Australian International Motor Show 2010

[JohnBu]

They (Ferrari) prob can't justify the cost vs benefits.

If you had the means to purchase a F458 and were in the market for that type of car, you'll prob go to the dealer and test drive one... I don't think not having one in the Motorshow wouldn't reduce sales when your waiting list is a few years.

People who buy new Ferraris are repeat buyers.. Generally speaking, first time Ferrari owners generally buy second hand because they 1- can't afford a new one, or 2, can't be bothered waiting years to be on the waiting list.

This doesn't apply in China, where the rich are mega rich, and would order one at the motor show because owning one is a sign of wealth.

Anyway, I haven't been to the motor show in years.. if I was looking at a car, I'd just go to the dealer and test drive one.

[Wraith]

They (Ferrari) prob can't justify the cost vs benefits.

If you had the means to purchase a F458 and were in the market for that type of car, you'll prob go to the dealer and test drive one... I don't think not having one in the Motorshow wouldn't reduce sales when your waiting list is a few years.

People who buy new Ferraris are repeat buyers.. Generally speaking, first time Ferrari owners generally buy second hand because they 1- can't afford a new one, or 2, can't be bothered waiting years to be on the waiting list.

This doesn't apply in China, where the rich are mega rich, and would order one at the motor show because owning one is a sign of wealth.

Anyway, I haven't been to the motor show in years.. if I was looking at a car, I'd just go to the dealer and test drive one.

Agree with the above...

But as a generalisation I'd say most peeps are going for a good sticky nose just because we're car enthusiasts and want to see all the latest/greatest irrespective of buying them or not

[metry]

its good cause you can go to each brand see what they have to offer, see concept cars in the flesh and make judgements on them. like i personally enjoy looking at the ferraris there even though i cannot and probably will never be able to afford one. but as previously said the cost benefit for ferrari wouldnt be good. because it already has an established name, prestige etc shame they wont be there though. thats the best thing bout the motorshow, the fact that it has cars for every budget. one minute your looking at a hyundai getz/i20 and the next your eyeing an artwork.

[Houdini]

the megane 250 will be there - say no more

[liam]

Looks like Im going XD

[Wraith]

the megane 250 will be there - say no more

woohoo great stuff, one of my favourite 'want to see' recent cars that and hopefully Alfa will show up with the new Giulietta...

Any appearance (even pics) of the new upcoming 135M Beemer would be nice too

[GreyRex]

woohoo great stuff, one of my favourite 'want to see' recent cars that and hopefully Alfa will show up with the new Giulietta...

Any appearance (even pics) of the new upcoming 135M Beemer would be nice too

The Megane is a great looking car... especially in 'that' yellow. I honestly didn't think anything of it until I saw it in Paris. Interior's a bit so-so (the leather trimmed dash in the Gordini Clio Sport was much nicer), but the Recaros are insane - you can barely move in them, and they're set nice and low too

The Alfa Giulietta is a bit more main stream... would be interesting to see how many Golf Gti sales it might take. Like many Alfas the rear looks horn... front was ok-ish

The 135 M Sport was previewed in Paris, but not at the Motor Show... sneaky - http://www.caradvice.com.au/85989/bm...more-in-paris/

[Ice]

that 135M looks hot and its not even fully uncovered.

[Milesy]

Looking at some of the press today it looks like a pretty uneventful show this year with nothing really all that exciting. No show cars and nothing we didn't already know about.

I agree with the comments on the Renault Megene coupe. Looks awesome and looking at the side on shots, from the B pillar back it is pure AH Astra coupe....even the lights look similar. I love it!

[Wraith]

The Megane is a great looking car... especially in 'that' yellow. I honestly didn't think anything of it until I saw it in Paris. Interior's a bit so-so (the leather trimmed dash in the Gordini Clio Sport was much nicer), but the Recaros are insane - you can barely move in them, and they're set nice and low too

The Alfa Giulietta is a bit more main stream... would be interesting to see how many Golf Gti sales it might take. Like many Alfas the rear looks horn... front was ok-ish

The 135 M Sport was previewed in Paris, but not at the Motor Show... sneaky - http://www.caradvice.com.au/85989/bm...more-in-paris/

Thanks heaps for the link Miz

135M breaking cover - WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been waiting to see this thing since it was 1st announced ages ago, agree with ICE just from those sneak pics it definitely is going to look HOT and have the performance and kit to match !

Pumped guards with wider track, far better front and rear end fender treatment, better rear view mirrors, quads, M specific bespoke interior, LSD ediff, 7spd DCT, at least 250kw/500nm and 'around' 0-100km/h in 4.5sec with so much more potential...aaarrrrrgggghhhhh I'm wetting my pants

No surprise either the RS 250 Megane looks hot always loved this thing too, if it's good in pics it's usually better in real life

Spewing the new Alfa Giulietta might be a no show in Sydney would've loved to eyeball it too in the metal...

Now I'm hanging out to see a white 135M in the metal