11 Takeaways from the 2016 Philly Car Show

"philaDLJ" (philadlj)
02/03/2016 at 11:06 • Filed to: mitsubishi mirage, car show, philadelphia, auto shows

11. As tends to be the case, the FCA booth professionals were the most not unattractive.

10. The new Buick Envision and new LaCrosse (both on turntables) were completely generic-looking cars in person

9. GM’s Korean-built cars are noticeably cheaper-feeling

8. The legions of kids at the show really love the big new Euro-style vans from Ford, Ram, and Mercedes

7. I would never tire of opening and closing the door of the G-Class and hearing that military “CHUNK” sound

6. It’s still really really hard to see out the back of the new Camaro

5. The Miata is still very, very wee

4. A lot of new cars that didn’t make sense to me in photos made a lot more sense in person (in particular the crazy-looking new Prius and the burly Alfa Giulia)

3. The CT6 is large and in charge. There was only a single model on a turntable, but it had PRESENCE no other Caddy could boast (Save the ‘Slade)

2. The Lincoln Continental, on the other hand, seemed smaller than I expected, despite it being on a much taller turntable to accentuate its grandeur. Those door handles tho

1. I was able to sit in a couple of six-figure luxury and sports beasts...but the new Mitsubishi Mirage was LOCKED.

DISCUSSION (22)

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > philaDLJ
02/03/2016 at 11:11

Pro tip, wear Red Wings apparel and get extra swag/better access to cars. Got a couple of extra swag bags from the Scion booth last year because of it.

Universal Exotics > philaDLJ
02/03/2016 at 11:12

I’ll be there Friday, looking forward to it!

The Ghost of Oppo > philaDLJ
02/03/2016 at 11:12

1. I was able to sit in a couple of six-figure luxury and sports beasts...but the new Mitsubishi Mirage was LOCKED.

Yeah, because it will fall apart after an hour of people getting in and out of it.

GMart > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
02/03/2016 at 11:18

...and get beat down by Flyers fans?

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > GMart
02/03/2016 at 11:20

Been doing it for years, sure I get heckled but that’s about it. Then again getting heckled by a Flyers fan is pretty damn amusing when you compare the two teams records over the last 40 years...

You forget, the majority of the people working the booths are from Detroit so the smiles you are greated with make it worth it.

Tripper > philaDLJ
02/03/2016 at 11:21

Going to head over this weekend, most excited to see the giulia in person.

The Ghost of Oppo > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
02/03/2016 at 11:27

You can’t rely on facts or rational when it comes to the thought process of Philly sports fans

Stapleface > philaDLJ
02/03/2016 at 11:29

I always kind of thought the Philly show was a waste. They almost never have any of the models that are at the bigger shows (like Detroit for instance). And the amount of people there have always bugged me. And of course the fact that a lot of the cars that I might want to actually sit in are roped off.

That’s why this year I’m going to the NY Show instead. I’ve always heard it was a better show, I guess I’ll see for myself.

GMart > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
02/03/2016 at 11:29

I picked up what you were putting down on the Detroit connection, but wasn’t sure if self-preservation ever takes priority.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > GMart
02/03/2016 at 11:33

Eh, I’ve never had an issue. The fans that are normally the drunk obnoxious douche bags don’t seem to be interested in car shows.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > GMart
02/03/2016 at 11:35

In that case a Block M shirt does well too, as many of the product people went, are currently attending, or have aspirations of attending Ross.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
02/03/2016 at 11:37

Thanks for claiming my advice as your own, haha. Glad you have a good choice in teams, our friendship may suffer otherwise.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > PotbellyJoe and 42 others
02/03/2016 at 11:40

Hey man, after how many years of use does it still count as your advise?

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
02/03/2016 at 11:48

Until I stop using it. Haha.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > PotbellyJoe and 42 others
02/03/2016 at 11:49

Lol, the old Disney scale then?

philaDLJ > Stapleface
02/03/2016 at 13:23

It was really busy - busier than it should be - for a Tuesday night, but the weekends are far worse.

I’m also used to the Baltimore show, which is even smaller than Philly’s.

philaDLJ > Tripper
02/03/2016 at 13:24

She’s on a kinda raised inclined ramp so it’s hard to get a good look at her, but it’s clear she’s a beaut. And she’s accompanied by the 4C coupe and spyder, which are also delicious

philaDLJ > The Ghost of Oppo
02/03/2016 at 13:25

I was able to get in a loaded Outlander. Those poor interiors. I was amazed to see the “Made in Japan” sticker in the door; I would have suspected they were made in Thailand, China, or possibly The Comoros.

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > The Ghost of Oppo
02/03/2016 at 18:43

EAGLES GOIN ALL THE WAY WOOHOO!!!

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > philaDLJ
02/03/2016 at 18:45

Wait, there was Mitsubishi there? That must've been where I feel asleep.

pjhusa > Van Man, rocks the Man Van
02/03/2016 at 20:50