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Old 15-04-2008   #51 (Post Link)
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Re: Anyone got their MY08 159 yet?

On the roof is just a number for the dealer.
About the 18": Leasing, did not fit into the budget...
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Very nice..I see you got the dark black too
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DD, the stitched logo on the headrest?
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Logo is on headrest. Suppose it is stiched (seat was covered).
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great news! thanks!
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Re: Anyone got their MY08 159 yet?

Those delivery times might lengthen... they're on strike again

Fiat production halted by worker protest | Industries | Consumer Goods & Retail | Reuters
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Re: Anyone got their MY08 159 yet?

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Those delivery times might lengthen... they're on strike again

Fiat production halted by worker protest | Industries | Consumer Goods & Retail | Reuters
duh I hope mine was built last week! I'd better phone the dealer tomorrow...
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Un-&$%!ing-believable! I think I'll also reach for the phone in the morning.
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Oh wonderful!!!!! The Alfa Romeo experience 30 weeks waiting for a car and now they're on strike....is this company for real?????
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Since Thursday April 10, 2008, the FIAT factory of Pomigliano (NA - Italy) is blocked | libcom.org

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I can just imagine the radom specifications of cars that will be coming out now if parts are being blockaded....
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I just spoke to my dealer, and he said my car has been built and should arrive in the UK on the 28th of April
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My dealer is now saying they have a problem with delivery lorries to tansport from the port
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My dealer is now saying they have a problem with delivery lorries to tansport from the port
Is that in the UK or in Italy?
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Strike's over: Fiat workers suspend action at Alfa Romeo's Pomigliano plant - report - News - MSNBC.com
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In the UK apparantley, as my car was supposed to have arrived in the UK 2 weeks ago
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So much for Fiats investment in the Pomligliano D'Arco to ensure better quality. If their workforce have been on strike will they be in the right frame of mind to ensure a quality product? I have my doubts.
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So much for Fiats investment in the Pomligliano D'Arco to ensure better quality. If their workforce have been on strike will they be in the right frame of mind to ensure a quality product? I have my doubts.
I'll let you know when mine arrives, it was built last week most likely just before the strike started hmm
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The beast has arrived!

Picked it up yesterday. Man, what a car!
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