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Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« on: February 05, 2006, 09:26:39 am »
This is to be the official discussion location about vehicles and displays at the Toronto AutoShow 2006
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2006, 03:41:45 pm »
Are the 2 new retractable hardtop convertibles from Pontiac (G6 Convertible) and VW (EOS) going to be at the 2006 Toronto AutoShow?  I was disappointed last year after it's splashy launch in LA that they didn't bring the G6 Convertible to Toronto.  I am hoping they bring it this year.  As for the EOS, the VW.ca site mentions it going to the Montreal and Vancouver autoshows, but there is no mention of Toronto.
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2006, 05:00:29 pm »
Quote from: LTyndall on February 06, 2006, 03:41:45 pm
As for the EOS, the VW.ca site mentions it going to the Montreal and Vancouver autoshows, but there is no mention of Toronto.

I saw that on the VW.ca site too and thought it very odd as they mention GTI and Passat Wagon will be at other shows and name Toronto. I inquired and was told it would be at the show (and hard to imagine it wouldn't be), but with VW anything's possible and I'm not certain it will be there. Thankfully the VW press release suggests it will be http://www.autoshow.ca/2006/showsummary_exhibitors.asp?manu=VW

The G6 should be there.
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Re: Official Toronto Auto Show 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2006, 08:34:02 pm »
does not TO get screwed out of some cars because Chicago is the same time
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Re: Official Toronto Auto Show 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2006, 10:27:14 am »
Quote from: airbalancer on February 06, 2006, 08:34:02 pm
does not TO get screwed out of some cars because Chicago is the same time

Most definitely. Sometimes vehicles are only shown during VIP or half the show and get shared and transported to make both shows.
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2006, 10:43:57 am »
Yeah like their is ONLY ONE fer the whole Northern Hemisphere :thumbdown: :bang: :think: :fall:
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2006, 12:07:58 pm »
I am most interested in seeing the G6 convertible, Saturn Aura and Sky, Mazda Cx-7, Ford Edge/Fusion and suprisingly enough the new Camry.

Last year's show was really disappointing since most new models were for press days only.  You can only see so many ION's and Cobalts ya know?
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2006, 05:39:29 pm »
I received a very nice email confirmation from GM Canada that the G6 convertible will be at the Toronto AutoShow ...

Mr. Tyndall:

Thank you for your e-mail.

The Pontiac G6 Convertible will be featured at the 2006 Canadian Auto Show running from February 17th to the 26th, 2006, at the Roger's Centre and Metro Convention Centre.

Along with the Chevrolet Camaro concept vehicle, other featured models include:

2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP
2007 Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid System
2006 Cadillac XLR-V (Canadian Premiere)
2006 Cadillac STS-V
2007 Chevrolet Aveo
2007 Pontiac Wave
2006 Pontiac G6 Convertible
2007 Saturn Sky
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
2007 GMC Yukon
2007 Cadillac Escalade


Please visit the following URL  http://www.autoshow.ca
for further information regarding the auto show.

Thank you for contacting General Motors of Canada.

Please visit our website again.

Laura Shepel
Internet Correspondent
www.gmcanada.com
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2006, 08:18:09 pm »
TO show has fewer cars this year than last year. I will wait for 2007 autoshow.
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2006, 09:38:26 am »
Pontiac G6 convertible and VW Eos convertible, both hard-tops, will be big competitors.
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2006, 10:23:44 pm »
Just got back from show.  Almost too much to try and cram in within 5 hours!

Out of all the cars (not including exotics) Solstice and Eclipse GT both just blew me away!  Loved the feel of both them, the looks, everything.  Utterly speechless.  The new Civic Si wowed me as well.  Not even close to as much as the two above did, but I was really suprised with it.  Sweet ride.

Biggest Disappointments: I was in love with the G6 convertible, but after seeing it live, I'm just in LIKE with it.  Still love the coupe, but compare to the others in it's class (Solara) the interior just didn't cut it.  I was also pretty disappointed in the BMW X3.2 interior.  Just terrible for a BMW.  Really felt cheap.

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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2006, 08:28:24 am »
y2chuck, did you check out the softop design and use in the Solstice?
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2006, 11:06:04 am »
Quote from: wing on February 23, 2006, 08:28:24 am
y2chuck, did you check out the softop design and use in the Solstice?

didn't actually use it, but they had 1 Soltice with the top up and 1 with the top down so I sat in and checked out both.  I think the rear opens clamshell like, it's all manual and folds into the trunk.  The quality of the top seemed, uh, not very good quality and it doesn't really look great with the top up.  It sorta looked like it just wouldn't seal very well at the back end but that could just be people fiddling with it all day.
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2006, 11:21:33 am »
The poor fit of the top is one of the first things I've noticed in published pictures of the car, so I doubt it is due to people "fiddling" with it. It is simply a poorly executed design. It makes me wonder about the quality of the rest of the design as well.  ??? ::)
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2006, 11:31:23 am »
Hey !! Haughty SHEW GANG...what would U individuals BUY TODAY..of the vehicles u saw ,sat in slept in caressed!!! drooled ON......!!! :stick: :drool:     1 Choice Under $30K theUDDER above $30K?.... ???
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #15 on: February 23, 2006, 12:11:46 pm »
Quote from: safristi on February 23, 2006, 11:31:23 am
Hey !! Haughty SHEW GANG...what would U individuals BUY TODAY..of the vehicles u saw ,sat in slept in caressed!!! drooled ON......!!! :stick: :drool:     1 Choice Under $30K theUDDER above $30K?.... ???

That's a tough call Saffy.  For me, under $30k, it'd probably be the Civic Si -- just seems like a whole lotta car for the bucks.  The MX-5 is right on the $30k border though and I think I've put my money where my mouth is there. 

Over $30k, it'd probably be the Carerra.  Just such a gorgeous, hot-performing and semi-practical all-round package.  Maybe if I'd had the ability to climb around inside a Vette, my tune would be different, but it was locked tight, so I had a quick glance and moved on.  The AM Vantage V8 already has the lust factor as I've mentioned elsewhere.
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #16 on: February 23, 2006, 01:49:10 pm »
Vantage!
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #17 on: February 23, 2006, 03:55:55 pm »
What's your Under $30k choice, Wing?
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #18 on: February 23, 2006, 04:15:08 pm »
Haha, Still thinking about that one.  Maybe an Accord ;)  Fully loaded Mazda 3 GT.....  Geez 30k is a small limit.
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Re: Official Toronto AutoShow 2006 Vehicle Discussion
« Reply #19 on: February 23, 2006, 04:36:57 pm »
WISH"GRANT'ED!!!!" ;) 8) ::) :P :rofl:......must be ny'ass bean a Car ass'fish'ianad'Oh..!!!...... 30K is slim Pickin's  :banana: :think: :laugh:
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