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What "Top Gear" 8-th episode about
Cars from different eras are compared this week. Jeremy drools over the Mercedes 280SL from the early 70s and compares it to the modern Audi TT. The new Nissan Micra which costs 9,000 is compared to a Boeing 737 private jet worth 38m. James takes a nostalgic look at the Aston Martin Lagonda and there's the first look at the new Aston Martin DB9.
Old cars are compared with new cars in a drag race; the original golf GTI Vs a new Toyota MR2. The Escort Cosworth Vs the Ford Focus RS and the Peugeot 205 Vs the new Peugeot 206.
Johnny Vegas is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode number: 8
Episode name: "Series 3 Episode 8"
Episode release date: 21 december 2003 at 20:00
Status: aired
Rating: 7.7