New York International Auto Show 2008

[Spilchy]

You guys are braver than I am. My days of going to the NY Auto Show are over. It is so damn crowded that it makes me crazy. In the old days I used to take a day off from work and go in the middle of the week with my father when the show opened up. It would be EMPTY! Now, forget it.

Thanks for the pics Dean.

Originally Posted by Clean Dean

The Bentley's, Rolls, and Lambos were set back like priceless diamonds, and the Saleen F 150 was placed back about 25 feet and also unreachable. It was kind of like looking at a picture.

My boss was at the Auto Show with his best friend who bought three, yes three Bentley convertibles. So he got the "VIP" treatment and was able to go and sit in the car and look at them. My boss went up there with him and said he felt so uncomfortable because hundreds of people were gawking at them from behind ropes. He said it was a serious case of the "have" and the "have not."

[Clean Dean]

Keeping the cars roped off is kind of silly to me. I don't get too excited about any car I see on the road everyday. Thats why I love the concept cars at these shows.

My boss was at the Auto Show with his best friend who bought three, yes three Bentley convertibles. So he got the "VIP" treatment and was able to go and sit in the car and look at them. My boss went up there with him and said he felt so uncomfortable because hundreds of people were gawking at them from behind ropes. He said it was a serious case of the "have" and the "have not."

WOW !!! I guess this guy really likes that model !!!

[Spilchy]

Originally Posted by Clean Dean

WOW !!! I guess this guy really likes that model !!!

One for him, one for his wife and one for the vacation home.

Can you believe (I'm sure you can) that he takes them to an assembly line hand car wash place. He purchased the "unlimited" package for thousands of dollars so he can take them there to be "washed" as many times as he wants.

My boss told him about me and he's interested in details so maybe I can take over the washing duties in the warm weather.

That BMW in your slide show is awesome!

[Deanski]

yea, it sucks to have some of the cares roped off, but I guess in todays world its now normal.

Ferrari used to have great exhibits, now, it was one black F430 and that was it.

Mini also had a big showing last few years, no it's much smaller.

I think most of the show was driven by the economy or lack thereof.

Years ago, the show was THE show to go to with all types of cars spread out, easy to see and reach, more working engine examples, more special cars etc.

Like I said, it was a disapointment this year. The big three had large exhibits, but not as "glitzy" as before.

And, yes , it was busy and crowded when I went. Even the Porsche area was difficult to navigate and speak to some of the PCNA people. One dealer who was there wondered why they didn't place my car in the show.. I told him, no one asked.

Deanski

[G35stilez]

Guess I'll skip .

Thanks for the pics guys.

[karlover98]

I went last weekend. I would grade it a C+.