Bangalore International Automotive Expo 2010

Nikhilb2008 · 12th March 2010, 14:31

I am not sure about the car duster.

That cars displayed are:

Cruze
Camaro
Beat
VW Beetle
Polo
Safari
Manza
Toyota Supra (the 69 car)
Merc S class
X5

This is pretty much it.

Pirelli has a stall. Displayed some of their high end tyres like the P Zero Rosso and the P zero.

There are a few component manufacturers, there are a few colleges who have displayed their BAJA cars and a few accessories.

sbraj · 12th March 2010, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

That cars displayed are:

Cruze
Camaro
Beat
VW Beetle
Polo
Safari
Manza
Toyota Supra (the 69 car)
Merc S class
X5

This is pretty much it.

Appears like a damp squib. Very disappointing.

Latheesh · 12th March 2010, 16:45

I was planning to visit, after seeing the update from Nikhil decided not to.

Camaro is the only +ve thing.

recshenoy · 12th March 2010, 17:02

Thanks guys,

You guys saved my precious weekend time

My friends said"we will go to auto expo" and i had told it will be again like one we have seen previous year "with 4 indica and 3 swift 2 i10 and one Dzire / Manza" and opted out

But still had thought if, i shuld give this a miss? but after reading this, surely i am giving a miss

naveenroy · 12th March 2010, 18:36

Ok, thanks for the heads-up. Have dropped all plans of going to the expo. Why do these guys keep disappointing us?

rjalihal · 12th March 2010, 19:36

Hey guys, I just got back from the auto expo. Like what Nikhil said, its quite lame. The only exciting car I saw there was the yellow Chevy Camaro. Apart from that they have this modified Innova in which the rear cabin is pimped out like a 1st class compartment with a TV set and other works. The Top Gear section is a major let down. I was hoping for some supercars, the only good car I saw there was a red Nissan 300ZX. Major disappointment. And there is no Booster Juice like advertised!! The only good thing which was even remotely worth the time was the Top Gear arranged fashion show

Latheesh · 12th March 2010, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjalihal

The only good thing which was even remotely worth the time was the Top Gear arranged fashion show

I see some BHPians changing their mind and visiting the expo

naveenroy · 12th March 2010, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latheesh

I see some BHPians changing their mind and visiting the expo

Hahahahaha, yeah, well, maybe have no other plans for the weekend anyway!!

kadri007 · 12th March 2010, 20:42

Even I am dropping it seeing the update...Why they call this a Auto Expo god only knows. I was expecting at least this time there would be many vehicles.

arun1100 · 12th March 2010, 21:01

There is only one REAL Auto expo in India. That is Delhi Auto Expo.

We all should understand that such small Auto Expos' are for the larger NORMAL crowd. Not many would be willing to go to every Automobile showroom and have a look at the cars. For Such people this Auto Expo is like one stop for all cars.

In a way its good that in such Auto Expo, if one is considering to buy a small car, he/she can sit in all the small cars and compare on spot and know the differences.

No point in bashing the Auto Expo. Its not for a real Petrol heads like us.

wildon · 12th March 2010, 21:21

Its disappointing auto expo, most of the stalls are still vacant .

Bought Jopasu Magic Glove , Magic Wipe , Mini Duster and Car Duster.

sbraj · 12th March 2010, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by arun1100

In a way its good that in such Auto Expo, if one is considering to buy a small car, he/she can sit in all the small cars and compare on spot and know the differences.

That is exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to take family to this place and make them compare a few options. As you said, such Auto Expo gives opportunity to evaluate different cars within meters of each other.

But here looks like even that opportunity is not there.

This expo looks like some time pass for the evening/weekend crowd and good way to make money for the organizers. Is there an entry fee?

Latheesh · 12th March 2010, 21:33

Last time they charged 50 bucks to see i10 and Manza. How about this time?

raghu230506 · 13th March 2010, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildon

Its disappointing auto expo, most of the stalls are still vacant .

Bought Jopasu Magic Glove , Magic Wipe , Mini Duster and Car Duster.

Hi Wildon,

Is the stall available in Expo?

I was planning to visit just for this?

What was the cost?

n_mouli · 14th March 2010, 07:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by raghu230506

Hi Wildon,

Is the stall available in Expo?

I was planning to visit just for this?

What was the cost?

475/- for the car duster. With that you get a MF towel or mini duster or MF wash-mitt free absolutely

12th March 2010, 14:31	#31
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	I am not sure about the car duster. That cars displayed are: Cruze Camaro Beat VW Beetle Polo Safari Manza Toyota Supra (the 69 car) Merc S class X5 This is pretty much it. Pirelli has a stall. Displayed some of their high end tyres like the P Zero Rosso and the P zero. There are a few component manufacturers, there are a few colleges who have displayed their BAJA cars and a few accessories.
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12th March 2010, 16:45	#33
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,243 Thanked: 10,090 Times	I was planning to visit, after seeing the update from Nikhil decided not to. Camaro is the only +ve thing.
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12th March 2010, 17:02	#34
recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 254 Times	Thanks guys, You guys saved my precious weekend time My friends said"we will go to auto expo" and i had told it will be again like one we have seen previous year "with 4 indica and 3 swift 2 i10 and one Dzire / Manza" and opted out But still had thought if, i shuld give this a miss? but after reading this, surely i am giving a miss
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12th March 2010, 18:36	#35
naveenroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 1,253 Times	Ok, thanks for the heads-up. Have dropped all plans of going to the expo. Why do these guys keep disappointing us?
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12th March 2010, 19:36	#36
rjalihal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 713 Thanked: 100 Times	Hey guys, I just got back from the auto expo. Like what Nikhil said, its quite lame. The only exciting car I saw there was the yellow Chevy Camaro. Apart from that they have this modified Innova in which the rear cabin is pimped out like a 1st class compartment with a TV set and other works. The Top Gear section is a major let down. I was hoping for some supercars, the only good car I saw there was a red Nissan 300ZX. Major disappointment. And there is no Booster Juice like advertised!! The only good thing which was even remotely worth the time was the Top Gear arranged fashion show
	() Thanks

12th March 2010, 20:42	#39
kadri007 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore/Mangalore Posts: 433 Thanked: 7 Times	Even I am dropping it seeing the update...Why they call this a Auto Expo god only knows. I was expecting at least this time there would be many vehicles.
	() Thanks

12th March 2010, 21:01	#40
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	There is only one REAL Auto expo in India. That is Delhi Auto Expo. We all should understand that such small Auto Expos' are for the larger NORMAL crowd. Not many would be willing to go to every Automobile showroom and have a look at the cars. For Such people this Auto Expo is like one stop for all cars. In a way its good that in such Auto Expo, if one is considering to buy a small car, he/she can sit in all the small cars and compare on spot and know the differences. No point in bashing the Auto Expo. Its not for a real Petrol heads like us.
	() Thanks

12th March 2010, 21:21	#41
wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,440 Thanked: 1,235 Times View My Garage	Its disappointing auto expo, most of the stalls are still vacant . Bought Jopasu Magic Glove , Magic Wipe , Mini Duster and Car Duster.
	() Thanks

12th March 2010, 21:33	#43
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,243 Thanked: 10,090 Times	Last time they charged 50 bucks to see i10 and Manza. How about this time?
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