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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

If this isn't THE sexiest car today, then it's easily in the top five list. Check out Motor Trends "First Drive" and the accompnaying pictures.

Anyhow, this car takes a top spot in my first post-big-time-Lotto-winning purchases
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Itza Okaya.

Personally, I'd rather have the V8 Vantage.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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I am eagerly awaiting the car to arrive to my local Alfa Romeo store in Villanova PA (Algar Ferrari is one of the country's oldest Alfa/Maserati/Ferrari store) and I'm pretty sure they will get one of the 99 cars coming to America!! Going to be pricey with only 99 out there. For me, the closest I'll have to owning one, is the diecast that is coming out by the end of the year.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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The Alpha's certainly sexy, But I have to still give an edge to the Vantage. The 8C's like a busty Orange County plaything: hot but a bit much. The Aston's the sort of sexy you just can't keep your hands off of.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Not a fan of 8C.

I like Brera.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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The Alpha's certainly sexy, But I have to still give an edge to the Vantage. The 8C's like a busty Orange County plaything: hot but a bit much. The Aston's the sort of sexy you just can't keep your hands off of.
I would think the Alfa is more Monica Bellucci than an Orange County Silicon Sally -- sensuous but in a very classy, Continental way. The Aston V8 might then be perhaps Elizabeth Hurley.

But yeah, I could give myself a headache trying to decide whether the Alfa or AM V8 is the better looking car. Woe were it that I had such consumer quandries in my life!
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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Love the Alpha . . . . and love the AM. I'd take an 8C over a Vantage, but I'd take a DBS over an 8C.

Dream vaction would include . . .

Driving an AM DBS from England (Ferry) to Sarthe, France for the 24 Heures du Mans. Dropping off the DBS after the race and picking up an Alpha 8C. Then head to Monte Carlo in the 8C for the Grand Prix de Monaco!
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Evil_Capri
Love the Alpha . . . . and love the AM. I'd take an 8C over a Vantage, but I'd take a DBS over an 8C.

Dream vaction would include . . .

Driving an AM DBS from England (Ferry) to Sarthe, France for the 24 Heures du Mans. Dropping off the DBS after the race and picking up an Alpha 8C. Then head to Monte Carlo in the 8C for the Grand Prix de Monaco!
Monte Carlo...

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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by rhumb
I would think the Alfa is more Monica Bellucci than an Orange County Silicon Sally -- sensuous but in a very classy, Continental way. The Aston V8 might then be perhaps Elizabeth Hurley.

But yeah, I could give myself a headache trying to decide whether the Alfa or AM V8 is the better looking car. Woe were it that I had such consumer quandries in my life!
Monica Bellucci !!!!!!!
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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**** the $230,000 between me and this car.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rhumb
I would think the Alfa is more Monica Bellucci than an Orange County Silicon Sally -- sensuous but in a very classy, Continental way. The Aston V8 might then be perhaps Elizabeth Hurley.
I'd say more Keira Knightley than Hurley. All respects to Liz, but Keira's got that "sexy and senuous but able to kick major A$$" quality that AM's got down.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 05fordgt
Monica Bellucci !!!!!!!
+1!

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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Can't go wrong with Hurley >>







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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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I love an good Aston. But the Alfa will be the best looking new car on the road when it debuts IMHO.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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I love an good Aston. But the Alfa will be the best looking new car on the road when it debuts IMHO.
Better looking than the DBS...?






Not even maybe.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Sorry mate but the Aston IS the sexiest car on the planet eva!
That Alpha is ok but not the best
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Hmmm, maybe. The Alfa is definately better than the standard DB9 IMHO but the AMV8 is close and the DBS maybe even a bit closer. And for that matter, so long as were on the subject of potential winners of the best looking car award....I think the GT500KR puts up a good fight with the lowered stance and retro hood fixing my two biggest gripes with the standard GT500.

I'll review my findings and get back to you.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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HAHAHH the mustang isn't even on the same planet as any AM IMO
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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HAHAHH the mustang isn't even on the same planet as any AM IMO
I think the GT500KR takes too much grief because it isn't as expensive or exclusive. Of course, nobody ever says that is why they don't like it as much, but without question it has an influence. Some of the details of the KR's design aren't as clean...more expensive cars tend to do better here...but the KR easily competes as an overall package despite a few rough areas.

Then again even expensive cars have their flaws. The DBS's lower front fascia and side skirts are needlessly busy to say the least while the AMV8's cowl is a bit too low and the nose just a bit to rounded. I'll rate this like the Alfa...the DBS is absolutely not as good looking with the AMV8 being close and the DBS likely holding an edge...if a small one.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 03:16 AM
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DBS is simply the sexiest car on the planet.

Nuff said.

Period.

End of story.

Next topic.

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