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Old 09-08-2016 | 04:13 PM
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde beats Porsche Panamera turbo by 6 secs. at the ring.......

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/news/a30714/alf
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And it is actually attractive to look at, too
Old 09-08-2016 | 04:35 PM
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Oh no... Ugh... I already wanted that car, I don't care that it will brake and be expensive to maintain...
Hmmm...
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all cars brake, this one may break
Old 09-08-2016 | 05:19 PM
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I didn't know we are all buying luxury sedans based on track time.
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Originally Posted by Ynot
I didn't know we are all buying luxury sedans based on track time.
Lol looks help too
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Love that car wish they would import it
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quick hands around 1:50 mark.....yikes
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Some day I may be old enough to want a 4-door sedan.

But I kind of doubt it. . .
Old 09-08-2016 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RayDBonz
Some day I may be old enough to want a 4-door sedan.

But I kind of doubt it. . .
You need to get behind the wheel of one of those 4 door sedans before you say that.
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Originally Posted by Steve113
Love that car wish they would import it
Pretty sure they are?
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Old 09-08-2016 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DasSilberWedge
Pretty sure they are?
Alfa is exporting the 6 speed....
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Am I the only one who thinks it looks like a BMW 5 series with a triangular grill instead of the traditional kidneys? I'm even the interior looks like a modern BMW.

-Mike
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Good.
"The Panamera Turbo. It's ugly as a monkey's a**: but at least it's overpriced and slower than an Alfa Romeo"

Dear Porsche AG: Feel free to use the above in your marketing. No need to thank or compensate me.
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