But the only downfall is it's not a manual

@@THEBOSS7223 Lamborghini, Audi, Lexus, Mercedes, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, and most importantly Ferrari.... None of them are offering manual transmissions anymore. You must be stuck in the past. We'll pretend you didn't speak.

@@esvignettes7592 That doesn't mean it's good, even the Stinger and most Porsches still offer them. Wouldn't dream of owning an automatic version of my car, even if it was possible to get one with a DCT. The fact cars from the mid-2000s that came with the rare option of a manual are now increasing in price is proof of this. Manuals look bad in terms of performance and on a spec-sheet, and are very good in making supercars much more usable, but on more pedestrian vehicles such as this Mondeo-competitor, it's really not necessary to remove them all together, even if many buyers opt otherwise. There's talk of the new M3 having a purist version that will offer a manual, only with a slightly detuned engine, as today's cars are so powerful and manuals increasingly niche, they don't want to/can't develop a manual box capable of taking more.

@@karlosbricks2413 You must not own a car with this transmission or have driven a QV saying, "that doesn't mean it's good"

@@esvignettes7592 If you read my comment carefully, you'll realise I was referring to the trend away from Manuals in general. Sure plenty of autos are not bad, but they cannot match a good Manual gearbox in most cases.

Mumbo Jumbo Woah I didn't think I'd see you here..

mumbo for mayor

Phenomenal

didn’t expect mumbo here

NEVER let emotion get in the way of logic and reason.....

@@michaelmeliambro5117 yes you should sometimes... alfa is the passion of driving!

@@michaelmeliambro5117 logic and reason are what keep you alive, emotion is the purpose of being alive

@@rodolphemouradian8300 I think I'd rather be dead just from LOOKING at an Alfa.

@@michaelmeliambro5117 buy some glasses then bro

R Michael 46 i'm so jealous ): enjoy it man

Nice man, my dad used to own a gt junior 1600. Have fun with the car man!

Ricardo thank you:) my dad owns a 1968 Spider 1750. These Alfas are just awesome! I had luck with mine because the prices are getting very high nowadays.

South4153 I invite you for a ride sir:)

R Michael 46 You are kind :), keep sharing the passion for cars!

George Sidis Myself as an avid motorcyclist, I hear this "reasoning" over & over regarding Harley Davidson bikes...Granted, I have not ridden a HD, but I have sat on one idling at a showroom brand-new....the vibration was shocking, as I revved it simulating some 40-60 mph worth, the vibration quickly became numbing & intolerable....knowing all the specs, steering geometry, power to weight ratio, gas-tank capacities, etc. the only benefit would be a better fuel economy. Much of this type of prattle is similar to the praise heaped upon Alfa Romeos..."never mind the statistics, it;s how it makes you feel"...Uh, no, I don't want to passed up by some soccer-mom in her Mercedes with better "statistics"....& poor reliability & cost of serviceability is not a sign of character or uniqueness...it is just that, reliability & serviceability. The only, only benefit of the Alfa is styling...& even that is debatable.

@@AndieBlack13 Statics now days, point that the soccer mom in her mercedes will spend more time in dealer ship and lost lot more out of pocket than any modern era Alfa Romeo owner . Alfa's broke down like any car on road . Mercedes, BMW and Audi are simply the masters of what they doing , its call Marketing . Itailians suck on that area

true, especially the old-boxer-engines...

..damn straight!..I'm on my forth Alfa Romeo now..Mito Multiair Turbo..soo great to drive..I'l stick with Alfas til the end now!🍀

@@n0stradam0s I presume you meant statistics (statics - no spell checker?). I have owned 6 Audi's totalling more than 30 years of driving (15-20K per year) and only one of them broke down, once - and that was my fault. I have owned 2 Alfas - 2.5 years in total and they broke down; 3 times for this 1st and twice for the second. Ignoring your ridiculous comment of "static now days", I think it is clear the statistics speak for themselves; Audi, BMW and Mercedes make the best, most reliable cars there is and it is easy to market things that are the best - even if you are a crap salesman. Saying all that I loved my Alfas and as soon as they become affordable again I will own one (I mean a real one!).

Update: I'm in love with the drive of my new Alfa. I get the hype now.

Same here my friend, i have an alfa 159 sedan in black. Sure its not the best to drive and the the interror not at par with some germans, but everytime i park it next to a german rival and look at both of them. I know i made the right choice.

I loved my 159 I now have a 595. You’re right, they make you feel special. It’s an occasion rather than just get in a drive

I've owned alfa for 13 years, and although the 159 was a step from 156 (own 156 sw 2.0 jts) the 159 is heavy and imo not as much fun, around the corners, as the 156.

I like your way of thinking!

Alfa Romeo was involved in the making of Scuderia Ferrari. BMW wasnt ;)

I'd love to have a 105 GTA & an E30 M3 EVO 2

That's awesome, what engine does your Mito have?

I have one too, and it’s my first Car too. I agree with everything you said. It’s just a magic feeling stepping in to one.

Hackbrett Schorsch so go pick one up now. Thanks to all the haters, BMW fans and idiots who have lots to say, but nothing to show about how utterly ‘bad’ all Alfas are, really brilliant ones can be had for parking change. Just make sure you get a V6 for max pleasure😜

Hackbrett Schorsch don't beat yourself up buddy! Just simply buy one, oh and make sure it's a V6 for full pleasure! 😜♥️😎

Sadly I removed the left part of the canal so it's not safe anymore.

