Its here and so is the winter (pics)

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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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Talking Its here and so is the winter (pics)

Okay my parents left the car with me for a month as they are off for vacation.
unfortunately the winter is coming soon already it is -4 C.
I just got the wheels changed put winter tyres

this is 2004 ALFA 166 3.0 v6 225bhp

according to me this is one of the most beautiful cars in the world and this is the only car other than a honda which my family has ever owned.

thought might share some photos with you guys as it might not be so common in North America.
its not very common around here as well










oh it has no cupholders as well

i am loving this car it, gets a lot of attention.


and
according to jeremy clarkson
it depreciates as fast as it accelerates, which is sadly true
brand new its worth around 60000$ here in sweden but now its value is less than half.

this car makes you feel so special unlike any car.
and it so nice to say to your colleague that you have an ALFA ROMEO.
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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Looks pretty good. I don't think there for sale in the US? Although they used to be in the 80's i think.
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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.....meh?
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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Looks like an Impala screwed a Kia.
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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I'd rather have the Brera.....



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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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thats pretty unique
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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i'm off to Sweden to steal Ashran's Alfa Romeo. damn! i can't see the plate number.
i like the simplicity of the console. gauge cluster doesn't look too bad either.
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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I really love the designs of Alfas, though the 166 is my least favorite. I must say that the Alfa Romeo GT and all the cars in the GTA series are HOT!!

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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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what is that vertical slot that looks like it takes a floppy disk.
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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looks like it has audi inspiration in the first few pics
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by dnd2984
what is that vertical slot that looks like it takes a floppy disk.
its a CD drive and there is also the tape drive its above nav unit.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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I was about to ask about that slot myself. Almost looks too small to take a CD.

I love Alfas. I'm not a big Italian car aficionado or anything, but I like the Alfa style. So clean and unique. My favorite is the 156.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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Alfa will be back to USA in 2007 or 2008
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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i like Romeos...my dad used to have like an 86 Alfa GTV (i guess it was pretty cool)
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by slawek65
Alfa will be back to USA in 2007 or 2008
where'd you read that?
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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I used to love the Alfa 164's.....I believe AR is making a comeback in the US in the next few years...
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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I used to love the Alfa 164's.....I believe AR is making a comeback in the US in the next few years...
Meh, they've been saying that about Renault. Still hasn't blossomed.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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Meh, they've been saying that about Renault. Still hasn't blossomed.

I think Alfa has a much better chance than Renault..

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl...39/ai_97179307
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BEETROOT
Looks like an Impala screwed a Kia.

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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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clean looking car, similiar to 2G TL.
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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not my cup of tea, but nice car though.
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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That car looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing, we don't get to see those over here.

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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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My uncle used to own a 164. Those things look hot then and still look good now. The new Alfas look unique too, if it offered more power, it'd be one of my choices. Alfas are rare where ever u go
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 01:20 AM
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My favorite is the 156 GTA. Just beautiful to look at, fun to drive as well!
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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Not too bad. I like those wheels.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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^yea, i think the wheels are real nice...
other then that, the car looks boring to me?
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