IAA Car Show In Frankfurt

m_thompson · 09-20-2009, 02:54 PM

I just got back from the IAA car show in Frankfurt. They introduced the X1 there. BMW Performance also had a 135i there dressed up with nice wheels, seats, and a CF spoiler. I put the pictures in this posting.

jthorst75 · 09-21-2009, 04:31 AM

I am looking forward to the release of the non-electric performance steering wheel. The feel of alcantara was awesome. The chick at the show told me that it was available and it was about 500 euro! I haven't found anything on BMW.de about it so I just might have to go to the local dealer to get it but I don't know if they will release it in the states (which might be cheaper there).Those seats were nice but a little too stiff for me. What did you think of the 5 series GT? It looks much better in person.

m_thompson · 09-21-2009, 10:57 AM

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What did you think of the 5 series GT? It looks much better in person.

The 530d GT looks OK, but I am really a fan of the smaller models. I liked the M6, but I am not sure about the matt finish. The X5 Security Plus is the solution to Autobahn traffic. The concept car was very cool. The Alpina D3 was interesting.

jthorst75 · 09-21-2009, 12:51 PM

to tell the truth i was stuck on the older BMWs that were on the back staircase. I love that 1939 328--beautiful. Did you see those new MINI concepts? I like the vert. It was hard to find a favorite; but I do like the new Lotus Evora, Alfa Romeo 8C, and the Abarth 500. So much to chose from, so little money.

m_thompson · 09-22-2009, 12:19 AM

My sister, a MINI owner, flipped over the MINI Concept car. The limited production cars like the Melkus, Weismann, that CF thing behind the Teslas was interesting, Mansory, and Karma. I really liked the new Mercedes Gull Wing. Lots of toys.

That is a Mansory Cyrus shown below. It is based on the Aston Martin DB9 or DBS.

BrokenVert · 09-22-2009, 12:26 AM

^ is that a fully CF One-77?

Is Aston Really ripping off Zonda? Say it isnt so!

and 1 · 09-22-2009, 08:33 AM

so hot right now

m_thompson · 09-23-2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

^ is that a fully CF One-77?

Is Aston Really ripping off Zonda? Say it isnt so!

It is a Mansory Cyrus based on the Aston Martin DB9 or DBS.

The car below is the Zonda R.

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