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Title: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on March 25, 2011, 01:56:52 PM I will be moving within the next few months to Chile. As many know, it takes me forever to buy a car, since I endlessly compare and rethink everything. At first I was thinking about a GTI, small and fun that I can drive to work every day. Then I realized that they sold Alfas in Chile. I looked at a photo and instantly wanted! The Brera would be the model I would get. I'm asking my European "interwebz friends" to talk me out of it. I'm sure it will be overpriced and lacking in terms of reliability. I need more. Horror stories would be preferred. Talk me into the mre sensible GTI.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Speedbag on March 25, 2011, 02:00:41 PM Don't do it!!!!!
There. Did that help? :) (the Brera is hot, IMO) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: DRKWNG on March 25, 2011, 02:09:01 PM I agree, the Brera is very nice looking car. Plus, no true motor-head can live their life without owning an Alfa and experiencing the utter suffering that goes along with it.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on March 25, 2011, 02:10:32 PM You guys are not helping. I need horror stories!!!
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: DRKWNG on March 25, 2011, 02:14:19 PM Just go to Top Gear's web site and read up on any Alfa.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on March 25, 2011, 02:15:06 PM They love the damn thing.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on March 25, 2011, 02:16:32 PM Actually, they are just like me. Love the looks, hate everything else.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: DRKWNG on March 25, 2011, 02:22:19 PM Face it, you're doomed. Just buy it.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on March 25, 2011, 02:24:35 PM Thank you Top Gear for gushing over the GTI. I can now sleep at night.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: DRKWNG on March 25, 2011, 02:26:37 PM The Golf R is most likely available in Chile right now. [evil]
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on March 25, 2011, 02:30:55 PM The Golf R is most likely available in Chile right now. [evil] Is that the new version of the R32? I did not find it on the local site, so I assume it is not. This car is going to be replacing the Monster, since it seems that riding a bike in Santiago is apparently very dangerous. So I need to replace it with something relatively practical and fun. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: DRKWNG on March 25, 2011, 03:10:34 PM It's the new top-end Golf, but not really an evolution of the R32. It's gone to the same two liter turbo motor that Audi uses in the S3, and with a good bit larger turbo than the GTI has. It's AWD as well, so it's able to harness the 260-270 hp it makes.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/forumdisplay.php?1190-Golf-VI-R (http://forums.vwvortex.com/forumdisplay.php?1190-Golf-VI-R) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: stopintime on March 25, 2011, 03:16:21 PM Asking for sensible advice on a Ducati forum [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Alfa [thumbsup] [drool] Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: badgalbetty on March 25, 2011, 03:31:04 PM [laugh] Lars. That was pretty funny!
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Oldfisti on March 25, 2011, 03:47:49 PM Buy the Alfa.
I won't talk you out of it. Then again, I never would ;) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Howie on March 25, 2011, 03:57:09 PM ALFA [drool]
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: DoubleEagle on March 25, 2011, 04:01:59 PM Enjoy the change of scenery there Duco
Dolph :) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: TiNi on March 25, 2011, 04:09:41 PM can we try to talk you out of moving to santiago instead? :-\
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ute on March 25, 2011, 04:22:30 PM Its an Alfa !!! thats it
think of it this way Golf = Honda........................boring Alfa = Ducati........................Hot you know what i'm talking about Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: mitt on March 25, 2011, 04:23:04 PM Asking for sensible advice on a Ducati forum [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] Alfa [thumbsup] [drool] [laugh] No kidding - at least on vehicles it is like asking a kid which candy is best for for them ;D mitt Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Speedbag on March 25, 2011, 05:48:49 PM [laugh] No kidding - at least on vehicles it is like asking a kid which candy is best for for them ;D mitt +1 [laugh] Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducpainter on March 25, 2011, 07:45:06 PM I haven't seen a word of Spanish.
He won't get it. ;D Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducatiz on March 25, 2011, 07:59:33 PM the new Alfas are not problematic and are very nicely designed.
if you were going to get an early 70's GTV, i would first ask if you enjoy prison sex. cause that's about what ownign that car is like. of course, sometimes you are on the giving end and it's a hoot to drive. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Duck-Stew on March 25, 2011, 09:24:27 PM No... It'll be a good read in a few months to hear you pregnant dogin' about the Alfa... ;D
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Speeddog on March 25, 2011, 09:35:04 PM Sweet!
