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Auto Shows 2011
The Philadelphia Auto Show is early this year. It opens on Saturday, January 30th. Anybody interested in attending?
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I probably will go to the Vancouver show in late March/early April
Bob
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Only a few of the new models (of the very few introduced) introduced were exciting.
Bob
You can't glance out the car window without spotting a BMW here in MA so not seeing a display was surprising. :confuse:
Otherwise, looking over the entrants some thoughts and impressions:
Clearly the most crowded out of all the displays was Ford. Their display was hopping with people. I managed to get a very impressive overview on the Lincoln MKX and MKS which seriously won me over with the technological innovations regarding the SYNC and the new electronic display and ipod like interfaces. The smooth scrolling for the volume and fan speed was probably the coolest thing I've ever seen. No knobs or buttons, just swipe your finger across the strip to raise or lower volume/speed. Same goes for the buttons, nothing mechanical just the touch of your finger. Then again, 10 thousand voice commands, you may never touch anything ever.
But not all was rosy as SYNC was unable to connect to my iphone after multiple attempts, the nav screen had smudge marks all over it and the selection for phone/radio/ipod was distracting.
The Toyota display was busy but being a little more spread out I didn't really get the sense of crowding over the entrants. The Venza, new Highlander and Prius got the most attention IMO. My favorite was the red dresses the girls wore, damn... :shades:
The Honda display was busy, but smaller. The CR-Z was completely blocked out from all the people and the CR-V and Accords were getting a good amount of attention. What was really surprising was the amount of attention the Crosstours were getting. I don't know if it was just curiousity to cement the dislike for the looks or genuine interest but there were people looking.
The Subie display was moderately busy (new STi WRX), as were the Nissan (Juke, Quest), Hyundai (Genesis, Equus, Elantra), VW.
On the luxury end, the displays were plenty packed as expected although for once it was nice to be able to check out the Benz's without having to feel like you've entered a mosh pit to do so... Sadly, each of the luxury brands only had a single model on the floor, give or take 1 or 2 such as what Volvo Acura and Lexus had out there. I'd say the Audi display was the most crowded with their absolutely stunning R8 V10 and S5/S4 models. Mini had the most models on the floor of the luruy makes, the new 4 wheel drive Cooper garnering the most attention.
In the end, decent show but a slight letdown for the 12 dollar entry fee, especially when I've been attending these things for 15 years. Oh well, there's always New York and Chi-town...
Still an A for effort on that one. Kia continues to impress.
Is there any question there? Yee-aaa-hhh!
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2011 Detroit Auto Show (Inside Line)
Bonus for going to show (during day) is to drive beautiful Lake Shore Drive. Drive entire length if possible and take in great views, skylines, lakeshore.
Especially since I've never been to a "real" one before. Detroit will probably overload me.
Not that I'd be up for double duty, though...
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If you're on time you can do it, but its probably a little tighter than you'd guess. The CTA Blue Line comes in under the parking garage behind the Hilton and will take you to the Loop (under Dearborn Ave). The best way to get to it is in the Terminal 2 (Delta & US Scare) baggage lower level. It is easily walkable from term 1 (United) to the north or term 3 (American) to the south if you stay in the secured connecting walkways. The International terminal requires the people mover. The CTA takes about an hour downtown. A cab will cost a fortune and won't save you much time because the Kennedy is often jammed up. You'll have to check the CTA website for the auto show shuttle buses to McCormick Place (allow 20-30 min each way). Of course make sure you give yourself another hour or so to get back through security. I saw too much of that place before I retired!
Thanks Kyfdx, good to know. It looks huge in the pics.
Al's Beef near UI-C campus has a lot of local flavor... and, great italian beef sandwiches... dripping in beef juice.... lol.. about two miles from downtown..
Portillos on the west side of downtown.... All sorts of Chicago specialties... dogs, italian beef, etc... Not a dive, like Al's... but, good...
Of course, you can get Chicago pizza... which is a little overrated, in my book..
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That was my experience too, but just from one place on the one trip that I actually spent any time in the city. I'm willing to give 'em another chance.
This is the food discussion, right? lol..
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Oh, and steve & kyfdx, in terms of the food, it depends on where you go and if you're actually in the city. Chicago pizza is not deep-dish and there really isn't such a thing as "Chicago" or "Chicago style Pizza". And note the Giordano locations near and in downtown are really considered for yuppies and suburbanites. If you want the real deal go to the one in Hyde Park. This also goes with Portillos; you're best chance to get the real deal on polishes, hot dogs, italian beef and the like are at certain spots in the city, not downtown and certainly not at Portillos. And don't forget about Garrett's Popcorn.
But honestly, with an 8 hour layover getting to the station, then down town & checking the sites, back to the airport & through security all in February :confuse: :sick:
We're on a free ticket so options are a bit limited. Once we get to O'Hare we could take an earlier flight, but we'd have to make an extra stop and we'd get home even later. :sick:
We live in the UP now; not exactly on the way to anywhere. The Detroit show in a couple of weeks is only a ten hour drive or so. Piece of cake.
*Acura is really pushing the sound system in their vehicles.
*The Mazda2 is pretty nice, though kinda big for a subcompact.
*Turns out I can fit comfortably in a NC Miata, but one part of the dashboard hits me just below my right kneecap.
*The Kia Optima is really nice for the price, and has some weird dogleg in the front windshield outline.
*No Fiat 500 or Scion iQ. :mad:
* The shifter in the WRX is a lot smoother than the notchy 6-speed in the STi.
I have yet to see one in person but I am interested in the little buzz-bomb and will look around for one on the road. It does look small in its pictures, though, surprised you say it looks big for a subcompact.
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Since it's for the Euro market, there's a lot of stuff there that we'll never see stateside.
"The Fiat brand will show the 7-seater Freemont, its version of the Dodge Journey. It initially comes in front-drive only with four-wheel drive added later; a turbodiesel engine is offered. It goes on sale in Europe in June against the Ford S-Max and Ford Galaxy."
Middle East, Oil Prices Top of Mind at Geneva Show (AutoObserver)
Note that the driver is yakking on his Bluetooth. :P (link)