My Trip to the Brisbane Motor Show - Many Images

[CorpusCallosum]

Originally Posted by monster

I am back, 2 days away from the comp and I have 425 un-read posts!! Nice photos mate, is there anymore ? For some reason, I can't load half of the photos.

Which post are you having trouble with? Or is it just a general few out of the bunch?

Originally Posted by monster

The M3 looks very sexy in the metal and in real life shots, so I was expecting the car to look fantastic on the road, but I saw one 2 weeks ago in traffic and it looks strangely anonymous. The nice technical V8 sound made up for it though. I guess the design is very light sensitive.

I haven't seen one on the road yet but it looked so much different and aggresive to the normal 3 series at the motor show to me. There unfortunetly wasn't a normal 3 series coupe to compare against but I think I have seen enough to say I much prefer the M3!!!

Originally Posted by monster

I thought you already had a good look at the M3 at the dealership when you were checking out the 6-series. I guess none of the sales people from your dealership were present at the show, otherwise they would have automatically given you the guide tour of the car. Just tell those people that you are looking for something more sporty than your 650i, that will guarantee to light them up. Are you going to test drive the M3 in the near future?

I'm extremely meticulous. I decided I'd like to go over the M3 in great detail many times

All of the salesman where from a different dealership unfortunetly. With all honesty and respect I don't think they did a great job. They almost seemed to me like they were above everyone else. Just my view but!

My chance for test drives of any car are non-existent for months now that I have had a week off work. Goodbye social-lie and most likely time on here. But yes, when I begin to look for a replacement for the 5er I will greatly consider the M3. It's proberly a litle bit shouty for me. I like a luxury vehicle but I don't really want one that shouts I spent all that money on this car. So I won't be driving the 6er to work very often. It can be my weekend escape car so I can drive and work on my ailing tan!!!

@Monster - Do you watch RPA? I featured on it tonite, well not really, I was at the back reading a scan when a nurse was talking to a patient. I'm proud to say I was on TV

[Tumbo]

Originally Posted by CorpusCallosum

I noticed that before... Was hoping know one else would haha

God the S8 must be simply stunning if thats a normal A8

Oh believe me it is!

[CorpusCallosum]

Originally Posted by Audiholic

Oh believe me it is!

Might have to one day go to my Audi Dealer and see if they have one for me to check out! I think all cars look better in person then in pictures!

[shonguiz]

I saw an S8 IRL, and God what a car : Btw, nice photos CC.

[Monster]

Originally Posted by CorpusCallosum

Which post are you having trouble with? Or is it just a general few out of the bunch?

Those ones after the photos of the 520d in the 1st page, photos from page 2 onwards are fine.

Originally Posted by CorpusCallosum

I haven't seen one on the road yet but it looked so much different and aggresive to the normal 3 series at the motor show to me. There unfortunetly wasn't a normal 3 series coupe to compare against but I think I have seen enough to say I much prefer the M3!!!

IMO, the 3 series coupe always look a bit physically weak, the M3 fixed that problem.

Originally Posted by CorpusCallosum

All of the salesman where from a different dealership unfortunetly. With all honesty and respect I don't think they did a great job. They almost seemed to me like they were above everyone else. Just my view but!

Mate I couldn't agree with you more . I hate those bastards, arrogant and ignorant. It isn't like they actually own the cars on display.

Originally Posted by CorpusCallosum

My chance for test drives of any car are non-existent for months now that I have had a week off work. Goodbye social-lie and most likely time on here. But yes, when I begin to look for a replacement for the 5er I will greatly consider the M3. It's proberly a litle bit shouty for me. I like a luxury vehicle but I don't really want one that shouts I spent all that money on this car. So I won't be driving the 6er to work very often. It can be my weekend escape car so I can drive and work on my ailing tan!!!

It sounds like the production version of the BMW CS is your type of car ? or the X6. Still, try the M3, because it is as good as being a performance car as an luxury car.

I am sure other doctors will realise you deserve the 6er and won't be jealous about your car right?

Originally Posted by CorpusCallosum

@Monster - Do you watch RPA? I featured on it tonite, well not really, I was at the back reading a scan when a nurse was talking to a patient. I'm proud to say I was on TV

Didn't watch RPA, actually I am not sure which day it is on TV in Sydney. Did your wife record it ?

[CorpusCallosum]

Originally Posted by monster

Those ones after the photos of the 520d in the 1st page, photos from page 2 onwards are fine.

I'll rehost them for you

Originally Posted by monster

IMO, the 3 series coupe always look a bit physically weak, the M3 fixed that problem.

I think it depends on the colour choice and the wheels. With the M Pack that you can option onto the standard coupe, it looks fantastic. I do think it is a very good looking car but. I'm just not a big fan of the interior.

