Crester

Anybody heading down to Detroit for the North American International Autoshow in a couple weeks? I know in recent years it wasn't as good because manufacturers were pulling out when the economy was bad... but it looks like most of them are back now.

http://www.naias.com/

Crester

Not only are most of the manufacturers back this year... but it looks like there are gonna be some major unveilings done in the AutoShow in Detroit too.

evox44

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I do want to go. Seems pretty alright. Only thing is, i dont want to get shot at.

laksman91

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Now that you mention it, I might be going! Detroit isn't far off from London

Crester

lol... I don't think you have to worry about getting shot. They know how important this event is to the City. The COBO Center is actually really nice. I can't lie tho... the rest of the City does look pretty gutter. Just don't decide that you want to go see Eminem's hometown or something... because they you might get in trouble. lol

Crester

I think this is the first year in a while where it'll be worth going. Most of the manufacturers are there (even the Chinese)... and they are bringing new concept cars! I think one of the ones people are looking forward to most is a 600+hp Porsche concept which nobody seems to have any ideas on what it is yet.

Crester

If anybody is planning on sleeping over there... I hope you looked after hotels. I booked one in mid-December for myself... and I checked now for a friend who also wants to come down... and the room rate went up by $20 a night.

initialdrew

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DUDE man...the city is not that bad, no one told you to walk around the city wearing yo blings looking like Kayne. Most of the time ppl don't give a **** about you...most of the time

Crester

When I was there a couple years ago... I didn't have any problems with people. But it was very obvious that the city was run-down. Don't think I'm gonna go anywhere touristy people wouldn't go tho. I saw the road sign for 8 Mile Road exit on the highway tho... lol

Crester

Here's some highlights for the show...

Hyundai Veloster... a sports car that will also get 50mpg


Hyundai Curb


Audi A6


BMW 1-M


BMW 6-Series Convertible


Chrysler 300



GMC All-Terain Concept


Honda Civic


Mini Paceman Concept

otter

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I will be there, most likely on Tuesday afternoon during the public show week.

As for Detroit, you're not going to be in any danger you pansies. The main downtown area is both safe and pretty nice, a lot of things to do and good restaurants. Cobo, Joe Louis Area, Ford Field, Comerica Park, and the casinos are all in the same general area.

If you need parking, I recommend parking at the Greektown structure then take the People Mover (Detroit's 99% useless downtown tram) over to Cobo. Much nicer than trying to find parking at/near Cobo and doesn't require much walking around in the freezing weather.

Crester

Cadillac CTS-V Race Car


Porsche Secret Concept Car... this isn't the actual car... but Porsche is supposed to be bringing a concept sports car with over 600hp

Crester

Can you recommend stuff to do while in the City? My friend wants to go go-karting for some reason .

otter

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There's karting in the north suburbs - http://www.kart2kart.com/

In downtown Detroit there's restaurants and casinos. If you head out on Woodward towards the Ferndale/Royal Oak area, you'll find an assortment of bars/clubs/breweries/etc. If you want a really active nightlife, you could make the hike out to Ann Arbor (about 40 minutes from DT Detroit) AA has a huge nightlife scene thanks to U of M.

If you want some cultured **** (isn't that what car clubs like? ) there's the Detroit Institute of Art, a really good art museum with a large collection.

Or you could drive around downtown and explore the ruins and urban decay. The old train station is cool to check out. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_Central_Station

initialdrew

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I wanna see the Civic so so bad.... they needed a power upgrade badddd, it'll be a beast if they turbo'd that K20.