Yeah their challenges are a little "over the top" but that two part special was definite gold.
I liked when they bought shitty cheap cars and drove them on the most rediculous journeys. The Maserati segment was good because it was that.
I also like how, even though it started showing up on later Top Gear eps with them, they now tend to give some viewer focus on the annoyances those guys have to deal with in the cars. Kinda makes you feel like you're there.