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Poll: How many of you would consider an Alfa Romeo?

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Old 12-25-06 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dad
to be honest Italians (ferrari include but not lamborghini) have the worse quality cars in Europe but better than a corvette c6 for example, but since few year they try to be better, and I think they are in progress.
I reviewed a new 2006 Corvette C6 in December 2005, and its quality, enginering, and ease of driving were far better then previous-generation Vettes. I haven't seen a new Alfa since 1994 so I can't comment on its relation to Corvette quality. I will review a new Alfa, of course, if they become available here in the U.S. again.
Old 12-25-06 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
I reviewed a new 2006 Corvette C6 in December 2005, and its quality, enginering, and ease of driving were far better then previous-generation Vettes. I haven't seen a new Alfa since 1994 so I can't comment on its relation to Corvette quality. I will review a new Alfa, of course, if they become available here in the U.S. again.
If you ever get down to Mexico City before Alfa opens its doors again in the U.S., let me know and I can try to arrange something here for an extended test drive.
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Thanks, Lexmex.....I don't have much time for travelling now, but I may have more time when I retire..that won't be far off.

Since Afas apparantly are available in Mexico, what do you think of them? Have you had a chance to drive any new ones? I imagine that in an enormous urban area like Mexico City, one of the world's largest cities, there has to be a least one or two dealerships. Keep in mind. too, that Mexican-sold Alfas are not likely to be built to U.S. standards.

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