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shiftright @ Mar 8th 2008 4:34PM
I feel strongly that you are out of touch with modern Alfas, and it's not just my opinion. Euro car magazines have consistently ranked the US bound 159 as a top pick in its class against the A4, C Class and 3 Series. The whole range is stunning to look at, great to drive, and the quality and fit and finish would silence any non-believers. Other than Saab, there are no non-German euro brands in the US, and new blood would be welcome by American looking for something with a little more flair and individuality. I hope they build them in the US vs Mexico, but then again, most of the VWs sold here are built south of the border, and no one complains about VW quality, although their reliability is a another matter. My greatest concern is for Alfa's dealer network, which in years past, here and abroad have done a fantastic job of exacerbating any weak points.
LDMAN @ Mar 11th 2008 11:08PM
Shiftright: I feel strongly that you are out of touch with modern Alfas,
Guess what? I drive an Alfa, and I am on my second 159 this year. Beautiful cars but not on par with the Germans for the US markets. They barely cut it for Europe where Alfa market share does not even compete with that of BMW or Audi.