[TheIceStormOf06]

So I get up EARLY this morning. Hit the road and Drive 2 hours to Atlanta to go to the Atlanta Auto show. To my surprise, BMW was a No Show!!! WTF!!! Shocked. Maybe it was posted here somewhere, but I totally had no idea BMW wouldn't be there. I didn't even think to check the displaying manufacturers. I was there last year and BMW represented.

What sucks about it that I was planning to take a look at the F80 to look at the comp package wheels and all, then place my order for ED. Looks like I'm going to have to wait to see it in the flesh.

Was too pissed to hop back on the road so I stopped by Audi and Mercedes....Mercedes represented very well. Mat black 2017 E class and displayed all their AMG models. Mat black AMG C63S looked beastly!!! If it were all about looks.... Maybe BMW figured since Mercedes is moving their head quarters to Atlanta, they can't compete. I hope not!!!

BMW...step your game up please. Atlanta is a major car market and your competitors were there.

Anyway. Just venting.

[dojokoto]

Man.. any pics of that c63??

[Bimmer6]

I hear Porsche was not their either, and the NA headquarters is in Atlanta.

[TheIceStormOf06]

Originally Posted by dojokoto

Man.. any pics of that c63??

No. i did not take any pictures. I didn't want to temt myself. But is was this one.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/mercede...ion-1-package/

It was SO SICK!!! Better in person. It was the edition one mat gray with the yellow strip. Yellow contrasting interior stiching...the coupe is where it the love is. The rear seat isn't really usable though. Just had a newborn and the wifey wants a mini basketball team. Plus the sedan looks like a regular AMD C450. Then reality set in and the lack of DCT, gear shift on the column, heavier, etc. but I need to give it a second look and drive it. I'm a BMW whore.

[al3xander]

Porsche might as well have not showed to the Chicago auto show. They had a terrible display with 4 base model cars.

[TheIceStormOf06]

Originally Posted by Bimmer6

I hear Porsche was not their either, and the NA headquarters is in Atlanta.

+1

They weren't there either.

[dojokoto]

Originally Posted by TheIceStormOf06

OMG. no pics. I didn't want to temt myself. It was SO SICK!!! It was mat gray withe the yellow strip. With Yellow contrast interior stiching...the coupe is where it the love is. The rear seat isn't really usable though. Just had a newborn and the wifey wants a mini basketball team. Plus the sedan looks like a regular AMD C450. Then reality set in and the lack of DCT, gear shift on the column, heavier, etc. but I need to give it a second look and drive it. I'm a BMW whore.

Haha as am I! Just started my 3 year lease, maybe I will look into the 2nd gen c63 when the time is closer.

[Never Convicted]

Yeah, just googled Atlanta auto show. Under list of attendees, BMW not listed. Stay angry, my friend.

[gds52]

There is a reason that Mercedes took lead over BMW sales !!!
Bmw is getting sissy and the competition is catching up...

[04RC51]

Originally Posted by Never Convicted

Yeah, just googled Atlanta auto show. Under list of attendees, BMW not listed. Stay angry, my friend.

C'mon BMW!

Oh wait, they told everyone they wouldn't be there.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by TheIceStormOf06

No. i did not take any pictures. I didn't want to temt myself. But is was this one.

This is just a rant, but I know this guy that drove 2 hours to get to the Atlanta auto-show, saw some cool shit, posted on the internet that he did it, but then DIDN'T TAKE OR POST ANY PICTURES!

what. the. fuck.

[dojokoto]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

This is just a rant, but I know this guy that drove 2 hours to get to the Atlanta auto-show, saw some cool shit, posted on the internet that he did it, but then DIDN'T TAKE OR POST ANY PICTURES!

what. the. fuck.

[04RC51]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

This is just a rant, but I know this guy that drove 2 hours to get to the Atlanta auto-show, saw some cool shit, posted on the internet that he did it, but then DIDN'T TAKE OR POST ANY PICTURES!

what. the. fuck.

Why even go? That's like going to BimmerFest East and not taking a single pic.

[AudiA4]

In the same vein, I went to the Richmond auto show in VA this past weekend, and while BMW was there, Cadillac was not. I thought that was strange. I really wanted to see the new V's, the CT5 and especially the CT6.

[SD ///M4]

I think that if I was going to drive two hours I would have checked first. Just saying...

(And it's BMW's fault?)

[Arcades]

Well I mean... in OP's defense some times you get excited and don't really check up completely. I do that some times too.

But ya, if BMW said they weren't going to be there and they don't show then that is one thing. If BMW said they are going to be there but doesn't show up that's another.

And Benz... to people worried about car sales... look companies over take each other all the time in sales. It isn't like suddenly Benz is winning out of the blue. Get a grip.

[Devilzmantis]

Trump would not approve of this. BMW of Atlanta, YOU'RE FIRED!!!

[dmk08]

Yeah its bogus man. I wanted to see the ZCP and M2 as Im in the market. Luckily for me I heard Friday that BMW wasnt there so I didnt waste time going downtown. Sorry you wasted your time I agree its ridiculous.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

I think that if I was going to drive two hours I would have checked first. Just saying...

(And it's BMW's fault?)

First time they have not been there in a long time. Who would even think BMW wouldnt show up to an auto show in the biggest southern market.

[wdb]

Georgia - isn't that in Russia?

[TheIceStormOf06]

Originally Posted by dmk08

First time they have not been there in a long time. Who would even think BMW wouldnt show up to an auto show in the biggest southern market.

Exactly! Thanks man. I truly did not think for a minute they wouldn't show up. BMW is a staple there. Anyone from the Atlanta Area knows how big of a Autoshow it is. I put it right after the New York and Chicago show as I've lived in both cities. Possibly neck and neck after LA??? (Can't vouch there)

Mercedes had serious lines to see every one of their cars. They had all AMG cars there for the most part. You were barely able to walk. It was ridiculous. And I don't like Mercedes like that.

[TheIceStormOf06]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

This is just a rant, but I know this guy that drove 2 hours to get to the Atlanta auto-show, saw some cool shit, posted on the internet that he did it, but then DIDN'T TAKE OR POST ANY PICTURES!

what. the. fuck.

Lol. Dude. Don't remind me. Lol. It was an epic fail. Arranged for my mother in law to watch the little guy...even convinced the wife to pony up and ride with me. Was so excited. Like a kid in a candy store. Had my camera bag packed with extra memory cards and juice...left it on my office desk. So pissed realized after we were half way there.