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Boost it!
Agent001 submitted on 3/22/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:28:28 AM
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Now that all the new vehicles have been revealed at the 2008 New York Auto Show the Spies want to know your choices for the best and the worst vehicles at the show. Below is a sampling of photos from our extensive New York Auto Show Photo Gallery for you to peruse...Let us know your winners and losers below!For me, my favorite is the BMW CS Concept.I know it's not new at the show but the more I see it, the more I think of the Kylie Minogue song 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head'!In person it's a jaw dropper!I also REALLY like the GMC Denali XT Hybrid...One word for it...BADASS!!!They should call it the Denali 'Phantom'.On the losing side for me was the new Acura TSX.
Now that all the new vehicles have been revealed at the 2008 New York Auto Show the Spies want to know your choices for the best and the worst vehicles at the show.
So much opportunity was there for Acura to show signs of a comeback but obviously they don't believe revolution is necessary to get them back to relevance.
What a shame...they make pretty good stuff.
But in this competitive game, pretty good doesn't even get noticed.Check Out The 2008 New York Auto Show Gallery
FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists. — Agent001 (View Profile)
FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists.
— Agent001 (View Profile)
BMW CS concept - still don't like itThe girl - very hot, but prefer crazy mexican womenAll New Nissan Maxima - couldn't be more spot on with this oneKia Koupe - never happenBMW M3 coupe - a 3 series with a different hood and tail pipesLexus IS-f FiveAxis - need more info when the performance upgrades come outInfiniti FX - ugly atrocityBMW Efficient Dynamics - old sh*t rehashed by a German automakerAudi S5 - gorgeous; can't wait to see one on the lotsHolden Ute - will never come stateside so don't careSaab Aero X - just not feeling itBuick Riviera Concept - Buick has about 6 other concepts resembling this car with the same exact engine and trannyCadillac CTS Coupe - Waiting with baited breathAcura TSX - lose the shieldGMC Denali XT - The Honda Ridgline sucks; so will thisScion Hako Coupe - atrociousHyundai Coupe - Can't wait to see some reviews...really needs a tt v6Cadillac CTS-V - One car to rule them allJust my 2 cents....and I might be wrong ona few of the cars.— Bmw8ter (View Profile)
BMW CS concept - still don't like itThe girl - very hot, but prefer crazy mexican womenAll New Nissan Maxima - couldn't be more spot on with this oneKia Koupe - never happenBMW M3 coupe - a 3 series with a different hood and tail pipesLexus IS-f FiveAxis - need more info when the performance upgrades come outInfiniti FX - ugly atrocityBMW Efficient Dynamics - old sh*t rehashed by a German automakerAudi S5 - gorgeous; can't wait to see one on the lotsHolden Ute - will never come stateside so don't careSaab Aero X - just not feeling itBuick Riviera Concept - Buick has about 6 other concepts resembling this car with the same exact engine and trannyCadillac CTS Coupe - Waiting with baited breathAcura TSX - lose the shieldGMC Denali XT - The Honda Ridgline sucks; so will thisScion Hako Coupe - atrociousHyundai Coupe - Can't wait to see some reviews...really needs a tt v6Cadillac CTS-V - One car to rule them allJust my 2 cents....and I might be wrong ona few of the cars.
