2011 AIMS in Melbourne

[Gti Dave]

Hey guys not sure if you all are aware but was doing a search on the upcoming motors show in Melbourne for 2011 and realized they're changing the tradition of a late feb or early march show to a midyear show between July 1-10. Ah nuts!!! I was looking forward to it in March. *sigh*

[gerhard]

Yep, that's a really stupid date.

Lots of people buy cars at the show before the end of the tax year, but July kills that idea.

[Gti Dave]

Yeah and another stupid excuse for the timing is to avoid other events and maximise visitors since its during mid year school holidays which to me equals more little kids with grubby hands taking up time in car seats away from serious people and serious buyers. Kinda sucks.

[phaeton]

The actual reason is to attract more global debuts from the manufacturers as not much happens in July.

IMO June would have been better for the reasons given above.

[anthony]

I hope the new Jetta will be there ???