MovieChat Forums > Wheeler Dealers (2003) Discussion > Sold its soul.

Sold its soul.

posted 7 years ago by kowalski1978
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Bring it back to the uk please

The moment I saw Mike working on the cars (and saying the word motor) a little part of me died.

I've watched this since the beginning, but now it's a self parody catering towards thick yanks.

[–] bartcartman 7 years ago

Bring it back to the uk please

The moment I saw Mike working on the cars (and saying the word motor) a little part of me died.

I've watched this since the beginning, but now it's a self parody catering towards thick yanks.

I seriously doubt MENSA is asking for your "high intellect" to join them anytime soon, since we're describing an Auto show.

Believe it or not,"thick Yanks'" liked the show when it was strictly a UK show.

There was a series a couple years ago when Mike Brewer was able to "wheel and deal" his way around the world to eventually trade a sub compact into a Ferrari. When Mike Brewer visited CA, he found a pristine 1967 white Chevrolet Camero from the original owner. Brewer sent that car to Saudi Arabia, and made a killing trade-in profit despite the shipping costs.

I believe that's when Mike had the idea to do WD out of Southern California. It rarely rains, no salt on the roads from snow, and once in a while you can find a late 1950's MGA with no rust. That's one pretty car, along with the Austin Healey 3000.

[–] MSlll 7 years ago

It's only a matter of time before they do a new season in the UK again. Like it was said in an interview 10 months ago:

China, Brewer and the production team for "Wheeler Dealers" recently made Orange County their second home out of a necessity to produce more episodes due to strong demand.

"If you're going to want more shows, we just can't physically make them during an English winter, we'll have to go somewhere sunny to make them," Brewer explained. "So we decided California it is."

http://abc7.com/automotive/wheeler-dealers-gives-abc7-inside-look-at-oc-garage/1195733/

[–] Westchester914 7 years ago

Yeah, I don't really buy the "English winter" excuse. It's the UK, not bloody Siberia. And last I checked, Edd's UK garage was indoors.

The move to the U.S. is really just about $$$$$$$$

[–] mustsilm 7 years ago

You guys are ignoring the fact that its cheaper and easier to stay in america when you are already there chasing for a classic car. Another thing which Mike has said for years is that the cars in america are less likely to have rust issues cause its more sunny there and less rainy, especially compared to UK. Thats why he even buys other type of cars there now not just american cars, like this last series he repaired a Porsche from 1970s and Mercedes from 1980s.

[–] Westchester914 7 years ago

Agreed. I feel the same way, and I'm an American.

[–] mbd111488 7 years ago

He's always said the word motor. Brits seem to refer to the entire vehicle as a "motor" sometimes, while Americans only use that term for the engine itself.

E.g., Mike will say, "This is a nice little motor." (referring to the car)

[–] verycoolnin 7 years ago

I'm a little confused, is the word "motor" only used in America or something?