— Bmw8ter (View Profile)
Posted on 3/22/2008 12:14:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
i definitely like the new FX, that buick concept looks pretty nice but we all know its gonna look nothing like that in production form, that half car half pickup thing is gonna be a failure, and everything else looks ok but what was the point of taking a pic of that reporter? when i see women on this site, they're usually good lookin models. does 001 have a soft spot for her? lol jk— KZ258 (View Profile)
i definitely like the new FX, that buick concept looks pretty nice but we all know its gonna look nothing like that in production form, that half car half pickup thing is gonna be a failure, and everything else looks ok but what was the point of taking a pic of that reporter? when i see women on this site, they're usually good lookin models. does 001 have a soft spot for her? lol jk
— KZ258 (View Profile)
Posted on 3/22/2008 12:15:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
BMW CS concept - Current BMWs are 90's..updated now!The girl - Spellchecker would drink her bath water.All New Nissan Maxima - 9.9 out of 10Kia Coupe - Moving on up and very very fast..build it!BMW M3 coupe - Outdated exterior and interior.updated it!Lexus IS-f FiveAxis - Simply stunning. My Favorite.Infiniti FX - 9.9 out of 10 with Excellent engine and future technology now!BMW Efficient Dynamics - old sh*t rehashed by a German automakerAudi S5 - S5 will inject another sales record in China..well done!Holden Ute - crappazola!Saab Aero X - crappazola II!Buick Riviera Concept - crappazola IIICadillac CTS Coupe - hope they fixed basics first.Acura TSX - Waiting for new NS-X! can't go wrong car.GMC Denali XT - Pretty niceScion Hako Coupe - has potential..young fans eat it up.Hyundai Coupe - Power House value and growing fast.Cadillac CTS-V - Exciting times for a Caddy. — Homer008 (View Profile)
BMW CS concept - Current BMWs are 90's..updated now!The girl - Spellchecker would drink her bath water.All New Nissan Maxima - 9.9 out of 10Kia Coupe - Moving on up and very very fast..build it!BMW M3 coupe - Outdated exterior and interior.updated it!Lexus IS-f FiveAxis - Simply stunning. My Favorite.Infiniti FX - 9.9 out of 10 with Excellent engine and future technology now!BMW Efficient Dynamics - old sh*t rehashed by a German automakerAudi S5 - S5 will inject another sales record in China..well done!Holden Ute - crappazola!Saab Aero X - crappazola II!Buick Riviera Concept - crappazola IIICadillac CTS Coupe - hope they fixed basics first.Acura TSX - Waiting for new NS-X! can't go wrong car.GMC Denali XT - Pretty niceScion Hako Coupe - has potential..young fans eat it up.Hyundai Coupe - Power House value and growing fast.Cadillac CTS-V - Exciting times for a Caddy.
— Homer008 (View Profile)
Posted on 3/22/2008 12:33:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
All boring, already seen old cars. The only things more tiresome than these cars are the auto show tarts or maybe the poorly fitted and finished Australian imports all based on old Opel Commodores or Diplomats.All very dull and repetitive.— CGdeVasconcellos (View Profile)
All boring, already seen old cars. The only things more tiresome than these cars are the auto show tarts or maybe the poorly fitted and finished Australian imports all based on old Opel Commodores or Diplomats.All very dull and repetitive.
— CGdeVasconcellos (View Profile)
Posted on 3/22/2008 1:30:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2
GoObama,SHUT UP! Why did you avoid this thread, you puss!http://www.autospies.com/news/New-IS-F-M3-C63-Comparo-MotorTrend-27503/I will tell you why, your IS-F got its ASS kicked.Look at the lap times, DOMINATED by the M3.LAST PLACE in the comparo.Have a nice day, you moron.— carnuts (View Profile)
GoObama,SHUT UP! Why did you avoid this thread, you puss!http://www.autospies.com/news/New-IS-F-M3-C63-Comparo-MotorTrend-27503/I will tell you why, your IS-F got its ASS kicked.Look at the lap times, DOMINATED by the M3.LAST PLACE in the comparo.Have a nice day, you moron.
— carnuts (View Profile)
Posted on 3/22/2008 8:20:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
Both the Nissan Maxima and Infiniti FX need a redesign.The BMW CS and Cadillac CTS Coupe are timeless works of art.— EL34 (View Profile)
Both the Nissan Maxima and Infiniti FX need a redesign.The BMW CS and Cadillac CTS Coupe are timeless works of art.
— EL34 (View Profile)
Posted on 3/22/2008 2:45:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2
Your photo compilations are pretty worthless. You provide no vehicle identification (every photo claims to be a Lexus -- or was that a paid ad I was forced to look at?). Unless there is something in the photo that gives make/model hints, one is left to guess. I don't have that kind of time to waste.— eamaxson (View Profile)
Your photo compilations are pretty worthless. You provide no vehicle identification (every photo claims to be a Lexus -- or was that a paid ad I was forced to look at?). Unless there is something in the photo that gives make/model hints, one is left to guess. I don't have that kind of time to waste.
— eamaxson (View Profile)
Posted on 3/22/2008 4:52:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2
Lexus did in fact pay for the ads, and you mean to tell me you can't tell which cars are in the photos?o_O— EL34 (View Profile)
Lexus did in fact pay for the ads, and you mean to tell me you can't tell which cars are in the photos?o_O
Posted on 3/22/2008 5:15:16 PM | | Votes: -1
I agree. I don't see why they can't just say they are sponsored by lexus at the very top instead of under every photo, and maybe instead identify the photos. Most of the time we're left to do the guessing game.— audispy (View Profile)
I agree. I don't see why they can't just say they are sponsored by lexus at the very top instead of under every photo, and maybe instead identify the photos. Most of the time we're left to do the guessing game.
