350Z or Alfa Romeo GT?
12-19-2005, 12:16 AM
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350Z or Alfa Romeo GT?
I'm currently shopping for a new car.
After filtering all the choices that are within my budget and that I like, only two possibilities remained:
Alfa Romeo GT 3.2 - 240 bhp
Nissan 350Z GT - 280 bhp
Wich one should I choose?
Thanks for your opinions.
After filtering all the choices that are within my budget and that I like, only two possibilities remained:
Alfa Romeo GT 3.2 - 240 bhp
Nissan 350Z GT - 280 bhp
Wich one should I choose?
Thanks for your opinions.
12-19-2005, 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by adrianko43
you dont have to choose a car based soley on horsepower. what do you like about the alfa romeo, and what do you like about the 350z?
The Z is sportier and more powerfull than the alfa.
Both cars look great, but I like how the Z looks more.
12-19-2005, 02:25 AM
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i love my Alfas
had a fully modded 156 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...e/119_1982.jpg
and was planning on upgrading to either a 3.2 GT or 156GTA, but then i went and drove a new Z, and the drive is just on another level, with fwd the Alfas just cant hope to match the same power down, steering feel and chassis balance as the Z. The only advantage is Alfa V6 engine sound, but to be honest, with my exhaust mods, the Z now sounds better
having said that, ill give the Z the flick when Alfa release a higher powered version of the Brera
perhaps go for the 3.2L Brera......only 260hp but 4wd
had a fully modded 156 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...e/119_1982.jpg
and was planning on upgrading to either a 3.2 GT or 156GTA, but then i went and drove a new Z, and the drive is just on another level, with fwd the Alfas just cant hope to match the same power down, steering feel and chassis balance as the Z. The only advantage is Alfa V6 engine sound, but to be honest, with my exhaust mods, the Z now sounds better
having said that, ill give the Z the flick when Alfa release a higher powered version of the Brera
perhaps go for the 3.2L Brera......only 260hp but 4wd
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12-19-2005, 02:49 AM
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I'm planning on test driving both cars.
I love the Z, but the one thing that's keeping me from buying it right away is reliability problems in earlier models, I don't know if nissan fixed them.
By the way, your 156 looks great.
I love the Z, but the one thing that's keeping me from buying it right away is reliability problems in earlier models, I don't know if nissan fixed them.
By the way, your 156 looks great.
12-19-2005, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by eloy_lb
I'm planning on test driving both cars.
I love the Z, but the one thing that's keeping me from buying it right away is reliability problems in earlier models, I don't know if nissan fixed them.
By the way, your 156 looks great.
I love the Z, but the one thing that's keeping me from buying it right away is reliability problems in earlier models, I don't know if nissan fixed them.
By the way, your 156 looks great.
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12-19-2005, 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by jclayton
Your worried about reliability and you are looking at an Alfa. Everyone I know of has more problems with the Alfas than Nissan has had with the 350z all years combined. You need to come up with a better reason than that for not buying the Z. I admit the styling on the Alfa is great but the Z has as good as if not better looks and definetly better mechanicals.
Absolutly...... +100000!!!
12-19-2005, 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jclayton
Your worried about reliability and you are looking at an Alfa. Everyone I know of has more problems with the Alfas than Nissan has had with the 350z all years combined. You need to come up with a better reason than that for not buying the Z. I admit the styling on the Alfa is great but the Z has as good as if not better looks and definetly better mechanicals.
Did nissan fixed reliability problems in newer Z's? (05-06)
12-19-2005, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by eloy_lb
You're right about alfa's poor reliability. But they improved with every new model starting with the 156.
Did nissan fixed reliability problems in newer Z's? (05-06)
Did nissan fixed reliability problems in newer Z's? (05-06)
12-19-2005, 09:12 AM
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I used to have modded Alfa... And to sum it up, if you dont care about frequent dealership visits go with AR. Those cars are great, but they tend to break down a little to often 
12-19-2005, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
I hope your modded alfa didn't have those rims. I'd be embarressed driving around with those rims on.
ill assume then your interest in cars doesnt extend to the old Alfas and Lambo's of the 60s and 70s. The telephone dial alloys were unique to those marques (even Porsche copied them on their old Carreras and 928s), and still being used today by Alfa and Lambo, our facelifted Murcielago has a version of phone dial wheel too
http://www.countach.cc/2003/Photos/1980/Lambo1980b.jpg
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/2421-2.jpg
http://www.wheelenhancement.com/Imag...edial15_ow.jpg
http://images.carsales.com.au/private/872431.jpg
hell even the beloved Volk copied them with a few versions of the telephone dial wheel
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12-19-2005, 12:37 PM
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Definately not my taste of rims. It looks like some Lego rims. And you are right, I would not purchase any 60's or 70's era car if I had the chance.
It's wierd how taste change, I used to love the Contach, now I can't stand it, I'm in love with the Gallardo
But we are getting off topic.
PS: I visited Turkey twice and man they love their Alfas. I also saw many exotics there. Lots of rich people there.
It's wierd how taste change, I used to love the Contach, now I can't stand it, I'm in love with the Gallardo
But we are getting off topic.
PS: I visited Turkey twice and man they love their Alfas. I also saw many exotics there. Lots of rich people there.
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ah yes that is my Alfa, and they are original Alfa 17" wheels off the GTA model, made by Speedline in the UK
ill assume then your interest in cars doesnt extend to the old Alfas and Lambo's of the 60s and 70s. The telephone dial alloys were unique to those marques (even Porsche copied them on their old Carreras and 928s), and still being used today by Alfa and Lambo
hell even the beloved Volk copied them with a few versions of the telephone dial wheel
ill assume then your interest in cars doesnt extend to the old Alfas and Lambo's of the 60s and 70s. The telephone dial alloys were unique to those marques (even Porsche copied them on their old Carreras and 928s), and still being used today by Alfa and Lambo
hell even the beloved Volk copied them with a few versions of the telephone dial wheel
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yeah thats fair enough, each to their own......its prob just different cultures. Our Aussie journos arent a fan of US cars
The italian marques are big on heritage though
If you look at the interior design of Alfas from the 60s through to today, theyve always retained the cowled main dials, 3 centre console gauges, round airvents - that almost every Jap car is copying these days....
http://images.carsales.com.au/private/857598.jpg
http://images.carsales.com.au/private/531205.jpg
http://images.carsales.com.au/private/932140.jpg
http://images.carsales.com.au/private/958963.jpg
where do u think Nissan ripped the interior design from the 240Z from........Alfa. Even Ferrari used most of Alfa's design traits when they started building road cars
The italian marques are big on heritage though
If you look at the interior design of Alfas from the 60s through to today, theyve always retained the cowled main dials, 3 centre console gauges, round airvents - that almost every Jap car is copying these days....
http://images.carsales.com.au/private/857598.jpg
http://images.carsales.com.au/private/531205.jpg
http://images.carsales.com.au/private/932140.jpg
http://images.carsales.com.au/private/958963.jpg
where do u think Nissan ripped the interior design from the 240Z from........Alfa. Even Ferrari used most of Alfa's design traits when they started building road cars
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