1) BMW 1-Series - they had a red couple and a gold convertible, both 135i's. I like this car a lot! They also had a 2002 tii, and I can see the similarity - the 1-Series is an updated 2002 for sure, the same upright greenhouse, wide-open front end and flat tail. Too bad they couldn't do round taillights! I sat in the coupe - which had a 6-speed - for a few minutes and really liked it. It's a great size and great-looking, albeit a little heavy and probably a little too expensive.
2) Audi R8 - I have to admit to be a little disappointed - they had an R8 in white, which wasn't the most attractive look for the car. Hard to believe that they could not get a silver or black one. It's a beautiful car for sure, but the white doesn't really set the lines off that well. The also had an S5 in white, with a dark red interior, also a gorgeous car that really should have been in another color.
3) Dodge Challenger - a beautiful car - they had 3 production-appearing examples there - a couple of R/T Hemi's and a V6 base model. All were very nice, even the base version. I'd like to see a new one next to a classic Challener, just to compare the lines. But the new one is definitely retro but in a very nice way....
4) Chevy Camaro - by comparison, this was a concept car, not a production-ready version. It's also great-looking, but I am assuming that they will have to change some of the details (like raising the roof a bit) for production, so I'll withhold a judgement until then.
5) Nissan GT-R - an amazingly technologically advanced car, but pretty ugly, to be perfectly honest! It has a lot of strange curves and squared-off shapes on it, and that weird kink in the C-pillar is quite off-putting. The interior is very blocky, full of rectangular shapes. But it has a lot of 'presence' for sure, with huge wheels and tires and lots of scoops, ducts and strakes. Can't wait to hear one on the street!
6) smart fortwo - I love this car! We actually saw one on Canal Street on Thursday, the day before we went to the show. Yes, it is small, but has loads of room for 2 people inside. If I lived in an urban area and needed a car, this is what I would get. It makes a MINI look quite large. Too bad it only comes with the automanual trans.
Part 3 to come.....
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