08-07-2014, 03:51 PM | #67 |
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What's interesting is that Harris' testing notes actually reveal a more balanced review of at least listing pros and cons and going into more detail. The video was basically a summary with a lot of stuff edited out, but a good one at that and it has to be now that Drive has entered the big leagues of TV.
As for comments saying modded E90s are irrelevant, while this is true for new buyers, a key cost benefit analysis for me and prior owers is: spend some money to make the E90 better, buy the new car, or buy something else. For new owners, buying used vs new, that's a different story. |
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When you get some time, go to youtube and search for Harris on Cars. One of my favorites is when he drives a miata with a paper bag on his head. Note: Dont ever disparage the Miata on Jalopnik.com. You will be castrated. That car blows, no matter what the cultists have to say. |
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08-07-2014, 03:57 PM | #70 |
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He's a good reviewer and for being a journalist, actually quite a good driver (for not being a race driver). And despite what people may say, he is not as good as the SportAuto Hockenheim expert and the other race driver who did the M4 vs 911 comparo, but quite good for a journalist (similar to Carlos Lago).
People need to understand though, he does come with biases that are not exactly consensus, ie E46 M3s were better than E92s (he has said this in an interview), EPS steering in Porches and the new M cars are just as good as hydraulic (definitely not a consensus opinion). Overall, I think he's a great reviewer and makes a good effort to point out the good and the bad in cars he drives and offers a more detailed perspective than many other reviewers. Think with some the older, non-TV content he had more freedom (and time) to do this. |
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This is what I was going to ask, anyone been able to find this yet?
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08-07-2014, 04:26 PM | #72 |
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i was going to post this as it was on Drive+ and i have subscribed but I wonder what the Drive Network is going to do when they find posts like this.
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08-07-2014, 04:28 PM | #74 |
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i think he's a little better driver than carlos lago (although he is good too)
don't they ask harris monkey to participate in actual races? i prefer Randy Pobst and Tiff Needell (tiff is the best reviewer out there IMO). |
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08-07-2014, 04:29 PM | #75 |
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I'm going to have to terminate you.
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08-07-2014, 04:32 PM | #78 |
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I have been checking the DRIVE page day in day out to see if this video was posted for the last 6 weeks
Finally !! <3
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He also happens to be an entertaining car reviewer that really focuses on driving dynamics. Most of us can't drive like him, but like to know how cars would behave if we were able to drive like him. All kidding aside, he is one of the best reviewers out there and I look forward to his reviews, too. He's built a strong following and people like to know what he thinks about new models. I was waiting to see what he had to say about the Alfa 4C and it seemed like a pretty fair review. |
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If you can't see the value in the newer m3, no worries. Maybe move on instead of repeating the same negativity over an over here. You don't see me or anyone else trolling m3post arguing with those who love their e9x, which is still a great car btw. Regardless, no reason to discuss any of this with you further. |
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08-07-2014, 04:41 PM | #81 |
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Does he have amnesia? This is the same Chris Harris that ran out and bought one of the first e92's because of how much he loved it, right? It's now apparently a piece of crap.
Can't we admit the e9x was a fantastic car when it came out an it's successor is an evolutionary leap forward without retracting your previous feelings for the old car? Guess not... |
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08-07-2014, 04:43 PM | #83 |
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This, IMO, is silly. It drives me nuts when a positive review results is "paid off" comments. If it was negative would that mean MB paid him off?
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Looks like it was taken down I did watch it and not only does he praise it quite a lot, but he just has so much fun in it! Those drifts are legendary.
Shame Drive went paid, but I can see why. Being that they don't have any major sources for revenue, it stands to readon they have to get money somehow to maintain themselves as a business. |
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Randy's ability to articulate the driving experience has improved tenfold over the course of his time with Motor Trend. Tiff is always a delight, but I think I like him more for his eccentric behavior and driving skills.
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I personally give the staff at EVO the end-all judgement when it comes to evaluating a car's performance driving merits. They picked an E46 M3 CSL as a contender for their best drivers car of the past 20 years - not any of the other M3 gens.
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