Unpopular Opinion 

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 02/08/2017 at 18:40 • Filed to: None

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This Alfa doesn’t look that great. It’s not bad but it isn’t as good as everyone makes it seem.

e36Jeff now drives a ZHP > JR1 02/08/2017 at 18:42

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JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > JR1 02/08/2017 at 18:43

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it looks better in person.

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > JR1 02/08/2017 at 18:43

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It looks as average as the M5 that they used as their target when designing it.

JR1 > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 02/08/2017 at 18:43

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Yes but it isn’t a work of art either imo

HammerheadFistpunch > JR1 02/08/2017 at 18:45

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I don’t hate it, I don’t love it. Its never going to be a part of my life and so my emotional investment all things considered it low.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > JR1 02/08/2017 at 18:45

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Butterface.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > JR1 02/08/2017 at 18:46

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that’s fair, it’s a good looking car though.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > JR1 02/08/2017 at 18:46

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To me the Brera was the pinnacle of modern Alfa Romeo design.

But considering the constraints imposed on car design, Alfa has been able to keep sidestepping a lot of the design traps that modern car companies normally fall into. The ubiquitous horizontal grille being one of them.

I agree, aside from the front this new Giulia looks a little generic. In fact, it seems to be related to how far back you look. The last somewhat-unique part of the car is the C-pillar window cut line. There is nothing unique aft of that. The taillights could have been from a 2008 Hyundai.

The Giulietta and MiTo still look more special from nose to tail.

Honeybunchesofgoats > JR1 02/08/2017 at 18:47

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You want an unpopular opinion? I think Alfa beaks look horrible and ugly on any car made after the 1960s.

Alfalfa > JR1 02/08/2017 at 18:50

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I find it a little fugly myself.

JR1 > HammerheadFistpunch 02/08/2017 at 18:53

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As is mine

jasmits > HammerheadFistpunch 02/08/2017 at 18:54

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I just want it to do well so more Alfas come over here. My 164s was the worst car I’ve ever owned and the one I owned for the shortest amount of time, but it’s the one that dug the most into my heart. I know it’s cliche but there really was something special about it.

 Unfortunately, the Quadrifoglio is way out of even an aspirational price range for me in the near future and the rest don’t do much for me without a manual.

Chariotoflove > JR1 02/08/2017 at 18:54

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I just can’t get around that beak grill. It ruins every Alfa for me.

JR1 > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 02/08/2017 at 18:56

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I agree with your last point. This is supposed be the flagship that gets Alfa back into the sporting sedan world and the Giuliette and MiTo look better.

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > JR1 02/08/2017 at 18:56

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headlights too long

JR1 > Honeybunchesofgoats 02/08/2017 at 18:57

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That is unpopular... but in a lot of ways you’re right.

JR1 > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 02/08/2017 at 18:57

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Agree. It almost looks like the car is squinting and has a headache

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > JR1 02/08/2017 at 18:58

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To add to my earlier comment, just look at how cute its rear is...

MrDakka > JR1 02/08/2017 at 19:01

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Would rather have the 4C

wafflesnfalafel > JR1 02/08/2017 at 19:19

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I’m usually don’t jump on styling band wagons - but I really like that new Alfa. Better than the new BMW 5, better than the Benz, better than the Jag, etc... But I respect your opinion. :)

gmctavish needs more space > JR1 02/08/2017 at 19:21

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It looks like Hyundai made an Alfa

Nick Has an Exocet > JR1 02/08/2017 at 19:23

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The MiTo is a great looking car. It has a ton of character in person. 

IanZ - limited-slip indifferential > JR1 02/08/2017 at 19:34

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It loos better than some of its competitors (3 Series, IS) and worse than some (Jag XE). There’s just something about it that doesn’t work for me.

JR1 > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 02/08/2017 at 19:36

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Not a bad ass I will admit

JR1 > MrDakka 02/08/2017 at 19:36

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Sports car > sports sedan

JR1 > wafflesnfalafel 02/08/2017 at 19:37

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The Jag is a handsome thing though

Monkey B > JR1 02/08/2017 at 19:56

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It’s different, in a way that is unmistakably an Alfa...from the front. Most everything in it’s class is interchangeable.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > JR1 02/08/2017 at 20:09

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I actually hate the front.

misfitmascots > JR1 02/08/2017 at 20:26

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I agree completely

Shankems > JR1 02/08/2017 at 21:02

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I’ve always thought the Alfa grille to be ugly as sin. Disregarding that, it is kinda handsome. Headlights are a bit pinched.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JR1 02/08/2017 at 21:35

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What if you’re just wrong.

shop-teacher > JR1 02/08/2017 at 21:38

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I’m with you. I’m not feelin’ it.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > JR1 02/08/2017 at 22:55

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i think the chin ducts if smaller would improve the front. They draw the attentions down away from the grill

JR1 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 02/09/2017 at 07:56

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Oppo seems to be behind me

Alex B > JR1 02/09/2017 at 08:55

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I agree, but I think it looks better in non-QF

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Honeybunchesofgoats 02/09/2017 at 08:55

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I agree, except for this case. They’ve really made it work here imo.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JR1 02/09/2017 at 08:56

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What if Oppo is just wrong.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > JR1 02/09/2017 at 10:16

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I didn’t really care for it in pictures. Got to be around one all day on Sunday and I fell in love. You need to see it before you make a decision.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > JR1 02/09/2017 at 10:18

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I’ll have to agree with you on this one. It looks great in person, but it just doesn’t do anything for me. I’d much rather have an M3 or a regular 3-Series if we’re talking about the regular Giulia.

To me, the Alfa Romeo 159 TI 3.2 V6 JTS Q4 Q-Tronic is one of the best looking (and sounding) cars ever made. I’d take one over a Giulia Quadrifoglio 11 out of 10 times.

JR1 > Alex B 02/09/2017 at 11:21

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You’re right it actually does

JR1 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 02/09/2017 at 11:29

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I did at Detroit. Meh

JR1 > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 02/09/2017 at 11:30

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I agree that Alfa is beautiful