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Vancouver auto show March 20-24

https://vancouverinternationalautoshow.com/

You boys wanna do a RS gathering ?

I want to attend the show during the week but not sure which day yet. I'm curious about the Stellantis stuff since they were absent in LA.

Would be surprised if Alfa Romeo and Fiat make it to the show. :troll:

https://vancouverinternationalautosh...of-exhibitors/

Lot of brands missing from what I can see - Mazda, Honda, BMW, Hyundai, Kia...

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Originally Posted by bcrdukes (Post 9129597)

Would be surprised if Alfa Romeo and Fiat make it to the show. :troll:

Think they would at least bring the new 500E, pretty sure Vancouver is an important market within Canada (alongside Quebec / Montreal I'm guessing). Would be nice to see the Quadrifoglio twins before they disappear.

There are lots of missing brands, but I think BMW is at least being represented by OpenRoad based on a floor plan I saw somewhere. For luxury brands, I imagine their clientele will go straight to the dealer if they want to see and/or purchase something.

Surprised that there are limited Korean and Japanese brands at the show this year. Anyone know why? Pickings look really slim.

The promo code 2024 can be used for a $3 discount if you pre-purchase tickets online. golden also works, but I think it'll expire today.

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Originally Posted by radeonboy (Post 9129619)

Going forward, the Quebec EV market is likely going to shrink. The idiotic Quebec gov has racked up a deficit up to its eyeballs, and has decided to quickly and dramatically scale down and phase out its EV purchase subsidy by 2027 as one of their means to save some money.

-plenty of Porsches to see at the Jack Poole plaza in front of the convention centre during the Auto Show.

Thank you BC Hydro! -won a pair of tickets to the show from BC Hydro's Instagram contest. They were giving away 100 tickets to the show. -going with a friend to the show this weekend.

FYI:

The Daily Drive-Ups at the Vancouver Auto Show are your ticket to explore the diverse world of cars, each with its own story and legacy. Join us outdoors at Jack Poole Plaza for this unparalleled automotive celebration—where every day promises a new discovery.

Wednesday, March 20: Import / Tuners
Thursday, March 21: American Muscle
Friday, March 22: Lifted 4X4s
Saturday, March 23: Porsche: 60 Years of 911 (Presented by Porsche Club of America – Canada West Region)
Sunday, March 24: Porsche Performance: 911 GTs (Presented by Porsche Club of America – Canada West Region)

I'll be attending. I was able to get the buy 1 get 1 free offer on Boxing days.

Here is some footage of the recent 2024 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto:

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Originally Posted by supafamous (Post 9129601)

https://vancouverinternationalautosh...of-exhibitors/

Lot of brands missing from what I can see - Mazda, Honda, BMW, Hyundai, Kia...

No Subaru either but we got Mitsubishi :lawl:

Time to pack 5 guys in a Mirage

I'm going, just to see what Harvey & JDMDreams look like IRL

Guess no Stellantis in the end after all, so no 500E for me...

https://vancouverinternationalautosh...Floor-Plan.png

Surprised VinFast has that big of a spot

looks weak AF. certainly not paying to go. Maybe a freebie to hang out at the North Point Brew stand and BS w tofu at McLaren.

(almost) no german - no care

EV's? who cares
domestics? lol
who's buying a mitsu in 2024?
Vinfast? best thing about these have been the reviewers attempting to drive them.

what a terrible state of affairs new car buying is these days.

I’m just going to see if I can grab some Toyota and Lexus swag. Otherwise it seems pretty lame

Vancouver auto show March 20-24

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Originally Posted by pastarocket (Post 9129784)

-went to the Auto Show during my lunch break. I work close to the Convention Centre.

Plenty of modified cars at the Jack Poole Plaza in front of the convention centre today.

Sick GT-Rs!

Tesla model 3s. Golf GTI.

A frunk of a model 3 shows this inside haha:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0cc2879a7f.jpg

Oh this one is hilarious.

dat sushi rack :sweetjesus:

Half joking / half serious question: Is the VPD hiding around the corner waiting to give out VI's like free candy?

Are there any discount/promotional codes still valid? 2024 and Golden are both expired.

Vancouver auto show March 20-24

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Originally Posted by bcrdukes (Post 9129806)

dat sushi rack :sweetjesus:

Half joking / half serious question: Is the VPD hiding around the corner waiting to give out VI's like free candy?

I did not notice any cops near the Convention Centre or the Fairmont hotel area. LUL

If you want some Krispy Kreme donuts, there were some students selling Krispy Kreme on West Cordova street closer to to the Waterfront skytrain station haha. They had a big sign that said "Krispy Kreme Fundraiser".

-probably girl scouts doing a fundraiser haha.

I would say there is a low risk of getting VIs like candy from cops there.

HOWEVER, there is some eye candy at the Auto Show.

There was a pretty blonde standing near the Scenic Rush car rental exhibit. She was holding a clipboard and looking at some documents while standing in front of blue curtains.
Maybe she works for Scenic Rush?

was there any free swag?! if not, im not even gonna go. LAME!!!!!