Here's what I saw today (Please read the rules before posting)

Rovi · 13-05-2008 4:28pm

tdc wrote: »

I wouldnt really say that now, red murci was a great spot but the alfa was there for a much publicised launch, just outside a hotel and not at an alfa dealer. it would be great to see one driving on the road but one on a podium surrounded by ropes just isnt the same. anyone know how many are coming to ireland this year?

I'm sure someone else will know for sure, but I heard that total production numbers will be in the low thousands, and right hand drive versions will be in double figures.

Here's a promotional video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LjYAwJltlk

antodeco · 13-05-2008 4:28pm

Still couldnt park right! :rolleyes:

HungryJoey · 13-05-2008 4:51pm

Down in bradys castleknock. Looked v. well!

niceirishfella · 13-05-2008 5:05pm

God that Alfa is and will be some CRUMPET PULLER!

all ugly rich blokes or loaded guys with wee weeners will definately want one.

The interior is SENSATIONAL!

tdc · 13-05-2008 5:39pm

niceirishfella wrote: »

all ugly rich blokes or loaded guys with wee weeners will definately want one.

CharlieCroker · 13-05-2008 11:08pm

Used to work in sales for one of the biggest Alfa dealers in the country when the prodution 8C was announced.

The original production run was limited to 500 cars, this was increased to 1,000 cars when the spider was announced last September. (500 coupe/500 spider)
Cars will be Left Hand Drive only
At the time, I believe there was 5-8 cars MAX coming to Ireland but that may have gone down if Alfa decided to send some of those cars to other "MORE IMPORTANT MARKETS"

astraboy · 13-05-2008 11:25pm

Loving the C63 AMG. I've been in an E55 AMG and that was FAST, I can only imagine what the 6.3L engine in the little C class is like! Its ridiculous, ostentatious, and beyond reason and I really really like it.

Take that John Gormely!

Rowley Birkin QC · 14-05-2008 11:31am

I've seen a few C63 AMG's around the place, mostly parked and in traffic but I finally heard one growling in anger last week.

He was making a dash for traffic lights on Dorset St. and it just sounded amazing.

HungryJoey · 14-05-2008 11:39am

I'd say they sound sweet. 450BHP 6.3L V8! Phwarrr..

steve-hosting36 · 14-05-2008 12:13pm

The CLS version actually gives more power and is quicker, despite the increase in mass

qz · 14-05-2008 1:06pm

That C63 has been doing the rounds a fair bit!

dunkindonuts · 14-05-2008 1:22pm

qz wrote: »

That C63 has been doing the rounds a fair bit!

Yeah, its been seen all over dublin

I wonder what the milage is by now.:)

MercMad · 14-05-2008 5:08pm

Yeah that Alfa is a fantastic looking car, lovely little details and a superbly proportioned shape !

The C63 AMG is deliberatley de-tuned so that it doesn't out perform the more exepensive cars in the range.

Great sound although the AMG 55 Kompressor engines sound nicer as you can hear the Supercharger whine under the bassy V8 rumble !

richie_rvf · 15-05-2008 1:34pm

Saw this on the way home yesterday evening - pictures don't do it any favours, it looked really well on the move, very big car too;

X6.JPG

X6 .JPG

Seth Brundle · 15-05-2008 1:59pm

That X6 looks terrible

*Tripper* · 15-05-2008 2:28pm

God that x6 is the worst looking car I have seen in a long time! Who is going to buy one of them!?

tc20 · 15-05-2008 2:34pm

kbannon wrote: »

That X6 looks terrible

+1.

Godawful. Its kinda like the SsangYong yokeamajig.

I know richie rvf said its better in the flesh, but......

whippet · 15-05-2008 3:01pm

Top Gear Mag this month concurred that the sight of it was appalling but apparently it is quite a good drive!

MercMad · 15-05-2008 3:08pm

X6= phuck ugly. It sell loads, I mean people still buy 6 Series too and they a butt ugly !

jozi · 15-05-2008 3:13pm

I just seen the pics of the alfa 8C, WOW - thread should have been locked then as there is nothing around to beat that!

tdc · 15-05-2008 4:57pm

jozi wrote: »

I just seen the pics of the alfa 8C, WOW - thread should have been locked then as there is nothing around to beat that!

theres plenty more we dont know about - for now

15-05-2008 5:21pm

Spotted on the Naas road yesterday.

Very loud and uneven idle!

Plug · 15-05-2008 6:53pm

richie_rvf wrote: »

Saw this on the way home yesterday evening - pictures don't do it any favours, it looked really well on the move, very big car too;

X6.JPG

X6 .JPG

It looks like a double decker Toyota prius:D

tdc · 15-05-2008 7:07pm

ronoc wrote: »

Spotted on the Naas road yesterday.

Very loud and uneven idle!

the 355 is gorgeous, especially in blue IMO

bigslick · 16-05-2008 2:21am

Saw this today in dealership. Was advertised with slogan "buy now and save €9,950 on VRT after July 1st"

Gatster · 16-05-2008 3:50pm

Roller has nowhere near the presence of the Phantom. Driver looked happy though.

whippet · 16-05-2008 4:07pm

Gatster wrote: »

Roller has nowhere near the presence of the Phantom. Driver looked happy though.

The Drophead is a fantastic spot !!! I have been fortunate to have been a passanger in a Phantom on a few occasions ... the ultimate car to be driven in !!

tdc · 16-05-2008 5:05pm

Gatster wrote: »

Roller has nowhere near the presence of the Phantom. Driver looked happy though.

I would have thought the Phantom Drophead would have the most road presence of any car:cool: Great spot!! I hope it's not just visiting. When did you see it?

conneem-TT · 16-05-2008 5:11pm

bigslick wrote: »

Saw this today in dealership. Was advertised with slogan "buy now and save €9,950 on VRT after July 1st"

But it is already registered, so the VRT is paid

R.O.R · 16-05-2008 5:24pm

conneem-TT wrote: »

But it is already registered, so the VRT is paid

The VRT increases on those after 1st July by €9,950.

Reading the quote it's not the clearest.

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