Attended the auto show on opening night yesterday. If you're considering visiting this weekend, be advised that
Porsche is a no show! An auto show employee indicated Porsche simply didn't appear as expected. Who knows if that's the accurate story...
Couple of quick take-aways:
1. I was unexpectedly impressed by the Saturn line up. Their design styling, use of materials, mileage ratings (several hybrids were on display) and pricing are highly competitive to the Asian brands. I'd never considered Saturn as a domestic brand DD, but will in the future.
2. Ford, Chevy, Buick, etc. are all about SUVs. Their cars get lost amongst the big iron.
3. The Audi R8 and Nissan GT drew sizable crowds. Beyond its beautiful brakes, the GT doesn't look any better in person. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....
4. Honda purposely didn't list prices on any of their vehicles. I observed people questioning the Honda sales folks about it with a bit of dissatisfaction.
4. Watching people take close up pictures of "M" badges on BMWs was a hoot. Am I missing something here?
