Alfa returns...
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Alfa returns...
I just read that Alfa will return to selling cars in the US.
I must say, while I love Alfa's (specifically the older RWD ones), thier current model range doesn't offer a whole lot for the American consumer...
Should be interesting, and you will get the pleasure of hearing thier sonourous V6's wail.
I must say, while I love Alfa's (specifically the older RWD ones), thier current model range doesn't offer a whole lot for the American consumer...
Should be interesting, and you will get the pleasure of hearing thier sonourous V6's wail.
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http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news0...lfa_romeo.html
I know nothing about Fiat or any Italian cars, but while I am no fan of the Northstar v8, one going into an Alfa...interesting.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=116107
But, Edmunds more recent article doesn't mention a v8, but does mention a CRD I5 diesel and (yuck) an SUV...just what I always wanted in a CAR lineup. A unibody version, at that.
I know nothing about Fiat or any Italian cars, but while I am no fan of the Northstar v8, one going into an Alfa...interesting.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=116107
But, Edmunds more recent article doesn't mention a v8, but does mention a CRD I5 diesel and (yuck) an SUV...just what I always wanted in a CAR lineup. A unibody version, at that.
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Should be interesting. I myself would prefer the diesel; low-revving torque in an engine that gets good mileage and lasts d@mn near forever. It'd be a far better solution to energy problems than hype-brids.
But Alfas are still known as slightly quirky cars with reliability question marks. It'll probably be sort of like Saab is here; known as nice cars but not really popular.
I myself happen to like Alfas and have always thought a 166 with a 3.0 V6 and stick would be a nice car to own (well, as nice as modern cars get, anyway...which isn't saying too much). I'd rather they'd be RWD, but oh well. Can't have it all!
But Alfas are still known as slightly quirky cars with reliability question marks. It'll probably be sort of like Saab is here; known as nice cars but not really popular.
I myself happen to like Alfas and have always thought a 166 with a 3.0 V6 and stick would be a nice car to own (well, as nice as modern cars get, anyway...which isn't saying too much). I'd rather they'd be RWD, but oh well. Can't have it all!
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