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Old 07-08-2008   #30 (Post Link)
Pud237
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Re: Alfa, the underachiver?

Originally Posted by Kevin Slegg View Post
I seem to recall that when the 156 came out it made Alfa a major player - this immediately after the 155 what - rightly or wrongly - was poorly viewed.

It would only take 1 car and Alfa could be back on song - but they really c**ked up with the launch of the 159/Brera - overpriced and under-promoted
They followed the 156 up with the 147 - a worthy successor and perhaps a more successful car than the 145, as was the 156 with the 155. Then the GT, which has been a success for Alfa.

Originally Posted by Kevin Slegg View Post
Although I think their current poor sales are to do with not getting the 149 out
Is it just me or does "149" sound crap? 156, 159, 147, even 169; they all sound cool, but 149 sounds crap. Maybe the delay is cause they can't think of a good name
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