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Old 02-11-2017 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Macca
To the contrary I've had to buy mine in the UK and export to NZ. In NZ the dealer hasnt announced their price yet let alone opened their books. My QV has been built and will be delivered in U.K. Next week. Hoping it's a good one not a "Monday car" :/)
Look forward to real world report.

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My experience was only on the track with a new M3 and C63, what was your experience with the car?

I found the M3 to be sedate, and low on power, compared to the QV. Regardless, I wouldn't buy either new.

I've been offered a QV at MSRP. I'd rather wait, and pick one up for 50k with some miles next year.
I found original F80 numb and not particularity engaging. New M3 with Competition Pakg sounds like it's addressed much of what bugged me and 4/10ths of a gap over a 2:00 minute lap is irrelevant to me in a street car.

No doubt though that the Alfa has them all beat on looks inside and out.
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Old 02-11-2017 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Kobalt
+1

Jason and Johnny has got that chemistry that shines thru the lens.
Really like their episodes.
Roadkill on MotorTrend is also a jewel. The same thing there: The guys got something. Really love Roadkill ( even though mostly it is cars that I'm not that interested in).

To be honest the Top Gear format: A guy driving a car fast down a straight line while screaming something rehearsed is not that interesting 2017.

Ooops, sorry for rant and OT.
Reasonable rant. Agree on motortrend guys and top gear format.
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Old 02-11-2017 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Drifting
Reasonable rant.
Oxymoron?
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Old 02-11-2017 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Nizer
Oxymoron?
Guess you're right.

Just wanted him to know that he wasn't alone in his thoughts on the subject.
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Old 02-12-2017 | 01:48 PM
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my Alfa beta tester new career will start in about 10 days...Just arrived mine..Hope for the best of course, we will see..
PS: that is not the Alfa shop, the car is not yet prepared for delivery and is just sitting in their garage. Just a fast first contact nothing more...
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Old 02-12-2017 | 01:56 PM
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Hope they don't screw the front license plate bracket on at the factory for export.
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Old 02-12-2017 | 03:17 PM
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Selvatico, congrats, love it. Looks ready to drive away already! Cant wait for your thoughts...
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Old 02-12-2017 | 05:21 PM
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Nice, Selvatico!
Congrats!
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Old 02-13-2017 | 11:59 PM
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For sure nice looking car but not worth the mark up! Plus this thing sounds as bad as a M3!
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Old 02-14-2017 | 02:11 AM
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Beautiful car, especially in the QV version.


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Old 02-14-2017 | 12:23 PM
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^ That's the one I drove. Did you go for a spin?
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Old 02-15-2017 | 12:42 AM
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^ That's the one I drove. Did you go for a spin?
Unfortunately no. Was there on Sunday.
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Old 02-22-2017 | 09:21 AM
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Good comparison of Alfa, BMW and Merc in latest Road & Track. More nuanced than MT. Still working my way through to conclusion.
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