— audispy (View Profile)
Posted on 3/22/2008 6:08:27 PM | | Votes: 2
eamaxson,Lexus is the official sponsor of the 2008 New York Auto Show (Plus many other galleries we shoot) and part of the deal is that they get their ad placed in all the gallery photos.We use that format versus annoying popups like other auto sites use.And regarding not naming the models, almost every car has a badge or a name on the plate.AutoSpies.com is the number one auto site in the world for people who know cars...if you need that kind of hand holding we suggest you try one of the lowest common denominator style blogs.001001— Agent001 (View Profile)
eamaxson,Lexus is the official sponsor of the 2008 New York Auto Show (Plus many other galleries we shoot) and part of the deal is that they get their ad placed in all the gallery photos.We use that format versus annoying popups like other auto sites use.And regarding not naming the models, almost every car has a badge or a name on the plate.AutoSpies.com is the number one auto site in the world for people who know cars...if you need that kind of hand holding we suggest you try one of the lowest common denominator style blogs.001001
Posted on 3/23/2008 12:58:59 AM | | Votes: 0
autospy you should have 1 non art side shot of each car along with your art shot so we can always see what the car really looks like. and i agree the lexus paid ad should tag another way - it distracts too much...but thank you for the coverage from someone who is not able to attend the shows.. — davide (View Profile)
autospy you should have 1 non art side shot of each car along with your art shot so we can always see what the car really looks like. and i agree the lexus paid ad should tag another way - it distracts too much...but thank you for the coverage from someone who is not able to attend the shows..
— davide (View Profile)
Posted on 3/22/2008 7:36:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
CS is not a leader, is an answer from BMW to take part of the CLS market, so then CS is following the CLS.— Yonder7 (View Profile)
CS is not a leader, is an answer from BMW to take part of the CLS market, so then CS is following the CLS.
— Yonder7 (View Profile)
Posted on 3/23/2008 12:49:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
JAG XF Hit the jackpot (hopefully), I saw it on the Hiway in real life, nice!!. But I don' see any1 really stopping at a stop sign and TURNING the gear knob to "N" to rev show off the exhaust.— StickShiftCamry (View Profile)
JAG XF Hit the jackpot (hopefully), I saw it on the Hiway in real life, nice!!. But I don' see any1 really stopping at a stop sign and TURNING the gear knob to "N" to rev show off the exhaust.
— StickShiftCamry (View Profile)
Posted on 3/23/2008 1:47:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
Agent001 one of us must be blind you claim the 3 series and all BMW'S have the best looks, yet I don't see how you critize the TSX apart from its Euro Accord looks. The TSX looks more revoulutionary or whatever you want to call it than both the IS and the G. — mikeydred20 (View Profile)
Agent001 one of us must be blind you claim the 3 series and all BMW'S have the best looks, yet I don't see how you critize the TSX apart from its Euro Accord looks. The TSX looks more revoulutionary or whatever you want to call it than both the IS and the G.
— mikeydred20 (View Profile)
Posted on 3/23/2008 8:58:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
New Nissan Maxima-I liked it.(But 290 HP through the front wheels?)New Acura TSX-I didn't like(Bloated and don't like grill)BMW CS concept-I liked it.(Build this now!)New Infinity FX-Terrible(They need a new designer)New Pontiac Soltace Coupe-I iked it(A TVR that runs)New Hyundai Geneis Coupe(A little drivative but I like it-Should be the best bang for the buck)New Kia CoupeI likedit(A little like a Civic Coupe with a nicer interior)Cadillac CTS Coupe-Beautiful(Don't change too much for production)Cadillac CTSV-Enjoy it while you canSaab Aero Concept-So SoBuick Riviera Concept-If only I was ChineseAudi S5-Beuatiful & elegant(Does it drive as well as it looks?)BMW M Coupe and Sedan-Well At least they drive well (BMW needs to employ the new CS styling now!)Scion Hako Coupe-Here is your brain on drugs!Denali XT Hybrid-How much gas mileage are you really going to get with this thing? (s it worth the extra cost)?Holden Ute-Whats the point?Otherwise not a lot of new stuff.When is Alfa really coming to the US?— mini22 (View Profile)
New Nissan Maxima-I liked it.(But 290 HP through the front wheels?)New Acura TSX-I didn't like(Bloated and don't like grill)BMW CS concept-I liked it.(Build this now!)New Infinity FX-Terrible(They need a new designer)New Pontiac Soltace Coupe-I iked it(A TVR that runs)New Hyundai Geneis Coupe(A little drivative but I like it-Should be the best bang for the buck)New Kia CoupeI likedit(A little like a Civic Coupe with a nicer interior)Cadillac CTS Coupe-Beautiful(Don't change too much for production)Cadillac CTSV-Enjoy it while you canSaab Aero Concept-So SoBuick Riviera Concept-If only I was ChineseAudi S5-Beuatiful & elegant(Does it drive as well as it looks?)BMW M Coupe and Sedan-Well At least they drive well (BMW needs to employ the new CS styling now!)Scion Hako Coupe-Here is your brain on drugs!Denali XT Hybrid-How much gas mileage are you really going to get with this thing? (s it worth the extra cost)?Holden Ute-Whats the point?Otherwise not a lot of new stuff.When is Alfa really coming to the US?
