck sees salt water all winter.

[@davekp6773]

@@bmstylee Exactly right. The Uk also puts tons of salt on the road every year and it utterly gets all over the car. This beach is really not a big deal.

[@kaptinkeiff]

@@davekp6773 The beach is worse than any condition you'd ever see on the road, the salt water would have managed to get EVERYWHERE. I would hope they washed the undersides afterwards, but given the cars were presumably rented/given for the day, possibly not

[@loganthesaint]

Those cars are common there though.

[@johannbernz7206]

The BMW aged the best, hands down. Its now 2016 and its still in production in that style! Amazing.

[@iamCairn]

+Johann Bernardo I believe they restyled it for 2011 as a 2012 model, but I do like it a lot more than I used to back in the day

[@man_on_wheelz]

Oh I've driven the convertible of the shown generation model, it may be boring compared to the other cars but the sheer quality and solid feel, even with the cloth top up the interior is so quiet and warm. For a while it was my favorite convertible till I discovered the newer model Jaguar XKR much nicer car hands down, and the exhaust sounds magnificent!

[@the80386]

porsche aged the best because 911 basic shape never really changed. jaguar is also timeless. the shape of that car is perfection, along with db7 and 550/575. bmw looks bloated. the original 80s E24 bmw was the bomb!

[@iamCairn]

I would argue that this generation of 911 aged the worst because it looks the most cheap out of these 3 cars in this day and age. I agree that the basic shape of the 911 has been successful, though.

[@jm036]

Because it was brand new... The jag is from 1997 and the Porsche is from 1999.

[@joelramdhan405]

2:20 such a beautiful moment

[@redluca56]

I need to know that song name

[@joelramdhan405]

Idk either

[@djprof_]

@@redluca56 Free for All - Nick Nolan 👍🏻

[@joelramdhan405]

Thank you 😊

[@jonwills286]

Just got a xkr 2001 convertible. Just plain brilliant cars.

[@detonator2112]

Amazing how much they improved the XK8 looks with some facelift, lowered suspension and larger wheels. BMW has aged well I have to say. It's not ugly, it's just timeless. And there's a reason why you can now buy three 996 Porsches for one classic G-body, 964 or 993. 996 is the red haired stepchild of the 911 family for sure. Good car though.

[@TheAviationEnthusiast]

I just love the BMW. It looks so fine and that front grill

[@GuamanianBlood619]

That BMW will still look new in 2050 👌🏽 spectacular

[@sukhdevr3489]

The cars, the music, the drifts, the race, the weather, the terrain. What a clip. Can't decide between the 911 and the Jag, definitely wouldn't choose the BMW though.

[@MrWolfSnack]

I miss the early 2000's and the atmosphere so much .....

[@megadrop321]

MAn these guys are just so genuine and fun. Its what makes the show.

[@TopGearrules]

I love the first generation Jaguar XK, somehow for me it looks more beautiful as the current XK. And even with the F-Type released, its still as pretty!!

[@pajtim9079]

I wish the old girl (the Jag) was more affordable to keep and had a limited slip diff and more space, as Jeremy said. I'd pick IT over any other coupé, any day. I love it. It's gorgeous and powerful.

[@HMSConqueror]

the jaguar looks amazing. Nothing against the BMW and the Porsche, but the Jaguar just looks better.

[@SamuelSantos_]

It’s a very stylish car but it hasn’t aged as well as the BMW imo, and the Porsche looks the most dated (doesn’t look bad though).

[@kevinmirallas965]

@@SamuelSantos_ Who cares about how much it's aged? The BMW still looks the worst even if it has aged the best.

[@tollyt7465]

I've got a 2005 XKR-s final edition.. And it Is awesome!! Don't care that it does 22mpg on a motorway run, or 14 when caning it, or that it's expensive on rubber .. Its not too expensive to service until the 50k and 100k services (on 87K atm). It is just a real classic with pure style that gets smiles wherever I go, and even today is a very fast car, especially from 30-100 (err meant 70).. It gets from 100-155 (limited) nearly a full minute quicker than the standard XK8 4.2 and still pulling like a train..

[@vlenhoff]

I love this episode.

[@Maquenchie]

Love these three chaps just having fun all day in their cars that are just a great representation of them, except james isnt boring

[@richardgreene7610]

Had a jaguar like that 03 xkr never had a problem with it and I abused it (racing ls2,ls3,New R/T chargers etc) great car for the dollar plus Ford power plant can't go wrong!!!!!

[@ArmandoVictorForno]

0:15 James and Jeremy finally got their revenge on season 22 when they rescued Richard on that mountain in Canada without any hurry.

[@bertiekeane2930]

This is so weird because my dad bought the BMW when it was brand new but then now has exactly the same Porsche and the Jag as weekend cars for fun, except all of his were convertible

[@alexlopez5800]

Funny how they are so right about the beamer. No magic what's so ever. Leaves you cold. Reminds you of Munich. 😂😭😂

[@DjRaulio]

After 5 years living in Munich, listening to James May's description was just PRICELESS

[@antradienis]

I love how @ 1:26 it seems that May is so terrified that he's struggling to keep his eyes open :D

[@rahulvinalnarayan9743]

Out of the three, the Jag is the best. It’s just so beautiful

[@joshiskutumba6231]

Is it just me or is that drifting Jaguar the most satisfying thing to watch?

