Top Gear Appearance
The episode aired 13 February 2011 contained a challenge for a 4-seat convertible costing under 2000 pounds. All 3 presenters purchased E30 325i convertibles. Aftermarket modifications to the cars included Clarkson's car (the only fitted with an automatic gearbox) having a paving slab in the boot to improve handling, and Hammond's car (which handled the worst of the 3 cars) having aftermarket wheels and lowered suspension.
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