|
|
|
07-16-2007, 07:56 AM | #1 |
Major General
4449
Rep 7,594
Posts
Drives: '19 M2C
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Chicagoland
|
Where will the 1 series be on display first?
Where will the 1 series be on display first?
I am just wondering who has the first car show of the year. Chicago doesn't have a car show until Feb '08
__________________
www.ReTuneTheDeTune.com
2019 M2 Competition (Sunset Orange) |
07-16-2007, 09:01 AM | #3 |
Chilly Willy.
0
Rep 65
Posts |
If it's released in NA in spring, I'm guessing we'll get a "preview" at the big city car shows in '08.
I don't know, are there any big German/UK/Euro car shows this fall? Never paid attention to dates.. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-16-2007, 09:09 AM | #4 |
Lieutenant General
2146
Rep 10,176
Posts |
For us USAers, I would guess Detroit in January 2008, although the e90 debuted at the New York International Auto Show for North America in early April 2005, for a NA release 45 days later.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-16-2007, 09:43 AM | #5 |
Lieutenant
224
Rep 551
Posts |
Dam I was hoping to see it at the SF auto show in late November!! The car will be out already in Europe, so I am hoping to see it then.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-16-2007, 10:07 AM | #7 |
Major General
4449
Rep 7,594
Posts
Drives: '19 M2C
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Chicagoland
|
I may have to fly to LA just to see the car! LOL
__________________
www.ReTuneTheDeTune.com
2019 M2 Competition (Sunset Orange) |
Appreciate
0
|
07-16-2007, 01:24 PM | #8 |
My gift Registry: M2
119
Rep 1,432
Posts |
1 series will premiere in Frankfurt..
Frankfurt and Tokyo are gonna be HUGE this year.. Releases: MB C63 EVO STi Nissan GT-R BMW 1 series Cadillac CTS-V Many 2008 models, etc, etc.. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-16-2007, 02:16 PM | #9 |
Banned
33
Rep 390
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-16-2007, 08:02 PM | #13 |
Lieutenant
224
Rep 551
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-16-2007, 08:09 PM | #14 |
No longer moderate
325
Rep 4,401
Posts |
The LA, New York, Chicago, and most importantly, Detroit auto shows are the 'manufacturer' auto shows - those shows are press events before the general public is allowed in the following days. The rest of the auto shows in the country can be classified (roughly) as 'dealer association' shows, without a significant press event prior to public opening. (The Chicago show, in February is put on by the Chicago Area Car dealers - but the manufacturers love that show as a 'first look' at new production vehicles as opposed to prototypes. Toyota has revieled new vehicles there each year since about 2002 (at least)).
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-16-2007, 08:13 PM | #15 | |
Lieutenant
224
Rep 551
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-16-2007, 08:23 PM | #16 |
No longer moderate
325
Rep 4,401
Posts |
No - not necessarily. It depends on if the dealer is responsible for the display or the manufacturer. For instance, in Kansas City - Ford Motor Company gears up for their display (and the KCADA has to negotiate with the manufacturers to see if they can get 'prototypes' for display (and in KC they're usually a year or more older ; -)). But the BMW display in KC is up to the local dealer - using their stock and some materials (image displays and booklets, for instance) from the manufacturer. We may see the car in KC since it may be in dealer stock in early March of '08 when the KC show occurs. But if the dealer doesn't have the car, we won't see it in KC. I expect the same holds true for a lot of other shows. BMW will have the car at the big shows that occur in the US - probably LA, for sure Detroit and Chicago - after that it may be up to the whether or not the dealers have a car they can put on the show floor.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-16-2007, 10:07 PM | #17 | ||
Private First Class
11
Rep 188
Posts |
Quote:
Quote:
I distinctly recall them mentioning these specific shows during the presentation at the BMW event I attended back in mid-June.
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
07-17-2007, 03:43 AM | #20 |
///Mthusiast
135
Rep 1,751
Posts |
We won't see it Downunder (Australia) until March next year at the Melbourne International Motor Show.
According to the article linked below, "BMW Australia is ignoring the 120d and new twin-turbocharged 123d diesel, and importing only the range-topping 135i for about March 2008." Damn! That means only those of us who can afford the AU$75,000+ pricetag will be able to get into the new coupe. Australia always gets a raw deal when it comes to cars! http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...1389&pg=2&vf=0 |
Appreciate
0
|
07-17-2007, 01:03 PM | #22 | |
Banned
33
Rep 390
Posts |
Quote:
I'm already planning for the LA trip |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|