Still sad that I miss you guys there. I didn't have much time yesterday since my mediation ran late; but I did have some wicked experiences.
Favourite was the Peel p50 - I'll try to post a video of my buddy in it (currently in the Pearson Maple Leaf Lounge, so blackberry + video uploads = maybe).
I also enjoyed testdriving the Mitsu iMiev and Nissan Leaf (in that order) - the Mitsu is such sh!t, I can't fathom it for the price of a Micra.
The Leaf blew me away, actually. Decent power, though I found a bit of 'hesitation' when flooring it. One of the most comfortable driver's seats I've ever been in, and range seemed decent despite -20C outside. With heat on, flooring it, etc, we still showed 90km left on the range (it wasn't full when we started).
The MB C-Class has been bashed by me from pictures, but after sitting in it at the show, I must make a public apology - holy
, that thing is NICE inside. Really nice. Like, holy crap nice. The wood was a great move, Merc! The light trunk (spring-loaded), then comfort of the seats, I may actually go take one out for a drive. Nicely done, and honestly, nicer than the E-class.
As for my best experience there, I was in a suit, having come from mediation, and when I checked out the Jag XE, it was locked. one of the 'sales associates' approached me and said "Sir, for you we can open the car if you'd like to sit and see the interior. It's not finalized, but you can get a feel for the size.". Who was I to say no?
Sorry, Subaru, but the XE has stolen my heart. That thing is going to eat the
out of 3-series sales if Jag can get people into the showrooms. It was a beaut!
