2009 Calgary Auto Show - March 11 - 15 [Archive] - Beyond.ca - Car Forums

dino_martini

03-10-2009, 09:12 PM

http://www.calgarymotordealers.com/autoshow/

Auto Show starts tomorrow. Should be a pretty good one.

Adult Ticket (18 - 64 years old):
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: $10.00
Saturday and Sunday: $14.00
Youth (11- 17) and Seniors (65+):$ 7.00 every day
Children (Up to and including 10 years of age) Free Admission
Family of Four Pass (2 Youth, 2 Adults) $29.00

Im hoping the Challenger will be open this year. Maybe GM will bring a ZR1 by. Who knows.

oster

03-10-2009, 09:24 PM

Im gonna check it out tomorrow, should be interesting. Anyone know of any coupons?

dino_martini

03-10-2009, 09:27 PM

I think Vibe was having something where if you text message them you get a discount on the tickets. Not 100% if it was Vibe or not. :dunno:

riced

03-10-2009, 09:46 PM

I heard that too
wasn't it 50% off?

lelalong

03-11-2009, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by dino_martini
I think Vibe was having something where if you text message them you get a discount on the tickets. Not 100% if it was Vibe or not. :dunno:

Any other info? Vibe website is blocked at work.. :thumbsdow
Grrr....want to go to car show tonight!

Archea

03-11-2009, 11:01 AM

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Here's a preview!
I got a chance to go to the Gala Last night...

Well worth it!

guessboi

03-11-2009, 07:54 PM

nice pics! my car is fenced off this yr, same color too. lol. :D

ugotahondaeh?

03-11-2009, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by dino_martini
I think Vibe was having something where if you text message them you get a discount on the tickets. Not 100% if it was Vibe or not. :dunno:

Originally posted by riced
I heard that too
wasn't it 50% off?

50% off your purchase. It'll cost you your standard texting fee though. Text the word "auto" to 985985 and follow the instructions. :burnout: :burnout:

rumeo

03-11-2009, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by ugotahondaeh?

50% off your purchase. It'll cost you your standard texting fee though. Text the word "auto" to 985985 and follow the instructions. :burnout: :burnout:

after texting that it signed me up to a subscription at 0.25 a message...

...and no coupon:banghead:

Redlyne_mr2

03-11-2009, 08:31 PM

Great pics.. see all you Beyonders there Friday and Saturday night!

ugotahondaeh?

03-11-2009, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by rumeo

after texting that it signed me up to a subscription at 0.25 a message...

...and no coupon:banghead:

If you followed the instructions they should reply back with a "Show this text at the VIBE table by the ticket window and you will receive 50% off your weekday admission March 11-13 for the Auto Show".

dino_martini

03-11-2009, 10:30 PM

I went today. Fairly good show.

Bentley/Lambo/Ferrari/Spyker/Maserati are all there with a good smattering of models.

new Camaro is unlocked
SVT Raptor is there
IS convertible is there
ISF is unlocked (Awesome seats)
C63 is there
X5/3 Series diesels are there
Evo + STI are unlocked
Nissan Cube is there ( :barf: )
370z is there
A5/S5 are there

My favorite car has to be the Corvette ZR1. Sure they brought a yellow one, but its awesome none the less.

Tik-Tok

03-11-2009, 10:40 PM

Don't suppose anyone here is working the show, and could get my wife and I in earlier than noon? (I work 1pm-11pm all week, and really loathe to go on the busy ass weekend)

eb0i

03-12-2009, 02:09 AM

My STi is at the Audio Concepts booth :D

snow_daniel

03-12-2009, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by eb0i
My STi is at the Audio Concepts booth :D
The Black one?

Eleanor

03-12-2009, 11:54 AM

Is the 2010 GT500 unlocked?

eb0i

03-12-2009, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by snow_daniel

The Black one?

yeah

realazy

03-12-2009, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by Eleanor
Is the 2010 GT500 unlocked?

No.

The pre-production 2010 Mustangs were also locked.

Eleanor

03-12-2009, 01:38 PM

Boo :thumbsdow

Tik-Tok

03-12-2009, 03:13 PM

Man, that Camaro has one UGLY interior.

