(G) too many options........

Nobody's whinging.

OK moaning then.

stop moaning about people winging

Lol.

yes and stop whinging about people moaning!

Try an Audi???? The only one I'd try is an R8...

LOL this thread is a hoot! Look at the confusion and chaos!!!! LOL

PS Nice signature BEASTY...I just noticed it!! LOL

Whilst I do favour certain brands and especially Italian ones there are several cars from different manufacturers I like. I am generally a fan of pretty much anything from Alfa Romeo through the years although I think the 159 is trying too hard to appeal to owners or would be owners of German rivals.

Conversely I am not a fan generally of Audi styling but think the A3 has a more appealing interior than the rest of the range, plus the 2.0T FSI engine and DSG 'box are dynamically a cracking combination.

Coming from an Alfa 156 V6 the A3 manages to provide equal enjoyment through its performance and technology. It looks purposeful in s-line trim and 18" alloys but will never look as stylish!

In my view there are very few (non exotic) cars over the years that are really stylish for their era and no one brand that can pull it off across a range.

The Alfa 156 was one. Compare it to a 155 and the styling was revolutionary unlike many cars that evolve from previous models or try to adopt a family styling across the models.

The Fiat 500 is undoubtedly another. In an era where most small cars look alike it manages to pull off a combination of retro and modern and the dash is like nothing before it again combining conventional guages with modern electronics.

I am struggling to think of any other current affordable cars that have that "really want one" feel on launch. Plenty of non affordable ones...

Cheers
Baldrick

Except for the 500 there is nothing under 70 grand that has the 'must have on launch' factor for me.

(Except maybe the Merc CLS CDI- £47K- a beautiful, brave, and unusual design abit like the old citroen ds)

That's why I respect what Fiat has done here so much! Ok I'm getting a 500 which has been specced to quite expensive but I definitely think it's worth it considering the wow factor it produces, its 5* Ncap for adults and all the lovely extras,....oh and THAT dash...

Baerius you are right ...that dash is something else