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12-06-2004, 10:08 AM
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Even in the cities our roads leave a bit to be desired. Funny thing is that our Monaro gets 18inch alloys as standard, but the GTO gets 17inch jobbies, presumably because of the worse condition of the roads. However, when we get cars from say, VW, if we get the US suspension setup it seems to crash over poor surfacing and gives shitty ride quality, whereas if its the Euro setup gives the best ride. Just seems a bit strange...
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12-06-2004, 10:25 AM
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No surprise - European manufacturers 'soften' the ride for US markets.
There's an expectation of "smoothness" over undulations and bumps that are at odds with European prefernce for precise handling and control. If you get the woolier US settings - lifes a bitch huh 
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Chris Bangle did nothing but destroying BMW, his design suck please don't try to credit this fool....for any thing ......
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12-06-2004, 03:16 PM
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oh ps i love Alfa Romeo this car is one of my fav's....
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I don't know that much about Alfa other than the fact that they have a unique design that some call beautiful. However it seems Bangle is not trying to create a "unique style" as much as he is trying to "modernise" the BMW and fit it in todays high tech, fast paced world of glass buildings, sharp angles, and rounded contours. Most car makers are leaning towards the same although not to the extent of BMW. But I know I am not the only one who has seen the similarity between the 5 series and the 05 Honda Accord (and every other Asian Car Maker).
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damn straight!! man i agree with everything that come off this guys keyboard
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12-06-2004, 03:37 PM
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im american, know hardly anything about normal everyday european cars, and i know for a fact that alfas are nice, nice cars. arent they supposed to come back to america in like 2007 or something? that would be awesome!
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12-06-2004, 04:02 PM
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Most Alfas are beautiful escept that rebadged Nissan Pulsar/Sunny one in the Ugly cars thread...
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05-06-2005, 05:23 AM
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Alfa's are nicely designed, but the 166 is hideous!
LOoks like an overweight aging 156. I dont think the others have dated badly, the 145 still looks good to me. I'd say you'll have your wish for the end of the FWD performance Alfa's, 4wd or Rwd when they share chassis with Maserati. No use if the electrics windows dont open!!!!
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05-06-2005, 03:15 PM
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This is my new GT the day I collected it from the showroom. Its quite a nice design and also very good to drive on the road.
 This was a great thread CRO - its nice to see someone can appreciate the beauty and value Alfa's bring to an otherwise dull car market.     Last edited by Alfasudcrazy; 05-06-2005 at 03:20 PM.
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05-06-2005, 06:35 PM
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Alfa Always Different
Alfa is always different many other cars tend to have the same look take a look at the Mazda 6, and the Acura it doesnt take idiot to see the same exact grill, and the Ford Focus, Honda Civic Type R, Toyota Corolla,ect. Have the same styled headlights a 3 point triangle that sweeps back, Not to mention the newer BMWs front grill is going Pontiac. Alfa Romeo is Just a different car with its own personality and own looks No car maker in the world has a front end like Alfa Rome and if Alfa Romeo ever got rid of that grill then it wouldnt be a Alfa Romeo. Its too bad that such a mark with great racing history had to be bought out by a company that didn't keep such a great marks hertige alive instead pull them out of a great market in the 90s here in the USA. Then try to say that they were loosing money here which everybody knew that, that was BS since FIAT didnt give Alfa time to grow up here in the states and who knows what an impact it would of been here with the other car makers,hopefully We'll see these guys again.
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