by "yitznewton" (yitznewton)
Published 04/20/2017 at 22:11
by "yitznewton" (yitznewton)
Published 04/20/2017 at 22:11
Tags: nyiass
STARS: 0
This is the third year, all consecutive, that I’ve gone to the show, and each has been less impressive. Maybe that’s par for the course for an event that’s largely the same year to year, but I was disappointed. Also, some of the interesting stuff was new (to me) then - ND Miata, Ford GT, GT350, AMG GT, 2-Series...
Honda had the Civic Si coupe (fugly!), sedan, and Civic R on display... behind a fence. The NSX was also still behind a fence. Contrast this with Toyota’s 86, GS F, and RC F, all open. I just don’t understand where Honda thinks they’re going with the enthusiast community.
There was a Boxster you could sit in... at the Consumer Reports booth, where they were raffling it off. Otherwise no open Porsches.
The only Camaros were a ZL1 on a turntable, and a sit-in 2SS convertible, the absolute opposite of what I would be interested in (V6 1LE).
BMW had no racing or vintage cars on display at all. Two years ago, they had both street and racing 2002's if I recall correctly, and last year there was an M1, albeit up in the owners-only lounge.
No Alfa 33 Stradale or anything, as there was last year.
On the plus side, Volvo had a P1800 on the floor behind glass, instead of up in the rafters like last year. Kia showed several Stingers; the rear windowless triangle looked a bit weird, but honestly Kia’s overall effort is really impressive. Their current cars are among the most attractive on the market in my opinion, and they’re starting to flesh out their lineup. And the Stinger runs Pilot Sport 4S’s!
Also: why can’t I find a single piece of S2000 merch at this show?!
So yeah... I feel like that was a waste of my $17 and a few hours.
"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
04/20/2017 at 23:38, STARS: 1
I haven’t been in a few years. I started going in 2003? maybe 4, anyway it seems like the show has decreased. earlier all the booths had posters or random trinkets. I decorated a wall with porsche posters.
"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
04/21/2017 at 00:24, STARS: 0
the last few times I went I did so to try out the seats in a bunch of different cars. Best way to quickly compare with fewer external mood changes.
"Obruni" (Obruni)
04/21/2017 at 00:24, STARS: 0
I went last night. The Kia display had no reps nor were the displays working - odd.
I also found it annoying that Audi and Mercedes only had their high end performance models on view.
The new Impreza Limited hatch has amazing seats for its class. Volvo V90 = WANT.
the Lincoln Continental has a “Chalet” trim level at $64k. Ahahahahahahaha
"PWRandSPD" (Pwrandspd)
04/21/2017 at 00:34, STARS: 0
I have been every year since 1997 except for 1. In years past it has certainly seemed like there has been more concept cars and things to look at. I don’t know if we are mid cycle for some of these companies or what not, but There has been better years. That and many of the things on display have been there before. Some of the booths while impressive seem a bit toned down from what I have seen in the past. Also, every year, you can find a coupon code from AAA, gives a few bucks off.