Wow. Brera's are way cheaper than I thought

"CAR_IS_MI" (car-is-mi) 07/23/2014 at 18:45 • Filed to: None

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If only I could legally import one... There are handfuls selling for under $10,000 usd over in Europe.

Brian Silvestro > CAR_IS_MI 07/23/2014 at 18:46

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MMMMMMM DAT ASS THOUGH

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > CAR_IS_MI 07/23/2014 at 18:49

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Why does our country not allow us to import really awesome cars? New Euro cars would meet emissions.

jkm7680 > CAR_IS_MI 07/23/2014 at 18:50

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The Brera looks great, hopefully they aren't terribly unreliable. (Because Alfa)

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > CAR_IS_MI 07/23/2014 at 18:50

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Dat sexy body riding on a GM/Fiat platform.

These actually were pretty meh to drive IIRC.

ly2v8-Brian > Brian Silvestro 07/23/2014 at 18:51

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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > CAR_IS_MI 07/23/2014 at 18:51

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These depreciated terribly here, very tempting cars at the price theyve hit. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv…

That one ends up around $7700

ly2v8-Brian > CAR_IS_MI 07/23/2014 at 18:51

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Sexy car

KirkyV > CAR_IS_MI 07/23/2014 at 18:52

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How about a 159 estate for $4600?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv…

CAR_IS_MI > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 07/23/2014 at 18:53

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The cost for the manufacturer to meet emissions / safety standards outweighs the profit one could make thanks to Americans reluctance to drive small sized, small displacement, manual transmission vehicles.

Louros > CAR_IS_MI 07/23/2014 at 18:53

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I mean, you're talking about what is essentially a 10+ year old economy car wearing a fancy suit. I'm not at all surprised they sell for that cheap.

KirkyV > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 07/23/2014 at 18:57

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There's absolutely no good reason. It's an issue that's unique to the US and, to a slightly lesser extent, Canada. Pretty much everywhere else, there's no kind of import time limit.

CAR_IS_MI > KirkyV 07/23/2014 at 18:57

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Saw a bunch of these in Italy. love em

KirkyV > Louros 07/23/2014 at 19:02

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They're generally seen as more of a luxury car than an economy car, and the saloon/estate 159 is actually quite a bit cheaper.

KirkyV > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 07/23/2014 at 19:02

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Indeed. But, well, LOOK at it. Fuck me.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > jkm7680 07/23/2014 at 19:07

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Well, I have a 90's Fiat, how hard can it be? :p

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > CAR_IS_MI 07/23/2014 at 19:08

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If I ever get to move to Italy and all, I'm definitely buying one of these, right after I ship my Tipo over there!

CAR_IS_MI > Louros 07/23/2014 at 19:09

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True. I guess I just expected them to be a bit more.

jkm7680 > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 07/23/2014 at 19:10

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Haha, Fiat Vs. Alfa reliability who wins?

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > jkm7680 07/23/2014 at 19:12

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Good question, but in my car's defense, I spent all day prepping it for inspection this Friday and all it needed was a new fire extinguisher because the old one is past due and you're legally required to have one with you at all times.

T5Killer > jkm7680 07/23/2014 at 19:12

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I have always wondered if its the same reliability as early '00s US market VWs.

T5Killer > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 07/23/2014 at 19:13

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DOT and customs suck and want to make their own silly rules. Plus MB had great lobbyists in the '80s. This is one of many reasons why I HATE Mercedes benz.

T5Killer > KirkyV 07/23/2014 at 19:14

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WANT SOOOO BAD

jkm7680 > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 07/23/2014 at 19:14

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Haha, that actually sounds like a valid rule to keep a fire extinguisher inside your car. I'm guessing that your Fiat is one of the more reliable ones out there :)

Spoon II > CAR_IS_MI 07/23/2014 at 19:16

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Curses! Still 6 years from being able to import the first year here

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > jkm7680 07/23/2014 at 19:16

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Well, it's been well taken care of and all, but yeah, my old man used to say that if Fiat built one single good car in their whole story, it's my Tipo.

jkm7680 > T5Killer 07/23/2014 at 19:16

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I'm guessing it's a mixed bag, with all Alfas of that year range. Some are reliable and some aren't. just like early 2000's Volkswagen products.

T5Killer > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 07/23/2014 at 19:19

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I would still love to DD a 159 Wagon just on looks alone.

jkm7680 > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 07/23/2014 at 19:19

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Haha, glad that you have been talking great care of it! It would be nice to still have those on the road.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > Louros 07/23/2014 at 19:36

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But that is one damn sexy suit.

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > CAR_IS_MI 07/23/2014 at 19:41

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The one and only one I've ever seen was parked on a street in Florence. So much presence in person. Really great looking car. I've heard the oomph factor is somewhat disappointing.

Svend > KirkyV 08/01/2014 at 18:02

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Very nice. A friend had one identical to this. Unfortunately he didn't care for it and saw it as a cheap runabout till he had more money coming in (he was a student).