Comments on: Alfa to target Mini with new compact http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: plugot http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-266380 plugot Thu, 07 Sep 2006 17:25:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-266380 Ooo, an Italian Mini? How cool, except -- if history is any judge -- the usual Alfa quality -- fried electrics, overheating engines, chinese quality fit'n finish, and naturally, their incompetent (and all too rude) service. No, the US doesn't need a MINI imitator, as much as ALfa needs a viable, modern, sales and dealership system. If they can prove that they can produce a car that can thrive in the US market, then I'd be standing in line with a deposit in hand. Ooo, an Italian Mini? How cool, except — if history is any judge — the usual Alfa quality — fried electrics, overheating engines, chinese quality fit’n finish, and naturally, their incompetent (and all too rude) service.
No, the US doesn’t need a MINI imitator, as much as ALfa needs a viable, modern, sales and dealership system. If they can prove that they can produce a car that can thrive in the US market, then I’d be standing in line with a deposit in hand.

]]> By: Gizmodiva.com http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-256175 Gizmodiva.com Tue, 29 Aug 2006 02:56:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-256175 <strong>Alfa to target Mini with new compact car</strong> Hitherto, Mini has not yet started rolling on the streets but Alfa gears up to compete with it. Just we gals can’t stand anyone superior to us reigning our territory, Alpha Romeo is all set to chase Mini Cooper. Alfa Romeo will build a new car to co... Alfa to target Mini with new compact car

Hitherto, Mini has not yet started rolling on the streets but Alfa gears up to compete with it. Just we gals can’t stand anyone superior to us reigning our territory, Alpha Romeo is all set to chase Mini Cooper. Alfa Romeo will build a new car to co…

]]> By: Atomicbri http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-244663 Atomicbri Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:57:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-244663 I think Alfa should give us a go at a small MINI competitor. MINI needs a lil competition to make sure BMW keeps on its toes. I own a MINI and would love to see something else in this class, more out of curiosity I guess, to see what could be offered. I love Alfas, such a rich history. I owned a Spider ("92) and loved it! People talk about Alfas being unreliable, but I had maybe 2 problems with it while I owned it. If Alfoa offered up A junior, or Alfasud, I would be prone to line up for it! Come on Alfa....bring it on! I think Alfa should give us a go at a small MINI competitor. MINI needs a lil competition to make sure BMW keeps on its toes. I own a MINI and would love to see something else in this class, more out of curiosity I guess, to see what could be offered. I love Alfas, such a rich history. I owned a Spider (“92) and loved it! People talk about Alfas being unreliable, but I had maybe 2 problems with it while I owned it. If Alfoa offered up A junior, or Alfasud, I would be prone to line up for it! Come on Alfa….bring it on!

]]> By: Andrew http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-244483 Andrew Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:10:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-244483 Junior is an historic name for Alfas, but it's one that won't resonate with the United States. It's unfortunate, but it'll have to be changed if they sell the car here. Two years ago, I'd say that Alfa wanting to bring a small car to the States was a mistake... but now, I'm not sure. Time will tell if Americans will warm up to small, efficient cars. As for Alfa making an eventual return to the US market: their intentions have been confirmed by high level executives in Italy. The current plans call for Alfas to be sold at Maserati dealerships, which seems reasonable and will give the carmaker the upscale customer care that these special cars deserve. Quality's way above the early-90s standards and not out of line with BMW and Audi. Get the cars here, Alfa, and Americans will buy them. Junior is an historic name for Alfas, but it’s one that won’t resonate with the United States. It’s unfortunate, but it’ll have to be changed if they sell the car here. Two years ago, I’d say that Alfa wanting to bring a small car to the States was a mistake… but now, I’m not sure. Time will tell if Americans will warm up to small, efficient cars.

As for Alfa making an eventual return to the US market: their intentions have been confirmed by high level executives in Italy. The current plans call for Alfas to be sold at Maserati dealerships, which seems reasonable and will give the carmaker the upscale customer care that these special cars deserve. Quality’s way above the early-90s standards and not out of line with BMW and Audi. Get the cars here, Alfa, and Americans will buy them.

]]> By: Jurrian http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-244140 Jurrian Tue, 22 Aug 2006 08:42:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-244140 Sure Gonzalo, i beleive you don't know what youre talking about, because it used to be that way, but since last year Alfa starts to put GM (opel) engines in the cars. which are not powerful at all compared to BMW. but alfa still does make incredibly good driving and good looking cars. but they are messing it up with the crappy engines Sure Gonzalo, i beleive you don’t know what youre talking about, because it used to be that way, but since last year Alfa starts to put GM (opel) engines in the cars. which are not powerful at all compared to BMW. but alfa still does make incredibly good driving and good looking cars. but they are messing it up with the crappy engines

]]> By: Big Nick http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-243976 Big Nick Tue, 22 Aug 2006 06:55:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-243976 WHAT A WASTE OF TIME!!!! WHAT A WASTE OF TIME!!!!

