Acknowledge other drivers.

[col996s]

Maybe it's a biker thing but I think that the Mito is "rare" enough and I flash or acknowledge other Mitos.
Not one reply so far!
Is it just me who is a sad out git?

[towney]

I gave up trying a while ago...

[NineOneSix]

Rare? I see loads everyday!

But I wave at every alfa I see, about 99.9% I get nothing in return

[996]

Originally Posted by col996s

Maybe it's a biker thing but I think that the Mito is "rare" enough and I flash or acknowledge other Mitos.
Not one reply so far!
Is it just me who is a sad out git?

Same here Col , can't get out of the habit especially if it's a MiTo

I even used to do it when I drove my van...Got some funny looks

[Moultoneer]

Originally Posted by col996s

Maybe it's a biker thing but I think that the Mito is "rare" enough and I flash or acknowledge other Mitos.
Not one reply so far!
Is it just me who is a sad out git?

No, I try to give a quick flash to other Mitos

But I now have two slight problems-
1. Checking that it's a Mito (the Giulietta looks similar if its DRLs are off...)
2. By the time I'm sure, it's often too late

Anyhow, it's the thought which counts



Chris

[NineOneSix]

So you only acknowledge mitos, not other alfas? so this is where the alfa wave went

[996]

Originally Posted by Moultoneer

No, I try to give a quick flash to other Mitos

But I now have two slight problems-
1. Checking that it's a Mito (the Giulietta looks similar if its DRLs are off...)
2. By the time I'm sure, it's often too late

Anyhow, it's the thought which counts



Chris

Same here

I acknowledge other Alfa drivers but only ever had 3 return the gesture in 15 months, never had another Alfa driver acknowledge me 1st though ...
Having said that we MiToisti and the Giullettes are regarded as not driving 'proper' Alfas
apparently

[NineOneSix]

They say that about the alfas of the 90s too fiat base etc.

[996]

Originally Posted by NineOneSix

They say that about the alfas of the 90s too fiat base etc.

Not up to speed on Alfa history but I'd imagine FIAT have always had a vested interest in it

[Alfafamily]

Recently a young lady in a Mito gave me a wave and I was so shocked I didn't wave back
She must have thought I was an old misery. Having said that I gave up waving at Mitos very early on. The majority have no idea about the Alfa wave

[NineOneSix]

Originally Posted by 996

Not up to speed on Alfa history but I'd imagine FIAT have always had a vested interest in it

The 155 was the first alfa using a fiat fiat floorpan, it was FWD and classed as not a proper alfa.

[996]

Originally Posted by NineOneSix

The 155 was the first alfa using a fiat fiat floorpan, it was FWD and classed as not a proper alfa.

So have Alfa solely produced a car since the 155 ?

I'm not taking the mick, just trying to understand the Alfitisti logic...

[NineOneSix]

Not that I am aware of. the 145,146 uses the same floorpan, the 156/147/GT uses a modified version of the same floorpan, the 916 (GTV/spider) uses the same floorpan.

Then the 159, 946 Brera/spider uses the first GM based underpinned floorpan, the Mito is also GM based underpinnings, but from the smaller range namely the corsa while the larger ones are vectra.

It's almost like this with every manufacturer.

Even the 8c uses some parts masarati while the the zagato uses a dodge viper chassis and engine.

The only car I can think of that is closest to being truly alfa is the 1 off zagato TZ3 that was shown at alfas centenary.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnV...Z3-Corsa-0.jpg

Not to be mistaken for the dodge based TZ3.

The original is in the background.
http://www.carspeedo.com/wp-content/...de-500x333.jpg

My facts could be slightly off, but this is how I have seen it over the years.

[alfanano]

With the obvious exception of those on this forum, the majority of people with an Alfa today have no idea what they are driving. This is not necessarily a bad thing as without the "normal" people who went out and bought 156s, Alfa might not be here today!

I have to admit, that I rarely acknowledge any Alfa pre-155. As noted by many other posters, it is unusual to get a response from this group anyway - and if you do, it is a huge surprise!

I should also say, that in the 60s and 70s when Alfas really were rare, it was a flash of the headlights (not a wave), that was the standard form of greeting. I have to say, I still think this is a much better (and much more obvious) way to salute a fellow Alfisti.

BTW, don't worry about the lack of response from Mitos, Giuliettas are much worse, most seem to be hire cars!

It's not just me - the only time I have come across another GTV6 on the road, I was driving my 156 SW and although I "flashed", the driver completely ignored me!

On the "real" Alfa debate, some would argue that the disappearance of Milano from the badge marks the end of Alfa - but that would mean the Sud isn't a real Alfa! This one will run and run.

[NineOneSix]

I miss my 33

[996]

Originally Posted by NineOneSix

I miss my 33

I wish I'd said now't now

[NineOneSix]

Originally Posted by 996

I wish I'd said now't now

Nahh your good mate, I do miss it and this thread hasn't reminded me of it, I always remember that car as it was so much fun to drive!

[996]

Originally Posted by NineOneSix

Nahh your good mate, I do miss it and this thread hasn't reminded me of it, I always remember that car as it was so much fun to drive!

Bloody love my MiTo and it's fun to drive ...

[NineOneSix]

In that respect my gtv is fun to drive, but drive the 33 though. It was everything the gtv isn't if you know what I mean. At least my gtv is as close as I can get to it.

Weighed less then a ton, no abs, tiny little brakes, no power steering but sounded amazing. Good old boxer motor

[cagiva85]

Just to let you know guys and girls i ALWAYS acknowledge other AR owners and a lot of the time get a response. So the ones that don't, we are a elite club and privileged to own extremely beautiful cars, so lets show the support for one another.

[Hasseltoff]

I got my first alfa wave from a Mito last week! I wave/flash at every Alfa I see in time.

[col996s]

Originally Posted by Hasseltoff

I got my first alfa wave from a Mito last week! I wave/flash at every Alfa I see in time.

It's only a matter of time before we meet then it will be your second.

[Moultoneer]

Originally Posted by 996

Not up to speed on Alfa history but I'd imagine FIAT have always had a vested interest in it

I think the 4C will be considered a 'proper' Alfa (when it does arrive)

However, it's not for me as I'm just too sensible
The Mito ticks more of the boxes for what I need...



Chris

[NineOneSix]

Look like that will be made in conjunction with masarati too.

[MajorDrunk]

i wave / flash at all alfas i see.

Shame the MiTo is not seen as a " real " alfa but TBH i love it and thats all that matters


andd due to me bumping the alfa im currently driving an 11 plate Vauxhall corsa and it lacks any type of personality

such a bore to drive