ER-3682 Supersonic December 11, 2011 Share December 11, 2011 closest i can think of is nissan 370Z. Japanese reliability somewhat there la and it's v6 NA engine shouldn't be as problematic compare to GTR in terms of maintenance, servicing etc. Styling quite there and i dare say better looking than s2000, rx8. alternatively you can buy an alfa romeo 159 and swap a k20A engine in. Just saying. Agreed....but it is only a 2 seater. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic December 12, 2011 Share December 12, 2011 Lambroghinis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhtfhwlego Supercharged December 12, 2011 Share December 12, 2011 Despite recalls in recent years, Jap reliability is still hard to match (at least in the 'affordable' segment in the market). Alfa etc give us the soul and beauty.... where to find a car which combine the two?? Nissan Juke & Honda Civic got the hidden door handles of Alfa 156 & 147 Mit Evo got the side license plate for almost all Alfas... If that you look closely, Alfa have a long bonnet so it breaks the shape to a sleeker look. Roof line appears long as the body is abit high... But with the curves, it breaks the high body look which blends into sleak beauty... This is what I observe of AR156 after sitting at the void deck looking at this old beauty... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lattesurf Neutral Newbie December 12, 2011 Share December 12, 2011 Jap reliability & Italian soul and beauty doesn't mix. It's either one or nothing. That's Italian passion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic December 12, 2011 Share December 12, 2011 lambro is the cloest u gonna get... italian looks and passion with audi build quality Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratovarius Turbocharged December 12, 2011 Share December 12, 2011 NSX-R Saw on the net once some ang moh convert the NSX body into a F40. Think suits your description very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear December 12, 2011 Author Share December 12, 2011 Nissan Juke & Honda Civic got the hidden door handles of Alfa 156 & 147 Mit Evo got the side license plate for almost all Alfas... If that you look closely, Alfa have a long bonnet so it breaks the shape to a sleeker look. Roof line appears long as the body is abit high... But with the curves, it breaks the high body look which blends into sleak beauty... This is what I observe of AR156 after sitting at the void deck looking at this old beauty... to me the 156 still looks fresh.... and the shape will last, unlike some modern cars which will look dated in 2-3 years' time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear December 12, 2011 Author Share December 12, 2011 NSX-R Saw on the net once some ang moh convert the NSX body into a F40. Think suits your description very well. you've got a point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear December 12, 2011 Author Share December 12, 2011 lambro is the cloest u gonna get... italian looks and passion with audi build quality i am still hoping/dreaming they will make a super-entry-level "mosqito" lambo (their baby lambor is still way outside my budget) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antlau 1st Gear December 12, 2011 Share December 12, 2011 i am still hoping/dreaming they will make a super-entry-level "mosqito" lambo (their baby lambor is still way outside my budget) hehe..i think the only Lambo i will ever afford is if they build a "sperm" Lambo then.. :P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear December 12, 2011 Author Share December 12, 2011 hehe..i think the only Lambo i will ever afford is if they build a "sperm" Lambo then.. :P LOL..... or one with lambor body but inside a toyota engine? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilmw 1st Gear December 12, 2011 Share December 12, 2011 It's a bit like the smartphone fight: Apple is passionate about the products it creates, attention down to the smallest detail. On the hand, the Android camp, the normal companies (HTC, Samsung, etc) are only interested in pushing boxes... If you don't hard up on reliability + soul, but think it in terms of a continuous curve, you can come up with some compromises. I know I did. Maybe 80% reliability 20% soul? Honda Civic, the closest feel to an Alfa an average Joe like me can afford. Rem, Honda is the Jap maker known for its orientation towards the driver. If you look at youtube's Lexus commercials, esp those on the LFAs, maybe Lexus has something here.... But can we trust Toyota? Now it has even revive the AE86... Also the MEGA-FACTORY documentaries, there's one on German Audi factory making the R8, and a USA BMW factory making the z4. These'll give you some insights.... Keep in mind that Alfa factories are worse, worse than the above USA BWM factory. There is a story abt Alfa factory workers demanding a TV during the football world cup so that they can watch their country play while working.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhtfhwlego Supercharged December 13, 2011 Share December 13, 2011 Also the MEGA-FACTORY documentaries, there's one on German Audi factory making the R8, and a USA BMW factory making the z4. These'll give you some insights.... Keep in mind that Alfa factories are worse, worse than the above USA BWM factory. There is a story abt Alfa factory workers demanding a TV during the football world cup so that they can watch their country play while working.... Some countries stop war during world cup just to watch football. So, productions of cars is really no big deal... After all, it is known that world cup stops the world... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhtfhwlego Supercharged December 13, 2011 Share December 13, 2011 to me the 156 still looks fresh.... and the shape will last, unlike some modern cars which will look dated in 2-3 years' time. Thats' italian.... But the Japanese also got: Honda Prelude, S2000 Nissan S15, R32/33/34, NX Coupe, Suzuki Vitara Mazda MX5, RX7 Toyota MR2, GT4, Sera, AE86 Missubishi FTO But.... nope of them is a 4 door executive sedan... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casio Neutral Newbie December 13, 2011 Share December 13, 2011 Hi Lego, Were you at Middle Road yesterday, parked near La Salle campus? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhtfhwlego Supercharged December 13, 2011 Share December 13, 2011 (edited) Hi Lego, Were you at Middle Road yesterday, parked near La Salle campus? Cheers I seems to be spotted easily ... Lucky I was gay (honest with wifey where I go) last night... otherwise wifey saw this post I am sure to be hang.... Edited December 13, 2011 by Vhtfhwlego Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear December 13, 2011 Share December 13, 2011 ^what car u driving? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escksu Clutched December 14, 2011 Share December 14, 2011 I don't think you can find one though. European cars (not just Italian ones) are generally not as reliable as Jap ones. With cars getting every more complex these days, its even worse. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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