Comments on: 2008 Detroit Auto Show Day 2 Report - Beige for the bourgeoisie, and a chat with Mr. Bangle. http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/ Covering the latest in Automotive News, Events, and Trends Sat, 17 May 2008 02:09:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Zerin Dube http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51917 Zerin Dube Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:10:23 +0000 http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51917 Bahahaha, I never noticed that! Bahahaha, I never noticed that!

]]> By: Allen http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51900 Allen Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:24:38 +0000 http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51900 Hey, has anyone ever told you that you look like the lead singer of the Flaming Lips?? http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/2947909.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1934A2752006EF5F0ED0435E6E1EC50D4F45A5397277B4DC33E Hey, has anyone ever told you that you look like the lead singer of the Flaming Lips??

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]]> By: Bozoer Rebbe http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51329 Bozoer Rebbe Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:03:33 +0000 http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51329 Unfortunately I missed the Maserati press conference so I don't know the context of "superwealthy" remarks, but I've spoken with the Maserati folks before and it's clear they are positioning the marque in the near ultra luxury segment, so the "superwealthy" remark is a little curious. Their avg transaction price is something like $125 on the Quattroporte, less than Astons, Bentleys and Ferraris. They're positioning the brand above expensive BMWs and Mercs, so maybe they meant more than just the working affluent, but Maserati's business plan involves selling thousands of cars, not something truly exclusive. Unfortunately I missed the Maserati press conference so I don’t know the context of “superwealthy” remarks, but I’ve spoken with the Maserati folks before and it’s clear they are positioning the marque in the near ultra luxury segment, so the “superwealthy” remark is a little curious. Their avg transaction price is something like $125 on the Quattroporte, less than Astons, Bentleys and Ferraris. They’re positioning the brand above expensive BMWs and Mercs, so maybe they meant more than just the working affluent, but Maserati’s business plan involves selling thousands of cars, not something truly exclusive.

]]> By: Ari http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51313 Ari Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:38:42 +0000 http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51313 What did Bangle smell like? What did Bangle smell like?

]]> By: RF3er http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51307 RF3er Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:58:18 +0000 http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51307 I think you're mistaking Bangle's insanity for passion. Did you see his design talk at the LA show a few years ago? The guy gave a talk about crushed Coke cans with the fervor of Jim Jones. I think you’re mistaking Bangle’s insanity for passion. Did you see his design talk at the LA show a few years ago? The guy gave a talk about crushed Coke cans with the fervor of Jim Jones.

]]> By: jbaruth http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51230 jbaruth Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:22:16 +0000 http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51230 The Mazda in the picture is the Furai, a Courage LMP reborn as a concept car. It was terrifying-looking! Check out more pictures of the Furai here: http://www.speedsportlife.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=1214 The Mazda in the picture is the Furai, a Courage LMP reborn as a concept car. It was terrifying-looking! Check out more pictures of the Furai here:

http://www.speedsportlife.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=1214

]]> By: pepper http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51228 pepper Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:18:39 +0000 http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51228 hey alex, that's BANGLE that needs the heircut, hahaha great article, i was wondering more about that mazda in the 6th pic? and OMG @ maserati! hey alex, that’s BANGLE that needs the heircut, hahaha

great article, i was wondering more about that mazda in the 6th pic? and OMG @ maserati!

]]> By: Alex http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51224 Alex Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:02:29 +0000 http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51224 Come the revolution when the super-wealthy are sent to work in the mines and the proletariat drive expensive sports cars, then we'll see who gets the last laugh, Comrade Maserati, then we'll see. (Get a haircut Baruth, you freakin' hippie.) Come the revolution when the super-wealthy are sent to work in the mines and the proletariat drive expensive sports cars, then we’ll see who gets the last laugh, Comrade Maserati, then we’ll see.

(Get a haircut Baruth, you freakin’ hippie.)

]]> By: Brandon http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51194 Brandon Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:37:14 +0000 http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51194 spot on, well written, and I would like to meet the blond in the 5th pic. spot on, well written, and I would like to meet the blond in the 5th pic.

]]> By: Jon http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51187 Jon Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:05:06 +0000 http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/01/14/2008-detroit-auto-show-day-2-report-beige-for-the-bourgeoisie-and-a-chat-with-mr-bangle/#comment-51187 LOL, the pic of Jack with Chris Bangle is good. LOL, the pic of Jack with Chris Bangle is good.

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