What the hell is it with this new trend of having giant knobs sticking out ridiculously far from the dash?

I liked the Genesis coupe.

483hp

03-12-2009, 04:04 PM

Is it busy?

bwling

03-12-2009, 04:09 PM

:werd:

Both the Genesis Coupe and Sedan were very nice, and at ~$25K and ~$40K, respectively, I think they'll get a lot of interest.

n1zm0

03-12-2009, 04:32 PM

i thought nissan pulled out of smaller scale auto shows this year?

whiskas

03-12-2009, 05:04 PM

From what I understand, they're not subsidize dealerships. So essentially Nissan dealerships in Calgary are exhibiting on their own dime.

Redlyne_mr2

03-12-2009, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by n1zm0
i thought nissan pulled out of smaller scale auto shows this year?

Many of the cars there this year belong to local dealerships, the display material, detailing of the vehicles, put up and tear down as well as the marketing staff are still being provided by the manufacturers for the most part.

dino_martini

03-12-2009, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by Eleanor
Is the 2010 GT500 unlocked?

There is no 2010 GT500 there. They are just pre-production Mustang GT's.

Theres a GT500 KR from the last gen Mustang though.

heavyD

03-12-2009, 07:20 PM

LOL at Nissan for the exotic treatment on the GTR.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

dino_martini

03-12-2009, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by heavyD
LOL at Nissan for the exotic treatment on the GTR.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

It was worse last year, they put it up on a pedestal.

whiskas

03-12-2009, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by heavyD
LOL at Nissan for the exotic treatment on the GTR.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

They don't want anyone touching the launch control button and voiding warranties.

Aleks

03-12-2009, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by whiskas

They don't want anyone touching the launch control button and voiding warranties.

:rofl:

hampstor

03-12-2009, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by whiskas

They don't want anyone touching the launch control button and voiding warranties.

:rofl:

Overall, the show isn't a significant change from last year for me. The only thing I wanted to see was the new F150 ... i must be getting old. :)

My wife was down with the Ford Fiesta, Saturn Astra, Versa... :dunno:

Redlyne_jr

03-12-2009, 10:31 PM

cool show, despite me getting asked to leave by the shamwow guy because i asked for a demo..:nut:

410440

03-12-2009, 10:34 PM

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e143/projectmidnight/pedohomo.jpg

but this is how you asked?

Redlyne_jr

03-12-2009, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by 410440
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e143/projectmidnight/pedohomo.jpg

but this is how you asked?
haha damn i look hot

fresh

03-13-2009, 08:09 AM

3 very nice cars. Definatly worth going!

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv282/fresh599/show2009/GTR/show2009021.jpg
http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv282/fresh599/show2009/GTR/show2009023.jpg
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http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv282/fresh599/show2009/GTR/show2009040.jpg
http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv282/fresh599/show2009/GTR/show2009041.jpg

Eleanor

03-13-2009, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by heavyD
LOL at Nissan for the exotic treatment on the GTR.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Yeah, it really pisses me off when companies do this, or leave their cars unlocked. Subaru had their STi locked up a couple years back so I walked across the aisle to Mercedes and jumped in a SL65 AMG :rofl:

bwling

03-13-2009, 09:20 AM

Porsche keeps their cars locked every year too. Why exhibit at the show then?

But damn that Cayenne Turbo S was sexy!

Redlyne_mr2

03-13-2009, 09:40 AM

Cars take soo much abuse at autoshows, so many clueless parents out there who just let their kids climb and walk all over seats, people try to steal trim pieces or interior components. If you ask one of the reps they will almost always unlock the car for you to see. The cars that are generally unlocked usually belong to the manufacturer and are preproduction meaning they have no VIN and will eventually be parted out or crushed, their only purpose in life is to be used as training material as well as autoshow and automotive review use. Most of the Lexus at the show belong to us so please be nice. I know the Porsches belong to south center, if you were looking at a Porsche would you want to buy one that had been put through the ringer for a week at the autoshow? :)

bwling

03-13-2009, 10:36 AM

I can see your point. When I was at the show I definitely saw a few parents lose control of their kids. Like you said, they were running and bumping into cars, pulling on things, jumping on seats, etc.

black13

03-14-2009, 12:20 AM

That's why the shift knobs are always removed haha.