]]> By: amanda http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-243837 amanda Tue, 22 Aug 2006 04:17:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-243837 "JUNIOR"??? Oh yeah, brilliant marketing move. Why not call it the Alfa Pimple? “JUNIOR”??? Oh yeah, brilliant marketing move. Why not call it the Alfa Pimple?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-243797 Anonymous Tue, 22 Aug 2006 03:10:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-243797 Ditto Hoity Toity Ditto Hoity Toity

]]> By: Gonzalo http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-243778 Gonzalo Tue, 22 Aug 2006 02:49:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-243778 i´ve read the comments above and they let me know that none of this persons who posted understand ANYTHING about design, or cars, at least. Alfas, as "products", if we consider the entire meaning of that word, they`re even beter than BMW`s, or AUDI`s... if we talk about safety, comfort, equipment, and, most important thig of it all: the ENGINES, the performance, alfa does with a straight-4 2,2 lt engine the same thing tan BMW or AUDI will do... but with a 6 cylinder 2,5, or with a TURBOCHARGED 1.8 ... imagine an Alfa with a turbo... i´ve read the comments above and they let me know that none of this persons who posted understand ANYTHING about design, or cars, at least. Alfas, as “products”, if we consider the entire meaning of that word, they`re even beter than BMW`s, or AUDI`s… if we talk about safety, comfort, equipment, and, most important thig of it all: the ENGINES, the performance, alfa does with a straight-4 2,2 lt engine the same thing tan BMW or AUDI will do… but with a 6 cylinder 2,5, or with a TURBOCHARGED 1.8 … imagine an Alfa with a turbo…

]]> By: Jay http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-243654 Jay Mon, 21 Aug 2006 23:54:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-243654 Alfa will make it as long as the cars they bring over are fuel conscious. As of now most of their products are good looking on the outside, not AMAZING WOW looking but better than some or most offerings over here in USA. Cars like the Brera and 159 would probably sell good over here. It wouldn't be hard to beat current offerings with sedans and hatchs here, there isn't much AMAZING about them. There may not be a whole lot amazing about these Alfa cars, but there MORE amazing then most current offerings over here. Alfa will make it as long as the cars they bring over are fuel conscious. As of now most of their products are good looking on the outside, not AMAZING WOW looking but better than some or most offerings over here in USA. Cars like the Brera and 159 would probably sell good over here. It wouldn’t be hard to beat current offerings with sedans and hatchs here, there isn’t much AMAZING about them. There may not be a whole lot amazing about these Alfa cars, but there MORE amazing then most current offerings over here.

]]> By: Sphincter says what? http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-243647 Sphincter says what? Mon, 21 Aug 2006 23:35:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-243647 SF LA Seattle Portland Las Vegas Austin Dallas Miami DC New York Boston are the only dealerships that ALfa requires SF LA Seattle Portland Las Vegas Austin Dallas Miami DC New York Boston are the only dealerships that ALfa requires

]]> By: Ronso http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-243646 Ronso Mon, 21 Aug 2006 23:29:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-243646 I PERSONALLY THINK ALFA HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT HERE IN THE USA....( BUT BEING SOLD AT FERRARI DEALERSHIPS ONLY'S GONNA KILL THEM!) I PERSONALLY THINK ALFA HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT HERE IN THE USA….( BUT BEING SOLD AT FERRARI DEALERSHIPS ONLY’S GONNA KILL THEM!)

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-243601 Renton Mon, 21 Aug 2006 22:11:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-243601 No Alfa in US yet. Whahhhhhhhhhhh.... No Alfa in US yet.

Whahhhhhhhhhhh….

]]> By: al http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-243582 al Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:28:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-243582 cool cool

]]> By: Hoity Toity http://www.leftlanenews.com/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact.html#comment-243574 Hoity Toity Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:22:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/21/alfa-to-target-mini-with-new-compact/#comment-243574 A lot of people romanticise about Alfa Romeos, but the reliability of their product and their atrocious dealer network stops people buying them in large numbers A lot of people romanticise about Alfa Romeos, but the reliability of their product and their atrocious dealer network stops people buying them in large numbers

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