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Old 05-18-11, 01:48 PM
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Default My old car before the Lexus came along!

I still miss it!



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Old 05-18-11, 02:18 PM
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I love Alfas, i wanted one very badly even though service and parts here in the us are horribly expensive, and the cars themselves are few and far between, almost got myself a 164 lusso
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Originally Posted by Highburny
I still miss it!



how was it? beautiful car... Alfa's are still most beautiful cars on the road today.
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that's gorgeous. love the color.
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Wow, that is a nice car! I've never seen one of those before.
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I've never seen one of those before. It looks very weird.
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Old 05-18-11, 09:04 PM
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I remember the boys on top gear were in love as well. They admitted it was not the fastest or the best handling but they just loved it any way. What I always remember is that Alfa Romeo employed Enzo Ferrari. To anyone who knows automotive history there really arent many cars that can match the early racing history.
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Old 05-19-11, 01:20 AM
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In terms of a drivers car, it was excellent. Handled very well although as said above, not the fastest. Alfa Romeo reputation in the UK has always been low. Alfa's of old were very unreliable and got a lot of bad press. I have had 5 different ones and have to say i love the mark.

Those who dont know what it is. Its the Alfa Romeo Brera inspired by the 2004 concept car and designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro famous for his Lamborghini, Ferrari and Maserati designs.

Ill post some more pictures of my previous models.
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Old 05-19-11, 01:46 AM
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Alfa 166




Alfa SZ



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Alfas are quite beautiful. I was fortunate enough when I lived in Mexico to drive their entire range (I knew friends who owned at least one of each of the Alfas sold their) and they were a barrel of fun.
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