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ZDan · 05-23-2012, 10:11 PM

This could be good...

Here's what Alfa Romeo did with the Viper:

Turbowned · 05-23-2012, 11:14 PM

But will they sell the Alfa in the 'States; that's the million dollar question.

(K) · 05-23-2012, 11:44 PM

That's quite a reply from Mazda. Maybe Nissan will jump in with their Mercedes or Renault arsenal.

mines13 · 05-24-2012, 12:35 AM

Renault has no RWD car platforms, however there is an Alpine A110 type retro concept. Probably intended as an up market 911 competitor though if it makes production.

reni · 05-24-2012, 05:02 PM

Unless Nissan brings back the S platform (unlikely) they won't be building a 86/miata competitor

Wes B. · 11-14-2012, 10:44 PM

I'll be interested as long as the engine retains the sexy Italian musical notes.

rice_classic · 11-15-2012, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbowned

But will they sell the Alfa in the 'States; that's the million dollar question.

Possibly under the Fiat brand (for obvious reasons). I come from one of those strange backgrounds where growing up my father owned a variety of Alfas. However, as a "practical family car" he bought a Honda Accord on a whim and when he realized that you can own a car you didn't have to constantly work on, all the Alfas were gone and replaced with Hondas and Acuras. (Now he has an NSX)

Still though, Alfa and Fiat have come a long way so who knows... If it's being built on the Miata Platform there's hope for it yet!

finch1750 · 11-15-2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reni

Unless Nissan brings back the S platform (unlikely) they won't be building a 86/miata competitor

They have confirmed a new 240Z. Lets just hope its more 240 and less 350.

but damn choices for a next car are hard. I've always wanted an Alfa spyder so this is very interesting. Between this and the RX7talks I just need to start saving. Haha

Nevermore · 11-15-2012, 11:55 AM

I wasn't sure if I'm keeping the FR-S after the lease is up or not at first. If this is happening though, I think I found what might replace the FR-S. The 626 I had sold me on Mazda. I love the FR-S, but man would I love another Mazda.

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