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italcarguy - 2007 159 Q4 Sportwagon!

Tonight I was introduced to a new friend ..... 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 Q4 Sportwagon loaded with a 3.2 V6, AWD, and 6 Speed. I'll post more pictures and a drive summary tomorrow. All I can say is this thing is beyond awesome. Next week, I am scheduled to review a few more future Alfa's bound for the US.
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Old 11-01-2006, 10:52 PM
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Where the hell is this???
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Old 11-01-2006, 10:53 PM
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I think you forgot to tell everyone that those pictures were taken today in LOS ANGELES, CA - USA

You know how we all keep saying we will believe it when we see it.
Well Believe it!!
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Where the hell is this???
The pictures were taken down the street from my house. Here is one more picture for tonight. The rest tomorrow.
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Old 11-01-2006, 10:59 PM
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What kind of illegal activity are you guys doing down there???
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Old 11-01-2006, 11:16 PM
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supercooooool, nice to see it in states!
i hopefully "join the club" with same specs soon
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Old 11-02-2006, 05:35 AM
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HELLO!

uh......info please......
how.......
who.......
where......
when........

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Old 11-02-2006, 08:03 AM
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wow.. im guessing this has something to do with the 599 worldwide Tour. as posted by Jonei in the 159 thread. hah
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Ok Everybody,
The Ferrari 599 Tour is supposed to arrive in LA this Wednesday. They are supposedly replacing the Fiat support vehicles with Alfa Romeo 159 sportwagons soon.

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/23/u...cks-off-in-l-a

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 25
7:30-8:30 a.m.

WHERE: La Cienega Shell station
8500 W. Pico Blvd. (at La Cienega Boulevard)
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Official site at
http://www.ferrariworld.com/FWorld/f...ican/index.jsp
I remember thinking there's no way theyre gonna drive that car in the US if its not a car imported into the US normally, well without paying..a lot, picture bringing a Pagani or something.. heh.. FIAT had to pay a lot to do this legally, and if they didnt do it legally I am worried. heh.

PS. Anthony you lucky mug! I think I recognize that Hooper camera too... you coulda at least dropped some Valley peepz..Hints... damn haha jk.

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Old 11-02-2006, 08:15 AM
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wow.. im guessing this has something to do with the 599 worldwide Tour. as posted by Jonei in the 159 thread. hah


I remember thinking there's no way theyre gonna drive that car in the US if its not a car imported into the US normally, well without paying..a lot, picture bringing a Pagani or something.. heh.. FIAT had to pay a lot to do this legally, and if they didnt do it legally I am worried. heh.

PS. Anthony you lucky mug! I think I recognize that Hooper camera too... you coulda at least dropped some Valley peepz..Hints... damn haha jk.
This had nothing to do with the 599 tour. Those cars are already back east or close to being there. I took the pics over on Mulholland at VCR.
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Old 11-02-2006, 08:17 AM
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ok. Yea i just saw you're going to be having some access to others in the near future, it sounds like you're going to be having some interesting involvement with the upcoming lineup, which makes sense to me. keep us posted! hah
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Old 11-02-2006, 08:30 AM
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Here are some interior pictures.
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Are you sure its beyond awesome?

We were told that the engine sounds like a.... Buick V6? And if you wear italian jeans you might spill some espresso and go home crying. Right HenryKrinkle?
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Old 11-02-2006, 08:33 AM
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Here is the last of my good exterior shots. I'll do a write up later.
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Old 11-02-2006, 08:35 AM
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Are you sure its beyond awesome?

We were told that the engine sounds like a.... Buick V6? And if you wear italian jeans you might spill some espresso and go home crying. Right HenryKrinkle?
Way beyond awesome. Sounds and feels like an Alfa.
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I see the speedo is in KPH. Not US spec?

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