2008 Motor show
22 July 2008, 09:48 PM
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2008 Motor show
I am off to the motor show on Saturday for the first time
Anyone else going??
Anyone got any tips on getting the most out of the day?
I cant wait
Julian
Anyone else going??
Anyone got any tips on getting the most out of the day?
I cant wait
Julian
22 July 2008, 09:52 PM
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Going next week
Getting the most out of the day? ermm... yeah im off to StringFellows after, while im in London
Getting the most out of the day? ermm... yeah im off to StringFellows after, while im in London
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23 July 2008, 09:40 AM
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went a couple of years ago, having left work at about 3pm and driven there (30mins). saw what i wanted to see, and a few things i didn't (including simon cowell - he is shockingly small!!) and left about 6pm ish. i have tickets for this year, but due to other commitments, not sure if i'm going to make it now
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23 July 2008, 05:49 PM
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Had a little nose around yesterday. There are Honda and LandRover experiences outside, which will be worth a look. In the foyer (not the hall) are the 3 TopGear homemade cop cars on their stand.
Obviously, all Scoob owners will love 'The Really Quiet Car Co' electric car stand (not!)
The new Vauxhall Insignia is there and a smart concept LandRover LRX.
Most of the cars were covered up, so not sure what else new there is.
Obviously, all Scoob owners will love 'The Really Quiet Car Co' electric car stand (not!)
The new Vauxhall Insignia is there and a smart concept LandRover LRX.
Most of the cars were covered up, so not sure what else new there is.
23 July 2008, 05:59 PM
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Use the DLR - goes right to the door.......... Park at a DLR station for a lot less than £8-£10 an hour!
24 July 2008, 12:19 AM
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24 July 2008, 10:20 AM
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try the westfield drift experience. i went yesturday. was very good
also i had a sit in the new impreza, wasnt bad but also sat in a blob eye which was there (be warned its decked out with ice).
also you can have a seat in the nissan GTR, very nice car.
also i had a sit in the new impreza, wasnt bad but also sat in a blob eye which was there (be warned its decked out with ice).
also you can have a seat in the nissan GTR, very nice car.
24 July 2008, 11:40 AM
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ammmmm very excited .... Went in 06 last and it was ok not as good as the NEC imho so I'm gonna give it another go and see. Can't wait to pay £6 for a sandwich or whatever it'll be this year!
ammmmm very excited .... Went in 06 last and it was ok not as good as the NEC imho so I'm gonna give it another go and see. Can't wait to pay £6 for a sandwich or whatever it'll be this year!
24 July 2008, 10:49 PM
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I was £10 for the day in the purple car park under the building, not sure if that's available there for the duration. Th website has diagrams of parking.
Good to hear the drift thing is good, we went for the mazda zoom zoom but it was pish.
Me and my mate thought it was brilliant and he actually went back tonight.
Two things I thought could be improved on - less green/eco stuff and the aftermarket stands weren't as good as last time. The cars on display are great though.
Take time to check out the GTR (and cutouts) and the focus (if that's your thing), the Alfas look good, nice to see the fiestas (3 door looks real nice) and the thing that surprised me the most is how the new insignia looks inside and out. The hatchback is very lovely and the Ford people must be worried about their position.
Second most surprising was the Hyundai range - some interesting things on there and certainly miles better than the c'eed I had as a hire car. Nice ladies too, very friendly.
Good to hear the drift thing is good, we went for the mazda zoom zoom but it was pish.
Me and my mate thought it was brilliant and he actually went back tonight.
Two things I thought could be improved on - less green/eco stuff and the aftermarket stands weren't as good as last time. The cars on display are great though.
Take time to check out the GTR (and cutouts) and the focus (if that's your thing), the Alfas look good, nice to see the fiestas (3 door looks real nice) and the thing that surprised me the most is how the new insignia looks inside and out. The hatchback is very lovely and the Ford people must be worried about their position.
Second most surprising was the Hyundai range - some interesting things on there and certainly miles better than the c'eed I had as a hire car. Nice ladies too, very friendly.
25 July 2008, 08:59 AM
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Ill be going on Saturday aswell (tomorrow).
We could arrange a "mini meet" near canning town (1-2 stops away on the DLR) and go from there......plenty of free parking there.
Ill am going alone...so a bit of company would be nice.....
Forgot to mention I have a spare ticket.
We could arrange a "mini meet" near canning town (1-2 stops away on the DLR) and go from there......plenty of free parking there.
Ill am going alone...so a bit of company would be nice.....
Forgot to mention I have a spare ticket.
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25 July 2008, 12:14 PM
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if any of you are interested, W112BHG was there aswell, thats the ultimate TVR, the cerbera speed 12. one of my all time favourites very nice car. onl dissapointment throughout the hole day was my phone went wrong and i lost well over half my pics, but i still have one of the new impreza, and one of the boxer diesel logo
very nice car. onl dissapointment throughout the hole day was my phone went wrong and i lost well over half my pics, but i still have one of the new impreza, and one of the boxer diesel logo
25 July 2008, 08:10 PM
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Ill be going on Saturday aswell (tomorrow).
We could arrange a "mini meet" near canning town (1-2 stops away on the DLR) and go from there......plenty of free parking there.
Ill am going alone...so a bit of company would be nice.....
Forgot to mention I have a spare ticket.
We could arrange a "mini meet" near canning town (1-2 stops away on the DLR) and go from there......plenty of free parking there.
Ill am going alone...so a bit of company would be nice.....
Forgot to mention I have a spare ticket.
Hi mate i will be arriving via mini bus outside the entrance, thanks for the invite though. Hope you have a good day
26 July 2008, 03:41 AM
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Which ones this? Is it the carpark next to the Novotel hotel? As I was planning to park there... might have to DLR it instead now... unless someone can suggest a cheaper alternative
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