[@tamirmagdy6213]

I missed the days that passed so fast, when they really are enjoying their work.

[@aleddavies770]

Tamir Magdy you don't get this in Grand tour

[@Boomboom-ox9hn]

Lets see which car becomes a future classic outta the 3....my money's on the jag.....love that jag in BRG......that's it, just made me mind up,....I'm buying myself a BGR XKR...before they start going up in price....just found one,....a XKR BRG 05 plate with 59,000 miles £9,000....hopefully buying it...fingers crossed!!

[@swiperthesniper7355]

I would have a BMW.

[@silverliteway]

This was 1year in to the ‘new’ rendition of Top Gear - where JC had left and refused to work on the show until it changed style and returned in a more ‘decision making’ role. TopGear evolved a lot under those 3 - great throw-back!

[@ramsislahmadi6464]

the BMW looks better than many new cars made in 2019

[@flatplant]

BMW looks better than most cars at any time lol

[@rasa319]

Better than new BMW 🤣🤣🤣

[@UrosUki]

At 0:16 song is Freebie & The Bean - Large In Charge

[@fincoetsee3091]

I like the jaguar

[@8bitferg770]

This brings memories as this was the first topgear episode I watched

[@mikeoz6643]

“Where’s Hammond in the Messerschmitt?” 😂

[@YK-fj5bj]

1:24 ha ha, James May trying to drift, awesome. Too funny.

[@tolga1cool]

As someone living in munich i have to say James comment hurt. But he is right

[@kevinmirallas965]

8 2 haha. Do you support Munich?

[@michaelrawson6261]

THAT Jag - every... SINGLE... time...!

[@WernerKlorand]

C'mon, they really had to cheat ridiculously to make the Jaguar overtake the Porsche! Hammond almost stood still when Clarkson managed to "overtake" him. (3:05)

[@WernerKlorand]

***** Well observed!

[@beautyann9263]

Like this really pissed me off! They are so fake! 🤦🏾‍♀️ i have the same bmw and beat both cars same models! But seeing them slow down the Porsche to make the jag win cuts the cake for me! No wonder why this show got canceled!

[@H.K_R]

@@beautyann9263Jeez. Someone’s a bit touchy.

[@MrOldCrow]

I know the jag is old, but god I love it...

[@Waelbilal98]

WOW before Jermey hated all the BMW'S but he loves the new one and BMW really did good with the new cars

[@hax0r117]

yeah i have an old 99 323is. ive had it a year, its the first car i bought. she's never let me down. couldn't think of a better car to buy ;)

[@iloper]

i miss these tests on TopGear

[@ege5804]

The Jag looks stunning

[@henkkaj73]

Can't help but to imagine how the combination of sandblasting and salty ocean water getting into every nook and cranny of those poor cars must have accumulated incredible rust problems later on. While Pendine Sands was certainly a historic "natural raceway" a hundred years ago, I just couldn't imagine spoiling any road car driving there :-)

[@charlieb2176]

henkkaj73 bmw cant rust

[@alfiechristian20]

Thisguy you joking

[@uberEPICawesome]

that looooong drift with the jag was beautifull

[@Sardalani7]

BMW for class Jag for pure performance Porsche for great everyday cruiser. I would go with the BMW at the end, great car and it looks awesome

[@TangoSuckaa1]

That Jag.. in that colour.. on those rims… just wow.

[@niranjbalachandran8597]

Lol dad trying to dance James

[@RAID3N_2013]

I guess it's all down to one's opinion. If you like Munich, then that's great for you. Everyone has differences and I respect that. Oh, and thank you for not turning this into a flame war like many of the other viewers that like to cause grief.

[@playahater94]

The jag has styling from the early 90s

[@AnythingGasoline]

playahater94 that’s because it’s a 90’s car ..... do your research before commenting

[@JedemPoKucama]

That's why it's the most beautiful one

[@flatplant]

@@JedemPoKucama Beautifully ugly

[@speedlover7362]

@@flatplant your stupid

[@toddkaiser7594]

its a toss up for me too. im a bimmer man but you have three excellent cars here. I'd have to drive the jag before I cast my vote

[@callumhardy5098]

But the Jaaaaaag looks the best!

[@surianath5230]

The lockdown brought me here and I honestly couldn’t be happier watching the old Top Gear at 5am

[@dipro001]

4:55 one of the most brilliant things James may ever said, or maybe anyone.

[@tlandcruiser150]

I'm not a BMW fan but I must admit that the 6 series, still looks so fresh!

[@mattsfarm01lives01]

Hmm tough choice, i do just like the Jag, i dont know why i just like it.

[@nickoforesta5788]

That Jag is a gorgeous car. I want one

[@Lol777gvf]

Bangle you're a genius

[@vector409]

That jaguar is just beautiful !