2020 Auto Show

[msommers]

March 11-15. Who's all going? I haven't been in a few years so I'm excited to go.

[370Z]

Going.... love that it's back to being early this year. To me, it's the unofficial beginning to spring!

[Darkane]

Going to try and make it for sure!

Don’t forget manufacturers tend to give some rebates just for registering and attending.

Ford is giving $750 incentive to register. Add that to a 2019 F-150 which already has 13k off cash + dealers are letting them go for invoice.

20k off an XLT.

[ExtraSlow]

Where do you register with Ford?

[revelations]

It should no longer be called "auto" show - but "truck and SUV" show - only in North America .... ugh

[Darkane]

Where do you register with Ford?

I believe at the ford booth on their iPads.

Furthermore, I think the dealers can register you on your behalf.

Old trick, but worth some $$

[ExtraSlow]

I keep telling myself that I'm 6 weeks away from buying a new truck. That's probably not true, but I keep saying it in my head.

[snowcat]

Probably won’t go this year. Heard a few big brands have pulled out.

[dj_rice]

I just go for the free re-usable shopping bags and freebies given out and enter all the contests.

[gmc72]

Probably won’t go this year. Heard a few big brands have pulled out.

Who has pulled out this year? I know that BMW and Mercedes weren't there last year.

[ExtraSlow]

Who has pulled out this year? I know that BMW and Mercedes weren't there last year.

Those truck companies should feel right at home.

[tonytiger55]

I might go.
I test drove the Forester and Santa Fe last week. Totally not what I expected..

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Will spend a day there like every year.

[rx7boi]

I'll be going. 25 dolla holla.

Always good to see new lineups even if some brands aren't there.

[Mitsu3000gt]

I spend ~8 hr there every year, so I always go. One year I posted the best time on the Ford GT simulator :bigpimp:

[BigDL]

any deals out there for tickets? Going down there with the wife to look at possible replacement cars for me later this year.

[pf0sh0]

any deals out there for tickets? Going down there with the wife to look at possible replacement cars for me later this year.

Sometimes dealerships give them away if you are in their showroom, could try that :dunno:

[Xtrema]

The floor plan is wack this year with all 3 Germans pulled out.

Only thing looking forward to see is the C8 in person.

[BigDL]

Sometimes dealerships give them away if you are in their showroom, could try that :dunno:

Good idea. I know for some shows, like the home and garden there is promos going on for cheaper admission.

[schocker]

The floor plan is wack this year with all 3 Germans pulled out.

Only thing looking forward to see is the C8 in person.

Yeah, I didn't realize all three had puulled out, I had thought one would remain. Oh well, I will still go one of the first few nights. Looking forward to seeing the supra and making fun of the mitsubishis and nissans. :)

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

They haven’t updated the “see it at the show” page on their website from last year. I was scrolling through like “the fuck”

[RX_EVOLV]

Is the GV80 going to be there? Would love to see that in person

[Skrilla]

Still no updated list? Debating going but would be nice to see lineup.

[16hypen3sp]

Is the GV80 going to be there? Would love to see that in person

Genesis will have a booth there. Find GV80 appearance unlikely. You might have to message Genesis Calgary directly to find out.

EDIT: Just looked at Featured Vehicles in Edmonton Motor Show and the GV80 is there!!!!

[Mitsu3000gt]

Does anyone know if the 2021 GTI will be there?

[killramos]

Does the Calgary auto show ever have anything you couldn’t just find on a showroom floor?

[msommers]

Rarely. But it's nice to see a bunch of stuff in one place.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Does the Calgary auto show ever have anything you couldn’t just find on a showroom floor?

A huge advantage of the show is to be able to easily compare cars while things are fresh in your mind, rather than having to drive all over the city and make appointments to do the same thing.

And yes they usually have vehicles that aren't available at dealers quite yet, sometimes they are just up on a pedestal, sometimes you can go in them.

[BigDL]

saw FB ads that heninger toyota is giving away tickets if you go do a test drive.

[ExtraSlow]

Does the Calgary auto show ever have anything you couldn’t just find on a showroom floor?

Just extra crowds and germ-covered surfaces!

[killramos]

Just extra crowds and germ-covered surfaces!

Free coronavirus with purchase of Car!

[ExtraSlow]

Free coronavirus with purchase of Car!

If I go, I'm coughing on anything that's not a wagon.

[gmc72]

If I go, I'm coughing on anything that's not a wagon.

So every car there???

[Xtrema]

So every car there???

Volvo
Kia
Hyundai

should have wagons in their line up.

