The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia

[Mkl22]

Its Milan Auto.

 

In its heydays of late 80s and early 90s, they were selling Alfa 33 and 75 by the shiploads.

 

The A33 1.7 Green Cloverleaf at $63K and A75 1.8/2.0 Twin Spark (can't remember the prices) were huge sellers due to the fixed $29K PARF policy in those days.

 

I just loved the looks of the 164 then. 

 

and many scrapped with the 29k PARF. only mercedes was deemed worthy to continue after 10years.

 

[Mockngbrd]

I just loved the looks of the 164 then. 

 

They sure love giving their cars die die names. 164, 4C... hug until die

[Blueray]

Some owners rebadged to 168.

[Toeknee_33]

and many scrapped with the 29k PARF. only mercedes was deemed worthy to continue after 10years.

 

 

I remember many of the breed were scrapped well before their 10th year. By late 1990s most have disappeared. Given their woeful build quality and reliability at that time, its understandable.

[Bplakad]

Its Milan Auto.

 

In its heydays of late 80s and early 90s, they were selling Alfa 33 and 75 by the shiploads.

 

The A33 1.7 Green Cloverleaf at $63K and A75 1.8/2.0 Twin Spark (can't remember the prices) were huge sellers due to the fixed $29K PARF policy in those days.

 

I just loved the looks of the 164 then. 

 

Drove my mechanic's 3.0 Alfa 164 . Creamy engine. still cannot forget the experience up till today. Wondering where is Alvin now. He used to own the workshop in Ubi specializing in alfas. 

[Koster]

The Alfa 33 1.7IE was the most engaging car I have driven so far. Need high rev to engage 2nd gear and the steering was heavy. Plus the roar of the boxer engine. Really enjoyed the drive then

[Toeknee_33]

Drove my mechanic's 3.0 Alfa 164 . Creamy engine. still cannot forget the experience up till today. 

 

You are absolutely right. 

 

Everything else may fall apart in an Alfa of those days, but nothing beats the experience of hearing the creamy sonorous sound, feeling the vibes, and seeing the polished intake of that mellifluous V6!

 

I had the opportunities to drive the A164 in both auto and manual (which had an awfully heavy clutch and no power steering!). Heaven for me, in those days.

Edited January 11, 2018 by Toeknee_33

[Felipe]

You are absolutely right. 

 

Everything else may fall apart in an Alfa of those days, but nothing beats the experience of hearing the creamy sonorous sound, feeling the vibes, and seeing the polished intake of that mellifluous V6!

 

I had the opportunities to drive the A164 in both auto and manual (which had an awfully heavy clutch and no power steering!). Heaven for me, in those days.

 

irony is the sportivo boss drove his 75 for 2 coe lifespans. his was the 2L twinspark. while things fall apart, they can also be fixed quite easily. still owning and loving my 9 year GT

[Bplakad]

I owned the alfa 33 which i bought 2nd hand. Nothing fell apart but some minor electrical problems which were easily solved. What i liked was the smoothness and sound of the twin carburettor when properly tuned by a good mechanic So heavenly that i wind down the windows everytime i enter a tunnel just to listen to the sound.      

[Mockngbrd]

The only alfa i've driven was the 147. 1.6 and 2.0. I preferred the 1.6 becos manual.


Still hunting for my GTV6 classic import. 

[DACH]

I remember many of the breed were scrapped well before their 10th year. By late 1990s most have disappeared. Given their woeful build quality and reliability at that time, its understandable.

 

Saw this in late 2016.

 

[Freeder]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5267827/Vintage-car-hidden-Outback-goes-sale.html

 

Jeremy Clarkson said if u’ve never own an Alfa before, u r not a pure petrolhead..

[Simplecar]

Had a 75 1.8. no twin spark. problematic car that loses coolant that even the AD could not solve. 

Brakes were like aircraft levers. Had poor braking distances. 

 

Still, i like the driving experience. Nearly booked a Guiletta. But was more worried servicing at Teban.

Maybe one day i will drive another one.

[Theoldjaffa]

Had a 75 1.8. no twin spark. problematic car that loses coolant that even the AD could not solve.

Brakes were like aircraft levers. Had poor braking distances.

 

Still, i like the driving experience. Nearly booked a Guiletta. But was more worried servicing at Teban.

Maybe one day i will drive another one.

They are at Leng Kee now

[D3badge]

Why cant they put veloce 2L turbo engine into 4C? 280 hp 400nm VS 4C 237hp 350nm.

 

Because it will affect the weight distribution of 4C? How much heavier is the 2L engine? Just curious

[Felipe]

Why cant they put veloce 2L turbo engine into 4C? 280 hp 400nm VS 4C 237hp 350nm.

 

Because it will affect the weight distribution of 4C? How much heavier is the 2L engine? Just curious

imo, its just timing. the 2L engine came out later? maybe the next 4c might have this engine.

[D3badge]

imo, its just timing. the 2L engine came out later? maybe the next 4c might have this engine.

If that is the case 4C can go below 4s hee hee

[Simplecar]

They are at Leng Kee now

Including the workshop? Hmm. Will check it out. Thanks.