And does any of the radio station discounts work on the weekend?

.norco.

03-14-2009, 12:44 AM

vibe has the discounts

Xtrema

03-14-2009, 01:00 AM

A very simple show this year IMO compare to the last few. The cost cutting from everyone is evident.

The A5 demo is disappointing, for some reason, Audi interior look unusually cheap under spot lights.

Mazda3 is very ugly in person with that stupid grin.

370z is alright, better looking in person.

Lexus convertible is alright. Hybrid sedan is ok, not very exciting and that puck for NAV control looks very out of place in a small car like that.

G37 convertible is going to start at low $60s I was told. Should undercut 335i cab by about $5-6K.

Camaro is a HUGE disappointment with the interior. I can't believe they fuck it up so bad.

Mercedes continues with Chinese-cheap interiors with the GLK. The gun-metal C63 is hot, but saw it's tag and WTF is a $2000 green levy tax and when did this started?

Honda Insight has a brutally cheap interior. Fit is actually a better buy and I was surprised by how airy is inside the Fit.

I'm over the VM Passat CC after I sat in one in person.

R8 is sexy but it's a shame they have to add bumper tabs in order to pass Canadian bumper regulation. Totally ruin the look of the car.

dino_martini

03-14-2009, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by ~Porsche~
cool show, despite me getting asked to leave by the shamwow guy because i asked for a demo..:nut:

Which guy did you go to? When you enter the corral did you go to the guy to the right or to the left?

Because the guy on the Left is a complete jerk. Like we were standing there and the guy wouldnt give us a demonstration, and so we were like "ok we will be back." But the guy on the right is pretty chill. As we walked past his stand he did a demonstration for us. So we walk back to the guy on the left to see if he is willing to do a demonstration now, and he pretty much told us to fuck off and go buy our sham-wow from the other guy. So I bought my sham-wow from the guy on the right. And then as we walk out of the corral you can just see the Jerk Guys Stand so I wave at him with my sham-wow.

2 for $20 isnt too bad a deal.

Moe Man

03-14-2009, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by dino_martini

Which guy did you go to? When you enter the corral did you go to the guy to the right or to the left?

Because the guy on the Left is a complete jerk. Like we were standing there and the guy wouldnt give us a demonstration, and so we were like "ok we will be back." But the guy on the right is pretty chill. As we walked past his stand he did a demonstration for us. So we walk back to the guy on the left to see if he is willing to do a demonstration now, and he pretty much told us to fuck off and go buy our sham-wow from the other guy. So I bought my sham-wow from the guy on the right. And then as we walk out of the corral you can just see the Jerk Guys Stand so I wave at him with my sham-wow.

2 for $20 isnt too bad a deal.

wait untill you use it on your car....:rofl:

once i asked the guy if i could wipe this black car with it and he refused to let me, it doesnt work at all on cars.

Aleks

03-14-2009, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by Xtrema
A very simple show this year IMO compare to the last few. The cost cutting from everyone is evident.

The A5 demo is disappointing, for some reason, Audi interior look unusually cheap under spot lights.

Mazda3 is very ugly in person with that stupid grin.

370z is alright, better looking in person.

Lexus convertible is alright. Hybrid sedan is ok, not very exciting and that puck for NAV control looks very out of place in a small car like that.

G37 convertible is going to start at low $60s I was told. Should undercut 335i cab by about $5-6K.

Camaro is a HUGE disappointment with the interior. I can't believe they fuck it up so bad.

Mercedes continues with Chinese-cheap interiors with the GLK. The gun-metal C63 is hot, but saw it's tag and WTF is a $2000 green levy tax and when did this started?

Honda Insight has a brutally cheap interior. Fit is actually a better buy and I was surprised by how airy is inside the Fit.

I'm over the VM Passat CC after I sat in one in person.

R8 is sexy but it's a shame they have to add bumper tabs in order to pass Canadian bumper regulation. Totally ruin the look of the car.

The green levy has been around for a couple of years now.

dino_martini

03-14-2009, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by Moe Man

wait untill you use it on your car....:rofl:

once i asked the guy if i could wipe this black car with it and he refused to let me, it doesnt work at all on cars.