Get one, buy one from an enthusiast

LOL REALLY????? I don't have one, and I'm making out just fine!!

👍👍🏽👍🏿👍🏻

audioh0lic only if Alfa put the Busso in the 105/115 Spider their sales would've gone through the roof if they did that. I'm putting the 3.0l from a 164 in my spider in my mind that is the perfect Alfa.

Jimmy Grant Too much weight in the front. Twinspark on carbs. 🍀🤙🏼

Michel Schuijff not too much weight in the front it's been proven that the car handles better with 40 pounds more in the front.

More like pure CRINGE on four wheels.....

The David I agree on all front, except one thing: the Brera was AWFUL to drive. It was like steering a truck.

The David Correct, was about to say the same. An abundance of great models. This idiot was probably just trying to sound dramatic.

Dont forget the 147, which was chosen car of the year in 2001

Journalists are all the same. They just say what the rest of them are supposed to say. It's group think.

What about the MiTo. The MiTo was released as part of the 8C. It was designed at the Alfa Romeo Design Centre. And was the first Alfa Romeo to include the DNA system. And the TCT gearbox. Most importantly I’m a proud owner of one.

People always look at an Italian car, even if it's a very common one. Fiat 500 still turning heads after all these years - and that's a cheap city car for crying out loud. With Alfas and other Italian machines it's the passion and style that people look at. Being rare or common has nothing to do with it.

​​​​@@varmastiko2908 i agree. most if not all beautiful car's design is italian or made by italian designer. For example the first models of VW Golf are made by italian designer

@@mirkoclay2357 Giugiaro is a legend for sure, though his early designs had more inspiration than the later ones.

​@@varmastiko2908 true😊

156 GTA, 159 1750tbi and brera S

Agreed, and if it was RWD .......

Brera It’s on my list of the US after the 25 year import rule kicks in

I fully agree. I am fortunate enough to own an ‘84 GTV6, which, because it was one of the cars of my dreams, i picked up 8 years ago when they could still be had for decent prices. I would never sell it, partly because of sentiment, partly because i have no history on this particular car, and probably would never get the best price for it, but mostly because i love it, i truly love it. The way this car makes me feel is indescribable. I also own a ‘02 156 V6 in Alfa Rosso color, and love it nearly as much as the GTV6. The 156 in its own way is equally as special as the GTV6, and other Alfas of old. It is just so different from other cars in its class, in a good way. It is super compact, yet can seat 4 comfortably, the V6 version has a marvelous engine, even though it is front wheel drive, it handles very nice. It looks fantastic, and i honestly cannot walk away after parking it without looking back at least once. My 156 is now 16 years old, and still gets compliments everywhere it goes, and still looks modern in a parking lot full of todays weirdly kinked and creased car designs. Both of them are definitely brilliant Alfas, even though they are from different eras..

Alfa SZ...I think even the GTV 916 not being an "ultimate driving machine" was quite a mark. And even in a more "normal" point of view, twin spark and boxer engines were very good.

André Faria i fully agree. The SZ is something very special. I was lucky enough to have a brief encounter with a nice example very recently, which is a rare occasion, specifically on my side of the pond. The 916 cars were also great cars, and also becoming collectable with well kept V6 GTV’s now fetching good money, especially Cup editions.

miclewis55 Absolutely, and you can add the Spider and GTV to that list as well.

My 145 cloverleaf drives like a dream after 23 years & no expensive restoration work, not everyone's cup of tea but that's kinda why I love it, I don't want it to be universally revered, I like the whole underdog image, especially when showing much more expensive cars up on back roads😉

Except when it comes to just about EVERYTHING ever produced by any of the Big Three over on the RIGHT side of the Atlantic.

@@michaelmeliambro5117 how about no

​@@ANDREWSAMY562 An AMC Javelin alone feels far more exciting to drive and has more soul than an Alfa Spider, GTV6, 4C, and 8C COMBINED.

@@michaelmeliambro5117 look, I'm a classic American muscle car guy, I really am. I loved the shit out of our old Chevy caprice. but when it comes to the driving experience, I'm sorry Italian cars are the best in that department, case closed

@@ANDREWSAMY562 If you're now claiming to love classic American cars, why is your profile of that IDIOT JC!!???

Soundwave 47 BMW is also about racing and sport.. Alfa and BMW make the best cars

BMW, Alfa, Porsche, all of them have plenty of story to talk about and incredible racing pedigree, they shouldn't be rated lower or higher than the other, all of them are as awesome as they can be

Dot Dot Wise words i like that.

Without Mercedes you would be nothing Alfa. My 86’ 300e could destroy any regular Alfa of the era and not breakdown before the end of the track

Venturi Atlantique Beautifully flawed cars while the likes of Mercedes are an engineers car rather than a artists car. Every line on a Mercedes(70s-90s) has a reason and function

Rubén Valente interior doesn't matter when as long as it's comfortable and functions it's a driver's car don't get why people expect sports car to be luxurious with massaging seats. Now even if you google "Porsche 911" it comes up as a luxury car not a sports car.

So many people miss the fact that the simple, functional interior with beautiful lines is exactly what makes the interior so nice to be in. I want everything to be easy to use when I'm driving it, and everything functions exactly as you'd expect.