(http://image.europeancarweb.com/f/15169928+w750+st0/epcp_0903_04_z+1974_alfa_romeo_gtv_2000+tan_full_view.jpg) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: The Architect on March 26, 2011, 03:23:45 AM Alfa =
warped head torque heads every 15K miles leaking front caliper rear breaks that need to be adjusted every 2000 miles alternator lasts only two years wheel alignment is good for only 3 hours and that's before you even drive it no heat to the floor area replace the water pump as soon as you buy the car BUT all this disappeared when you started that make the beast with two backser up! It's like falling in love with a crazy stripper........................ Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducatiz on March 26, 2011, 04:07:55 AM Sweet! (http://image.europeancarweb.com/f/15169928+w750+st0/epcp_0903_04_z+1974_alfa_romeo_gtv_2000+tan_full_view.jpg) that's a 73 or 74. mine was a 1970 1750 model. i'll post pics. i miss that car. Alfa = warped head torque heads every 15K miles leaking front caliper rear breaks that need to be adjusted every 2000 miles alternator lasts only two years wheel alignment is good for only 3 hours and that's before you even drive it no heat to the floor area replace the water pump as soon as you buy the car BUT all this disappeared when you started that make the beast with two backser up! It's like falling in love with a crazy stripper........................ i didn't have any of those problems, but yeah.. crazy stripper.. so fun to drive and a huge p***y magnet. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Monsterlover on March 26, 2011, 04:43:07 AM No idea what a brera is....
Google.... Holy Jesus you better buy one of those!!!! I don't care if it runs on the souls of orphans, there's no excuse to not own this car. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: mookieo2 on March 26, 2011, 11:06:58 AM [drool]
(http://www.hdcarwallpaper.com/wallpaper/Alfa-Romeo-Brera-wallpaper-9.jpg) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: geoffduc on March 26, 2011, 11:38:58 AM Carlos I think that Alfa produce some stunning looking cars but over here in the UK the cost of ownership is quite alarming as they do seem to loose thier value quickly, I personally like them but to my mind you'd have to be very wealthy in respect that you could afford to loose that kind of money... [bang]
Babs has a 2.0tdi VW golf and the build quality is 1st class and the gas mileage which is very important in the UK ($8 a gallon) is fantastic plus the value of second hand golfs is always top dollar... [thumbsup] [coffee] Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducatiz on March 26, 2011, 12:38:14 PM Babs has a 2.0tdi VW golf and the build quality is 1st class and the gas mileage which is very important in the UK ($8 a gallon) is fantastic plus the value of second hand golfs is always top dollar... [thumbsup] gas mileage on a diesel? how novel... ;D Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Vindingo on March 26, 2011, 12:53:38 PM You can buy the VW in the states...
The Alfa is sexy from any angle. I have yet to see a picture of the GTI that makes it look good. (http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200801/autodelta-brera-j5-3-2_800x0w.jpg) (http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200801/autodelta-brera-j5-3_800x0w.jpg) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: desmopr on March 26, 2011, 01:24:57 PM What about a Seat? I see a lot of them in Mexico and the look nice!!
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on March 26, 2011, 03:06:52 PM Driving the new Volkswagen Golf R (Full HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35-ezpjWmzY#normal)
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on March 26, 2011, 05:59:09 PM You guys suck, except Geoff. The Alfa will be more expensive than the GTi, but unless it's oppressively more I don't know if I will be able to resist the temptation. Again you guys suck at talking a guy out of something.