Im not really interested in cleaning my car with it, I figure if this soaks up one spill on carpet or what ever. Then it was worth it.

NickGT

03-14-2009, 03:32 PM

I went for 3 reasons and 3 alone. Sure I checked out the other cars but what I really wanted to get up close with the 2010 Mustang and sit in the Dodge Challenger / Chevy Camaro. I was fairly disappointed with all 3. They aren't totally bad cars. But bad enough I'll stick with what I have for now.

The mustang was pretty much what I thought it would be. Weak exterior styling. Cheap ass black plastic surrounding the entire bottom of the car. The grabber blue paint job burns my eyes too. The only way this car is gonna look good is if you get it in a really dark color. That way some of that black plastic blends. Either that or you get it painted after you buy the car which is a pain in the ass.. The interior is pretty nice though compared to its competition. Wish it was unlocked so I could really compare it to my own.

I sat in the Challenger for a few minutes. That will be the last time I ever get in one. That thing is a land yacht. I don't think I could ever drive it. It felt like I was inside a lowered long box pickup truck with no visibility. Nice seats for sure but the rest of the interior is meh.

The camaro's interior was bad. Really bad. On all levels. All the pictures online make it seem quite nice. But in person - brutal. I got inside of it, and all I wanted to do was GTFO of it. Some other dude jumped in and his head hit the roof and he said he was only 6'1". I can't believe in a car this big there's no headroom. I'm sure the seat can be adjusted for a few extra inches. But still. The exterior styling was the best of the 3 though. So gorgeous. Even with a shit interior I'm sure they'll sell tons on the exterior styling alone.

nich148_9

03-14-2009, 07:08 PM

Auto show was incredibly boring this year. Last year, Mini had this great setup with 3 Minis elevated on some scaffolding and 3 below. This year? 4 on the ground. The salespeople didn't seem interested in anything any more. Altogether, a little disappointing. Welcome to the current economy, hey?

A few photos:
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2590/16/28/543676315/n543676315_2016053_1321749.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2590/16/28/543676315/n543676315_2016062_757248.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2590/16/28/543676315/n543676315_2016067_8171947.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2590/16/28/543676315/n543676315_2016071_2254434.jpg

Full set is up on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=83781&id=543676315) (damn them for ruining the image quality).

redsrt4

03-14-2009, 07:58 PM

for my price range, i like the dodge ram sports, mini cooper w/ suicidal door and the toyota venza.. the kia soul looks so cute, its a toy car. lol..

kenny

03-14-2009, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by heavyD
LOL at Nissan for the exotic treatment on the GTR.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I saw a GTR the other day at Northland Mall taking up 2 parking spots :rofl: I'm sure alot of people on here know who it is. It had a vanity plate, but I can't remember what it said. I think its "GTR GTR".

Neil4Speed

03-14-2009, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by kenny

I saw a GTR the other day at Northland Mall taking up 2 parking spots :rofl: I'm sure alot of people on here know who it is. It had a vanity plate, but I can't remember what it said. I think its "GTR GTR".

Ha ha, it would have been funnier if it was an R32!

psycoticclown

03-14-2009, 10:23 PM

Went with the old man, need to convince him to replace his old van haha.

Anyways, pretty disappointed this year with Mercedes actually, didn't bring out anything that I wanted to see, no CL or CLS, no S-class, CLK, SL, but 3 or 4 Smart cars :nut: I wanted to see their higher end cars but they didn't bring a single one other than that SLK.

Other than that, lotta nice cars out there. Infiniti definitely has some of the nicest interiors right now.

Anybody catch the price tag on the M6 at the BMW booth? $130k for it?! Might as well buy the R8 or a Maserati GranTurismo for that price.

nich148_9

03-14-2009, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by psycoticclown

Anyways, pretty disappointed this year with Mercedes actually, didn't bring out anything that I wanted to see, no CL or CLS, no S-class, CLK, SL, but 3 or 4 Smart cars :nut: I wanted to see their higher end cars but they didn't bring a single one other than that SLK.

