Not seeing any of the obvious discount coupons as in previous years, does anyone know if there are any discount offers on the general admission prices for this year's show? Any dealerships offering discount coupons for car club members?

 

https://www.washingtonautoshow.com/2...urs-discounts/

Discounts require going to the box office. The tickets are so inexpensive that it's probably not worth trekking it all the way tot he box office for a few bucks off! (I believe tickets can sell out, if the previous years have been any guide.)

 

Actually, I think I am misremembering things. I must be thinking of those manufacturer events.

Last year I believe I just bought a ticket at the box office as I arrived. D'oh!

 

I went with my wife and some friends Sunday. I liked the F-Type Coupe, but there honestly were not a lot of cars that excited me, anywhere. The Cobra Daytona Coupe was interesting, but awfully lonely, sitting by itself in a big, cordoned-off area.


My friend at Lotus, Jamie Gershowitz, was there with three cars. Chevy brought two C7's, but no Z06. Ferrari and Lamborghini were a no-show. Being right after the Detroit show, this show lacks a lot.


Oh, kids liked the 'Zombie Apocalypse' Hyundai...


--Bob Collum

 

The R8 and RS7 were nice, but I do agree Bob. To anyone thinking of going, I will be at the Jag/Rover booth Thursday afternoon until 630 and Friday night until 10pm. Stop by and say hi I'll walk you through any of the cars. I'm the tall one.

-Andy Bryan

 

Yeah, everyone I've talked to who's been to the show said it was a pretty disappointing representation of marques. No Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Tesla, etc.

Still plan on attending this coming Saturday. If nothing else, a good reason to dine out downtown at a nice restaurant.

 

I agree with you, Bob. I went Sunday morning. Maybe it was because the crowds were too much, but I couldn't get excited about anything. The F-Type coupe definitely looks much better in person than it does in the photos. Seeing it in person makes it look longer and lower.

One car that I was very impressed with was the new Mazda6. It would be a great car for a daily driver! But fully loaded, it's a whopping $30,000!!!!!!! Even with a tepid 180 hp engine or so.

 

Oh, and was the used XFR that was there the same one that's for sale at Rosenthal Jaguar Tysons Corner? That thing looked really nice!

 

Here's a few photos I snapped at the car show. The Jaguar display was stunning!