I went yesterday morning right after the doors opened. I get the impression that these auto shows are dying off. Covid is long past and yet the number and size of the exhibitors is smaller than ever. No Jaguar, Acura, Infiniti, Cadillac, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Dodge, Ram or Jeep (probably more brands were missing that I haven't listed). Also, some of the brands that did show had a pathetic presence with just 3-4 vehicles, like Buick and GMC. Nissan and Honda had good showings, but this show was definitely dominated by Ford, Chevy and Toyota.

Usually the Stellantis brands have a huge area with an indoor driving course (steep hills, bumpy road sections, etc.) along with big indoor displays of their new models that you can see up close. This year, the only Stellantis presence was a few vehicles parked outside that you could drive around a small section of the parking lot.

It really feels like some auto brands have just lost the will to live in the US market.

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dang, I was looking forward to taking a ride on a mountain like they set up last year.

I went to one in Austin last year and I think I was in and out in 45 minutes. Not much to see.

A lot of the car show money goes to the vehicle reveals and social media now. Why would they spend millions to send salespeople, vehicles, and massive displays around the country when people will put down deposits and wait years for cars that don't even exist yet? Really no need to show a car off in person anymore.

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Thanks for the update on the show. I was planning on going tomorrow during the day, but based on what you posted, I'll probably skip it. I went last year and noticed also it was kinda going downhill.

Do they have the new land cruiser there?

What about the Lexus gx550

If I don't go to the car show, what is the best way to see these vehicles, sit in them etc do decide if either is a vehicle that I might want to put a deposit on or get me name on the Waitlist

It was still a big show because they combined it with the annual boat & RV show for the second year in a row. If you're into boats, jet skis and campers as well as cars you might find it more worthwhile. I still liked going, but its not like it the pre-covid years.

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Do they have the new land cruiser there?

What about the Lexus gx550

If I don't go to the car show, what is the best way to see these vehicles, sit in them etc do decide if either is a vehicle that I might want to put a deposit on or get me name on the Waitlist

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The new GX and LX are both here.

Went tonight. Kinda meh.

Do like the wheels on the Frontier now.

I thought about going last year in SA but read the reviews before hand. Most of them said the show was pretty weak.

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Went tonight. Kinda meh.

Do like the wheels on the Frontier now.

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What did you think about the Ranger? I'm 6'3 of twisted steel, but fit fine in the Frontiers. Been considering a Ranger Raptor maybe. Suck's they are not going to offer the long bed this gen.

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Went tonight. Kinda meh.

Do like the wheels on the Frontier now.

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What did you think about the Ranger? I'm 6'3 of twisted steel, but fit fine in the Frontiers. Been considering a Ranger Raptor maybe. Suck's they are not going to offer the long bed this gen.

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I really liked it. I think this one is more suited to the US maeket. I'm 5'9" and found the back seat a nice place to be. The one they had was a loaded lariat. I'm guessing 50k sticker, I'd probably go for a nicely equipped XLT instead.

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I went yesterday morning right after the doors opened. I get the impression that these auto shows are dying off. Covid is long past and yet the number and size of the exhibitors is smaller than ever. No Jaguar, Acura, Infiniti, Cadillac, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Dodge, Ram or Jeep (probably more brands were missing that I haven't listed). Also, some of the brands that did show had a pathetic presence with just 3-4 vehicles, like Buick and GMC. Nissan and Honda had good showings, but this show was definitely dominated by Ford, Chevy and Toyota.

Usually the Stellantis brands have a huge area with an indoor driving course (steep hills, bumpy road sections, etc.) along with big indoor displays of their new models that you can see up close. This year, the only Stellantis presence was a few vehicles parked outside that you could drive around a small section of the parking lot.

It really feels like some auto brands have just lost the will to live in the US market.

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Stellantis had outside ride and drive outside but they were closing up when we arrived.

Pretty sure there were easily twice as many boats there as autos. Oh well, it was still a fun way to spend a Friday afternoon.

Went today and enjoyed it.
Just have to figure out how to save up somewhere between $100k-$300k for a ski boat.

From a vehicle perspective, I think Ford had the biggest spread but Nissan was definitely working the hardest to actually sell their vehicles.

I got to sit in a Corvette ERay and figured out pretty quickly that at 6'3", I've got no chance. Surprisingly, it had plenty of leg room and the seat was comfortable, it's just that I was looking straight at the top of the roof instead of through the windshield.

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Went tonight. Kinda meh.

Do like the wheels on the Frontier now.

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What did you think about the Ranger? I'm 6'3 of twisted steel, but fit fine in the Frontiers. Been considering a Ranger Raptor maybe. Suck's they are not going to offer the long bed this gen.

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I really liked it. I think this one is more suited to the US maeket. I'm 5'9" and found the back seat a nice place to be. The one they had was a loaded lariat. I'm guessing 50k sticker, I'd probably go for a nicely equipped XLT instead.

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Went tonight. Kinda meh.

Do like the wheels on the Frontier now.

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What did you think about the Ranger? I'm 6'3 of twisted steel, but fit fine in the Frontiers. Been considering a Ranger Raptor maybe. Suck's they are not going to offer the long bed this gen.

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I really liked it. I think this one is more suited to the US maeket. I'm 5'9" and found the back seat a nice place to be. The one they had was a loaded lariat. I'm guessing 50k sticker, I'd probably go for a nicely equipped XLT instead.

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