Comments on: Alfa Romeo considering North American plant

By: sinnercitizen

sinnercitizen — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:20:47 +0000

The majority of comments here, regarding Alfa’s reliability or lack of, are tottaly uncalled for. Since Alfa launched the 156 in the mid 90’s, quality control as well as sales have increased exponentially. Why do you think GM bought the majority of Fiat’s stock a few years ago? The JTD diesel engines (Alfa Romeo Patent)are fiery, reliable and frugal. The Fiat group has made unbeliavable amounts of money, AFTER they bought their own shares back from GM.
LP640’s comment on why do they think it would different this time around is as intelligent as bag full of ****! Ferrari’s were a piece of **** 15 years ago, Lamborghini’s were atomic cannons uncontrolable in a straight line. Just like Alfa, they went through a hard time and came out great. I wouldn’t been caught dead in a ****ing american made piece of steel on four wheels. European and japanese made cars are superior than anything your outdated, outmanouvered and understilled factories, enginners and designers can think of.

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:38:55 +0000

They’ll end up being like Saab: a minor curiosity for some, but never mainstream.

By: LP640

LP640 — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:21:42 +0000

why did they pull out in the first place and what makes them think that things will be different this time round??????????????????

By: autonut

autonut — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:20:23 +0000

If Alfa would bring it’s cars here it would be awesome, especially if they’ll be of decent quality. They exited market, because of quality problems, but in Europe Alfas are smoking now. 70% run with diesel engines and those engines are incredible. The car is a bit expensive (in BMW range), but pound for pound they compete in Europe with BMW as strong as Audi.

By: RicardoHead

RicardoHead — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:52:45 +0000

I’d take a Fiat over a veedub.

By: Noah

Noah — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:11:10 +0000

It won’t fly—don’t bother

By: global_lightning

global_lightning — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:08:34 +0000

It’s sad when the Italians are considering building a plant in the U.S. for economic reasons. Way to go, President Bush…

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:36:33 +0000

I’m not suggesting any different.
All of them will end up building plants here.

By: meanpants555

meanpants555 — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:18:56 +0000

jackjimturkey; I would bet that Fiats are more relaible than VW these days.

By: maximus

maximus — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:15:58 +0000

more choice isn’t bad, i support it, give us something new to consider!

By: RicardoHead

RicardoHead — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:12:10 +0000

And here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson ….

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:07:30 +0000

I knew this stuff two days ago. VW and Fiat are on the same track.

By: meanpants555

meanpants555 — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:50:55 +0000

If you would stop getting all of your info from Road & Track, you’d know what was going on at Fiat and its branches.

By: meanpants555

meanpants555 — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:48:56 +0000

That’s right fellas shoot ‘em down before they even get here. And while they’re at it maybe they can stop importing pasta, chianti and raven haired women with pouty lips. I’d sweep the floors of that factory.

By: CA36GTP

CA36GTP — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:24:51 +0000

Veda, I guess it’s all subjective, but the only emotion I get from Alfa Romeo is subdued amusement. As in a little voice in the back of my head chuckling “Heh heh…Alfa Romeo…what a stupid name..heh heh..”

By: Veda

Veda — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:20:22 +0000

CA36GTP: Same reason you’d buy a Gallardo over a F430, emotion.

By: CA36GTP

CA36GTP — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:05:46 +0000

It’ll take at least 5 years of good US products for me to consider them. Oh yea, and a hefty price cut. AR are just gussied up Fiats and shouldn’t demand much more money than Saturns.

By: Rotman

Rotman — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:02:23 +0000

Nowadays quality is good and with Alfa’s intention of going back to RWD this will be a profitable move for AR.

By: rsg

rsg — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:55:43 +0000

Optimistic, aren’t they? Haven’t sold a car yet and their ready to build a plant here. Nice looking cars, lots of $ for front drive, though. I’m with CA36GTP, lot’s of stuff in that price range that as an added bonus I have a decent idea of how well they’ll hold up. The cars they sent here in the 70’s and 80’s, except for the Spider (maybe) were complete ****..

By: golf4me

golf4me — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:32:58 +0000

Only one I’d even consider is the 8C, and not at that price point. The rest are just pretty FWD Fiats.

I do like that little Hatch though, but as a Fiat, with a Fiat price.

By: Get Real

Get Real — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:28:24 +0000

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Lots of heavy drugs being imported into Italy these days.

CEO should stay away from them and just drink wine.

By: CA36GTP

CA36GTP — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:21:53 +0000

I don’t mind new choices in the market, but I can’t think of any reason I would ever buy an Alfa Romeo over something in a similar segment/price point.