North American International Autoshow

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Last night I got to go the North American International Autoshow. It was vendor day, and I was invited by Tier One Supplier to the auto industry. So I got to see everything before the general public. Nice show overall, very hard to get parking around Cobo Hall. The Subaru area was not very exciting. It lacked a WRX STI. Subaru displayed the new legacy. The concept that Subaru had was a big disappointment overall. The concept back in 1990 for the SVX was better. Very ugly design. I also took a walk to the Saab area to see the new Saab 9-2 (aka WRX) From what I gathered from the product specialist at the Saab kiosk is that the Saab 9-2 gets leather, powered seats, different HVAC controls, front facia, some what different radio, still 6 disc, sun roof, little different rear spoiler on the hatch. The ignition is the same as the WRX, I was told, it was kept the same due to cost, so the typical Saab igniton right by the gear shift will not be there. I was even allowed to go over the temered glass barrier to open the door to get a up close look. The interior treatment looks somewhat more upscale, better fabrics and a 2 tone leather seats. So is it worth the extra money for a Saab 9-2 -vs- a Subaru WRX??? For me, netheir is a car for me. I am actually looking at a Acura TL with a 270 H.P. a nice navagation system, cheap BMW 330 I with more power that the bimmer and the refinments & amenities of one. But I am still going to keep my SVX if I buy my Acura TL.