Firth Gear, filming your E55?

[clk320x]

Being stood next to those two cars makes the W211 look even more stunning...

+1 Mercedes really did a great job on the W211. A truly timeless design

 

[AMGeed]

The RS6 is up for sale. £8.5k.

I have a really sunburnt head. That'll teach me to remember a cap.

 

[John]

E55K looks the best hands down.

Still don't think the M5 has aged well and the RS6 looks ancient too.

Amazing piece of design the W211.

Glad you enjoyed the day. Sounds like it was a fine day out to me.

 

[clk320x]

the RS6 looks ancient

Agree that rs6 looks like a 90s model!!

 

[ChrisN53]

The E55 makes the other two look dated!

 

[Doodle]

Agree that rs6 looks like a 90s model!!

That's because it is. The C5 platform dates back to the mid-90s, by the time the S/RS turn up it's very much the last hurrah.

 

[DrewGardner]

Fifth gear are looking for an E55 (W211) for filming at Bicester Heritage in about a weeks time and my car was suggested, so I have been contacted. (It's on the other UK forum)
The programme's producer has got in touch after I voiced my concerns at Jason Plato/Tiff Needell giving my car a seeing to for the benefit of viewers.
This is the part of the reply I got today:

"I understand your concern completely. Firstly let me put your mind at rest that Jason / Tiff aren't involved in this item. We're not visiting a track and this is going to be strictly on-the-road shots. We're not going to be idiots with it. At the end of the day we're filming owners pride and joy and every care will be put into ensuring it's driven responsibly. If you're interested in having your car filmed (and it does sound like exactly what we're after) please e-mail me;"

I'm still unsure. It's only a stock E55, nothing special, and its a 225mile round trip on a Friday. Expenses and fuel will be covered.

The guarantees ease my mind that the car would be well treated and its probably a fun day out.
What would you do?

I would be very cautious indeed

So, they want to hire your E55 and not put it through its paces???

It's up to you but often all production companies care about is getting the shot

If you do decide to do it I would insist on being there

 

[renault12ts]

I would be very cautious indeed

So, they want to hire your E55 and not put it through its paces???

It's up to you but often all production companies care about is getting the shot

If you do decide to do it I would insist on being there

Ermm...he did it on the 22nd.

 

[Tiim533]

Ermm...he did it on the 22nd.

 

[DrewGardner]

Ermm...he did it on the 22nd.

Ah.....

 

[AMGeed]

Further to the above filming of my E55, I have been told the car will be featured in the 3rd episode going out on Thurs 20th Sept at 9pm? on Discovery Quest channel.

Might set the recorder that night

 

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Somebody spotted the spelling error in the title then

 

[John]

I'd set my old DVR recording it in case I forgot. At least I don't have to watch the one I recorded to see if it was on there!

 

[MancMike]

I'll watch it live, added to my calendar.

Hoping to see smoke pouring from the rear wheels.

 

[AMGeed]

Further to the above filming of my E55, I have been told the car will be featured in the 3rd episode going out on Thurs 20th Sept at 9pm? on Discovery Quest channel.

Might set the recorder that night

Had a phone call today from one of the production staff of North One who are filming Fifth Gear.
The episode featuring the E55/M5/RS6 is on tonight, not the 20th as previously advised.

 

[AMGeed]

Hoping to see smoke pouring from the rear wheels.

VBH gave the M5 some stick leaving Haynes museum for filming.

Looking foreward to seeing the car on TV but its not the same when I already know which car she picked.

 

[clk320x]

I’ve set it on record, I hate fifth gear but will skip through to the E55 part to see your car Rog

 

[350cls]

Will the showing time be 9:00 pm tonight Roger?

 

[AMGeed]

Will the showing time be 9:00 pm tonight Roger?

Yes Tom, On the Quest channel at 9pm