Do Alfa Romeo have the best looking range??
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Symbolica said:
Even worse then 
A few years ago they had the 147, 156, GT & GTV and I would happily have owned any of them, but the current lot just leaves me cold. Even the V6 in the 159/Brera sounds pretty flat and uninvolving.
Absolutely agree. The 147/156/GTV etc had so much more magic about them than any of the current cars too. That said, the cars are massively improved now - more practical, better fit, better finish... but is that really what Alfa owners want? Or do they want something which will make the hairs on the back of their neck stand on end? No V6? No coupe? Something's missing. A few years ago they had the 147, 156, GT & GTV and I would happily have owned any of them, but the current lot just leaves me cold. Even the V6 in the 159/Brera sounds pretty flat and uninvolving.
Good and interesting stuff chaps.
Interesting about the new order thing on the 159's. That may mean of course that there are some great lease deals to be had on what is a simply gorgeous looking car.
The mention of the 308cc was simply to reflect that I had loked at that with a view to another new drop top, and I think it's the best looking of it's ilk. However, I would of course have to tell people that I was driving 'her' car whenever I was out in it. I think the Saab convertible stands scrutiny against a lot of things so don't apologise for that, but I do understand that I'm not comparing apples with apples when talking about Alpas (indeed I'm not trying to).
I think the MiTo is being harshly treated in terms of it's appearance, but then I can also understand why as it's a bit eclectic. Not so sure why the Gilietta is getting some adverse comments. I thought it looked good, and a little different, but perhaps I need to revisit it. Try the Alfa car configurator and I think you can get something that looks real sharp.
Interesting about the new order thing on the 159's. That may mean of course that there are some great lease deals to be had on what is a simply gorgeous looking car.
The mention of the 308cc was simply to reflect that I had loked at that with a view to another new drop top, and I think it's the best looking of it's ilk. However, I would of course have to tell people that I was driving 'her' car whenever I was out in it. I think the Saab convertible stands scrutiny against a lot of things so don't apologise for that, but I do understand that I'm not comparing apples with apples when talking about Alpas (indeed I'm not trying to).
I think the MiTo is being harshly treated in terms of it's appearance, but then I can also understand why as it's a bit eclectic. Not so sure why the Gilietta is getting some adverse comments. I thought it looked good, and a little different, but perhaps I need to revisit it. Try the Alfa car configurator and I think you can get something that looks real sharp.
I used to be a big Alfa fan but agre the MiTo and Giulietta are utterly gopping. Thatr said, so are plenty of other modern safety-led-styling cockroaches.
Of the current breed, I only really like the Fiesta but ultimately what I had to fork out would be the key factor given none of them are beauty queens.
Of the current breed, I only really like the Fiesta but ultimately what I had to fork out would be the key factor given none of them are beauty queens.
Alfa started to lose their way with the Brera IMO, and have just gone downhill ever since. Their current range is awful - the 159 is the only good lookign car left in their line-up, and that's only because it's old.
So if you're going to buy an Alfa, get a 159 before they screw that up too.
So if you're going to buy an Alfa, get a 159 before they screw that up too.
The back of the Astra looks a lot like the back of the Giulietta, which is good. The front doesn't, and aside from the general shape I don't see that either resemble the Megane.
Come the Giuilia (one day), or possibly even the MiTo facelift, and there will be yet another design language, so you can't base too much on the current models.
I love my facelift 156 although true to its reputation I've barely had it in the last three weeks, and is now costing me about £700 (injectors) in what may just be another step towards eventually fixing the problem.
Come the Giuilia (one day), or possibly even the MiTo facelift, and there will be yet another design language, so you can't base too much on the current models.
I love my facelift 156 although true to its reputation I've barely had it in the last three weeks, and is now costing me about £700 (injectors) in what may just be another step towards eventually fixing the problem.
Edited by trashbat on Wednesday 7th September 11:34
When the Astra first came out, I thought it was good stab at Golf conservatism with a hint of Italian flair but after a few months, it became one of the most anonymous designs on the road. it is practically invisible in traffic, it's so bland. So for that reason, I'm oot.
One thing I do look for in modern cars is a decent view out and many modern cars have pathetically small rear windows and hatches.
One thing I do look for in modern cars is a decent view out and many modern cars have pathetically small rear windows and hatches.
kambites said:
Alfa started to lose their way with the Brera IMO, and have just gone downhill ever since. Their current range is awful - the 159 is the only good lookign car left in their line-up, and that's only because it's old.
So if you're going to buy an Alfa, get a 159 before they screw that up too.
Agree with this - I'm a huge Alfa fan and have had several, but using the 8C design and trying to make it fit smaller and taller cars has lead to the bug-eyed look of the Mito/Giulietta and I don't think it works. The slant-eyed look of the Brera/159 was fab and it's a shame that they were the only new models to get that look (156/147/166 had it retrofitted) and I think they should have continued down that path.So if you're going to buy an Alfa, get a 159 before they screw that up too.
I understand the 159 replacement (Giulia?) has been delayed a year because the CEO has said he's not happy with the styling!
braddo said:
V88Dicky said:
GiuliettaAstraLeonMegane
All designed on the same Commodore64 me thinks.
All designed on the same Commodore64 me thinks.
Unbelievable how closely the Giulietta, Astra and Megane resemble each other.When I first saw the Giulietta I was floored by its design. How could a company once so famed for their designs fall so badly?
No fan of the Mito, too bug eyed, but the Guilietta is much better looking and it's the little details that set it aside from other similarly styled cars - e.g. the 156-style hidden rear door handles (why on earth didn't the 159 keep those?), floating grille, etc. What I don't get is why so much photography of the G has been done with wide angle lenses which just makes it look like the Mito, i.e. fat and ugly.
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