[rx7boi]

I chuckled and wonder if anyone will identify as a lady to go on March 12.

[370Z]

I chuckled and wonder if anyone will identify as a lady to go on March 12.

If you want to do that to save a couple bucks you have bigger problems in life.

I go almost every year in the last 20... being a germaphobe to begin with, I never ever those contests for the sole reason that it requires touching their grimey tablets. This year I'll have to be extra vigilant in not touching things and I do not too touch myself or my phone, etc. Until I wash.

[beyond_ban]

If you want to do that to save a couple bucks you have bigger problems in life.

I go almost every year in the last 20... being a germaphobe to begin with, I never ever those contests for the sole reason that it requires touching their grimey tablets. This year I'll have to be extra vigilant in not touching things and I do not too touch myself or my phone, etc. Until I wash.

Speaking of problems in life, that sounds like a terrible way to live.

[AndyL]

I won't be.

But curious - Facebook keeps showing me ads for that Toyota iRoad today. I thought that was a dead concept? Did it re-emerge?

[ExtraSlow]

Volvo
Kia
Hyundai

should have wagons in their line up.

Stinger Wagon baby, that's what I dream of.

[Darkane]

Does anyone know if the 2021 GTI will be there?

Don’t even think it’s available here until Q4 2021.

[Maxx Mazda]

I just go for the free re-usable shopping bags and freebies given out and enter all the contests.

You could win a free car alarm from Quinn security!

[ThePenIsMightier]

.. touching things and I do not too touch myself or my phone, etc. Until I wash.

Easy there, Chrissy Amphlett from the Divinyls!

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[rx7boi]

If you want to do that to save a couple bucks you have bigger problems in life.

I go almost every year in the last 20... being a germaphobe to begin with, I never ever those contests for the sole reason that it requires touching their grimey tablets. This year I'll have to be extra vigilant in not touching things and I do not too touch myself or my phone, etc. Until I wash.

Oh man, tell me about it. I remember one year (but every year really), they had a GTR on the floor and people were free to sit in it. All I can see in my mind is all the greasy handprints from people who had just finished eating at the food kiosk nearby.

Not to mention all these parents that let their kids just sit in it like a playzone while others are genuinely interested in the vehicle.

Also, I wasn't anticipating that anyone would do that for the savings but just more so due to our social issues nowadays.

https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/mobile/000/028/018/maam.jpg

[Xtrema]

Not to mention all these parents that let their kids just sit in it like a playzone while others are genuinely interested in the vehicle.

Kids are why we can't have nice car shows.


https://youtu.be/vhO2M7YFT5w

[Cagare]

Ended up getting tickets to the Auto Show for the Wednesday night for a Genesis Owners Event. Going to give personal tours of the GV80.

[16hypen3sp]

Ended up getting tickets to the Auto Show for the Wednesday night for a Genesis Owners Event. Going to give personal tours of the GV80.

Awesome!!! How'd you get the invite for the Owners Event? You must be on their list because of your G70?

[Cagare]

Awesome!!! How'd you get the invite for the Owners Event? You must be on their list because of your G70?

I assume so. I just received an email invite to the show. Possibly because I bought it from Calgary Genesis and they reached out to that group.

Was able to get two tickets.

[16hypen3sp]

I assume so. I just received an email invite to the show. Possibly because I bought it from Calgary Genesis and they reached out to that group.

Was able to get two tickets.

That's sweet. Really cool they are going to have the GV80 there.

[Masked Bandit]

Figures, just about the time I start getting interested in German product they all withdraw from the show. I really shouldn't be buying a new vehicle anyway but it will be a game day decision as to whether or not I attend.

[dino_martini]

Volvo
Kia
Hyundai

should have wagons in their line up.

Cough - Subaru Outback - cough.

[2Legit2Quit]

Any promo codes floating around? Every penny counts during these hard corona TP times

[Mitsu3000gt]

Looking forward to what will likely be a lot smaller crowds than usual :thumbsup:

[370Z]

Oh shit this starts tomorrow... I'm thinking of wearing disposable gloves getting in and out of cars lol is that weird? I'll probably just be super careful not to touch my face at all until I come up to a washroom and can wash my hands... it will be tough not to touch my phone though.

[Cagare]

Any promo codes floating around? Every penny counts during these hard corona TP times

Ask dealers if you have any contacts. Say you are looking to buy this year and want to go.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Oh shit this starts tomorrow... I'm thinking of wearing disposable gloves getting in and out of cars lol is that weird?