— mini22 (View Profile)
Posted on 3/23/2008 1:34:19 PM | | Votes: 0
I went to the NYC Autoshow yesterday. Here are my opinions.Acura TSX - Pretty nice, but bland. Not enough engine.Audi A5/S5 - Look great! The interior was a bit disappointing compared to other Audis though.Audi A4 - looks good, but not as good as the A5. And too similar to the previous generation.BMW CS concept - Impressive. I wouldn't call it beautiful, but it's a great concept. And a good direction for BMW styling.BMW M3 coupe, sedan, convertible - again the best in their category. Interiors could be improved though (same can be said about most BMWs).Buick Riviera Concept - keep it Chinese market.Cadillac CTS Coupe - Liftback shape does not not as good as the Sedan.Chrysler EcoVoyager concept. Innovative interior, awful shape.Dodge Challenger - looks great, faithful to the original one (my favorite pony car). But, can it help Dodge/Chrysler?Hyundai Coupe - Looks good (though the dip after the B-pillar is questionable), and it's RWD! Good progress by Hyundai.Honda Fit - Nice. It moved a bit upscale. Infiniti FX - Good update, but the front looks overdone!Lexus IS-F FiveAxis - I don't like the regular IS-F that much, but this version was nice. Extra aero bits worked, and the paint was stunning!Nissan Maxima - good overall but weird details (headlights, some cut lines) makes it a somewhat messy design.Pontiac G8 - not good enough.Saab Aero X - I didn't like it. Scion Hako Coupe - just atrociousToyota Venza - good looking wagon... sorry, "crossover sedan"Suzuki concepts - nice but irrelevant.— wac77 (View Profile)
I went to the NYC Autoshow yesterday. Here are my opinions.Acura TSX - Pretty nice, but bland. Not enough engine.Audi A5/S5 - Look great! The interior was a bit disappointing compared to other Audis though.Audi A4 - looks good, but not as good as the A5. And too similar to the previous generation.BMW CS concept - Impressive. I wouldn't call it beautiful, but it's a great concept. And a good direction for BMW styling.BMW M3 coupe, sedan, convertible - again the best in their category. Interiors could be improved though (same can be said about most BMWs).Buick Riviera Concept - keep it Chinese market.Cadillac CTS Coupe - Liftback shape does not not as good as the Sedan.Chrysler EcoVoyager concept. Innovative interior, awful shape.Dodge Challenger - looks great, faithful to the original one (my favorite pony car). But, can it help Dodge/Chrysler?Hyundai Coupe - Looks good (though the dip after the B-pillar is questionable), and it's RWD! Good progress by Hyundai.Honda Fit - Nice. It moved a bit upscale. Infiniti FX - Good update, but the front looks overdone!Lexus IS-F FiveAxis - I don't like the regular IS-F that much, but this version was nice. Extra aero bits worked, and the paint was stunning!Nissan Maxima - good overall but weird details (headlights, some cut lines) makes it a somewhat messy design.Pontiac G8 - not good enough.Saab Aero X - I didn't like it. Scion Hako Coupe - just atrociousToyota Venza - good looking wagon... sorry, "crossover sedan"Suzuki concepts - nice but irrelevant.
— wac77 (View Profile)
Posted on 3/23/2008 3:33:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
001, Great job on capturing the auto show event and the true feeling and beauty of NYC. BTW, what ever happened to those meet and greet events you held in the city?— no1listensanyway (View Profile)
001, Great job on capturing the auto show event and the true feeling and beauty of NYC. BTW, what ever happened to those meet and greet events you held in the city?
— no1listensanyway (View Profile)
Posted on 3/23/2008 11:59:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Thanks for the compliments!The schedule has been so packed lately the meet and greets have been tough to schedule.Next year!001— Agent001 (View Profile)
Thanks for the compliments!The schedule has been so packed lately the meet and greets have been tough to schedule.Next year!001
Posted on 3/24/2008 12:12:19 AM | | Votes: 1
Not sure I'll let ya know Sunday when I get back from a day at the show Saturday and drinking in the city that evening.— Whelan (View Profile)
Not sure I'll let ya know Sunday when I get back from a day at the show Saturday and drinking in the city that evening.
