Top Gear: Yes, sir. I like it.

I don't consider myself a car person, or at least I didn't really think I had a strong attraction to high speed and carbon fiber bodies until I watched a few episodes of Top Gear on BBC America. The show is interesting, funny, and the cars are downright sultry, at times. (I know, strange word to describe a car).

It's not just a show about test driving outrageously expensive, luxury or racing style cars... and that's what I like about it.

The last episode I watched had the three hosts each pick a used coupe (that's not a porsche) that they could purchase for under 1500 quid/pounds (~$3000 I guess). They put them through a series of tests meant to determine which car was the best choice for a coupe under $3000 (youtube video of part 1).

The best test was probably the comfort-ride test. Each driver put an open tupperware container of water on their lap and drove over a cobblestone road. Points were awarded according to the amount of water left in the container. It was a creative and entertaining way to judge ride comfort... there's nothing quite as enjoyable as watching grown men squirm about having wet pants.

Anyway, there are episodes of Top Gear online on the BBC website. Go have a look at a couple of them if the description sounds interesting... I'll be planning to watch each Monday night, assuming my alzheimers doesn't start fogging my brain.