Interesting cars, but honestly I'm concerned how much longer alpha will be in the states. They aren't doing well. A 3 series doesn't look like its a ton more and is a lot safer bet. Alpha is probalby one of those cars I wouldn't mind leasing on a good deal if I really wanted a taste.
In reply to jerel77494 :
When it comes to reliability and servicing, the Guilia and the Quadrifoglio are two different cars.
Guy down the way has one and they're very well shaped but I can't get over the grille. It's an extremely butterface car.
P3PPY said:Guy down the way has one and they're very well shaped but I can't get over the grille. It's an extremely butterface car.
I admit it. To me it looks like a beak.
J.A. Ackley said:P3PPY said:Guy down the way has one and they're very well shaped but I can't get over the grille. It's an extremely butterface car.
I admit it. To me it looks like a beak.
Funny to me, that's the only part of the outside of the car that makes it at least say Alfa Romeo on it. The rest of the body, meh. Historically, Alfa sedans were both boring and unique at the same time, especially the Giulia TI from the 60s. But when I first saw the current Giulia in person, I knew we would not be getting one.
In reply to alfadriver :
It looks a lot like a Jag S-type in form, but it has the heart of a Wrangler.
Pete. (l33t FS) said:In reply to alfadriver :
It looks a lot like a Jag S-type in form, but it has the heart of a Wrangler.
But without the ducks, unfortunately.
J.A. Ackley said:Pete. (l33t FS) said:In reply to alfadriver :
It looks a lot like a Jag S-type in form, but it has the heart of a Wrangler.
But without the ducks, unfortunately.
It's also probably not adviseable to try and park the Alfa on top of a rock.
I finally got around to looking up the specs on that engine. Yowza.
Colin Wood said:J.A. Ackley said:Pete. (l33t FS) said:In reply to alfadriver :
It looks a lot like a Jag S-type in form, but it has the heart of a Wrangler.
But without the ducks, unfortunately.
It's also probably not adviseable to try and park the Alfa on top of a rock.
Is that a challenge? 
Colin Wood said:J.A. Ackley said:Pete. (l33t FS) said:In reply to alfadriver :
It looks a lot like a Jag S-type in form, but it has the heart of a Wrangler.
But without the ducks, unfortunately.
It's also probably not adviseable to try and park the Alfa on top of a rock.
It just needs a smaller rock!
J.A. Ackley said:Pete. (l33t FS) said:but it has the heart of a Wrangler.
"Fortunately" without the ducks,
There, fixed that one! 
theruleslawyer said:Interesting cars, but honestly I'm concerned how much longer alpha will be in the states. They aren't doing well. A 3 series doesn't look like its a ton more and is a lot safer bet. Alpha is probalby one of those cars I wouldn't mind leasing on a good deal if I really wanted a taste.
It's definitely an unknown, but I really wouldn't say it's much of a concern.
Alfa left the US market in 1995 and didn't return until 2015 with the 4C. When they left, the world didn't just end for Alfa owners. People continued to enjoy their Spiders, Milanos, and 164s. Some dealerships continued to supply parts and service even after they didn't have new cars to sell, and some didn't. Most necessary parts were available through the aftermarket and there were enough knowledgeable shops to keep the cars going.
Now - the Giulia and Stelvio are more complex, but in reality I see much the same happening if Alfa did leave again.
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