Sorry Tini, it's a done deal. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducatiz on March 27, 2011, 03:44:13 AM You guys suck, except Geoff. The Alfa will be more expensive than the GTi, but unless it's oppressively more I don't know if I will be able to resist the temptation. Again you guys suck at talking a guy out of something. Sorry Tini, it's a done deal. You're like a hot drunk slut at a frat party complaining you're not getting respect. You know you want the Alfa. Buy it and love it. Take good care of it and it will be fine. The Alfa of today isn't the same company that made my 1970 GTV. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: geoffduc on March 27, 2011, 10:01:41 AM gas mileage on a diesel? how novel... ;D Oh we are being pedantic... :-[ no matter what you call it its still bloody expensive... [bang] Carlos if you really want it and can easily afford it go ahead a buy the Alfa, lifes to short... [thumbsup] [coffee] Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducpainter on March 27, 2011, 11:57:05 AM Oh we are being pedantic... :-[ no matter what you call it its still bloody expensive... [bang] Pay no attention to him Geoff...Carlos if you really want it and can easily afford it go ahead a buy the Alfa, lifes to short... [thumbsup] [coffee] he's a lawyer and doesn't know any better. ;) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducatiz on March 27, 2011, 03:41:16 PM Pay no attention to him Geoff... he's a lawyer and doesn't know any better. ;) ah, but i do... Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducpainter on March 27, 2011, 05:29:27 PM ah, but i do... yet you still find the need to speak...pedantically that is. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducatiz on March 28, 2011, 04:51:39 AM yet you still find the need to speak... pedantically that is. exactitude in communication is no vice. that being said, it's usually just for the smirks... [roll] Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducpainter on March 28, 2011, 05:08:01 AM exactitude in communication is no vice. as are the retorts. :-*that being said, it's usually just for the smirks... [roll] Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducatiz on March 28, 2011, 05:20:41 AM as are the retorts. :-* you need a more positive image for your avatar, that pic of Jack just doesn't do you justice Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducpainter on March 28, 2011, 05:27:14 AM you need a different image for your avatar, that pic of Jack just doesn't do you justice Yeah...it is kinda all warm and IZ_. ;D Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on March 28, 2011, 09:54:51 AM Getting back to me... I feel like Jud asking for advise that I'm just going to ignore.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Monsterlover on March 28, 2011, 09:57:15 AM [laugh]
That's funny because its so true [laugh] Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducpainter on March 28, 2011, 02:28:20 PM Getting back to me... I feel like Jud asking for advise that I'm just going to ignore. http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=47257.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=47257.0)Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: DRKWNG on March 28, 2011, 02:43:23 PM Getting back to me... I almost thought you were channeling JuDDddDdddDDdd just from that comment alone... Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on March 28, 2011, 03:06:34 PM It doesn't sound like the Alfa is more expensive than the GTI. Bastards!!!!!
So the only reason I could think of would be that the backseat was none existing. I have 3 kids and should be able to at least fit 2 back there. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducpainter on March 28, 2011, 03:09:50 PM It doesn't sound like the Alfa is more expensive than the GTI. Bastards!!!!! Get your wife a pickupSo the only reason I could think of would be that the backseat was none existing. I have 3 kids and should be able to at least fit 2 back there. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on March 29, 2011, 05:33:59 AM Get your wife a pickup She's getting a Subaru Outback. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducatiz on March 29, 2011, 06:16:42 AM She's getting a Subaru Outback. Get the Forester instead. You will be MUCH happier. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on March 29, 2011, 06:34:51 AM I'll check both. Which one gets the better gas mileage?
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducatiz on March 29, 2011, 07:07:53 AM Outback get slightly better mileage but the Forester is much roomier and has a better suspension
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on March 29, 2011, 07:09:22 AM I might need the better suspension.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducatiz on March 29, 2011, 07:50:52 AM The outback has a six spd tranny and lower profile which gives it the mpg edge but the foresters shape gives more headroom and cargo space in the back. I think the forrester ha. Four speed trans but a much beefier suspension
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Le Pirate on March 29, 2011, 08:43:38 AM ALFA!!!!!
[evil] So Hot! You know it's wrong but you can't resist! Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: The Architect on April 02, 2011, 12:40:42 PM You can buy the VW in the states... The Alfa is sexy from any angle. I have yet to see a picture of the GTI that makes it look good. (http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200801/autodelta-brera-j5-3-2_800x0w.jpg) (http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200801/autodelta-brera-j5-3_800x0w.jpg) Damn that's a good looking car!!!!! I'd fall for it in a heartbeat. Here's my advice (please keep in mind I'm a formaer Alfa owner.) Go buy yourself a nice Honda, Toyota or Nissan. Also buy a good sized rubber mallet. And pickup a sales brochure for the Alfa. Every time you get into the reliable car and wish you bought the Alfa pull out the brochure, stare at the beautiful Alfa, pull out the rubber mallet and give you left hand a good whack! Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: WarrenJ on April 02, 2011, 04:36:42 PM I think I would get a Landrover Defender first, then the Alfa. Wish they sold the Defenders in the US.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on April 02, 2011, 05:56:35 PM I can't believe that "settling" on the GTI is a bad idea.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducpainter on April 02, 2011, 06:04:06 PM Just buy the Alfa.
