Living with the Brera

[Kalel]

Thought I would share my ownership experience so far after purchasing a Brera 3.2 Q4 recently.

Where to start? Well, one thing I have noticed is the amount of attention she attracts. There aren't too many of them downunder so as I pleasantly discovered, they make for an unusual sight.

Driving through Sydney's central business district yesterday, I was amazed at how many heads turned. One lady literally had her mouth agape at the traffic lights for a good 30 seconds just trying to work out what the hell I was driving.

Prolonged sideways glances from men, boys and girls ensued on my return trip.

My 156 was a great car. The best no doubt I have owned up to this point. But never did it receive this sort of reaction.

From a driving perspective, she loves the bends. Flying through a tight hairpin was illuminating, my brother puzzled at failing to hear the sound of tyres screaming while negotiating corners at speed.

So far, she's everything I could have hoped for. No rocking seat issues. No fuel tank problems. No squeaking power steering.

Just a beautiful V6 burble and a stunning presence.

Fingers crossed she remains that way.

[Gold]

Get a nice exhaust on her to complete the package I say.

[Nev]

Ah the Brera effect.

[cj romeo]

One problem I find with the Brera is that its VERY difficult to pass the Dutchie by the left hand side.

[Alfa Ragger]

It's the same around here! It's the first car I have ever owned that gets people turning their heads to look at it as I go by. Even had one guy virtually hang out of the side window of his car as he went around a roundabout.

the brera is one hot italian.
sex on wheels.

[howell811]

I want one next !

[Alfa Vincent]

Originally Posted by howell811

I want one next !

whats the point you don't even drive the alfa you have now

[RSK]

Hi Kalel,

Glad you're enjoying it mate.

Long may it continue.

RSK

[howell811]

Originally Posted by Alfa Vincent

whats the point you don't even drive the alfa you have now

I'll bring it out for the summer !

[Laptop_Matt]

jealous

[breraman]

Ah yes the Brera effect - I live near a school and am amazed by the amount of MUMS!!! who stop on their way to picking kiddies up to comment on the Brera - most common is ' I just love your car'.

[Commanderfish]

Yup. Even women stare at the Brera. It's just such a great feeling!! In England, who's going to stare if you have a BMW/Audi? They are generally good, but unfortunately ubiquitous.

[saltin]

Where are the picturesssss!!!

I got pointed at in my 159 sw yesterday! Love that feeling!! but rather experience the feeling of driving a Brera V6!!!

Thanks for sharing!

[Commanderfish]

Me and Operation Alfa went for a run to a town south of birmingham at the weekend, apparently a couple of lads on bikes were staring and pointing at my car!

It was clean and shiny to boot!

[Kalel]

Originally Posted by saltin

Where are the picturesssss!!!!

Here she is......in all her Black Metallic Glory.

[Commanderfish]

Niiiiice!

Well done.

[ginner]

The car's a stunner

[maximoosh]

v. nice hmmmmm like those wheels more than mine.

[saltin]

ooohhhh mmmyyyyy goooooddddddddddddd

Love the horseshoe wheels, was thinking about them for my 159... Are they 18s? or 17s?

(at least I feal like I own half a Brera with my 159!! weeeelll wishful thinking hahaha )

Cheers, just made my evening haha

[Kalel]

Cheers Saltin.

They're 18 inch Alfa alloys which in Australia come stock with the 3.2.

[saltin]

love ittttt....

Does it have skyview? I guess down under you have loads of hours of sunshine and high temperatures, am curious how it handles that! How is it so far?? Enjoy!

[Tominator]

Love the Brera......

[Kalel]

Originally Posted by saltin

love ittttt....

Does it have skyview? I guess down under you have loads of hours of sunshine and high temperatures, am curious how it handles that! How is it so far?? Enjoy!

I tend to close the SkyView during summer when I park to avoid a sauna. Fantastic A/C in the Brera so not a problem.

Very happy with her. She ticks all the boxes for me personally.

[loveivs]

Nice purchase review, Kalel

things are same in Melbourne, it was such a great feeling when people turn head around to look at the car