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Based on the great success we had with a mini GenVibe meet at today's Philadelphia Auto Show, we're organizing another meet for the bigger, more spectacular (than Philly) New York Auto Show!Nick plans to drive out from Ohio, so he and I have settled on a date of Saturday, April 10, 2004. We're hoping to attract a few more GenVibers who can attend with us and make the experience awesome!If you're interested in attending, post here.I personally plan to take NJ Transit into the city (no NYC driving for me!!!), I imagine Nick will join along with me, so anyone interested in joining us, post here!Hoping to hear from you Reynoma and Nova!

I'll get the wheels in motion. I'll probably join you in using NJ Transit.

Awesome!!!

If I was around, buddy, i'd drive you in. I have no problems braving NYC traffic.But alas..I will probably still be out of state.

Perhaps time to plan a trip to jersey?

Sorry Mike...that is the day before Easter (I didn't realize). I gotta be home to get my house ready for the family.

Ok, I know we have a few people joining us from out of state for the show. I've put together a few hotels in the area that seem like good places to stay.Ragingfish Recommends:Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick420 Forsgate DriveCranbury, NJ 08512Standard Rate: $79.00 / niteAAA/CAA Rate: $71.10 / nite(Free high-speed internet access, indoor pool/whirlpool) NOTE: The New Jersey Turnpike is Interstate 95 in this part of the state.=================================================Residence Inn Cranbury South Brunswick2662 Route 130 Cranbury, NJ 08512Standard Rate: $89.00 / niteAAA/CAA Rate: $80.00 / nite(Free high-speed internet access, indoor pool/whirlpool)=================================================Comfort Suites at Woodbridge1275 US 1 SouthAvenel, NJStandard Rate: $89.99 / niteAAA/CAA Rate: $80.99 / niteInternet Rate: $80.99 / nite(Free high-speed internet access)=================================================Hampton Inn Woodbridge, NJ370 Route 9 NorthWoodbridge, New Jersey 07095Standard Rate: $79.00 / niteAAA/CAA Rate: $71.10 / nite(Free high-speed internet access)I recommend the first hotel! Good area, good rates, NICE hotel! Woodbridge and Avenel are not BAD areas, but Cranbury is MUCH nicer, more suburban.

What are you guys planning on doing there? Will you be able to display your cars at the auto show? I don't quite understand, sorry.

No no.Auto show -- like the LA Auto Show, Philly Auto Show, etc.http://www.autoshowny.com

Scroll up to my post with the map and find your answer my friend!But in case you're feeling lazy...Quote »Ragingfish Recommends:Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick420 Forsgate DriveCranbury, NJ 08512Standard Rate: $79.00 / niteAAA/CAA Rate: $71.10 / nite(Free high-speed internet access, indoor pool/whirlpool) NOTE: The New Jersey Turnpike is Interstate 95 in this part of the state.

So far it seems just the 3 of us.Maybe Nova. Not sure if he's on board or not.Anyone else wanna come???

This might too late to suggest. If you are planning on takin the train into NYC for the auto show, you should consider staying close to the Metropark Amtrak Train Station in Iselin, NJ. That station is only a 38 minute ride to NYC, and it has a $ parking deck that is secure. Plus there are more things happening around that area than in Cranbury, NJ. Just my 2 cent.

Already my plan.Metropark is only about 20 minutes from where they're staying.

I'd go if I could but I work that saturday... and I took enough saturdays off this summer for various meets... can't take another at the moment... Have fun guys and bring back lots of pics.

Too bad you couldn' be there, would've loved to had you!

Quote, originally posted by AtWork »What about all those NY matrix boys ?How late are you going to be at the show? Maybe I can meet up with you guys later in the day.

No solid plans yet, but I'd assume we'd be heading up in the late morning. When would you be around, maybe we can work something out...

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »Too bad you couldn' be there, would've loved to had you!I'll be there in spirit it hurts not to be able to go

This is coming up this weekend, just checking to see if anyone else is interested in joining us?

Boy to I wish I could go....

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »This is coming up this weekend, just checking to see if anyone else is interested in joining us?Wish I could go too, but my dad's 70th birthday is on the 9th, and that only comes once i na lifetime. Maybe next year

Another great show with great people! I know both Nick and myself nabbed a ton of pics (myself almost 200!), look for them in the next day or so!

Do any cars happen to be in the background of any of those 200 pics? do show.

I'm in the process of migrating to new photo gallery software on my server. They will be up shortly. I promise.

Ran into problems migrating to the new software, but I was able to get a temporary gallery going. http://www.ragingfish.com/gall...41004/First page is mostly NYC sightseeing, including the Wall Street, the World Trade Center site, Times Square, and a cool restaurant called Mars 2112. Then, nothing but cars!Will hopefully have the new gallery going by the weekend...My favorite shot of the day:

thanks mike! the new tacoma xrunner looks absolutely SWEET! ooooh.... may have to think about one of those later down the road..... instead of the tundra...

Good pics there Mike. Some of those cars look like the sames ones from the Detroit Auto show. Pretty cool.

Good looking pics Mike! Looks like you guys had a good time there Thanks for sharing

There were at least two world premiers at this show: The Lincoln Zephyr and Lexus LF-C. Neither of them are in my pics. I believe Nick got shots of both. If not, I think maddigital on MatrixOwners got shots of them...I should also mention that the Solstice you see there is the production model. That is what you will be seeing on the roads in just a short time...One of the only things I noticed different between the concept and production model are the tailpipe. In concept, it was a double-tipped pipe stacked vertically in the rear center of the car. In production, it's a single exhaust on the rear right. I like the production better personally.

lol! another one, eh??? damn, woman, gotta let up on the gas there!

You had a great time eh? thats goodLooks like your sig is now out of date... 3 tickets thanks to NY State... Girl since you can't seem to slow down, you might need to just stop driving in NY heh.

You took a picture of the cop? Ha ha ha - that is soo funny! Did he see you do it?

oooh! that is soooo priceless! thanks, ms. j. that just made my day! ha ha ha!just curious, how does that affect your driving record in canada? does it at all???

Quote, originally posted by AtWork »It's sort of a crapshoot .. my driving record as far as my license is untouched, BUT my insurance company might find out.. and that's where it really hurts...Great pic eh hehe well i would think that the US system is diff from Canada. i know it also varies from state to state.... because my ex got a ticket in NC when driving to his grandparents. didn't affect the ins or his license, thank god! so... don't ask don't tell.

ha ha ha! no kidding! can't imagine having to pay for all those speeding tickets... and i hear that are a few in canada too... he he he...

Sorry for this Juliana but I could not resist... this goes back to the pic I was tempted to take when you were following me last weekend...

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YOU GOT ANOTHER????(removed) J, you gotta ease up there!

Quote, originally posted by AtWork »Mavrik, you rock Well I try lol

OK - I finally got my picture gallery posted from the NYC trip. Most of the shots are from NYC and only a few from the auto show. If you want to see pics of the auto show, see ragingfish's post above for his big pic gallery. I also have 4 short video clips uploaded (end of page 2). Here's the link:Click here for the GalleryMy indoor shots came out pretty bad (time for a new camera ) -- unfortunately it didn't accidentally fall on the ground that day. BTW, this is my favorite pic here (WARNING: hideous alien present!) (And no, I'm not in the pic, so don't try to be funny )

Quote, originally posted by NSimkins »BTW, this is my favorite pic here (WARNING: hideous alien present!) (And no, I'm not in the pic, so don't try to be funny )Well since I don't know what you look like, how do I know your not lying? And nice pics... being honest the new Vibe design doesn't look tooo bad in black but I still like the old design a lot better.