So I decided to go this year to actually sit on cars and give them a thorough look instead of just going to the exotics' section to snap photos. A few things that I'd like to mention, feel free to comment:
- Lancer EVO X seats, very racy, cool, etc.. but extremely hard and uncomfortable, I couldn't imagine myself having one as a daily driver.
- Subaru STI... Aside from the power/handling, where are the US $36,000 (before taxes)? Very plain and simple, a true racer without a doubt, but not worth that much!
- The new Mazda 6 is nothing special.
- Seems like every single car (except for Volvo) is competing to see who has the most buttons on the dash/steering wheel. The Honda Accord seemed particularly crazy with 10 buttons on the friggin steering wheel.
- The Charger and the Camaro are humongous, they make a Mustang look like a Lotus Elise.... not sure if I like that.
- Everything in the Nissan line has "start engine" buttons, ipod connectivity, button-invaded steering wheels, heated seats, etc etc.. except for the 350Z, which makes me want it even more reminding me that it is a representation a modern Japanese Muscle without fancy gadgets.
- The new front of Acura models is disgusting, the cars seemed incredibly nice inside, but the front silver plates are just plain ugly, not cool Acura!
- First time I ever see a Veyron, Enzo, and Spykers (they've never featured them before in Miami). I almost bought the Enzo, but I didn't have $750,000 lying around... + paddle shifts are boring.
- Volvos have the worst interiors ever.
- New, fully equipped Honda Fit for msrp US $18,000?? Did Honda smoke an EggRoll?? You gotta be kidding me.
Other than that, the show was alright. I wish they would make it as big as Detroit, NY, LA, etc.. There's certainly enough money in Florida to make a bigger statement.
Oh, and Scion had a killer display and giving away a bunch of free stuff... Seems like they're desperately seeking for sales (attached pic #5)
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Originally Posted by henk4
