Comments on: Tired of Motor Show queues – book online

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:32:39 +0000

Funny how some don’t “get” the motor show.

In Melb, if you wanted to go and inspect all the small 4cyl cars which might fit your needs, it would take you a week and several hundred ks to get to all of them.

Those who “get” the motor show, realize that you can do the same thing in one building in a couple of hours. Immediate comparison can be made about look and feel, ease of entry, etc. Then it’s easy to organize test drive appointment(s) on the spot as well, saving lots of time and trouble.

Of course, that doesn’t apply if the manufacturer has decided on a no-show at the show.

By: mdt

mdt — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:39:48 +0000

Ethan, totally agree. I went to 3 Sydney shows 2005-2007 and was disgusted to find BMW locking up even entry level stuff like a 120i and 320i. Even Mercedes would let you crawl though almost anything. What’s the point if you can’t even take a look inside?

The highlight? Taking a seat in a Mazda MX-5 and discovering how bloody glorious the feel of their manual transmission was, even in a stationary car with the engine turned off!

By: Ethan

Ethan — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:03:49 +0000

i don’t get it… so i need to pay someone money so that they can show me what i want to buy??? whats the point… most of the cars locked up anyway, like BMW… rather go to the showroom instead…

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:12:09 +0000

I think the attendance will be very low, with no queue for tickets, because everyone is preparing for an economic recession and many are in no mood to think about new cars.

By: SuperCujo

SuperCujo — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:50:25 +0000

Never experienced a queue at a motor show ever.

And with the way things are going, there will be just Toyota and Holden having stands at these things anyway.

By: skasev

skasev — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:57:43 +0000

i’ve never encountered a line at the sydney motorshow and will never again, last years was crap to say the least! hang out at bondi on a weekend and you’ll see better cars!

By: Biggles

Biggles — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:38:54 +0000

Where’s my press pass?

By: FRUGAL_ONE

FRUGAL_ONE — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:57:38 +0000

*****PRIMO!*****

Thats all good and handy, as the “q” can be long on weekends

I am so glad that C/A are supplying me with a Press-Pass for the 1st. Trade Day only.

Finally get to meet all the gang!!

Cheers

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