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Testdrive in a red sports car today.

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#1 ·
I tried a Fiat 124 Spider this morning. Nice combination of Japanese and Multiair engine. May be tempted.
 
#4 ·
Bizarre how the Fiat looks Japanese and the MX5 looks Italian.
Looks like the babies got handed to the wrong mothers :biglaugh:
I do like the look of the Mazda, but one for the other half.
 
#10 ·
I don't think theyll be making many Classica (base models) as it's specced to make you want a Lusso for a (substantial) bit more. The Classical appealed to me be the residuals and spec such as 16" wheels are a typical price leader like the original Giulietta Turismo. There's virtually no discount at the moment as with the Giulietta when I got mine.
 
#12 ·
Oh, the drive?!
In south east London it's difficult to tell how a car behaves at speed but I can say that I liked the general substantial feel for a 1000kg car and the chunky short throw gearshift. The engine noise was good without being artificial. The steering was a bit rubbery and nothing like a hydraulic system , as is the norm nowadays. Despite being a low seating position the feel of viewing ahead was pretty informative, being used to Multipla and Kuga as well as the Giulietta. Overall , the idea of the car appeals to me and may well be approved by the wife. A new Giulietta for three years would make it eight years plus of driving the same car even if I'd be talking about matte grey this time. But that and generally unoccupied seats make the choice of another Alfa seem less compelling.
 
#16 ·
It's 2005 facelift with original clutch at 97500 miles and many battle scars. Whereas the other two cars look showroom fresh the Fiat ceased to be a couple of years ago. New belts just under a year ago and a new mot but didn't seem a tempting trade-in at the dealers !
 
#19 ·
This sounds interesting, not heard about that.
Brings back memories of the great Fiat Coupe...

I've never considered myself a convertible guy either! Maybe it's a life stage or I just need a change after mpvs and over five years with the Giulietta.
Same here, despite driving one for nearly 6 years!
Strange how certain cars just do it for you.
 
#28 ·
Christ that looks low!
But very nice. Is it likely to leave the factory looking that good?
 
#30 ·
Just noticed the 'Autocar'.
Sadly probably similar nonsense to what we see in the Auto Express comic.
Thought it was a Maserati to start with from that side view, though it'll still have the ugly front and rear.
 
#34 ·
Is the Giulia coupe still on the cards.
Last I heard it was going to be available around 2020. Yawn.

Cue2 - what's the latest? You probably know.
 
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