Originally Posted by monster

Mate I couldn't agree with you more . I hate those bastards, arrogant and ignorant. It isn't like they actually own the cars on display.

I hate to say this but when I went at first I was ignored as a potential customer at the show. I didn't dress up at all, just normal clothing, and one of the salesmen actually said to me, "Sir, do you realise this is a $150k car. At that stage I introduced myself using my Doctor title which I rarely do. His expression dropped. Just to rub it in I took my keys from my pocket and dangled them in his face. After that I;m sure I could have had him cleaning my own car.

Originally Posted by monster

It sounds like the production version of the BMW CS is your type of car ? or the X6. Still, try the M3, because it is as good as being a performance car as an luxury car.

I love my 5 Series. I'm not sure I'll upgrade from the 5er for a long time. My next car will proberly be the X5. Then proberly the new 5 series. Maybe when I have a teenage son hounding me to get the top of the line BMW, and if I can afford it, then maybe I will wilt under pressure. Thats obviously a long way away but

Originally Posted by monster

I am sure other doctors will realise you deserve the 6er and won't be jealous about your car right?

No, the doctors wouldn't care. Many have very flash cars. I think I'm more subdued with my outward sign of making alot of cash from making people better. Except I have a problem with expensive clothing!!! I blame my wife for that, she got me started on all this high end fashion!!!

Originally Posted by monster

Didn't watch RPA, actually I am not sure which day it is on TV in Sydney. Did your wife record it ?

Yes, we have foxtel IQ, I would try and host it on the net but I think it's impossible to tranfers from the actually box to my computer. Which is a bugger! It was only for a quick 10 seconds and I was really on screen. Still, being on tv is being on tv

[CorpusCallosum]

[cawimmer430]

Originally Posted by CorpusCallosum

Thanks and your most welcome

I am an extremely novice photographer so I don't use a really good camera. I just thte other day purchased a Canon PowerShot SX100 IS. It's nothing to special but does the job for me.

You certainly handled it well!

[Monster]

Originally Posted by CorpusCallosum

I'll rehost them for you

Thanks mate, the photos are good now

Originally Posted by CorpusCallosum

I hate to say this but when I went at first I was ignored as a potential customer at the show. I didn't dress up at all, just normal clothing, and one of the salesmen actually said to me, "Sir, do you realise this is a $150k car. At that stage I introduced myself using my Doctor title which I rarely do. His expression dropped. Just to rub it in I took my keys from my pocket and dangled them in his face. After that I;m sure I could have had him cleaning my own car.

I so wish I was there to see. How long did your conversation with that idiot last?

Originally Posted by CorpusCallosum

I love my 5 Series. I'm not sure I'll upgrade from the 5er for a long time. My next car will proberly be the X5. Then proberly the new 5 series. Maybe when I have a teenage son hounding me to get the top of the line BMW, and if I can afford it, then maybe I will wilt under pressure. Thats obviously a long way away but

I can be your slightly pass teenage son

Originally Posted by CorpusCallosum

Except I have a problem with expensive clothing!!! I blame my wife for that, she got me started on all this high end fashion!!!

I wasn't into expensive clothing until I went to try on some Hugo Boss suits and shirts. I was very cynical before, I thought all clothings are the same but then I saw the results myself, and now I am starting to develope an addiction for them as well.

Originally Posted by CorpusCallosum

Yes, we have foxtel IQ, I would try and host it on the net but I think it's impossible to tranfers from the actually box to my computer. Which is a bugger! It was only for a quick 10 seconds and I was really on screen. Still, being on tv is being on tv

no worries, just keep the video so you can show your future son

[JadeVetti]

I hate to say this but when I went at first I was ignored as a potential customer at the show. I didn't dress up at all, just normal clothing, and one of the salesmen actually said to me, "Sir, do you realise this is a $150k car. At that stage I introduced myself using my Doctor title which I rarely do. His expression dropped. Just to rub it in I took my keys from my pocket and dangled them in his face. After that I;m sure I could have had him cleaning my own car.[/quote]

This is very interesting, because you just opened up a topic for discussion amongst myself and my friends that I have brought up before. Do salespeople at car shows treat you differently? I feel, that at car shows, the salespeople tend to view everyone as less than a tire kicker. No one comes to a car show dressed up in a suit unless they have to, or they are coming from work or etc.

Car shows are family friendly, and most people go to enjoy not just the viewing but the atmosphere. I have longed regarded the salespeople on the floor as being very dense and incompetent when it comes to the vehicle I inquire about, or other. Few times I have come across genuine salespeople who know that a car show is not the showroom floor. People go to get a better clarification on what vehicle they would purchase, and compare cars. No transactions are being made.