What could go wrong? Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: DRKWNG on April 03, 2011, 03:33:17 AM Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: The Architect on April 03, 2011, 03:56:50 AM Before buying the Alfa pickup an Italian dictionary and look up their version of reliability.
Here's what a typical owner and Alfa relationship is like: Carnal Knowledge Jack's Big Scene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I5oiqRlej4&feature=related#normal) Edit: the car doesn't really talk, well it does but you're the only one that can hear the car. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Speeddog on February 10, 2016, 10:18:45 AM <WARNING>
Hard core Alfa p0rn contained in this link: http://www.alfaholics.com/our-cars/completed-builds/gta-r-project-270/ (http://www.alfaholics.com/our-cars/completed-builds/gta-r-project-270/) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on February 10, 2016, 11:06:04 AM :o [drool] 8) [evil]
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/C369E854-36CD-4A0E-A3BC-FA6DB820112F.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/C369E854-36CD-4A0E-A3BC-FA6DB820112F.jpg.html) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Oldfisti on February 10, 2016, 12:26:30 PM Without a question that is the sickest GTA build I've ever seen or heard of.
Can't believe they went that far with it and the steering wheel is still on the wrong side. ;D [evil] [evil] [evil] [evil] [evil] [evil] Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Speeddog on February 10, 2016, 01:18:10 PM ~~~SNIP~~~ Can't believe they went that far with it and the steering wheel is still on the wrong side. ~~~SNIP~~~ That's the only reason I'm not calling to buy it. Well, that and I haven't found DB Cooper's briefcase yet. [laugh] Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ute on February 10, 2016, 04:25:25 PM Ohhhhhhh Snap
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/10/alfa-romeo-giulia-needs-help-fedeli/?ncid=edlinkusauto00000016 (http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/10/alfa-romeo-giulia-needs-help-fedeli/?ncid=edlinkusauto00000016) Automotive News published a report last week saying two suppliers had insisted the Giulia, on the eve of production, didn't just fail one internal crash test, but failed the front, side and rear impact tests. A third supplier source told us the same thing. Alfa is denying it. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Speeddog on February 10, 2016, 05:38:35 PM Very little of that article sounds like good news.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: The Architect on March 11, 2016, 08:39:43 AM http://petrolicious.com/what-s-so-lovable-about-the-alfa-romeo-75 (http://petrolicious.com/what-s-so-lovable-about-the-alfa-romeo-75)
I owned one in high school. Really fun to drive! Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Howie on March 11, 2016, 10:19:19 AM Great cars.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: The Architect on March 11, 2016, 10:58:30 AM Great cars. Yes but it had a few issues........ The engine was incredible, built proof and sounded great. The rest of the car, not so much. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Autostrada Pilot on March 23, 2016, 12:11:41 PM Anyone have a new 4C? I'm curious if all the Alfa folklore is true with the new models?
Before I bought my Monster all I had ever heard was "Ducati's are crazy expensive and super-unreliable" -both of which are not exactly true. I've found Ducatis to be pretty reliable as long as you perform maintenance (but the maintenance is a little more frequent than a japanese equivalent). Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: DarkMonster620 on March 23, 2016, 02:07:45 PM I owned a few Alfas back in the day, an Alfetta with the 1.6L, an Alfasud 1.5L, a Giulietta 1.6 > these I had here in Panama, aprox time of each with me was about 1 year, resold for profit[somehow] and in Germany I had, as "loaner" a 155 with the 'odd' 1.7L 8V engine, it was fun to drive, it was torquey too . . . Since I've owned VW Santana wagon 1.8L carb, Peugeot 405Mi16x4 and 405Mi16 GrN, VW Jetta A2 with the "Redhead" 1.8 16V engine, a short lived Fiat Uno Turbo, a Toyota Corolla AE86 with the 1.6 16V engine and also a short lived 1988 MR2, a Nissan Terrano TD2.7[Pathfinder in the US] . . .
Since, MY LAST owned by me car, we've had the Mitsubishi Galant VR2.5 and the Suzuki Swift 1.5 ZC21S Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on May 16, 2016, 09:12:19 PM https://youtu.be/9r2krO2mREU
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on May 17, 2016, 06:44:24 AM I didn't watch the whole video, but it looked like it had a stick shift and paddle shift?
