Toronto Autoshow 2005 who went?? post your pictures!! I wanna see some!

[akito925]

Toronto Autoshow 2005 who went?? post your pictures!! I wanna see some!

who went?? and how was it ?

[phillbert]

should be pretty much the same as any year. people hoarding as many brochures as their bags can fill. I dont think any new international models actually debut here.

[gh05t]

check this link.

http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/as/minishow/default.aspx?s=cias2005

[x-batman]

should be pretty much the same as any year. people hoarding as many brochures as their bags can fill. I dont think any new international models actually debut here.


Last year I believe 5 debuted here, not sure about this year.

[rai_dei]

Just came back from the show, and I'm really not impressed.
The cars get smaller and smaller each year.
I was looking for something that could match the space of my '97 intrepid (the back seat space mostly) and the only car that came close was the Audi A6. I didnt try the BMW 7 series, which I think should match that space as well... :D
Yeah, the show isnt great, the highlight of my trip was the free issue of Toronto Star with the weekly TV listings :lol:

[puff_daddy_58_99]

I have about 300 pics, not sure whether I can find a host or not.....let me know if you have free bandwidth for my 350 MB's.

For the first time I have ever been, I thought it was pretty good. I was a bit surprised though; the buick lucerne was introduced in chicago last week, but it was nowhere to be seen in canada. There were no GTO's either, which sucked. Overall it was pretty good.

[demha88]

Some Pics, Not the greatest, but its all good

06 Mustang Convertable
http://img179.exs.cx/img179/6306/s20100380ll.jpg

Mazda MX CrossSport
http://img200.exs.cx/img200/7007/s20100423tm.jpg

Another Smart Car Looks Better Than the First
http://img166.exs.cx/img166/3042/s20100457dh.jpg

Sound System
http://img162.exs.cx/img162/2575/s20100488ip.jpg

Another Sound System
http://img240.exs.cx/img240/9443/s20100492da.jpg

Old GT
http://img166.exs.cx/img166/8161/s20100500gk.jpg

New GT40
http://img240.exs.cx/img240/4900/s20100518lg.jpg

05 Gallarado
http://img166.exs.cx/img166/4166/s20100627an.jpg

05 F430
http://img162.exs.cx/img162/6312/s20100632rp.jpg

New Maserati
http://img203.exs.cx/img203/3368/s20100661jc.jpg

Hummer H3 ( Ugly )
http://img195.exs.cx/img195/1501/s20100680aa.jpg

Maybach
http://img201.exs.cx/img201/5259/s20100786ei.jpg

Wall of BMW Rims
http://img148.exs.cx/img148/350/s20100875km.jpg

:)
http://img148.exs.cx/img148/7154/s20100959kj.jpg

:)
http://img148.exs.cx/img148/4713/s20100967ya.jpg

Carrera GT Back
http://img201.exs.cx/img201/9934/s20101063hs.jpg

Flying Viper
http://img148.exs.cx/img148/996/s20101164il.jpg

Dodge SlingShot
http://img205.exs.cx/img205/9213/s20101133uh.jpg

[phillbert]

Last year I believe 5 debuted here, not sure about this year.
really? know which ones?

[akito925]

I have about 300 pics, not sure whether I can find a host or not.....let me know if you have free bandwidth for my 350 MB's.

For the first time I have ever been, I thought it was pretty good. I was a bit surprised though; the buick lucerne was introduced in chicago last week, but it was nowhere to be seen in canada. There were no GTO's either, which sucked. Overall it was pretty good.
wow alot of pics! 300... maybe just pick a few pics that really standout.. the most..

for the people who went..

how was the honda acura section?? what cars do they have for display?? list them ??

[x-batman]

really? know which ones?
hmmm, just give me till tomorrow I have the article saved somewhere in my dell.

[Yukikaze]

Hey is there any good freebies at the autoshow coz last year they gave out limited edition posters of the SLR.

[Talamasca]

how was the honda acura section?? what cars do they have for display?? list them ??

I'm interested in this too. Is the 2006 Civic Si Concept in Toronto?

