Alfa Confirmed for US in 2007

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Even though many modern Alfa Romeos are front-wheel drive, I'm not really deterred by that. Or as someone called it, "wrong-wheel drive." I'm sure if the car can still perform sweetly with the configuration it has, then that's not a lot of reason to fret. Their recent motorsports acheivements have been their touring car efforts. There can still be sportiness to these cars regardless. You can probably make this argument then- these are some of the boldest FWD rides in the world.

So THAT is the 159 (Post #47 by YSSMAN)? I don't care what anyone says, but that 159 is style at its sharpest and cleanest. It does look a bit too conceptual (I hardly ever complain about a car with this statement), but this is a sharp number. And let's not forget about Alfa Red ("Alfa Rosso" or maybe "Rosso Alfa" for Italian types. I think Italian is kind of like Spanish, so I don't know for sure), which is just as important a color as Ferrari Red/Rosso Ferrari. This burgundy-like color to the top picture of Post #47 is VERY nice. It almost reminded me of the car color I wanted a an F-Body Camaro when I was growing up as a car fan. BEAUTIFUL color. I love red or blue with most cars.

I will actually give Alfa Romeo a chance because I'm a nice guy and love cars. I'm sure there are Alfa Romeo fans here in the States who would love to have some Alfa Romeos in their garages or parked outside their house. Some may even race old Alfa Romeos in SCCA competition. Give Alfa Romeo a chance. Hate them. Love them. Just don't talk about them like they have no place in America, much less making this stupid argument: "America has too many car companies already." Never is there a such thing as too many car companies. That's like saying America has too many universities and don't need any new ones.

Out of 100%, what percentage would you give Alfa Romeo in that they become successful in five years or less in America?
 
JohnBM01
Out of 100%, what percentage would you give Alfa Romeo in that they become successful in five years or less in America?

85% -- this is based on the price points being affordable for the average joe. If they charge more than $25k for the Brera and $30k for the 159 then the percentage drops to 50% in my opinion. Americans care about price points--and if Alfa is to become sucessful in the LONG RUN they need to start cheaper and level out over the next half decade. IMO
 
Wolfe2x7
I fail to see how region/country differences or customer demographics (whichever one you're referring to here) are so important that some of us aren't allowed to prefer RWD cars. :rolleyes:

It's not your preference that's that problem, it's the fact you're demeaning the ones that aren't your preference. By you, I of course mean those who have generally been involved in the most recent of this conversation.
 
...About Alfa's possible success:

- I'm going to set it in at a fairly conservative 85%. It isnt that I belive that they wont do well, but I think at the current status of the company and it's products, it appears to be entering at the most dangerous segment, the entry-level luxury market. Agressive pricing is going to be the key here, and added to that will be the overall availability of the cars across the country.
 
Amblin
It's not your preference that's that problem, it's the fact you're demeaning the ones that aren't your preference. By you, I of course mean those who have generally been involved in the most recent of this conversation.

Are you talking about demeaning FWD cars, or demeaning the people who think FWD is good/okay?

Looking through the thread, I don't see anyone demeaning anyone else.

The only one who was demeaning FWD cars, if you want to call it that, was Onikaze (sorry to point the finger at you, buddy! :lol: ), and I don't see how that's a problem, or how it applies to your "80% of the world market" comment. He was simply being vocal about the fact that he dislikes FWD cars, and I personally respect him for that. :indiff:
 
Pricing will just undercut audi by 1k or so.

Its bootspace is a bit poo and so id the refinement when compared to its german rivals. I dont see this car being priced as cheaply as some of you hope as they are being sold at ferrari and maserati dealers.
 
Well, if they are a few dollars short of an Audi, that wont be too bad over here. For example, the Audi A4 starts at $28,240 USD which is about equal to 15,137 GBP... The $30K mark is the sweet-spot in the US market, and if Alfa can start right around there, they have hit the nail right on the head...
 
But if they undercut Audi by more than $1000 then they would have even better chance!

Remember, some people still have bad memories about Alfa, so they need to prove to them fast that they make decent cars.
 
IMO, this is excellent news. I've been interested in their cars for years, and I found the models I saw in person when I was in Italy (about this time in '04) very attractive.
 
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