I've really nothing against Italian cars Armel. There are some lovely looking Alfas, and the 147 isn't a bad looker. I just don't get the badge thing. It's a GM product these days rather than a stand alone marque. The heritage exists in name only, so I don't understand the high regard that modern Alfa's are held in. The three 147's that I drove really weren't up to standard compared with other small hatchbacks. For me, a car's a car, not a badge, and I want the best for my money. I simply couldn't understand my neighbour's purchase after we drove those examples, but then he'd set his heart on a 147 so it was done deal.
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