Alfa Brera massive disappointment?
Discussion
Am I the only one who doesn't think the Brera is that good looking? Particularly after all the Top Gear hype. I wouldn't have one over a GT.
Clarkson famously commented that the Crossfire from the rear looked like a dog having a crap. As it does. The Brera from the rear looks like Jade Goody attempting the 100m world record wearing only a pair of granny's Victorian bloomers. Really really poor.
Clarkson famously commented that the Crossfire from the rear looked like a dog having a crap. As it does. The Brera from the rear looks like Jade Goody attempting the 100m world record wearing only a pair of granny's Victorian bloomers. Really really poor.
All down to personal preference I guess. First Brera I saw in the flesh was at Spring Alfa Day next to a 159 and i preferred the look of the 159. I though that the Brera would grow on me, as classic shapes tend to. Unfortunately that has'nt happened, although I prefer it over the Crossfire and BMW any day. However, love it or hate it everyone has a reaction to it. I believe it is destined to be a classic on that basis as the SZ & RZ have.
Would I buy one? Unfortunately no, but you will never please all of the people all of the time. Now an 8C, well I'll just keep doing the lottery!
Phil
Would I buy one? Unfortunately no, but you will never please all of the people all of the time. Now an 8C, well I'll just keep doing the lottery!
Phil
cardigankid said:
Am I the only one who doesn't think the Brera is that good looking? Particularly after all the Top Gear hype. I wouldn't have one over a GT.
Clarkson famously commented that the Crossfire from the rear looked like a dog having a crap. As it does. The Brera from the rear looks like Jade Goody attempting the 100m world record wearing only a pair of granny's Victorian bloomers. Really really poor.
Clarkson famously commented that the Crossfire from the rear looked like a dog having a crap. As it does. The Brera from the rear looks like Jade Goody attempting the 100m world record wearing only a pair of granny's Victorian bloomers. Really really poor.
Got to say I agree.
I've driven a Brera and a GT and I much prefer the handling, performance and styling of the GT.
If I honest the GT is the only car I would have in the current range, the rest just don't float my boat.
alfahorn said:
Got to say I agree. I've driven a Brera and a GT and I much prefer the handling, performance and styling of the GT.
Agreed, problem is that the appearance is of a lardy, oversized, bloater of a car and the General Motors engine is a huge disappointment too, it's dead an unresponsive compared to that glorious Alfa V6 engine. Having driven both the Brera and the new Spider I can honestly say you may as well get the saloon because once you are in there is absolutely no sensation of being in a GT or a roadster. I had high hopes and was ready to buy but won't be... cardigankid said:
I'm pleased the Alfaisti are in agreement on this. Fortunately the GT is a very nice machine at a more than reasonable price. Haven't tries the 159. What they need is a sensible version of the 8C at around £30000.
Not sure about 'in agreement' - I make it four against the Brera, three (including myself) for, and LA's on the fence. Maybe the Brera GTA will change people's opinions of it.
I really don't think they should make a cheaper version of the 8C because I think it would undermine what that car is. Again, maybe the Brera GTA, or maybe they could look at something like the Diva to sit above the Brera but below the 8C.
edit because I counted wrong.
Edited by jamieboy on Wednesday 20th December 13:17
richb said:
jamieboy said:
maybe the Brera GTA, or maybe they could look at something like the Diva to sit above the Brera but below the 8C.
Maybe they could look at getting rid of half a ton of the weight and putting a decent free-reving V6 motor in it.edit to add that by automatically going for the V6 4WD because it's got the most numbers, people are maybe missing out on the 2.4 JTDm, which I reckon might be the pick of the current range.
Edited by jamieboy on Wednesday 20th December 13:32
jamieboy said:
richb said:
jamieboy said:
maybe the Brera GTA, or maybe they could look at something like the Diva to sit above the Brera but below the 8C.
Maybe they could look at getting rid of half a ton of the weight and putting a decent free-reving V6 motor in it.edit to add that by automatically going for the V6 4WD because it's got the most numbers, people are maybe missing out on the 2.4 JTDm, which I reckon might be the pick of the current range.
The new V6 is nowhere near as lively as the outgoing motor. This, coupled with the huge weight of the car, gives it a "numb" driving feel. I've completed nearly 6000 miles in mine now.... & it's still hatefull !!
Having said that, it's very surefooted on these greasy winter roads ( there you are, i've said something nice about the Brera )
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