I went to the Philadelphia Auto show two weeks ago.
I did'nt really notice any difference in attendence compared to
previous years.
Nothing indicated to me that the American automakers
were changing thier ways.
I really like the styling of the new Challenger. Too bad I feel that
Chrysler should go out of business.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill L" <pythias@pacifier.com>
> Hello Ron,
>
> I went to the Portland (OR) Auto Show at the beginning of the month. Much
> is as you say, much more subdued than past years. Fewer displays, smaller
> displays, fewer attendees.
>
> The biggest crowds were around the Chevrolet stand. They had both the new
> Camaro and the 'Vette ZR1.
>
> Also as you say, its not just the domestic auto makers. If one looks at
>the
> stats, Mercedes sales off over 30%, Toyota off over 30%, Honda off nearly
> 30%, BMW, Saab, nearly every auto company in the developed world is
> suffering big time.
>
> Oddly enough, even the "economy" cars,--Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Nissan
> Versa, Chevy Aveo, Kia Rio, right down the line ALL have electric
>windows!!
> Not only does that mean that they weigh more than they need to, with all
> the associated ills that brings, the windows will eventually quit
>working.
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