The time has come ...for an Alfa Romeo

[Ferrer]

First, I thought the Croma/Thema/9000 were a different project
Second, I was thinking about the GTV/Spider concept, the Proteo, which is based on the 164
Third, I still have some hard times trying to trust wiki

But he is buying the production car not the concept...

[willysjeep]

Go for the ALFA friend, its one of the most reliable cars on the market and always was. Try it and buy it. Mother will enjoy it and she will love you for what you did for her...

[LeonOfTheDead]

But he is buying the production car not the concept...

but it confused me

[Spastik_Roach]

Checked NZ Prices at least of the Merc Kompressor coupe thingy and theres a 2003 one with 53,000km for equivilent of 17,800 aussie dollars. I was quite suprised about the depreciation there.

[P4g4nite]

So, in conclusion ....there is nothing which can compare with a GTV?

Checked NZ Prices at least of the Merc Kompressor coupe thingy and theres a 2003 one with 53,000km for equivilent of 17,800 aussie dollars. I was quite suprised about the depreciation there.

Mercs are OK, but kinda boring compared to an Alfa.

[wwgkd]

It's not about me or you, it's about your Mom and what she could be interested in.

Or, is it really about YOUR new hobby car bought with Mom's money?

Most likely I am the only one here who has owned a car similar to GTV. There is no way I'd recommend one for me Mom. Too hardcore for older ladies, therefore I made less radical suggestions.

That really depends on the older lady. There's a 997 GT3 near here owned by a woman who has to be at least 60 that takes it to track days. She actually used to race back in the 60's and 70's, so I imagine she's pretty quick, too.

[nota]

So, in conclusion ....there is nothing which can compare with a GTV?

I've sen a couple of ads for lowish km Peugeot 406 V6 manual coupes, albeit under your price range. The newer 407 was also available here in manual

I've also noticed those seemingly bargain priced GTVs, and lots of them too as you say. The V6 looks and sounds great and I read that Alfa's 4cyl is still a very likeable engine. As with any Alfa it might pay to get an insurance quote pre-purchase to avoid an expensive surprise

I'm sure you've thought of 'em already, but other high-depreciation 'wild cards' that could hold appeal to your Mum might include those MG (Rover) sedans, or maybe Jaguar X and S?

[Ferrer]

I'm sure you've thought of 'em already, but other high-depreciation 'wild cards' that could hold appeal to your Mum might include those MG (Rover) sedans, or maybe Jaguar X and S?

The Ford Mondeo and the Lincoln LS aren't exactly small...

[P4g4nite]

OK, time for an update.

The faithful sedan decided to start letting go of it's piston rings earlier than expected and the time could not be afforded to wait for a good Alfa.

Got a Civic...

[clutch-monkey]

what generation/year?

[P4g4nite]

what generation/year?

This year, got a new one. Were able to badger the price down to $22k, might sound mad to Ameri-folks.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

They're nice cars but don't get in a front end fender bender.

NRMA tests say that'll cost you $7,000 :O

Other than that, nice car. Not Italian mind you

[P4g4nite]

They're nice cars but don't get in a front end fender bender.

NRMA tests say that'll cost you $7,000 :O

Other than that, nice car. Not Italian mind you

Yeah it isn't as exciting as an Alfa, It doesn't have that unique exterior or the gorgeous interior but probably provides a lot more peace of mind.

[f6fhellcat13]

It's a quality product, though. My friend has a CivHy and it serves as a transportation module very well. Not terribly interesting to drive, but a solid car.
Also, and I don't know if they're the stock speakers or not, but my friend's car has really tight and precise bass.

[LeonOfTheDead]

I like the current Civic, one of my favorite hatches.
I think its style, despite being subjective, is much better than the majority of its contenders. I'm not saying it looks better, but that it has a better design, not usual, not boring, not copy and paste, not average. Than you can hate it, but at least there is something to discuss about.
The new Fiat Bravo for instance is good looking, but even pretty boring. The right average family hatch probably, so exactly what it should be, but not something style-interesting.
Or just consider the Golf.

Plus, I love the last gen interior.

Which engine is it?