Dear Michigan, how's this year's Auto Show? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Chicago · 01-11-2013, 09:05 AM

Very excited for this year's Auto Show in Chicago. Michigan folks, how was your experience and which cars really stood out? Photos would be awesome! Thanks in advance!

Sccabrz192 · 01-11-2013, 11:48 AM

Industry days aren't until next wednesday/thursday, charity show is friday, public show doesn't start until saturday the 19th.

Chicago · 01-11-2013, 01:29 PM

I digress, I got confused with pictures of cars that were supposedly to be unveiled at Detroit. Thanks for the heads up.

funbeatsfast · 01-27-2013, 03:58 PM

The C7 Vette was nice. Kinda busy - lots of vents and creases - but it works. Jag had their new F-type, which looked a little like a big Miata. In my book, that's one of the best hings you can say about a car. Porsche's 2013 Cayman looked suspiciously like the 2012 Cayman, same with the 911. It seems like last year's show had more new stuff. Oh, but the girls at the Maserati booth - WOW.

BRZfan · 01-27-2013, 04:31 PM

Insofar as sports cars this Nissan GTR was the most memorable if not just the color:
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Chicago · 01-27-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by funbeatsfast

The C7 Vette was nice. Kinda busy - lots of vents and creases - but it works. Jag had their new F-type, which looked a little like a big Miata. In my book, that's one of the best hings you can say about a car. Porsche's 2013 Cayman looked suspiciously like the 2012 Cayman, same with the 911. It seems like last year's show had more new stuff. Oh, but the girls at the Maserati booth - WOW.

Awesome to hear the new Cayman will be there. Did you see the new IS? The main reason for me will be the C7 Stingray.

BRZfan · 01-28-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chicago

Awesome to hear the new Cayman will be there. Did you see the new IS? The main reason for me will be the C7 Stingray.

Stingray: you asked for it. Here is one shot.

Chicago · 01-29-2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BRZfan

Stingray: you asked for it. Here is one shot.

holy hell.

Dadhawk · 01-29-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BRZfan

Stingray: you asked for it. Here is one shot.

I know not everyone agrees, but all I can think is "nice ass!"

racecaresuaceb · 02-02-2013, 11:45 AM

When is the show in Chi-town? I might drive over for another chance to see the cars.

My focus at the NAIAS was mostly performance cars. I found the new Vette mostly meh. But I am a fan of the curvy Vette's (C3, C6 etc definitely not C4) and I find the new rear overwrought.

Anyway, the Viper was a must-see. The SRT booth doesn't let you touch the car, but the Mopar booth has a yellow one where you can touch the car and see the paint/detail upclose.

The F12 Berlinetta was there, so, that was something to gawk at. Couple of Maserati Gran Turismo's too.

Oh, do check out the BMW M6 and the 4 series coupe. Very good-looking cars.

There's a FRS with the FiveAxis lip and spoiler in the Scion booth and a WRB BRZ in the Subaru booth.

There's the usual BMW, Audi, MB spread. The gold GT-R was pretty interesting to see.

I will try to find some pics too.

Chicago · 02-02-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by racecaresuaceb

When is the show in Chi-town? I might drive over for another chance to see the cars.

The Chicago auto show is from Feb 9-18th.

Here's a link for weekday specials: http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/about...discounts.aspx

racecaresuaceb · 02-03-2013, 10:40 PM

Thanks.

Oh dont forget the new JAAAAAAAAAAG F-type.

Chicago · 02-04-2013, 01:28 AM

sweet, will do. Ive been hearing about the jag a lot lately

sevi21 · 02-04-2013, 07:15 PM

Im pretty excited myself! One of my favorite times of the year for sure

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Chicago Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: DD Lexus IS 350 / Track Car Soon Location: Chicago Posts: 59 Thanks: 31 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I digress, I got confused with pictures of cars that were supposedly to be unveiled at Detroit. Thanks for the heads up.

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funbeatsfast Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: Ohio Posts: 115 Thanks: 13 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The C7 Vette was nice. Kinda busy - lots of vents and creases - but it works. Jag had their new F-type, which looked a little like a big Miata. In my book, that's one of the best hings you can say about a car. Porsche's 2013 Cayman looked suspiciously like the 2012 Cayman, same with the 911. It seems like last year's show had more new stuff. Oh, but the girls at the Maserati booth - WOW.

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Chicago Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: DD Lexus IS 350 / Track Car Soon Location: Chicago Posts: 59 Thanks: 31 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	sweet, will do. Ive been hearing about the jag a lot lately

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