Comments on: Alfa Romeo’s U.S. return set for late 2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:54:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Filicetti http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-341948 Filicetti Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:04:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-341948 I'm really looking forward to Alfa's return. I still miss my Milano, and drove my 164S much further than I should have. After selling my 164S, I have suffered through two BMWs. My current 540i is in the shop again, but this time it is 150 miles from home because it died mid road trip. My Milano, 164S, BMW 525 and BMW 540 all had well over 100K miles on them. At that mileage, the BMWs are as expensive to maintain as the Alfas. Give me the Alfa style, look and feel anytime. I’m really looking forward to Alfa’s return. I still miss my Milano, and drove my 164S much further than I should have. After selling my 164S, I have suffered through two BMWs. My current 540i is in the shop again, but this time it is 150 miles from home because it died mid road trip. My Milano, 164S, BMW 525 and BMW 540 all had well over 100K miles on them. At that mileage, the BMWs are as expensive to maintain as the Alfas. Give me the Alfa style, look and feel anytime.

]]> By: Thomas Spencer http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-225708 Thomas Spencer Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:05:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-225708 I have owned and still own Alfas, but I long for the day when I can have a FRESH one that smells NEW! These cars are notoriously reliable, it's the US dealers that ruined their reputation in the past. Their innards are tough as goat guts and they run like the Energizer Bunny.... they just keep going and going. NObody, and I mean NOBODY does styling like Guigaro, and the new 159, although a close cousin to the Saab 9-3 really does have a distinctive Alfa nose and tail. I will be waiting, on life-support if necessary, for my first new Spider in 20+ years! I have owned and still own Alfas, but I long for the day when I can have a FRESH one that smells NEW! These cars are notoriously reliable, it’s the US dealers that ruined their reputation in the past. Their innards are tough as goat guts and they run like the Energizer Bunny…. they just keep going and going.

NObody, and I mean NOBODY does styling like Guigaro, and the new 159, although a close cousin to the Saab 9-3 really does have a distinctive Alfa nose and tail.

I will be waiting, on life-support if necessary, for my first new Spider in 20+ years!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-207716 Anonymous Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:02:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-207716 The 159 Model is HOT. I wonder if there is a way i can get one imported now? Much more elegent looking compared to most american cars. The 159 Model is HOT. I wonder if there is a way i can get one imported now? Much more elegent looking compared to most american cars.

]]> By: doug http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-200571 doug Mon, 17 Jul 2006 08:41:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-200571 i dont care how unreliable they are, alfa cars are freaking beautiful. ill take an alfa over any domestic cars(okay maybe not the GT and Z06) i dont care how unreliable they are, alfa cars are freaking beautiful. ill take an alfa over any domestic cars(okay maybe not the GT and Z06)

]]> By: But The English Coutryside Also Bores You http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-199626 But The English Coutryside Also Bores You Sun, 16 Jul 2006 17:46:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-199626 If you are bored with this car, you are bored with life. I'd buy the red Spider at the top. If you are bored with this car, you are bored with life. I’d buy the red Spider at the top.

]]> By: bmw http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-198205 bmw Fri, 14 Jul 2006 22:15:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-198205 when will alfa romea come out with a 159 gta or brera gta when will alfa romea come out with a 159 gta or brera gta

]]> By: v2 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-197844 v2 Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:28:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-197844 That sedan and the sports coupe are hot. Not bad looking for right out of the box and who cares who is powering them at the more affordable price points. If you want engine character step up to the big boys or buy a classic used car for your money. That sedan and the sports coupe are hot. Not bad looking for right out of the box and who cares who is powering them at the more affordable price points. If you want engine character step up to the big boys or buy a classic used car for your money.

]]> By: megator http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-197804 megator Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:31:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-197804 alfas are quite reliable. I think theyll sell quite well in america since they are cheaper than most europeans but way better than general american cars. I mean most ppl would choose an alfa over an equivalent american car for the money. alfas are quite reliable. I think theyll sell quite well in america since they are cheaper than most europeans but way better than general american cars. I mean most ppl would choose an alfa over an equivalent american car for the money.

]]> By: VB http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-196921 VB Fri, 14 Jul 2006 02:29:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-196921 I have to agree with SS. That Brera coupe is one sharp piece! Coming from a current (and satisfied) Acura RSX owner: Honda, pay attention! Get some soul back into your Acura line. Work from the bottom up! I have to agree with SS. That Brera coupe is one sharp piece! Coming from a current (and satisfied) Acura RSX owner: Honda, pay attention! Get some soul back into your Acura line. Work from the bottom up!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-196665 Anonymous Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:56:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-196665 #2, I think Alfa's are about as un-boring as you can get in an entry-level lux sedan. #2, I think Alfa’s are about as un-boring as you can get in an entry-level lux sedan.