Err.... C63 AMG? 6.2 litres of V8 muscle in a tiny (yet overweight), comfortable family sedan? I'll take three.

black13

03-14-2009, 11:13 PM

Yea it was incredibly boring, not like last year was all that much better. The whole show lacks anything special. All the cool cars are fenced off and nothing much to do other than look at family cars for $14 when you could just go to the dealership.

Out of all the big car companies, I realized Toyota was the only one without any car that appealed to me. All this family crap, where's the 2 door sport coup? Have they just given up on those?

I did like the 370 though, better looking in person. Of course it looked weak sitting next to the GTR but still nice.

4doorj

03-14-2009, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by fresh
3 very nice cars. Definatly worth going!

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv282/fresh599/show2009/GTR/show2009021.jpg
http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv282/fresh599/show2009/GTR/show2009023.jpg

Was this s2000 apex blue like the s2000 CR in the states?

corsvette

03-14-2009, 11:49 PM

Honda needs to do something with the s-2000,it looks so dated and bland.

4doorj

03-15-2009, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by corsvette
Honda needs to do something with the s-2000,it looks so dated and bland.
Yes they need to get rid of it

Proboscis

03-15-2009, 05:27 AM

Originally posted by corsvette
Honda needs to do something with the s-2000,it looks so dated and bland.

Ya right, say that again after you drive it. :burnout:

dino_martini

03-15-2009, 11:39 AM

Originally posted by black13
Yea it was incredibly boring, not like last year was all that much better. The whole show lacks anything special. All the cool cars are fenced off and nothing much to do other than look at family cars for $14 when you could just go to the dealership.

I think the real point of this show is for someone looking at a specific group of cars, say a compact car or a mini van or an SUV can go and look at all the cars in that segment without having to drive all over the city, going dealer to dealer.

I have family in the Toronto Area, and the pictures my cousin sent me of the CIAS, that show is 100000% better then anything Calgary will ever have.

TurboD

03-15-2009, 03:53 PM

i posted these in the photo section too, but this thread has more views, so...

20$ point and shoot camera

http://www.modelexis.com/beyond/cal-auto/DSCF2044.jpg

http://www.modelexis.com/beyond/cal-auto/DSCF2045.jpg

http://www.modelexis.com/beyond/cal-auto/DSCF2047.jpg

http://www.modelexis.com/beyond/cal-auto/DSCF2048.jpg

http://www.modelexis.com/beyond/cal-auto/DSCF2049.jpg

http://www.modelexis.com/beyond/cal-auto/DSCF2050.jpg

http://www.modelexis.com/beyond/cal-auto/DSCF2051.jpg

http://www.modelexis.com/beyond/cal-auto/DSCF2053.jpg

http://www.modelexis.com/beyond/cal-auto/DSCF2054.jpg

http://www.modelexis.com/beyond/cal-auto/DSCF2055.jpg

dino_martini

03-15-2009, 06:00 PM

I dont imagine that the Lotus 2-Eleven is street legal?

benyl

03-15-2009, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by corsvette
Honda needs to do something with the s-2000,it looks so dated and bland.

Hasn't it been canceled?

TurboD

03-15-2009, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by dino_martini
I dont imagine that the Lotus 2-Eleven is street legal?

i don't see why it wouldn't be

Canmorite

03-15-2009, 07:34 PM

370Z is good looking car. The GT-R was sexy as hell too.

I'd take that White LP640 or the 430 Scud though :poosie:

Sil80_D

03-15-2009, 08:09 PM

I just got back from the show. Xtrema sums it up pretty much how i saw it. A little disappointing but I went just cuz I hate going car shopping at each dealership. I'd rather have all the shit I want to see in one room :)

Originally posted by Xtrema
R8 is sexy but it's a shame they have to add bumper tabs in order to pass Canadian bumper regulation. Totally ruin the look of the car.

I don't quite understand why they would need them.