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Rameses on May 17, 2016, 07:18:01 AM So which did you end up getting? The Alfa or the VW? Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: DRKWNG on May 17, 2016, 07:55:15 AM I didn't watch the whole video, but it looked like it had a stick shift and paddle shift? He was in multiple cars. LHD is available either 6spd manual, or 8spd flappy thing. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on May 17, 2016, 09:01:46 AM So which did you end up getting? The Alfa or the VW? Who are you asking? I moved back to the states a few years ago, so no Alfa (yet) [evil] Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Ivan on May 20, 2016, 06:25:42 AM Sweet! (http://image.europeancarweb.com/f/15169928+w750+st0/epcp_0903_04_z+1974_alfa_romeo_gtv_2000+tan_full_view.jpg) I owned a 74 GTV exactly like this one for two years (79 & 80). Loved that car, drove it coast to coast twice. When I bought it, I installed a new clutch and had to take it to the dealer to have the MFI sorted out (there was a gas-filled bulb that compensated for altitude or something, which had deteriorated). I also replaced the shocks with Bilsteins, which helped reduce that body roll when cornering. It burned some oil (worn valve guides @ about 60k miles); but, I put a lot of trouble free miles on that car, until my GF totaled it. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on July 27, 2016, 04:08:48 PM https://youtu.be/EI5fqXaXE58
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Howie on July 27, 2016, 05:20:39 PM Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: DRKWNG on July 27, 2016, 07:23:56 PM https://youtu.be/EI5fqXaXE58 You should buy THAT Alfa. RIGHT AWAY! Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Monsterlover on July 28, 2016, 04:06:09 AM Sounds like it has a 100 pound flywheel :P
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: stopintime on July 28, 2016, 04:25:51 AM Sounds like it has a 100 pound flywheel :P Yeah... and what are you going to do about it? Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Monsterlover on July 28, 2016, 04:32:16 AM Yeah... and what are you going to do about it? Ignore it. That car does nothing for me ;) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: stopintime on July 28, 2016, 04:41:16 AM Ignore it. That car does nothing for me ;) Machine it down perhaps? ;) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Howie on July 28, 2016, 04:42:47 AM Probably a dual mass like many German cars. Could be "over run" in the computer, like in my buddie's 2014 (I think) Jetta. Let off the throttle and the revs stay up like the throttle kickers back in the 70's. Annoying as hell. Either way, I'm sure there will be fixes. I do suggest a thorough test drive before buying any new car with a manual transmission.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Monsterlover on July 28, 2016, 05:16:34 AM Probably a dual mass like many German cars. Could be "over run" in the computer, like in my buddie's 2014 (I think) Jetta. Let off the throttle and the revs stay up like the throttle kickers back in the 70's. Annoying as hell. Either way, I'm sure there will be fixes. I do suggest a thorough test drive before buying any new car with a manual transmission. I was paying more attention to how long it took to rev up after the throttle opened. Seemed like seconds. If it doesn't have the throttle response of a rotary, I frown. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Howie on July 28, 2016, 11:57:15 AM Ah, I noticed that too. Most modern cars will no longer eagerly free rev in neutral. Mine would flatten out at about 3K RPM before the computer flash. Keeps dumb asses (including dealer techs) from blowing them up.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on August 02, 2016, 07:13:18 PM Montreal 8)
https://youtu.be/UNwpJ9xpAks Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Randimus Maximus on August 02, 2016, 07:16:41 PM Alfa Romeo sold 43 cars in the US in July 2016.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on August 05, 2016, 07:17:55 PM [evil]
https://youtu.be/u3v_E4hFj14 Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Oldfisti on August 06, 2016, 04:31:50 AM [evil] https://youtu.be/u3v_E4hFj14 OOOOHHH that was FUN! I especially liked the red one. [cheeky] Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: triangleforge on August 06, 2016, 09:27:15 AM OOOOHHH that was FUN! I especially liked the red one. [cheeky] My feelings exactly! Funny that we both picked the same favorite, no? ;) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on August 23, 2016, 06:55:32 PM 8)
https://youtu.be/XT8LrA21vuo Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on August 23, 2016, 08:34:46 PM [evil]
https://youtu.be/XKRDIEM2kP0 Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on September 05, 2016, 07:56:04 PM 4C [evil]
https://youtu.be/XyaNYd9Dq08 Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on September 05, 2016, 08:00:24 PM 4C streetcar
https://youtu.be/HEdij26-g78 Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on September 15, 2016, 08:03:34 AM 8)
https://youtu.be/jtp0MGHG-so Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ute on September 15, 2016, 03:48:03 PM A must read for any 4C "luster"