]]> By: adam http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-196428 adam Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:07:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-196428 I'll finally have to replace my moms 164 I wrapped around the telephone pole while in highschool. Crap!!! I’ll finally have to replace my moms 164 I wrapped around the telephone pole while in highschool. Crap!!!

]]> By: Jordan http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-196417 Jordan Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:01:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-196417 I love the 159. I know it'll be my moms next car, cuz it's real nice and its moderatly priced. I can't beleive that these cars are going to be GM powered, what kind of cock and bull story is that!? I can't beleive it. So it's going to be TOO expensive for Alfa Romeo to open 3 plants in North America? The cars already have left hand drive. All then need to do is widen the liscence plates and the seats (considering everything is bigger here in the U.S. especially the people!) LOL I don't understand! These cars will sell like crazy. Especially the 159. I rather have that over another boring BMW 3 Series or another repetative Mercedes-Benz C Class. Alfa better be coming for real this time or I will be very dissapointed! I mean MG is coming back. Only because some rich chinese guy bought the company out! And now he is going to make alot of money when he bring them to the U.S.! The only two car companie that wouldnt be able to run stablily in the U.S. are Citroen and Fiat. Is that not true? I love the 159. I know it’ll be my moms next car, cuz it’s real nice and its moderatly priced. I can’t beleive that these cars are going to be GM powered, what kind of cock and bull story is that!? I can’t beleive it. So it’s going to be TOO expensive for Alfa Romeo to open 3 plants in North America? The cars already have left hand drive. All then need to do is widen the liscence plates and the seats (considering everything is bigger here in the U.S. especially the people!) LOL I don’t understand! These cars will sell like crazy. Especially the 159. I rather have that over another boring BMW 3 Series or another repetative Mercedes-Benz C Class. Alfa better be coming for real this time or I will be very dissapointed! I mean MG is coming back. Only because some rich chinese guy bought the company out! And now he is going to make alot of money when he bring them to the U.S.! The only two car companie that wouldnt be able to run stablily in the U.S. are Citroen and Fiat. Is that not true?

]]> By: Leopold Porkstacker http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-196277 Leopold Porkstacker Thu, 13 Jul 2006 17:48:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-196277 Real Alfa Romeo sportscars have RWD. -he who stacks pork Real Alfa Romeo sportscars have RWD.

-he who stacks pork

]]> By: JS http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-196274 JS Thu, 13 Jul 2006 17:45:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-196274 #7: Are you talking about seeing GM-powered Breras broken down on the side of the road? #7: Are you talking about seeing GM-powered Breras broken down on the side of the road?

]]> By: Pruce http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-196234 Pruce Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:39:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-196234 Not for nothing, but DAMN! These are some nice looking cars! Not for nothing, but DAMN! These are some nice looking cars!

]]> By: Cartman http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-196212 Cartman Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:15:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-196212 Wow, a new marketleader in depreciation set to hit our shores. Good news is that if you wait a year you can probably pick up a next to new one for half sticker, just sell before the warranty runs out.... Wow, a new marketleader in depreciation set to hit our shores. Good news is that if you wait a year you can probably pick up a next to new one for half sticker, just sell before the warranty runs out….

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-196019 Madcapp Thu, 13 Jul 2006 14:00:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-196019 You'll believe it when you see them broken down on the side of the road. You’ll believe it when you see them broken down on the side of the road.

]]> By: Kris Benson http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-196008 Kris Benson Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:57:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-196008 Isn't this the 44th time in the last 15 years that Alfa has announced they are coming back to North America? I'll believe it when I see it. Isn’t this the 44th time in the last 15 years that Alfa has announced they are coming back to North America?

I’ll believe it when I see it.

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-195983 Madcapp Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:25:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-195983 Looks like everyone in the Sopranos is up for a new car. Looks like everyone in the Sopranos is up for a new car.

]]> By: Atomicbri http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-195978 Atomicbri Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:19:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-195978 I wish they would hurry! I love the 159, such style and presense. Maybe by that time I can get a Brera even! I wish they would hurry! I love the 159, such style and presense. Maybe by that time I can get a Brera even!

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-195966 ss Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:03:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-195966 ill be in the market for a new car about that time. ill take a Brera coupe in red please =^). they are deff a breath of fresh air from the current bland styling of cars that are here now. something defiantly Italian about them. i like it. ill be in the market for a new car about that time. ill take a Brera coupe in red please =^). they are deff a breath of fresh air from the current bland styling of cars that are here now. something defiantly Italian about them. i like it.

]]> By: sh.yoon http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-195954 sh.yoon Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:55:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-195954 Hooray for FWD, unreliable, unsafe, boring cars! Hooray for FWD, unreliable, unsafe, boring cars!

]]> By: Thing2 http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009.html#comment-195943 Thing2 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:47:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/13/alfa-romeos-us-return-set-for-late-2009/#comment-195943 This time, they should make bigger seats for our fat American asses, and then they won't have to pull out again... This time, they should make bigger seats for our fat American asses, and then they won’t have to pull out again…

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