Paris Motor Show

peterg1965 · 10-18-2010, 02:43 AM

Great weekend in Paris with my boys, taking in the Paris Motor Show. It was impressive, the location at the Expo in Porto D'Versaille is excellent. There was a good spread of manufacturers, the only downside was the overwhelming number of people, especially around the Ferrari, Porsche, Lotus, BMW, Lambo and Mercedes stands, particularly difficult with a wheelchair. Fortunately we were invited onto the Porsche and the Ferrari stands for a good close up look!

Where the vehicles were accessible to the public, they were being swarmed over by Frenchies who were pushing, prodding, touching, slamming , so, never buy an ex show car!

Highlights were the RR Evoque, beautifully proportioned and a great looking mini RR. Pork 911 Speedster also looked awesome. A few snaps....

BMW prototype, not sure what this is about, but stunning.

New 6 Series, jury is out for me on this, chrome wheels awful!

An E92 335i some kind of super sport version(?) with bucket seats.

A pair of M3s, the coupe was a Matt Black, did not like that colour at all.

Gull wing Merc....

RR Evoque

Ferrari Stand, heaven!

I bought this one!

Porsche... the white GTS Cab and the Speedster were 'nice'!

ZuerstBMW · 10-18-2010, 03:00 AM

NICE pictures.
You bought that Ferrari?

peterg1965 · 10-18-2010, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

NICE pictures.
You bought that Ferrari?

No, it's called British humour!

creepy coupe · 10-18-2010, 03:06 AM

Any mention of power output for the 335i? just wondering if it might be a Euro version of the 335is the Yanks get.

ZuerstBMW · 10-18-2010, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by peterg1965

No, it's called British humour!

Oh...

I was going to say nice upgrade.

rogerxp · 10-18-2010, 04:34 AM

Good pics Peter. Not been to a motor show in years; all the people put me off!!! Must be a nightmare with a wheelchair; glad to hear they let you onto the stands though

. Bet your lads loved it.

I'm liking the 6 series actually (bar the wheels).

Em135eye · 10-18-2010, 04:51 AM

Great pics!

Agree with Rog - the 6 looks pretty good. Nice interior too.

Evoque may look okay but most will be 2WD which is quite simply WRONG for that sort of car. I expect to see many getting stuck in Rock (Cornwall) as they try and tow out their new speedboats...

xenon · 10-18-2010, 04:55 AM

Good pics. I think the Evoque thing is repulsive - Range Rover is going like Burberry. Once it was classy and understated for those who wouldn't be seen dead in a Toyota Landcruiser but now they're brash, vulgar, footballers' playthings. They kept credibility by still being superb off-road (if you didn't specify gangsta wheels) but this just confirms it. What a pile of shit.

DavS1 · 10-18-2010, 04:55 AM

Looks like a good day out! I do like the 6 as well, wheels are gay though.

Stunning automobilage

dxb335d · 10-18-2010, 06:14 AM

Looks like a great weekend was has Peter mate!

The wheels on the matt M3?? Saw a M3 in chelmsford with this wheels the other day!!

Imran@Evolve · 10-18-2010, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Looks like a great weekend was has Peter mate!

The wheels on the matt M3?? Saw a M3 in chelmsford with this wheels the other day!!

Great pictures.

The wheels are the "Compeition Pack" wheels.

dxb335d · 10-18-2010, 06:45 AM

Oh cool. Thanks mate, how long they been on the options list?!

Imran@Evolve · 10-18-2010, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Oh cool. Thanks mate, how long they been on the options list?!

Don't know the exact date but not very long.

We ordered a set for a customer about 4 months ago and wasn't aware they existed until then!

dxb335d · 10-18-2010, 07:02 AM

They do look great! Expensive?

Em135eye · 10-18-2010, 07:03 AM

Evo are running a Comp pack M3 in frozen grey - looks pretty damn cool.

Imran@Evolve · 10-18-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

They do look great! Expensive?

Around £2k. You also need a Competition Pack chassis number to order them.

rsmallwo · 10-18-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

They do look great! Expensive?

The Alufelgen SF-71 is pretty much the same wheel. We had a GB for SF-71's and CS7's 6 months back. Went well for some....not for others

Palmnuts · 10-18-2010, 08:50 AM

Hey Peter - I was there this weekend too (well, on Saturday). Not only that, but I got on the Ferrari stand...my other half's Dad has a friend who works for Graypaul Ferrari and he sorted the 'access' out or me!

