Whats better for....

Ok so i want an Alfo Coupe. Pref. a Brera, however i do have a long term gf and i could see myself moving the relationship on the the dreaded M word

Now i doubt i could convince her than an Alfa coupe is a good choice once we were married so i would want to buy it before hand (hehe) and theni can really enjoy it. Now the the thing is that i looked at the Brera this morning and it is quite a small car inside - back seat space is well....cramped! lol

Is the GT coupe any better - ie i could see me buying a Brera and having to sell it after a baby came along as its not big enough - could the GT be a better choice?

(Wow thats a scarey post! )

thanks
James

(oh and for the record the Cardiff dealer was very helpful, and took me through all the options as i was a total novice, and treated me much better than BMW did! lol)

You can fit a pram and then a pushchair in a GT boot (as long as don't have the bose option as the subwoofer takes up valuable space), and it's not too much of a problem with a kiddy seat in the back. I have even taken mine on a family holiday to the South of France with the Mrs & two kids with no complaint

The only reasons we bought a GT over a Brera last year was interior space & the seats. The GT is a propper 4 seater with a decent boot. The Brera is better built and has a more competent chassis and the seats have been sorted to the 08 models. Both a lovely cars but if a family is on the cards, only the GT will cut it.

get the brera - its your baby!!

no really, both are stunning, and both you'll love!

you want a coupe with good rear space?

GTFO

how do the GTs drive compared to the Breras?

Or even the 159 estate...but im not odl enough for an estate or saloon yet! lol

Originally Posted by jimny33

how do the GTs drive compared to the Breras?

Or even the 159 estate...but im not odl enough for an estate or saloon yet! lol

Estate!? ESTATE!?!?!?

It's a Sportwagon dear boy

ahhh i couldnt rememeber what the word was and i new it wasnt touring! hehe

Do what I did, get the GF/Wife a GT & then get yourself a Brera

The Brera
is better built
Blue & me is a godsend
Great looking
Better ride on 18" Alloys

The GT
has better body hugging seats
more room (boot space)
very nippy
Heavy clutch
Great looking


Not much in it really both cracking cars

seeing as the gf isnt into cars and just wants something that works i was thinking a focus/gold lol

troulble is (and we are into fantasy future again) if we go so see parents/inlaws i would want to take the alfa (dad has a range, sister audi tt, and older brother a porsche (they are all lawyers lol))

I do love the brera it was the car that got be interested again in alfas.....

Baby's are actually pretty small and will fit in the back of a GT or a Brera.

Originally Posted by PC7671

Baby's are actually pretty small and will fit in the boot of a GT or a Brera.

I edited your quote to what you really meant.

Get a Brera. I'm assuming that you don't have kids yet, and if you're thinking about getting married then kids are probably a way off.

Get the Brera, enjoy it, and you can still use it for a few years when the kids come.

Then switch to a 159.

(That's my plan if you substitute Brera for Cup)

Thanks Jimmer, that was what I meant.

Seriously however I've never really understood people who the second the twenty week scan is complete rush out and buy a people carrier.

Get a Brera. I'm assuming that you don't have kids yet, and if you're thinking about getting married then kids are probably a way off.

Get the Brera, enjoy it, and you can still use it for a few years when the kids come.

Then switch to a 159.

My thoughts exactly.
The Brera will be fine for the 1st couple of years of your babies life, at least.
My Brera for now, & then a 159 or 159sw in a couple of years time. Engine type/size yet to be determined, but possibly the 2.4d. The 3.2 petrol is only going to get more expensive to run/harder to re-sell a few years down the line. But I reserve the right to change my mind.
Matt.

Originally Posted by Brickman

Do what I did, get the GF/Wife a GT & then get yourself a Brera

The Brera
is better built
Blue & me is a godsend
Great looking
Better ride on 18" Alloys

The GT
has better body hugging seats
more room (boot space)
very nippy
Heavy clutch
Great looking


Not much in it really both cracking cars

Agree with all of the above, but also worth adding although the Brera rides better (in terms of how it deals with pot holes e.t.c), it doesn't have the same agility/steering feel as the GT.

Originally Posted by manicatel

Get a Brera.

What he said. You only need two seats.
The boot is bigger than a 147's more so
with the seats folded.

A great choice to have to make. I choose the GT as it's what I could afford in the second hand market. I will be getting a Brera as soon as I can afford one...but the GT in the meantime will more than suffice!!!

If you can afford the Brera then do it...but I wouldn't be too upset about going for a GT

Remember the Brera will cost more in fuel and possibly insurance too

Enjoy the choice...either way you'll have one of the best two cars out there

P.S I'm married and have a 10 year old kid and bacxk seat size doesn't come into my choices at any popint. Does your missus have a car of her own?

i must admit although i can afford a Brera i think my finances may well get stretched (i hyear weddings/babies are very expensive!!!) lol

and the fact there are lots of GTs about for around £10k cheaper than a new Brera, and after having one, and when I can afford 2 cars, I could get a Brera, and a 2nd car for the misses

can it be a sensible choice to by an alfa ever - i always thought it was a choice of heart over head for alfas! lol

I think the GT is a very sensible car to buy right now. I got mine which I pick up next week for £10,700 with 6 months tax, a years warranty, MOT, they have done the cambelt for me....it's a 2.0 JTS with 36k on the clock with tan leather interior. You tell me what other car you could buy for that price with that spec that looks as good as the GT? Mark 4 Golf GTI's still go for that price!!

I would go for the GT (only cos I made the same step from an Astra 1.8 like yourself!) - you will love it (squeaks and all!)

Originally Posted by Graham P

I think the GT is a very sensible car to buy right now. I got mine which I pick up next week for £10,700 with 6 months tax, a years warranty, MOT, they have done the cambelt for me....it's a 2.0 JTS with 36k on the clock with tan leather interior. You tell me what other car you could buy for that price with that spec that looks as good as the GT? Mark 4 Golf GTI's still go for that price!!

thats an amazing deal.

As far as value for money goes im thinking the GT out weighs the Brera atm - an alfa coupe for around £10-13k whats not to like?

mikey2001 - whats the handling/speed/comfort etc like compared to the astra.


I think im going to have to take a proper drive in one over the weekend

Do it