http://www.caranddriver.com/columns/advocacy-for-the-alfa-romeo-4c-from-the-man-behind-the-kazoo-craze-column (http://www.caranddriver.com/columns/advocacy-for-the-alfa-romeo-4c-from-the-man-behind-the-kazoo-craze-column) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: koko64 on September 16, 2016, 01:35:18 AM Saw one today in town. Had carbon head light surrounds. Looked hot and sounded pretty mean. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on November 23, 2016, 11:20:20 AM (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/3E0DF923-9E7D-477C-8BF7-B4E9D2E3E0B0.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/3E0DF923-9E7D-477C-8BF7-B4E9D2E3E0B0.jpeg.html)
https://www.alfaromeousa.com/cars/alfa-romeo-stelvio Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on December 06, 2016, 05:21:34 PM https://youtu.be/oLjPTS9nbjE
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on December 07, 2016, 05:35:25 PM (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/3E0DF923-9E7D-477C-8BF7-B4E9D2E3E0B0.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/3E0DF923-9E7D-477C-8BF7-B4E9D2E3E0B0.jpeg.html) https://www.alfaromeousa.com/cars/alfa-romeo-stelvio I don't generally dig crossovers, but daaaaaaaaaaaaaamn Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on March 28, 2017, 07:21:13 PM https://youtu.be/__XmFwRiC38
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ute on March 29, 2017, 03:39:58 PM Perfect !!
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on May 03, 2017, 07:11:01 PM I needed a smoke after this. 8)
https://youtu.be/XtSmVhSo1KM Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: MendoDave on May 04, 2017, 03:46:57 PM An Alpha I saw today.
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2w3xix5.jpg) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on May 30, 2017, 11:34:10 AM https://youtu.be/LSd9sVV5LFU
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Monsterlover on May 30, 2017, 03:57:48 PM Now we're talkin
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on June 05, 2017, 08:10:10 PM https://youtu.be/SgSobT9deuY
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on June 23, 2017, 10:16:24 AM https://youtu.be/pd0jkp7-ozU
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ute on June 23, 2017, 03:03:41 PM Keep them coming Buddy ..great videos
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Speeddog on June 23, 2017, 04:57:54 PM This thread really does a very poor job of talking me out of an Alfa.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducpainter on June 23, 2017, 04:59:10 PM This thread really does a very poor job of talking me out of an Alfa. True...but age...and common sense trumps this thread. ;D Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on June 23, 2017, 05:12:20 PM :D
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Speeddog on June 23, 2017, 05:25:20 PM True... but age...and common sense trumps this thread. ;D It's a mighty struggle. A dozen years ago, the accounting guy at the place I worked had a nice, stock GTA. Made me crazy every time he brought it in. I was commuting 600 miles a week to that job, so it made it good bit easier to resist. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on June 23, 2017, 09:09:10 PM It's a mighty struggle. A dozen years ago, the accounting guy at the place I worked had a nice, stock GTA. Made me crazy every time he brought it in. I was commuting 600 miles a week to that job, so it made it good bit easier to resist. This GTV might peak your interest. https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/alfa-romeo/gtv-2000/1928007.html Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Howie on June 23, 2017, 09:15:51 PM Funny, as much as I lust for a new quatrifoglio, I want an old Alpha even more [drool]
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on June 25, 2017, 06:54:59 PM https://youtu.be/7ZtYvGGQGt0
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on August 07, 2017, 02:03:56 PM https://youtu.be/4A39S_DsEEY
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on August 22, 2017, 09:30:55 PM https://youtu.be/J-HpdqoKVuI
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on September 20, 2017, 07:05:08 AM https://youtu.be/OxGo6L7WL_s
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on September 30, 2017, 10:31:20 PM https://youtu.be/9BuZmJmpTdk
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on November 07, 2017, 02:25:00 PM https://youtu.be/8eYJkq3XLNY
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on December 12, 2017, 10:30:08 PM https://youtu.be/CYE8X_FOrXI
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: GK on December 13, 2017, 12:29:18 AM Awesome! 👍🏻
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: NAKID on December 13, 2017, 08:46:23 AM https://youtu.be/U4dFJS4vTaA
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on December 17, 2017, 09:15:22 AM https://youtu.be/kd0S-P4z8sw
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on December 17, 2017, 10:10:34 PM https://youtu.be/CSsPtP1CtiY
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: The Architect on December 19, 2017, 11:04:25 AM My father bought a red Guila. Great car.
