Went to local dealership today to evaluate the 595 Competizione with MTA box -vs- the Alfa Romeo Giulietta with TCT transmission..

Looking at what was on offer at the dealership and £3k being offered as a dealership incentive and 0% finance.

I'm sorry to say the Abarth lost out re availability against my spec. Although still under the Italian flag, in 3 weeks time I shoud have delivery of a Giulietta 1.4 Exclusive with TCT (170bhp).

In the scheme of things the deal suited my pocket.

I've enjoyed very much my time with the forum and hope I can (you will let me) contribute from time to time.

Get some pics up when you get her

Most Easterly Pandas said:

Get some pics up when you get her

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Will do. Maybe it'll be a him??? How will I tell, is it looking at the exhausts?

chas379 said:

Will do. Maybe it'll be a him??? How will I tell, is it looking at the exhausts?

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All motors, or anything mechanical for that matter, are female, its a well known fact (that some ignore)

I'd have a Giu over an Abarth any day Nice choice.

306maxi said:

I'd have a Giu over an Abarth any day Nice choice.

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Thanks

Being an Alfa, no doubt people will see you lots while they pass you at the side of the road, lol

Hope you love the new car as much as you did the old one.

Mooresey said:

Being an Alfa, no doubt people will see you lots while they pass you at the side of the road, lol

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Lets hope not. Suppose it's down to the luck of the draw. I was speaking to a friend yesterday evening who has a new Audi A4 RS and after 2 months the water pump exploded!!! So you never can tell.

That's nasty, they all have there quirks

I left Fiat in December but went over to VAG and got a Fabia vRS... Which had the engine replaced last month. All fine now.

It certainly seems a game of luck with all brands no matter how 'reliable' some think certain ones are.

At least you'll still be welcome on the New Forest meets chas379 by staying loyal to the Fiat group

Am I the only one who thinks you've made the wrong move

Squadrone Rosso said:

Am I the only one who thinks you've made the wrong move

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Yes, a Giu is a far better car than the 500.

Better car, depends. As much as I love Alfa's, the A500 has more charisma in one of its hubcaps than the G has.

306maxi said:

Yes, a Giu is a far better car than the 500.

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Hmmm, very different car though. I'm a big Alfa nut and have owned loads but I think I'd have the 595 over it. There's no doubt the Alfa is a more practical car though and well engineered too. Now if it was a 4C....,

The a500 is a old Panda in a posh frock with a turbo, charisma my buttocks

Squadrone Rosso said:

Better car, depends. As much as I love Alfa's, the A500 has more charisma in one of its hubcaps that the G has.

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We will wait and see, it is all down to personal choice and over the years I have never owned the same marque more than twice. If I find the Alfa does not suit I'll buy a 595 for the other foot.:devil:

chas379 said:

We will wait and see, it is all down to personal choice and over the years I have never owned the same marque more than twice. If I find the Alfa does not suit I'll buy a 595 for the other foot.:devil:

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Absolutely Chas, buy what YOU want and don't be listening to us lot!!

306maxi said:

The a500 is a old Panda in a posh frock with a turbo, charisma my buttocks

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Actually it's a thoroughly modern car.

Mercky said:

Absolutely Chas, buy what YOU want and don't be listening to us lot!!

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I have listened to 'you lot' quite a bit and would you believe, it has been very helpful. As my OH is a staunch 500 fan I'll still be around

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Actually it's a thoroughly modern car.

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I meant in terms of the looks Under the skin it's mostly 11 years old now