Topic: 2023 Montreal Auto Show

[JohnnyMac]

Did you see the new Lotus Emira?  How did it look in person?

Yellow. It looked yellow  Had a bit of an economy car vibe as it was in the local Lambo-Lotus dealer's roped-off space. The 2022 Countach was a few vehicles away. The Emira is small-ish next to the Italian bulls, was priced at $105k.

Thank you for that.  They don't let you past the rope to have a closer look or even maybe sit in it?  At $105K I wonder what model it is?  Is it the 4 cylinder or the V6?  I'd be running my numbers again to see if I can squeeze $105K into the budget for next time, maybe trading in my Civic Si and getting a true beater for winter months. 

Of course it'll look poor next to the Lambo's, especially that gorgeous Countach.

This one had a supercharged Toyota V6 (interesting that the sign mentioned the Toyota engine). I liked that it looks sporty but not brawny/showy. Could not glance at the interior, sadly.

Hmmmm, $105K for the supercharged V6.  Now I definitely have to run the numbers.

[Blueprint]

Overall attendance was around 150k persons, down from about 250 pre-pandemic. My guess is that if more manufacturers don't show up next year, the event is toast 

[Patrick_D1]

Overall attendance was around 150k persons, down from about 250 pre-pandemic. My guess is that if more manufacturers don't show up next year, the event is toast 

Let's just say that the feedback we're hearing isn't making us question our decision not to attend.

[Blueprint]

Overall attendance was around 150k persons, down from about 250 pre-pandemic. My guess is that if more manufacturers don't show up next year, the event is toast 

Let's just say that the feedback we're hearing isn't making us question our decision not to attend.

Your stand is usually pretty popular in Montreal... It's a ripple effect, the more manufacturers won't come, the less will stay 

[PJungnitsch]

If dealers can sell everything they get, why spend money on advertising? Which is essentially what car shows are