Alfa Romeo Sportwagon

Stefanel1 · 01-27-2003, 01:51 PM

Isn't this car beautiful ? What do you think about it ? :smoker2:

tigermiata · 01-27-2003, 02:39 PM

OK, but too many doors.

Sportwagons should be two-doors, like the Volvo 1800EA, the Reliant Scimitar GTE or Lancia Beta HPE.

Stefanel1 · 01-28-2003, 05:28 PM

it's a station wagon in reality. They couldn't do a 3 doors... But the rear doors are "hidden".
And you're right the Volvo and the Lancia are nice... Though I don't like very much the Reliant.

tigermiata · 01-29-2003, 06:35 AM

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Originally posted by Stefanel1
They couldn't do a 3 doors...

Why not? Lots of companies have in the past; the aforementioned, plus the 1971-75 Opel Ascona, 1981-1984 Toyota Corolla, Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega -- and many, many more.

Now, they might not want to -- that's different. Probably because (A) they don't perceive a market for them, and/or (B) they want as many pressings in common with a production sedan as possible to keep costs down, and AFAIK this Alfa could be based on a four-door sedan.

YMMV, but for me, I cannot reconcile "sport" with rear doors.

Stefanel1 · 01-29-2003, 08:38 AM

That's what I meant by they "couldn't". You're righht, there is not market for this and it would cost too much.

Chris · 01-29-2003, 10:54 AM

I find this car to be very well styled. Who said wagons need not be good looking?

Of course, we cannot get it in North America. But wagons are making a comeback, theres even a 3 series wagon in town (I live in hickville, remember)

Stefanel1 · 01-29-2003, 11:05 AM

Indeed the 3 Series SW is very nice. But the problem with all these SW is that if they are very nice as the Alfa, BMW, Saab etc., there is not enough room compared with an E Class, or an XM for example.

crayzayjay · 02-02-2003, 12:36 PM

The Sportwagon's great, but why is it in the "other cars" forum?

actually that gives me a good idea for a car comparison...

Stefanel1 · 02-02-2003, 03:42 PM

if it gives you a good idea, that's a good thing that this Alfa is posted here

crayzayjay · 02-02-2003, 03:45 PM

Do you mean because the Alfa forum does not get enough visitors?

Stefanel1 · 02-02-2003, 03:50 PM

Alas, there are indeed not enough visitors on this section. But we're on an American forum and this fabulous make isn't sold any more there. So they don't really care (not all of course and hopefully), but that's a pity.

crayzayjay · 02-02-2003, 05:06 PM

You're right, its shambolic that some people dont know about Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and other European marques... but the only way to make them more aware is to post in their particular forums so they become more and more busy!

nice new pic in your sig btw...

Stefanel1 · 02-02-2003, 05:24 PM

indeed, you're perfectly right.

Thanks for the signature, and I've too a Lancia.... badge

Jimster · 02-10-2003, 02:01 AM

Alfa Romeo Sportwagon is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! 3 doors no way- the Scimitar, Vega, Corolla Sportwagon and Pinto were all drastic failiures.

Definitley a world-beater.

I'm shifting it to the Alfa Romeo forum- with a divert in Other Cars

Stefanel1 · 02-10-2003, 04:35 AM

Thanks for the shift

This is indeed surely the most beautiful SW today.
Have you received your 156 Jim ?

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