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Modern Classics Coupe Article
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05/12/2019 17:36
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Re: Modern Classics Coupe Article
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05/12/2019 23:35
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I'm very glad it's not an Alfa.
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Re: Modern Classics Coupe Article
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06/12/2019 15:55
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I remember reading some time ago at this time of the year that the AA had more call outs from Alfa owners due to dodgy wiring & electrical faults than any other make of car.
I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time
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Re: Modern Classics Coupe Article
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06/12/2019 16:21
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I personally have never thought that I was driving an Alfa Romeo, but rather a Ferrari.
Yes, I can understand that. I worked with a guy back in the late 80's who ran a Ferrari as a daily driver (sales guy, company car and I forget the model) and I was a passenger on several occasions. The Coupe often reminds me of his Ferrari from the that epoch wrt fit, finish, foibles and character.
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Re: Modern Classics Coupe Article
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06/12/2019 20:29
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I remember reading some time ago at this time of the year that the AA had more call outs from Alfa owners due to dodgy wiring & electrical faults than any other make of car. That could now be Mercedes. Spoke to a couple of RAC and AA chaps of late and asked them the most frequent marque of the car they are picking up both independently stated Mercs, sensor faults and responses to them require full lift and recovery. Roadside repair capability zilch. I think if pushed I prefer the refinement and the purer driving pleasure of the GTV V6 (a mini 456GT) over the Coupe, better handling, build quality is better (makes the Coupe feel a tad budget) and road holding, no on/off power delivery less Marmite in the styling department (better soundtrack) than the Coupe too, but I will not be selling either.
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Re: Modern Classics Coupe Article
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10/12/2019 14:04
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I've always been struck by how much better the build quality on the Coupé is over period Alfa Romeos. I've been in a few over the years both as courtesy cars and having a nose in customer's cars at Roger's and the interiors of Alfa Romeos in particular don't seem to age or wear well. For me the Coupé feels and looks more upmarket than both the GTAs and the GT.
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Re: Modern Classics Coupe Article
[Re: Submariner]
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10/12/2019 20:11
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bayliss
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It’s the complete package for me which all comes together in creating a great car. Honestly, not one aspect of the car which I feel could be better, of course I haven’t had a massive repair bill yet🤞
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Re: Modern Classics Coupe Article
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11/12/2019 17:50
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Great car...not one aspect that could be better?....for sure it could have been this thread from 2007 is a good read https://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/274425/1I thought then and still do: Bonnet release death trap catch More bhp as standard/larger capacity Doors and locks that don't freeze shut on cold nights Heated seats with better support An original 'coupe' emblem/badge for the car, better badges all round really No visible rear boot lock Better in car lighting 4WD (or RWD) A proper special edition that had engineered performance increases rather than some styling tweaks for Plus/LE
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Re: Modern Classics Coupe Article
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11/12/2019 23:26
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bayliss
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I suppose being a new owner the items you list have not been a problem to me, so far! One area where I would like to have seen better, having given more thought, would be the headlights illumination, very poor.
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