But the remote start stopped working, only 600 miles on it. And, it's funny to see a 75 year old man driving around that car. Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on December 20, 2017, 02:02:50 PM https://youtu.be/I6WjzTuyxD0
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: ducpainter on December 20, 2017, 03:28:14 PM I will be moving within the next few months to Chile. As many know, it takes me forever to buy a car, since I endlessly compare and rethink everything. At first I was thinking about a GTI, small and fun that I can drive to work every day. Then I realized that they sold Alfas in Chile. I looked at a photo and instantly wanted! The Brera would be the model I would get. I'm asking my European "interwebz friends" to talk me out of it. I'm sure it will be overpriced and lacking in terms of reliability. I need more. Horror stories would be preferred. Talk me into the mre sensible GTI. After 6 1/2 years...are you over it? Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on December 20, 2017, 03:32:55 PM I moved back to the US where I bought something sensible. Would love to lease one once the kids are out of the house.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: JGlass on December 20, 2017, 03:38:26 PM don't waste money on a GTI, I had a 05 and put about $8K under the hood of that car and it was still "Slow" to my standards and others, I put $2k into my AWD Turbo eclipse and would do circles around that GTI. but if you want something with good gas mileage and handles pretty well around corners and can afford the up keep (which, im guessing if you own a Ducati then you can probably afford a GTI lol) then I say go for the GTI but don't waste money on upgrades lol
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on December 21, 2017, 05:38:59 AM don't waste money on a GTI, I had a 05 and put about $8K under the hood of that car and it was still "Slow" to my standards and others, I put $2k into my AWD Turbo eclipse and would do circles around that GTI. but if you want something with good gas mileage and handles pretty well around corners and can afford the up keep (which, im guessing if you own a Ducati then you can probably afford a GTI lol) then I say go for the GTI but don't waste money on upgrades lol I went with a Focus ST to scratch that itchTitle: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on December 21, 2017, 07:35:30 PM This car kills in white. 8)
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/12/2018-alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifoglio-review-unstable-beauty/ Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on December 24, 2017, 01:36:05 PM https://youtu.be/JdLyMmbIyJI
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: JGlass on January 02, 2018, 04:13:49 PM I went with a Focus ST to scratch that itch your a smart man [clap] Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on January 02, 2018, 04:33:24 PM I’ll put the whole press conference in the F1 thread. [evil] 8)
https://youtu.be/MVM2EpHF8N0 Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on January 03, 2018, 05:08:46 AM Nice!
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on March 16, 2018, 09:59:15 PM The Ferrari boys 8)
https://youtu.be/atHTNWrn6dw Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on June 01, 2018, 01:50:06 PM https://jalopnik.com/the-alfa-romeo-gtv-is-back-with-more-than-600-horsepowe-1826477782
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on June 09, 2018, 12:18:43 PM https://jalopnik.com/the-car-gods-have-graced-this-one-off-custom-alfa-romeo-1826672696
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on August 21, 2018, 07:18:59 PM https://youtu.be/4_GqTxwsr18
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: RogerG on August 31, 2018, 10:57:28 AM Uuu, Alfa Romeo topic. Since I own a Italian bike, in past I owned an Italian car....it was a “special” car....with something else, what other brands doesn’t have it....a little power tuning was done....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL1ZvwI0kN4 **(sorry for music, in that time it was as a good choise, today I am not that sure.... Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Speeddog on August 31, 2018, 11:16:51 AM So...... you've been talked out of buying an Alfa already then? ;D
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: RogerG on August 31, 2018, 11:25:52 AM So...... you've been talked out of buying an Alfa already then? ;D Just temporarily.....have admit I like Stelvio a lot, specially QV edition! Finally a new proper engine (2.9 V6) from Italians. Because, GM V6 engine block was for s**t.... Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on December 26, 2018, 08:15:52 AM 8)
https://youtu.be/ZsRuxhi3nKU Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on March 06, 2019, 03:11:30 PM https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-alfa-romeo-gtv-23/
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on April 03, 2019, 09:32:40 PM https://youtu.be/2ivAHqyPs2Q
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on April 29, 2019, 06:01:45 PM https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/112235708/alfa-romeo-stelvio-the-34-ferrari-suv
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: koko64 on May 02, 2019, 01:26:05 AM Wow. It beats the Toyota Avensis I once owned. [laugh]
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on November 12, 2019, 09:06:10 AM https://youtu.be/2--iICwrbpk
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on November 22, 2019, 08:54:24 PM https://youtu.be/zSWyv0iQFKM
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on December 01, 2019, 08:02:05 PM https://youtu.be/L8kP2FECGII
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Randimus Maximus on December 04, 2019, 08:43:36 PM All of that is great, but if the dealer body in the US goes away, then what?
