BMW vs. ALFA GTV6 - "Other car search"

Jim DeShon · Post by **Jim DeShon** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:57 pm

I agree. I find BMW's boring. We have a older 7 series in the driveway [my son's car]. No cool/no unique

...J.D.

jacksplace · Post by **jacksplace** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:27 pm

James:

I'd check Consumer Reports. They're unbiased and have a wealth of information on reliability. What you enjoy driving is intangible and can't be learned from others.

HOLLYWOODSPIDER · Post by **HOLLYWOODSPIDER** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:37 pm

I've owned a few BMWs, all older models. My 1980 528i was one of the most enjoyable cars I've ever driven, and was reliable as well. The only problems I experienced in my 4+ years with it were a leaking front transmission seal and an exhaust flange that cracked just below the header. The car had 110k on the clock when I got it, 160k when I sold it to buy a '66 Thunderbird. Very solidly built, thoughtfully laid out, very comfortable on long trips. The older (pre-82) models have a lot more carachter/style than the newer models. I'm sure the newer models are a lot less friendly to the home mechanic.

I've never owned an Alfa, but I will always regret selling that 528i.

aloha spider · Post by **aloha spider** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 3:54 pm

Aloha. I see by your signiture that you bought the Alfa.

Congratulations! You made th right choice. I have an '86 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce as a daily driver, you won't be dissapointed. A great refrence: http://www.alfabb.com Unfortunatly "Rusty" passed away so I'm looking for another FIAT Spider.

Have fun!!

Aloha

aloha spider · Post by **aloha spider** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 3:55 pm

Aloha. I see by your signiture that you bought the Alfa.

Congratulations! You made th right choice. I have an '86 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce as a daily driver, you won't be dissapointed. A great refrence: http://www.alfabb.com Unfortunatly "Rusty" passed away so I'm looking for another FIAT Spider.

Have fun!!

Aloha

aloha spider · Post by **aloha spider** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 3:55 pm

Aloha. I see by your signiture that you bought the Alfa.

Congratulations! You made th right choice. I have an '86 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce as a daily driver, you won't be dissapointed. A great refrence: http://www.alfabb.com Unfortunatly "Rusty" passed away so I'm looking for another FIAT Spider.

Have fun!!

Aloha