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Old 11-05-2008   #1 (Post Link)
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Why don't Alfa do a convertible saloon ?

On Gorgeous days like today in the UK i'd love a convertible but having kids there only seems to be a few options like the A4 or Saab soft tops which got me thinking why on earth don't Alfa have a convertible 4 seat option ?

The GT or 159 would look great as convertibles.....why has it never happened ?
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Re: Why don't Alfa do a convertible saloon ?

My '76 Spider is a four seater,that's if the rear passengers are 3ft tall
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Re: Why don't Alfa do a convertible saloon ?

Because they would not be fitting with the Alfa image?
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Re: Why don't Alfa do a convertible saloon ?

I think it's because the likely number of sales would be too low to justify the production costs.

Just a wild guess
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Re: Why don't Alfa do a convertible saloon ?

Viz magazine describe such cars as **** Floats

Probably due to the owners they tend to attract..
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Re: Why don't Alfa do a convertible saloon ?

Originally Posted by symonh2000 View Post
Viz magazine describe such cars as **** Floats

Probably due to the owners they tend to attract..
Funny one - don't see many Female drivers of the Saab convertible.

Think an Alfa soft top would sell very well in the UK.

Might just go for a ti and hack off the roof
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Re: Why don't Alfa do a convertible saloon ?

Guys, it's not expressedly banned but I personally don't like to see the term **** used on AO.
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Re: Why don't Alfa do a convertible saloon ?

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Guys, it's not expressedly banned but I personally don't like to see the term **** used on AO.

Sorry BF, I won't do it again.
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Re: Why don't Alfa do a convertible saloon ?

Originally Posted by symonh2000 View Post
Sorry BF, I won't do it again.
Would we expect anything less from FCT drivers
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