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Another chance for Alfa Romeo

The Economist -- N 1995 Alfa Romeo ignominiously pulled out of America, having managed to sell only 400 cars there that year. Yet this month the sporting Italian marque, which is celebrating its centenary, was the star of the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, a show for classic and concept cars that is perhaps the most prestigious of its kind in the world. Alfa brought over seven cars from its museum in Milan, but none of its current offerings. It is testimony to the enduring power of a brand that has a wonderful history but which for many years has over-promised and under-delivered. There are signs, however, that this may be changing......

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Submitted Sep 07, 2010 By: Cakes77

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OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:10,797 Points:1,250,520 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 8:29:22 AM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse My Giulietta is a pretty little thing. But unlike many Alfas from the fifties; she's worth $ 20,000 badly rusted and with the interior gutted by fire. Interested in a lightweight factory racer Giulietta Sprint Veloce? It was at $ 32K before the Euro took a tumble. Labor costs in the USA too great to restore it here, unless you're more devoted than I am.
Bussman Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,864 Points:992,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 8:13:36 AM Ignore Bussman Report Abuse That Giulietta is a pretty little thing. But like any Alfa female, is she committed for the long run and reliable?
Dr Gas Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,411 Points:300,760 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 5:33:14 AM Ignore Dr Gas Report Abuse Sorry - but haven't they learned. The US does not wnat to buy their cars. Seems simple to me. Not a good gamble at this time.
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:4,237 Points:1,398,310 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:58:07 PM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse BMW Z3 is way better.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:6,669 Points:1,292,425 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 8:15:42 PM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse There is nothing else as stylish as an Italian car. They are cars running more on looks and passion than reliable parts, but who cares when they look so good? And when I say this, I am not necessarily referring to what we Americans think of when we think Italian, like Lambos and Ferraris. Even little Fiat and Alfa both manage to churn out some lookers. Will they be service nightmares? Yes. But sometimes you gotta buy a car because it speaks to your soul and not your wallet. If you think a car is a A to B transport and nothing else, buy your SUV or Prius or anything Honda makes. They are soulless "appliances" with all the pleasure of a root canal. And hey, if that's your bag, more power to ya. But for the rest of us, we'll continue to pine for 8C and the Mi.To and all the other Alfas out there that are beautiful first and everything else second. :)
Huskersed All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:703 Points:337,950 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 7:20:54 PM Ignore Huskersed Report Abuse Future collector's car
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:3,654 Points:815,950 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 6:11:26 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse It all comes down to cost. Can the average driver afford one?
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:2,894 Points:561,410 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 6:08:04 PM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse Will it be successful?
jjjleblanc Champion Author Rochester Posts:4,344 Points:1,099,500 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 4:01:49 PM Ignore jjjleblanc Report Abuse They should have a chance with these cars.
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:5,085 Points:1,090,550 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 3:17:28 PM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse The little Alfa-Romeo looks good. Will it be successful?