I don't like Alfa Romeo's

[Petrolhead_Rich]

OK I know there is something wrong with me, but I actually don't like them, aside from the practical side of the constant breakdowns (I've owned Rovers and Peugeots so reliability doesn't bother me) I just don't like the styling of them, with possibly the exception of the following:



What is wrong with me???

[-Pete-]

Specsavers?

[Rocksteadyeddie]

Your username?

[ewenm]

That's ok, I don't like BMWs (great cars, just leave me cold).

It would be boring if we all liked the same things.

[Petrolhead_Rich]

I love all things petrol, Landies, Jaguars, Bristols, TVR's, Nobles, heck even SOME vauxhalls, but alfa's just don't interest me as much as other cars?!

[mr brightside]

Petrolhead_Rich said:

I love all things petrol, Landies, Jaguars, Bristols, TVR's, Nobles, heck even SOME vauxhalls, but alfa's just don't interest me as much as other cars?!

don't buy one then, not really the end of the world is it?

[Petrolhead_Rich]

ewenm said:

That's ok, I don't like BMWs (great cars, just leave me cold).

It would be boring if we all liked the same things.

Ah, I like BMW's but I can't bring myself to drive one due to their reputation (he says, driving an Audi)

Maybe I just need to drive an alfa to bring me round....

...Or will I be further disappointed?

[Oddboy86]

I owned a 146Ti for a while. Odd styling, although I liked it. I think 5 days in all the time I owned it everything worked as it should (Hang on, never did get round to fixing the clock), but god, when it all worked and was on an empty B road, never failed to put a grin on my face.

[Solitude]

Fact:
By 2014, all cars will be manufactured by Fiat, and badged Alfa Romeo.
Best you learn to ride a motorceekle. (unless you have an aversion to KIA....fact 2)

[Petrolhead_Rich]

But I need to have owned one, otherwise I am not a petrolhead, right?



See, I just don't get what the fuss is about?!

I could understand "you need to own a ferrari before your a petrolhead, but alfa?

WHY?

I really need to understand what I am missing about these cars....

[NismoGT]

Petrolhead_Rich said:

But I need to have owned one, otherwise I am not a petrolhead, right?



See, I just don't get what the fuss is about?!

I could understand "you need to own a ferrari before your a petrolhead, but alfa?

WHY?

I really need to understand what I am missing about these cars....

Nothing , they are st. I owned a 156 for a bit. Got rid of it

[Papa Hotel]

FFS, just cos Clarkson said it doesn't make it true.

You don't have to love Alfa Romeo to be a petrolhead.

[Oddboy86]

I though the whole Alfa/petrol head thing was long before Clarkson?

[anonymous-user]

Petrolhead_Rich said:

What is wrong with me???

So you don't like the styling of them (a totally reasonable view to take), except for the hideous one?

[Petrolhead_Rich]

Excellent, I thought I was weird and that I needed to consider an alfa for my next car...

Now I don't, I can save up for a TVR

[Petrolhead_Rich]

Symbolica said:

Petrolhead_Rich said:

What is wrong with me???

So you don't like the styling of them (a totally reasonable view to take), except for the hideous one?

I actually quite like the hideous one

Also when did Clarkson say this? I have only heard it on PH!?

[Papa Hotel]

Oddboy86 said:

I though the whole Alfa/petrol head thing was long before Clarkson?

Maybe, maybe not, but it became law when Clarkson said it.

[RemaL]

Petrolhead_Rich said:

Now I don't, I can save up for a TVR

No NO no a plastic car thats as bad as a french thing. No get a proper car

[Killer2005]

Petrolhead_Rich said:

aside from the practical side of the constant breakdowns (I've owned Rovers and Peugeots so reliability doesn't bother me)

Which dont happen.

Anyway, before this becomes the usual Alfa owners vs those who dont like Alfa's, this has been covered more than enough times.

BTW I dont like plenty of french cars, and I find a lot Porsche's bland

[Dick_Phallus]

I might go one weirder- I always like the current Alfas, but after a while when they become a bit 'dated' I don't want one anymore, which is almost the exact opposite of most other marques. I think despite the Clarkson inspired petrolhead link, Alfas are a bit too fashionable to be great cars.