Channel 4 programme - Bangers: Mad For Cars

[El Padrino]

Who's fine example of a red 850R was featured on the programme? Anyone from here?

[bob12]

What day was that please?

Bob

[El Padrino]

Originally Posted by bob12

What day was that please?

Bob

I think the shows are aired on Wednesday evenings on digital, but I watched the first episode with the 850R via Channel 4's catch up.

[RollingThunder]

I saw that and just beamed at wifey when the 850R rolled up

Its a silly series but nice to see some of the classics being appreciated - but I object to them being called 'bangers' !!!

[Simmy]

i said the same thing when they were searching for cars to feature on the show then some one posted dont be a snow flake to my comment that they would get more response if they did not call peoples cherished cars bangers ...

[rabbituk]

I noticed that the tailgate interior trim had been removed on that 850R. I wonder if the producers didn't want to hear the rattle during filming

[ITSv40]

Originally Posted by Simmy

i said the same thing when they were searching for cars to feature on the show then some one posted dont be a snow flake to my comment that they would get more response if they did not call peoples cherished cars bangers ...

I agree calling folks cherished motor cars 'bangers' isn't very respectful or diplomatic. However, it wouldn't impact on the available cars as there is an unlimited supply of desperate folks who will.do anything to have their 15 minutes of fame on TV. No matter how humiliating it is.

[Rich850R]

Originally Posted by ITSv40

I agree calling folks cherished motor cars 'bangers' isn't very respectful or diplomatic. However, it wouldn't impact on the available cars as there is an unlimited supply of desperate folks who will.do anything to have their 15 minutes of fame on TV. No matter how humiliating it is.

I find that completely disrespectful, myself and my wife are neither desperate for our 15 mins of fame for having our car used on a TV program, am i desperate to have it featured on the VOC stand at various events at the NEC?and featured in Top Gear magazine last year?

They asked for a car, we put ours forward. It was chosen buy Naomi as she grew up with an 850 in the family but they never could afford an R.

I am unsure why it was humiliating to have our car featured, i didn't like the program either to be honest so what?!

I felt super proud our car was on national TV no matter what.

[griston64]

Originally Posted by Rich850R

I find that completely disrespectful, myself and my wife are neither desperate for our 15 mins of fame for having our car used on a TV program, am i desperate to have it featured on the VOC stand at various events at the NEC?and featured in Top Gear magazine last year?

They asked for a car, we put ours forward. It was chosen buy Naomi as she grew up with an 850 in the family but they never could afford an R.

I am unsure why it was humiliating to have our car featured, i didn't like the program either to be honest so what?!

I felt super proud our car was on national TV no matter what.

I noticed ( I think ) a Strathmore Volvo badge which was the same dealership my 940 came from

[Rich850R]

Originally Posted by griston64

I noticed ( I think ) a Strathmore Volvo badge which was the same dealership my 940 came from

Hi mate yes you are correct that’s the original dealership!

We have had the 850 a mere 14 years, a long and expensive 14 years but it’s not off where it needs to be, will never be finished but are any of our cars! I have a track day booked next month for the 850, so no garage queen. Do you still have your 940?