Not saying that would happen. But it has in the past! Does history repeat itself? Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on January 21, 2020, 08:04:36 AM https://youtu.be/HWUrNBFe7mE
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Randimus Maximus on March 02, 2020, 05:33:01 PM This looks pretty wicked!
https://www.motor1.com/news/401660/alfa-romeo-giulia-gta-gtam/ (https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/z2wGq/s1/alfa-romeo-giulia-gta.jpg) Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on March 02, 2020, 06:05:20 PM [evil]
https://youtu.be/52l2effxG9s Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on March 02, 2020, 06:32:33 PM “While we don't know pricing yet, we expect buyers to pay dearly to own the limited-edition Giulia GTA or Giulia GTAm. To sweeten the deal, Alfa Romeo is also throwing in a helmet in GTA livery; a racing suit, gloves, and shoes; a personalized car cover; and tuition at the Alfa Romeo Driving Academy with every car.”
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Duck-EZ on March 02, 2020, 10:20:40 PM [drool] wow, You think Alfa would do a groupbuy for us drooly bastards? [laugh]
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: duccarlos on March 03, 2020, 08:01:43 AM My understanding is that it would be spending more time at the dealer getting something fixed than on the street or track.
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on March 03, 2020, 08:43:00 AM https://youtu.be/Bx9F6MunDPc
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on April 07, 2020, 03:58:29 PM https://youtu.be/OwLQ7jbdVV0
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on April 18, 2020, 05:23:19 PM https://youtu.be/gMabiRoWVnU
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on April 30, 2020, 06:43:37 PM https://youtu.be/3JX7RrhEC2U
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on May 13, 2020, 08:16:13 PM https://youtu.be/L6UN_L_CX08
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: Grampa on May 14, 2020, 03:19:15 PM https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2712105378900642/
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on July 09, 2020, 07:56:14 PM :o :o Winning bid was $180k
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-alfa-romeo-1900c/ Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on October 13, 2020, 09:11:13 PM https://youtu.be/0Ka6g_ytoQI
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on January 20, 2021, 08:01:56 PM https://youtu.be/mrgukE9Wqq8
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: GregP on January 23, 2021, 07:02:49 AM Had to get a new car a few months back and the Giulia was high on the list. I’m a BMW guy for the most part but I got all hot and bothered about getting an Italian Stallion. I show up for a test ride of a really nicely optioned Giulia, most importantly it was RED!! I read all the reviews stating the car wasn’t the most reliable piece of kit but soldiered on, and the price was pretty ridiculously low compared to what I would get in a BMW.
Get in the drivers seat, start it up and look around the cabin. It was a beauty for sure. Put it in gear and it dies!! Won’t start, won’t even turn over. This is a brand new car with 25 miles. I’m immediately put off but the sales guy talks me into testing another one. It was ok, but not anywhere near the performance envelope of the 3 series BMW, at least what you’d get out of a test drive. Headed back to BMW and picked up a used 2 series and couldn’t be happier! Now, if I could pick up one of these classic Alfas as a weekend toy, I’d be all over it! Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on February 03, 2021, 11:10:04 PM Angry Alfa’s [evil]
https://youtu.be/YK8LIOwKHvM Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on June 09, 2021, 09:40:05 PM https://youtu.be/y6_oyjloVKA
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on October 03, 2021, 07:23:41 PM https://youtu.be/IPMBTu0RvEE
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on September 04, 2022, 07:12:06 PM https://youtu.be/P_GV7EAjyVs
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on October 12, 2022, 09:29:58 PM https://youtu.be/W6S_zHIZw3o
Title: Re: Talk me out of buying an Alfa Post by: kopfjäger on March 12, 2024, 07:25:34 PM 155 DTM V6 Ti [evil]
https://youtu.be/WSHMDqfNf2s?si=AnnrorqbeNzqRvYT |