"Groagun" (groagun)
09/15/2015 at 17:48 • Filed to: None
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"Groagun" (groagun)
09/15/2015 at 17:48 • Filed to: None | 1
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There has been some debate on whether or not the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia is or isn’t a good looking car. Maybe more honesty it’s whether or not it’s a stunning car or just somewhat mundane.
The opinion I want to know from you is this: Many have compared it to the new BMW M3, not the current M5 and while I think the newest M3 has grown to be a full mid sized sedan and is a suitable comparison today, Isn’t the 2016 Giulia the reincarnation of the E39 M5?
HammerheadFistpunch
> Groagun
09/15/2015 at 17:50 |
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I think its one of those shapes we’ll really like in 10 years.
Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> Groagun
09/15/2015 at 17:54 |
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I think it looks good but isn’t trying too hard like Lexus. It has good lines and I think it will age as well as the e39 M5
LongbowMkII
> Groagun
09/15/2015 at 18:12 |
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I just want info about the base model.
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Groagun
> LongbowMkII
09/15/2015 at 18:16 |
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That’s and interesting subject, Will the base model Giulia's be as good as or even perceived as well as model 5 series cars?
Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)
> Groagun
09/15/2015 at 18:35 |
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It resembles the current gen and previous gen of 5-series BMWs more than it does the E39 gen.
misfitmascots
> Groagun
09/15/2015 at 18:37 |
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Not a fan. From the side its not bad, but Alfa Romeo’s signature grille design is terrible.
duurtlang
> LongbowMkII
09/15/2015 at 18:44 |
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Agreed. The M fighters are nice and all, but the vast, vast bulk of these will be 4 cylinder diesel wagons (in Europe). Yet we haven’t seen the mundane version yet, the wagon is still unknown as well.
My citroen won't start
> Groagun
09/15/2015 at 19:26 |
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I would like to see Nibby put a little moving tongue and little moving arms in that first Alfa pic.
Johnnyazz
> LongbowMkII
09/15/2015 at 20:20 |
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same its making me mad that we havent seen it and dont know anything about the one us plebs will buy
wbizarre - OEM fetishist
> Groagun
09/15/2015 at 20:27 |
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...no... why? How do you figure?
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Groagun
> wbizarre - OEM fetishist
09/15/2015 at 20:46 |
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The E39 M5 is held is special regard when even compared to it’s stable mates, either the M3, M4 or even M6. Unlike the first 2 generations of the M3 and the currently one off M2, that should change in the next few months, who have a very dedicated and different fan base, the E39 M5 is held in special regard across the board by almost all.
I think the Giulia has the same potential and puts it in a special group of cars, potentially, that include cars like the Lotus Carlton as well.
What appears to be similar sizes, capabilities and the overall idea of a large(ish) 4 door sedan with both muscle and sport car credibility, that’s what, if Alfa pulls it off, makes the Giulia the heir apparent to the E39 M5.
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Groagun
> Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)
09/15/2015 at 20:48 |
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I’m not arguing looks.
hike
> Groagun
09/15/2015 at 22:07 |
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I was under the impression it’s more of a 3-series competitor. It’s certainly sized like one!
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Groagun
> hike
09/16/2015 at 03:31 |
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Today, yes it is. The F80 Gen M3 is the size of the old E39 M5 so I understand the confusion. I’m talking more about perception and feel of where I think this car, the Giulia, is placed in the overall pecking order of the world of cars.
It’s a perception thing, not a fact by fact or detail by detail argument, nor does it have anything to do with time.
evilfacelessturtle (Hooning a Ford is Domestic Abuse)
> HammerheadFistpunch
09/16/2015 at 17:59 |
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I think it will look dated and bloated in a year. It already does to me, look at that last picture nice and closely. Ugh.