My experience at the auto show

SpeedFever · 11-05-2006, 10:04 PM

Hey guys,
Yesterday I attended the Tampa Bay International Auto Show,
and to my surprise, most of the cars there were really bad looking.
Ill try to keep this short, but here were some of my favorites, and some of the worst in show.

The Good:
Chevy Silverado: I was VERY impressed with how much the Silverado has improved...no complaints...very well done
Chevy Cobalt SS: I love this car alot...it was in that orange metallic color,very nice...only complaint is the shifter had long throws
Corvette Z06: Simply Amazing!
Malibu/Maxx SS: these cars are really starting to grow on me...
Chevy Nomad Concept: change the doorhandles and then build it now!
Saturn Sky/Sky Redline: Utmost disbelief...I would give anything to own one of these...no complaints whatsoever
Saturn Aura:If you guys cant already tell, I really like the Aura, enough said
Saturn Outlook/GMC Acadia: Love 'em...they should be great sellers
Pontiac Grand Prix GXP: a very solid car, decent interior, nice exhaust note
Saab 9-3 Aero: I love these cars now that I have really seen them
Caddy V-series: Love every one of them! Escalade was awesome also
All of the Audi cars were very nice...I would love an A4
BMW 6 series...my favorite BMWs...beautiful

The Bad:
Lincoln Navigator: wow, i was really shocked at how bad it was, its got nothing on the Escalade
Ford Mustang: I was disappointed at the Shelby convertible that was there, not as cool as it could be
Toyota Tundra: WHAT A JOKE! no way in hell will this thing be better than the Silverado!
Toyota Prius: "Point and Laugh"
Honda Ridgeline: My dad started laughing while we were looking at this monstrosity
All Dodge/Chrysler cars have the exact same interior!!! WTF?
Dodge Nitro: A sea of black plastic...I couldn't bare sitting in it
Charger/300C/Magnum:...good try but no manual!?!?

My dad and I spent alot of time laughing and shaking our heads while looking at most of the competition...Oh well...Its good news for GM!

Ask me about any other cars that were there..I'll tell you what I thought

-SpeedFever

camaro chris · 11-05-2006, 10:09 PM

Chevy Nomad Concept? isnt that thing several years old?

chakis24 · 11-05-2006, 10:21 PM

what didnt you like about the tundra?

Squachy · 11-05-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chakis24

what didnt you like about the tundra?

probably the "Toyota" badge which is also synonymous with "Everything"

SpeedFever · 11-06-2006, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro chris

Chevy Nomad Concept? isnt that thing several years old?

yep, but supposedly the Camaro concept was involved in an accident?
so, thats what was there...still pretty cool.

SpeedFever · 11-06-2006, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chakis24

what didnt you like about the tundra?

It was just ugly as hell and i hate the interior

camaro chris · 11-06-2006, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedFever

yep, but supposedly the Camaro concept was involved in an accident?

i think i am going to go cry now...

vsd · 11-06-2006, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedFever

yep, but supposedly the Camaro concept was involved in an accident?
so, thats what was there...still pretty cool.

where did you hear that?

King Riffle · 11-07-2006, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro chris

Chevy Nomad Concept? isnt that thing several years old?

Less "important" auto shows sometimes get the older show cars. I'm not quite sure why. The Milwaukee auto show is like that too. You get to see the worn out concept cars of a few years ago, and then just a bunch of cars that you could've seen at a car dealership.

Once in a while a newer concept car will show up, which is always a nice surprise.

DanCBJMS1988 · 11-07-2006, 01:55 PM

Well in the case of the PVD show we usually get what the Boston show gets.

j_granlund · 11-07-2006, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Riffle

Less "important" auto shows sometimes get the older show cars. I'm not quite sure why. The Milwaukee auto show is like that too. You get to see the worn out concept cars of a few years ago, and then just a bunch of cars that you could've seen at a car dealership.

Once in a while a newer concept car will show up, which is always a nice surprise.

i agree with you on that. you think that they would show more newer concepts cars at the cleveand auto show being that there is a ford and chevy engine plant about a mile away from where they hold the show.

**shadams** · 11-07-2006, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Riffle

Less "important" auto shows sometimes get the older show cars. I'm not quite sure why. The Milwaukee auto show is like that too. You get to see the worn out concept cars of a few years ago, and then just a bunch of cars that you could've seen at a car dealership.

Once in a while a newer concept car will show up, which is always a nice surprise.

Man that is so true. Ever year I go down in San Antonio I feel like a red-headed step child and walk away dissapointed. Where's all the smoke and girls dancing around while they yank the cover off of some new vehicle. Never happen down here.

vsd · 11-07-2006, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadams

Man that is so true. Ever year I go down in San Antonio I feel like a red-headed step child and walk away dissapointed. Where's all the smoke and girls dancing around while they yank the cover off of some new vehicle. Never happen down here.

i think san diego has only had one vehicle introduction, or at least one i remember in 97 or 98 when the new beetle was introduced

likearock00 · 11-07-2006, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadams

Man that is so true. Ever year I go down in San Antonio I feel like a red-headed step child and walk away dissapointed. Where's all the smoke and girls dancing around while they yank the cover off of some new vehicle. Never happen down here.

Yup, I am going to the Charlotte auto show in 2 wks. Not too excited to see alot of nothing new. I just hope to see the Silverado, hopefully THAT will be there!!

SpeedFever · 11-08-2006, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vsd

where did you hear that?

from one of the chevy reps that was there

11-05-2006, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
SpeedFever 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: 813 Florida Drives: 1999 Saturn SC2 Posts: 1,037	My experience at the auto show Hey guys, Yesterday I attended the Tampa Bay International Auto Show, and to my surprise, most of the cars there were really bad looking. Ill try to keep this short, but here were some of my favorites, and some of the worst in show. The Good: Chevy Silverado: I was VERY impressed with how much the Silverado has improved...no complaints...very well done Chevy Cobalt SS: I love this car alot...it was in that orange metallic color,very nice...only complaint is the shifter had long throws Corvette Z06: Simply Amazing! Malibu/Maxx SS: these cars are really starting to grow on me... Chevy Nomad Concept: change the doorhandles and then build it now! Saturn Sky/Sky Redline: Utmost disbelief...I would give anything to own one of these...no complaints whatsoever Saturn Aura:If you guys cant already tell, I really like the Aura, enough said Saturn Outlook/GMC Acadia: Love 'em...they should be great sellers Pontiac Grand Prix GXP: a very solid car, decent interior, nice exhaust note Saab 9-3 Aero: I love these cars now that I have really seen them Caddy V-series: Love every one of them! Escalade was awesome also All of the Audi cars were very nice...I would love an A4 BMW 6 series...my favorite BMWs...beautiful The Bad: Lincoln Navigator: wow, i was really shocked at how bad it was, its got nothing on the Escalade Ford Mustang: I was disappointed at the Shelby convertible that was there, not as cool as it could be Toyota Tundra: WHAT A JOKE! no way in hell will this thing be better than the Silverado! Toyota Prius: "Point and Laugh" Honda Ridgeline: My dad started laughing while we were looking at this monstrosity All Dodge/Chrysler cars have the exact same interior!!! WTF? Dodge Nitro: A sea of black plastic...I couldn't bare sitting in it Charger/300C/Magnum:...good try but no manual!?!? My dad and I spent alot of time laughing and shaking our heads while looking at most of the competition...Oh well...Its good news for GM! Ask me about any other cars that were there..I'll tell you what I thought -SpeedFever __________________

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