Anyway, learned a bit about deisel 3 series Bimmers... 250hp on 450lb/ft o_O

And there's this cool new thing a lot of manufacturers are putting into their cars now, where there is no physical "key" that you insert into the car to turn it on. Instead, there's a "start engine" button that u press. Key Keychain you are given has a proximity censor that knows when it is within the car, which then allows you to start the car with the button! I dunno if this is new tech but I've never seen it before (havent bought a new car in a while), but seems like a really good safety feature for sure. I'm not sure I'd like it though since I like the satisfaction of turning a key and cranking the motor to start... plus wtf do u do when your button or proxy censor breaks lol. then you have to tow that shit

Nice to see the new cars and whatnot but I think the tiny HKS booth takes the show with the 787rwhp Supra :hitit:

Spent about 3 hours there so I suppose it was worth the 14 bones.

Aleks

03-15-2009, 08:20 PM

Almost every manufacturer had a version of the keyless ignition now.

I think they first appeared in the 40s or 50s, went away for a while and came back recently. Same with the swivel lights. I think Citroen DS was the first one to have them in the 60s.

Also Canadian bumper regs are whack.

Look at the difference in the bumpers on the EVO :barf:
Sorry for the giant picture

http://angrychinesedriver.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/evo10.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/20071001_Lancer_Evolution_X-rear.jpg

jdmXSI

03-15-2009, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by dino_martini
I dont imagine that the Lotus 2-Eleven is street legal?

You might get it out once, lol. But that would about it before she gets impounded. Over all there were a few nice cars there but nothing that really stood out to me with the exception of all the exotics. On that topic, I was kinda surpised that the Ferarri Scaglietti(?) sold for $500k on Wednesday, who said were in a recession???

benyl

03-15-2009, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by Aleks
Same with the swivel lights. I think Citroen DS was the first one to have them in the 60s.

I think it was earlier than that. Tucker's had them in the late 40s.

Eleanor

03-16-2009, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by benyl
Hasn't it been canceled? Yes it has. '09 will be the last MY

chkolny541

03-16-2009, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by TurboD

i don't see why it wouldn't be

its not legal in canada or the states, its a strictly track car only, (some models dont come equipped with headlights even)

01RedDX

03-16-2009, 06:36 PM

psycoticclown

03-16-2009, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by nich148_9

Err.... C63 AMG? 6.2 litres of V8 muscle in a tiny (yet overweight), comfortable family sedan? I'll take three.

Don't get me wrong, the C63 is fucking amazing. Too bad it was locked. But that is still their cheapest AMG vehicle out there. I wanted to see some of their higher end cars, Audi had their A8 out, BMW had the M6, new 7 series, Porsche had... well... all their 911's, Jag had their XF, XJ, XKR and not to mention all the high end exotics in the Corral. Mercedes didn't have anything really that competed with any of those cars. Didn't even have the S class out to compare between the A8, 7 series and XJ. Pretty disappointing imo. I mainly wanted my dad to see them since he's looking at a high end luxury sedan for his retirement and the S class and CLS are definitely on the list.

chkolny541

03-16-2009, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by 01RedDX

There's a 'street-legal option' from Lotus for a couple grand more.

EDIT: you're right, not in NA

yea, in england it can be made street legal, which is just incredible, but not in NA :thumbsdow

Bimmer88

03-16-2009, 09:48 PM

All you guys were there except no one snapped a picture of the show girls across from the Ferrari's.... damn...

guessboi

03-16-2009, 09:55 PM

looking at that evo picture. I just noticed suzuki is not in the car show this year. :rofl:

nich148_9

03-16-2009, 10:45 PM

Originally posted by Aleks
Almost every manufacturer had a version of the keyless ignition now.

I think they first appeared in the 40s or 50s, went away for a while and came back recently.

Keyless entry & ignition pissed me off at the auto show. Went over to the Lincoln stand to sit in the... Lincoln Taurus? Anyway, pulled a couple times on the handle and the door wouldn't open (the back doors were open though, so it wasn't that sort of issue). The snooty salesperson comes over and blurts out "it's a keyless entry – use the inside handle to open it". :banghead:

sevewone

03-16-2009, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by Sil80_D
plus wtf do u do when your button or proxy censor breaks lol. then you have to tow that shit

Well theres a key in the button itself, and Im pretty sure Nissan Canada or whatever they can do it for you. Buddys key got effed as well and Nissan unlocked it for him over the phone. And I heard to on the Corvette if you step out of the car with your key on you it automatically shuts off as well.