Alfa Brera massive disappointment?

[jamieboy]

jonny tvr said:

So the Brera V6 has a different engine to the GT?

Yes, the GT has the old 'Arese' V6 but the Brera, Spider, and 159 have the new one from the Alfa/GM joint venture - as far as I know, it's a shared block but with pretty much everything else being Alfa-specific.

I don't think there's all that much wrong with the new one - it doesn't sound as good as the old one and it doesn't look as good (not many engines do ) - but there's supposed to be a revised version due later this year or early next year in any case.

edit - yes, what Rick said.

Edited by jamieboy on Thursday 8th February 12:35

[cirvy]

Yes, the new Alfa V6 engine does'nt sound as good, look as good, go as well & seems to have an even bigger drink problem.

Progress, the Italian way

[pdV6]

old:

new:

[richb]

To me it just felt sluggish and unwilling to rev, not something you expect form an Alfa V6. The 'old' Alfa V6 was a glorious engine which reved well and sounded glorious, almost akin to a baby Ferrari!

[jonny tvr]

Thanks everyone I do prefer the sound/ look of the original ... I've seen an autodelta GT V6 a year old for just over £20K from a dealer. Something like this might be a better bet rather than going the full hog on a Brera .. and I may prefer it?!

[Wombat Rick]

jonny tvr said:

and I may prefer it?!

Drive them both and see.
The GT chassis is based on the old 156 and is a long way behind the Brera - I think.

[cirvy]

Wombat Rick said:

jonny tvr said:

and I may prefer it?!

Drive them both and see.
The GT chassis is based on the old 156 and is a long way behind the Brera - I think.

Good advice.

The chasis, roadholding, ride & build quality in the Brera are way in advance of the GT.

[jonny tvr]

Thanks but now I really am confused.

I will arrange a test drive at my local dealer in both and let you know what I think

[Wombat Rick]

So, at the minute Alfa give you a choice of smooth and heavy or jiggly and pert.
Both obviously have their attractions.

[Wombat Rick]

jonny tvr said:

Thanks but now I really am confused.

Glad we could help.

[dan c]

the best thing to do is buy a 156 2.5 v6 and enjoy the engine and the noise first.you wont be disapointed.

[jonny tvr]

Does anyone know when the GTA is available. Should I wait for this or get the autodelta version. What does everyone think?

[jonny tvr]

Thanks euroboy.

Can you chip the 3.2 ? if so what does that then give out.

[Wombat Rick]

jonny tvr said:

Does anyone know when the GTA is available. Should I wait for this or get the autodelta version. What does everyone think?

Get the JTDm or wait for them to stick a new V6 in.

[Marki]

euroboy said:

After reading the poor reviews of the new V6 and not wanting the JTS ive actually opted for the JTDM on my new Spider.

i know Diesels in sports cars seem to have some stigma attached but the 2,4 oil burner is it seems a superiour motor to the 3,2 petrol
I saw a review recently on the 159 and the 2,4 diesel way out performed the 3,2 petrol in mid range acceleration

[Alex]

Diesel engine in an open-top car? Yuck! No thanks.

[Marki]

euroboy said:

[ The price of diesel compared with petrol here in the Netherlands is also something I cant ignore!

Just noticed you are in the Nederlands

[Marki]

euroboy said:

Marki said:

euroboy said:

[ The price of diesel compared with petrol here in the Netherlands is also something I cant ignore!

Just noticed you are in the Nederlands

Hoi

Yup im down here in sunny Maastricht/Valkenburg - I guess living in Breda means you will be down here for your holidays soon - bloody northern monkeys

Doei

.. have a good Queens day gesunhiet