The (potential) virus will just be on your gloves instead of your hands, so the risk is about the same if you touch your face. I wouldn't bother unless you change gloves every time you touch something. Just keep your hands away from your face and when you walk near a washroom, pop in for a hand wash. What they really should do is make you use hand sanitizer before entering the grounds like a lot of buffets do, then at least there is a reasonable line of defense. Basically the exact same thing people should be doing every year IMO.

A guy was wearing latex gloves at my gym last night :rofl: Probably ripped on the first machine he used.

[austic]

Reconsidering going if I am honest. was going to go before the Roughnecks game but with that being cancelled not sure i would make a special trip down. Seems like it might be too risky given the current events.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I haven’t missed show once since I was a toddler and even I’m a little apprehensive to go.

[Cagare]

I haven’t missed show once since I was a toddler and even I’m a little apprehensive to go.

Was pretty busy for a Wednesday last night. Some people in latex gloves, but mostly business as usual from what I could see.

[2020]

Was supposed to go tonight but the wife doesn’t want to deal with the unwashed at the show. Going to stay home safe and sound.

[schocker]

I haven’t missed show once since I was a toddler and even I’m a little apprehensive to go.

I think I've probably gone for at like 20 years in a row and I am going to skip. Everyone putting their dirty fingers all over and getting all up in your business around every car.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Was pretty busy for a Wednesday last night. Some people in latex gloves, but mostly business as usual from what I could see.

That is hilarious - if they have the virus on the glove or their hands it's exactly the same issue of they touch their face.

I think I mentioned in another thread there was a guy at my gym wearing latex gloves and no other protection :rofl:

I've never missed a show, and my dad hasn't missed one since the 70's (he actually won a car in 1989). I imagine the crowds are way smaller this year too.

[Cagare]

That is hilarious - if they have the virus on the glove or their hands it's exactly the same issue of they touch their face.

I think I mentioned in another thread there was a guy at my gym wearing latex gloves and no other protection :rofl:

I've never missed a show, and my dad hasn't missed one since the 70's (he actually won a car in 1989). I imagine the crowds are way smaller this year too.

They were small enough to get into the C8 corvette and poke around as much as you like, same with the Taycan, which most people didn't seem to care about.

[370Z]

I decided not to go yesterday... not paying $13 to go around touching things that 100s of people touched right before me... that's worse than public toilets.

[Cagare]

I decided not to go yesterday... not paying $13 to go around touching things that 100s of people touched right before me... that's worse than public toilets.

I bet it's cleaner this year than it has been in past years. Everyone washing their hands more often, much less fecal coli form about I am sure.

[Mitsu3000gt]

I bet it's cleaner this year than it has been in past years. Everyone washing their hands more often, much less fecal coli form about I am sure.

This was my thinking as well. Way less people + most people are paranoid, so more are probably washing their hands. You're probably more likely to catch something when nobody is taking precautions and there are a lot more people there, but that is just a guess.

[Cagare]

This was my thinking as well. Way less people + most people are paranoid, so more are probably washing their hands. You're probably more likely to catch something when nobody is taking precautions and there are a lot more people there, but that is just a guess.

Who really knows. I think there is an equal chance of catching it in any public place right now given what we have heard/seen this past week.

[370Z]

ORRRR... it's all the people that don't care that are going lol... I work in an office and I'm still in awe at people not washing their hands properly, still catch people not even using soap, just running their hands under the water for a brief second then walking out.

[Cagare]

ORRRR... it's all the people that don't care that are going lol... I work in an office and I'm still in awe at people not washing their hands properly, still catch people not even using soap, just running their hands under the water for a brief second then walking out.

You just proved my point. You have just as good of odds as catching it from the dirty people at your office.

[eglove]

So is it cancelled now with the banning of gatherings over 250 people?

[austic]

would have to assume so

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Fuck that sucks.

[jwslam]

was planning to go tonight. will update if i get turned away at the door.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Surprised it hasn't been cancelled actually with all the other news coming out today with major sports and other conferences being cancelled. Maybe it will soon.

I think public transport might be the single most risky thing you can do in the city right now and I haven't even heard rumors of that being suspended.

[jwslam]

Cancelled for the weekend. The electric drive event seems to still be a go... For today at least

Source: I checked in here in person.

[Xtrema]

Cancelled for the weekend. The electric drive event seems to still be a go... For today at least

Source: I checked in here in person.

so Friday is still a go?

EDIT: Nope shut down immediately.

[calgary350z]

they say you can get a refund due to it being shut down but can't seem to figure out how. Does anybody know how to go about this?