How busy was it though...at some points it was so busy that it was physically impossible to actually move in any direction!

Got to say, my favourite car (other than non-attainable stuff like the 458 Italia) was the new 6 series concept....which is well on the way to being favourite for my next car (which would also mean I will have kept my C63 for over a year

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dxb335d · 10-18-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rsmallwo

The Alufelgen SF-71 is pretty much the same wheel. We had a GB for SF-71's and CS7's 6 months back. Went well for some....not for others

Yes they do, I initially thought the M3 I saw with the Comp pack wheels were Alufelgen's!

JLR1969 · 10-18-2010, 01:05 PM

Americans seem to love chrome wheels, a bit to tacky for me though.

F31-340i · 10-18-2010, 01:47 PM

Nice pictures. Interesting to see the Evoque is not universally popular above.

I quite fancy the 240ps petrol - I assume this is 4wd? There is no info on which are 2wd/4wd on the range rover website. The 150ps diesel is no doubt the 60mpg (2wd) version.

If they are as light and fuel efficient as the hype suggests, I think they should be applauded for not being just another fat 4wd (2.5 ton discovery anyone....?). The interior looks fab (albeit 4 seats only).

If its far enough under 40k I may take the plunge.....when are they out, next Summer?

PS The shark fins on the 997 speedster are just so wrong!

zltm089 · 10-18-2010, 02:56 PM

the new gt2 rs is a real monster!....checked out the porsche website....its a real monster on paper....can't wait to watch the video reviews....

the 6 series looks much nicer than the current one...

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peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	Paris Motor Show Great weekend in Paris with my boys, taking in the Paris Motor Show. It was impressive, the location at the Expo in Porto D'Versaille is excellent. There was a good spread of manufacturers, the only downside was the overwhelming number of people, especially around the Ferrari, Porsche, Lotus, BMW, Lambo and Mercedes stands, particularly difficult with a wheelchair. Fortunately we were invited onto the Porsche and the Ferrari stands for a good close up look! Where the vehicles were accessible to the public, they were being swarmed over by Frenchies who were pushing, prodding, touching, slamming , so, never buy an ex show car! Highlights were the RR Evoque, beautifully proportioned and a great looking mini RR. Pork 911 Speedster also looked awesome. A few snaps.... BMW prototype, not sure what this is about, but stunning. New 6 Series, jury is out for me on this, chrome wheels awful! An E92 335i some kind of super sport version(?) with bucket seats. A pair of M3s, the coupe was a Matt Black, did not like that colour at all. Gull wing Merc.... RR Evoque Ferrari Stand, heaven! I bought this one! Porsche... the white GTS Cab and the Speedster were 'nice'!
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xenon Major General 1399 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Good pics. I think the Evoque thing is repulsive - Range Rover is going like Burberry. Once it was classy and understated for those who wouldn't be seen dead in a Toyota Landcruiser but now they're brash, vulgar, footballers' playthings. They kept credibility by still being superb off-road (if you didn't specify gangsta wheels) but this just confirms it. What a pile of shit. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2 Last edited by xenon; 10-18-2010 at 04:57 AM.. Reason: typo
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Palmnuts Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,957 Posts Drives: Huracan Evo & M8 GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leicestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	Hey Peter - I was there this weekend too (well, on Saturday). Not only that, but I got on the Ferrari stand...my other half's Dad has a friend who works for Graypaul Ferrari and he sorted the 'access' out or me! How busy was it though...at some points it was so busy that it was physically impossible to actually move in any direction! Got to say, my favourite car (other than non-attainable stuff like the 458 Italia) was the new 6 series concept....which is well on the way to being favourite for my next car (which would also mean I will have kept my C63 for over a year )
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F31-340i Colonel 156 Rep 2,475 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Touring Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ... iTrader: (1)	Nice pictures. Interesting to see the Evoque is not universally popular above. I quite fancy the 240ps petrol - I assume this is 4wd? There is no info on which are 2wd/4wd on the range rover website. The 150ps diesel is no doubt the 60mpg (2wd) version. If they are as light and fuel efficient as the hype suggests, I think they should be applauded for not being just another fat 4wd (2.5 ton discovery anyone....?). The interior looks fab (albeit 4 seats only). If its far enough under 40k I may take the plunge.....when are they out, next Summer? PS The shark fins on the 997 speedster are just so wrong!
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