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Geneva Auto Show 2010

Just wanted to let you know it starts today. And please take the train if you are thinking of coming, as the autoroute was backed up halfway to Lausanne this a.m.

disclaimer: I have no connection to this show, but have found it useful to go when thinking about buying a car
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Re: Geneva Auto Show

Ah, so Geneva being invaded by slobering grease monkeys again
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Old 04.03.2010, 11:00
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Re: Geneva Auto Show

I plan on going on Monday, is anybody else going?
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Re: Geneva Auto Show

Yep, and I'll be one of 'em next Thursday, I'll be easy to spot.... a large trouser bulge and glazed expression at the Aston stand
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Re: Geneva Auto Show

Been there yesterday. And as a car geek i loved it!! Especially the Ferrari stand. And PG the Aston stand has some nice things
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I'll take an extra pack of kleenex then
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Re: Geneva Auto Show

I got 2 spare tickets if anybody is interested...
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Re: Geneva Auto Show

Only for the Monday? a friend and I are travelling down on Thursday.
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Re: Geneva Auto Show

..nah, they are vaild for any day.
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Ok, what do you want for them?
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Re: Geneva Auto Show

I wanted to go but I don't have anyone to go with Always next year eh?
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Re: Geneva Auto Show

..don't know, what is the going rate for a ticket?
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Old 04.03.2010, 11:15
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I wanted to go but I don't have anyone to go with Always next year eh?
Go by yourself. Its better that way. Its going to be crowded so you wont waste time at cars you dont want to see
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Re: Geneva Auto Show

14 chuffs on online:
http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/pratiques/ticket.php

Did you not pay for them then?
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14CHF although people who got them for free should give them for free
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Re: Geneva Auto Show

...alright then, make me an offer that I can't refuse.

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How about the eternal gratitude of the Goose... this is worth way more than flimsy currency
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..done deal, but just don't come too close to me with the bulge.
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..done deal, but just don't come too close to me with the bulge.
LOL.... I'll try, but the bulge would only be pressing if you HAVE an Aston.

I've sent you a pm.
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LOL.... I'll try, but the bulge would only be pressing if you HAVE an Aston.

I've sent you a pm.
..nope, no Aston for me...I prefer Lexus.
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