[blizzah]

Was there today, pretty crowded, really just went back and forth comparing the 3-series to teh C and the 5 to the E. Really overpriced food though =(

[puff_daddy_58_99]

the best pic I took all day

http://badger.ac.brocku.ca/~rp02jj/images/autoshow.jpg

[mlc2000]

Some Pics, Not the greatest, but its all good



What kid of camera did you use? Cellphone?
Man those pics are blurry.

[Suresh]

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/showthread.php?t=139254

Sorry about the duplicate thread
delete please.

[demha88]

nice pics, much better than the ****** ones i took

[Suresh]

Post them! :cheesygri

[careener]

My comments on a variety of newer models:
Ford

Freestyle: The Freestyle has an OK interior and will most likely sell well. The dash/console are fine. There were, however, some obvious issues with the models displayed at the show. The leather seats seem cheap and likely to crack/split in a few years. The driver-side door sill (plastic)on the grey vehicle on display was loose and about to come off. Hopefully these will not be common issues.

500: It was nice to finally see the 500 as it wasn't at last year's show. It isn't a bad-looking vehicle. There is tons on interior room and a cavernous trunk. The only comment beside the earlier post on D3 platform problems is that is appears 3 of the spark plugs are buried at the back of the engine. Hopefully they are easier to access than it appears.

Mustang: IT was nice to see that Ford had brought a base model Mustang to the show and I have to say the car seems very well executed. Time will tell how reliable it is but the first impression is really impressive. Seems lie a steak at $24k.

Escape: Only visible issue on the Escape is the cheap plastic panel to the left of the driver's footwell. It was cracked on the display model I sat in.

2006 Lincoln Zephyr: The Zephyr is a good-looking concept vehicle. Nicer, in my opinion, than any of the low-end Jaguar models.

Nissan

Quest: I'd heard about the strange controls in this vehicle, but WOW are they ever counterintuitive. I was not the only one to think so..Several people inspecting the van made the same comment. The dials seem chintzy. What is the reason for the cubby space located right above the driver's feet? My shins were pressed up against it and anything kept there could easily fall and roll under the pedals.

X-Trail: Nice vehicle, the X-Trail, probably a good alternative to the Subaru Forester. Bargain basement headrests..you can feel the seatback flex when you put your head on one.

Honda

The 2006 Civic concept that was in Chicago was not at the CIAS.

CRV: No legroom at all in that thing.

Acura RSX: I can't believe I fit in that car. I could never fit in an Integra. I also fit in a SMART car, but no in a Mini.

GM

Pontiac Pursuit/Chevy Cobalt: The initial impression one gets is better than the old Sunfire/Cavalier, but once you sit in one for a few minutes it becomes quite obvious that these are not made for long drives. The seats (cloth) don't offer any support. The interior is still cheap plastic, nowhere near its Japanese competitors. Wait for big discounts on these in a few months.

G6:Same comment as above for the seats and interior. The black interior in the 06 sedan is nicer than the look of the greys. What's up with the wacky steering wheel? Closer, but still no cigar.

Cadillac CTS:Base model is now $34000?? Maybe they're feeling the heat from the Chrysler 300.

Volkswagen

New Jetta:As usual the interior is well-executed. The front end looks good a la BMW. The rear is a different story.

Audi A3:I don't get it..I also don't get the Mercedes 230 coupe..There is way more value and even performance in much less expensive vehicles. You are paying a high price for the name..nothing else.

Kia

Sportage: I was pleasantly surprised by this solid-feeling vehicle/sister to the Hyundai Tucson. Only negative comment is the cheap plastic on the centre stack.

Other Comments

Kudos to Hyundai and Chrysler for actually having base models on display at the show. Many manufacturers only show the upscale models.

BMW let's us sit in the Z4, Porsche lets us sit in the boxer, but Lexus has all its doors locked including the ES300? Please explain that one to me.

Without trying, I heard the following:
Ford rep on the floor loudly explaining to another about how one of the other reps keeps disappearing and hanging out at other manufacturers displays
Two Chrysler reps swearing their heads off in a loud conversation
A Toyota rep who had no idea whether a manual transmission is available on the Solara.