— Whelan (View Profile)
Posted on 3/24/2008 9:30:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
BMW CS concept; future classicmaxima; garbage design, a mish-mash shapeBMW M3; looks like it's ready to pounce even when stillInfiniti FX; first infiniti Id call attractiveAudi S5; nice, but as overrated as the g35c wasBuick Riviera Concept; HOTCadillac CTS Coupe; WHITE HOTAcura TSX; not lexus boring, but closeGMC Denali XT; what the ridgeline SHOULD have beenHyundai Coupe; a better g37, at eclipse pricesCadillac CTS-V; badass-brute-bully — tattedtwice (View Profile)
BMW CS concept; future classicmaxima; garbage design, a mish-mash shapeBMW M3; looks like it's ready to pounce even when stillInfiniti FX; first infiniti Id call attractiveAudi S5; nice, but as overrated as the g35c wasBuick Riviera Concept; HOTCadillac CTS Coupe; WHITE HOTAcura TSX; not lexus boring, but closeGMC Denali XT; what the ridgeline SHOULD have beenHyundai Coupe; a better g37, at eclipse pricesCadillac CTS-V; badass-brute-bully
— tattedtwice (View Profile)
Posted on 3/25/2008 9:54:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Winners (in no particular order)Kia KoupFord Explorer AmericaCadilac CTS CoupeBuick RivieraPontiac Solstice CoupeGMC Denali XTNissan MaximaDodge ChallengerLand Rover LRXFord VerveLosersHonda Pilot ConceptAcura TSXScion HakuToyota Echo Convertible— johnct (View Profile)
Winners (in no particular order)Kia KoupFord Explorer AmericaCadilac CTS CoupeBuick RivieraPontiac Solstice CoupeGMC Denali XTNissan MaximaDodge ChallengerLand Rover LRXFord VerveLosersHonda Pilot ConceptAcura TSXScion HakuToyota Echo Convertible
— johnct (View Profile)
Posted on 3/25/2008 2:44:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
WINNER: #1 Nissan Maxima, hands down....anything to replace the 04-08 max is definately a winner in my book!(especially 04-06 uuughh).But this new one is the best EVER to me! #2 Infiniti FX, looks great also. #3 BMW 1 Series looks ok too (Not a big BMW fan but it does look nice)LOOSER: #1 Acura TSX- First...from the front it looks like a Mazda Protege (Circa 2000ish), second who in their right minds would pay $30k ($28k+ for base)for a four cylinder car?? I dont get them...for them to have been so fly back in the 80's & early 90's when the first came out they have dropped completely out of the sky to me. they used to hold their own with Lexus back in the day with the Legend, Integra and the Vigor...but they still have the same tires engines and now they have added boring designs. The American designers have even shot past them.....They dont even have a V8 (and yeah i know its coming...20+ years later).....ACURA GET IT TOGETHER AND GET RID OF 4 CYLINDER CARS FOR A "LUXURY LINE".....C'MON— NISSANINFINITI (View Profile)
WINNER: #1 Nissan Maxima, hands down....anything to replace the 04-08 max is definately a winner in my book!(especially 04-06 uuughh).But this new one is the best EVER to me! #2 Infiniti FX, looks great also. #3 BMW 1 Series looks ok too (Not a big BMW fan but it does look nice)LOOSER: #1 Acura TSX- First...from the front it looks like a Mazda Protege (Circa 2000ish), second who in their right minds would pay $30k ($28k+ for base)for a four cylinder car?? I dont get them...for them to have been so fly back in the 80's & early 90's when the first came out they have dropped completely out of the sky to me. they used to hold their own with Lexus back in the day with the Legend, Integra and the Vigor...but they still have the same tires engines and now they have added boring designs. The American designers have even shot past them.....They dont even have a V8 (and yeah i know its coming...20+ years later).....ACURA GET IT TOGETHER AND GET RID OF 4 CYLINDER CARS FOR A "LUXURY LINE".....C'MON
— NISSANINFINITI (View Profile)
Posted on 3/26/2008 12:44:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
PONTIAC SOLSTICE COUPE!Once again GM has managed to take a gorgeous concept and translate it into production with very few chances (none of which have significantly changed the appeal, and one, the targa top, makes it even more versatile).I WANT ONE NOW!— danielwill (View Profile)
PONTIAC SOLSTICE COUPE!Once again GM has managed to take a gorgeous concept and translate it into production with very few chances (none of which have significantly changed the appeal, and one, the targa top, makes it even more versatile).I WANT ONE NOW!
— danielwill (View Profile)
Posted on 3/27/2008 10:04:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
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