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2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« on: January 05, 2011, 03:09:36 pm »
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2011, 03:34:41 pm »
There is going to be a pretty sweet contest giveaway at the show.....not quite as sweet as the Toronto contest, but good none-the-less.   :-X

I am jealous
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2011, 11:38:36 am »
Looking forward to it.  We're going on the 22nd.  It's an annual pigrimmage for me and 2 of my friends.  Auto Show all day, then a good Montreal smoked meat sandwich for dinner.
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2011, 02:22:28 pm »
Quote from: 5 Wheel Drive on January 07, 2011, 11:38:36 am
Looking forward to it.  We're going on the 22nd.  It's an annual pigrimmage for me and 2 of my friends.  Auto Show all day, then a good Montreal smoked meat sandwich for dinner.

Funny you should mention dinner.  mwqa and I usually start with dinner and it's been smoked meat at least once in the last 3 years.  I think I can do either the 21st in the evening or during the day on the 22nd (Saturday).  I can't guarantee that date yet but I will be able to soon enough.

Any other takers for either day?
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2011, 01:13:36 pm »
Looks like there will be a few interesting Canadian unveilings at the show this year.

Aston Martin Rapide, V12 Vantage
Chevrolet Orlando
Ford C Max and Focus
Hyundai Elantra

Hopefully we'll actually get to get in them, and they won't just be up on turn tables.  Well, the A/M's will be roped off for sure...  :(

http://www.montrealautoshow.com/en/photos-and-videos
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2011, 05:40:05 pm »
Thanks for your great company at the autoshow today, Random. :)

(and yes... I am waiting for your pics of those models to be posted.)
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2011, 06:01:26 pm »
Quote from: mwqa on January 22, 2011, 05:40:05 pm
(and yes... I am waiting for your pics of those models to be posted.)

Car models, right?  ;D
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2011, 11:08:21 pm »
Quote from: blur911 on January 22, 2011, 06:01:26 pm
Quote from: mwqa on January 22, 2011, 05:40:05 pm
(and yes... I am waiting for your pics of those models to be posted.)

Car models, right?  ;D

Of course - is there any other type??  ;D

Here are some pics from today.











and I had this one of a Fiat 500. Sorry about the people in the way.  ;)

 
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2011, 08:23:54 am »
..nice BUMPERS................ ::) :P
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2011, 12:42:23 pm »
Quote from: safristi on January 23, 2011, 08:23:54 am
..nice BUMPERS................ ::) :P

Yeah, and we saw some cars, too!   :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2011, 01:09:24 pm »
Here's a link to the pictures I took.

http://www.pbase.com/socket/autoshow2011

Random is modeling a lime green 'racing' jacket courtesy of Suzuki. They were giving test drives of the Kizashi and he was courageous enough (and generous enough, seeing how hard the Suzuki girls were working to drum up interest) to give it a spin.

I think Suzuki made an error in locating their kiosk away from the flow of the show itself. I fleetingly saw it on the way to the test drive, but didn't see them at all in the main hall.

As for the show in general, it was a pleasant experience. The layout seemed very good this year. The only complain I had is of the loud music being played in the customization area. I had you get out of there lickidy-split because of my hearing issues, so missed that whole exhibit.

I can recommend it for anyone who hasn't gone, as a nice way of spending a few hours walking.
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2011, 01:56:30 pm »
Quote from: random006 on January 23, 2011, 12:42:23 pm
Quote from: safristi on January 23, 2011, 08:23:54 am
..nice BUMPERS................ ::) :P

Yeah, and we saw some cars, too!   :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
... i think i just smoked my meat..........
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2011, 06:15:08 pm »
Nice pics.  Have to say that I`m liking the looks of the C-Max. Will have to hit up the TO show after work one night to see it in person.
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2011, 09:13:40 am »
We were there on Saturday too.  We had a good time, saw lots.  I like the new Focus, the trunk was a bit on the small side.  Hopefully the wagon will cure that.  I liked the new Elantra too.  Besides drooling over the usual Porsches, A/M's Lambo's, etc, nothing really jumped out at me this year.

Oh, the smoked meat sandwich at Dunn's after the show was most excellent!
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2011, 10:21:12 am »
Quote from: mwqa on January 23, 2011, 01:09:24 pm
Here's a link to the pictures I took.

http://www.pbase.com/socket/autoshow2011

Random is modeling a lime green 'racing' jacket courtesy of Suzuki. They were giving test drives of the Kizashi and he was courageous enough (and generous enough, seeing how hard the Suzuki girls were working to drum up interest) to give it a spin.


Odd colour for Suzuki, their colours are usually blue and white, sometimes yellow.  That green is definitely Kawasaki.
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Re: 2011 Montreal International Auto Show
« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2011, 10:58:11 am »
Thanks for the photos. Looks like a good time.

Like the lime green Suzuki jacket. At an auto show, at least you'd be easy to spot in a crowd!

The C-Max Hybrid is #1 on my replacement list, so very anxious to check one out. Doubt I'll be able to sit in one at Toronto, but looking forward to doing so.
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