Some sites covering the show

MSN Autos http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/as...aspx?s=cias2005

Canadian Driver: http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/05toronto/index.htm (Also has good coverage of Detroit and Los Angeles shows)

For some reason the Toronto Star coverage is subscriber-only so no bother going or linking there

[demha88]

Scroll Down, you will find them (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/showthread.php?t=139254)

[Suresh]

here are some pics that my partner and myself took at the autoshow yesterday.

http://www.spotlighttoronto.com/gallery/
menu, special events, Canadian international autos show 2005

I was researching for a new vehicle for myself, so the show was extra special this year. A lot of people said that the show was subpar compared to previous years, but it was actually quite good. Don't ever go to one of these during the weekend. Go during the week. The crowd is MUCH more bearable that way.

Right now its a toss up between the Infiniti G35, the Mazda RX8, or the Acura TL/EL

[careener]

[QUOTE=Suresh]..Don't ever go to one of these during the weekend. Go during the week. The crowd is MUCH more bearable that way...
QUOTE]

If you go Saturday or preferably Sunday night, it's pretty empty from 7 until 10.

[heli88]

[QUOTE=Suresh]..Don't ever go to one of these during the weekend. Go during the week. The crowd is MUCH more bearable that way...
QUOTE]

If you go Saturday or preferably Sunday night, it's pretty empty from 7 until 10.


I am planning to go this weekend. Is it a good idea to go right in the morning when the show starts?

[careener]

[QUOTE=careener]


I am planning to go this weekend. Is it a good idea to go right in the morning when the show starts?

Morning is OK..it opens at 10:30..but by 12 it's pretty busy.
Note: This Sunday night it closes at 6.

[hot_potato]

I forgot to bring my camera to the show, but I took these pics in Naples, FLA back in December when I was on vacation. I don't remember seeing any Lotus cars at the show.. 56k Warning!! These 3 pics are about 1 meg each.

http://img71.exs.cx/img71/6548/lotuselise17hm.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

http://img185.exs.cx/img185/9144/lotuselise28et.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

http://img185.exs.cx/img185/312/lotuselise32rr.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

I took these pics with a Canon S50.

[Q-Ball]

very nice quality of pics!
nice car too :cheesygri

[chopstickhero]

http://public.fotki.com/chopstickhero/events/autoshow_2005/

[urameatball]

My cool shot:
http://www.lawrenceramps.com/images/cover_image.jpg


more here if you want to see: http://s87033262.onlinehome.us/photos/050224/

[goretexpretzels]

I don't know how to embed pics, but here's a linky

http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action=viewall&albumID=287276316

Playin around with D70, fun photo day!

[donaldtin]

Just got it uploaded...

http://community.webshots.com/album/286077852KnjupQ

[kornstar369]

damn lotus...i cant even afford the burago version!
lol

[cozmo]

Anyone heard of this on the net before? Someone told me about it a few years ago,but I've never been able to find the video file. Can anyone direct me to it?

Yes,it's someone in their Ferrari driving through all of Paris or London or something in like 5 minutes...should make for good viewing.

TIA!

[sledbc]

http://www.neonrebel.com/movies/rendezvous.html

[sr20det]

I took a few good photos at autoshow this year. Can someone explain how to imbed photos into the post? i'm not sure of the format anyways I have a lot of photos haha 164 to be exact.... a few more really GOOD ones with more TRD dummeies.

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<a href="http://www.imageshack.us" target="_blank"><img src="http://img83.exs.cx/img83/9329/picture0012an.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />

[kornstar369]

^^ wat is that, a celica?

[sr20det]

yah, its an ugly green celica found at the import part of the show.

[kornstar369]

yah, its an ugly green celica found at the import part of the show.
looks like the one toyota owns...they did a launch in mississauga bout 6 months ago.....

is that you in the pic?

[aZnRYcEbOi]

here are my pix
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2130464416

you need an imagestation login/pass though