Alfa Romeo Forums banner
Cancel

I would buy this car in a Nano Second

8776 Views 124 Replies 17 Participants Last post by  autobroker, 
A

02 COPEN HARDTOP ROADSTER 5 SPD NEW INSIDE/OUT WITH 2 SETS OF WHEELS JDM IMPORT | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 02 COPEN HARDTOP ROADSTER 5 SPD NEW INSIDE/OUT WITH 2 SETS OF WHEELS JDM IMPORT at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
www.ebay.com
It's a beast! Too new for us.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
  • Wow
Reactions: 2
1 - 20 of 125 Posts
P
Why?

Pete
Reply
Save
Like
Vivace
In the US, 1996 is the newest non-imported car we can bring in.
Reply
Save
Like
Kristianjaeger
Buy it and throw it in storage in Canada until you can import it! ;) lol
Reply
Save
Like
D
Saw one in Italy. Interesting, most likely legal here in the US now. And it is left hand drive.
Reply
Save
Like
alfaloco
Man that's the best looking Brera I've seen, bar none. Gorgeous.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
P
My why was about why you would want to buy this model. I can't get past the Holden engine ...

Pete
Reply
Save
Like
D
That engine does work, doesn't it?
Reply
Save
Like
P
True, but I think I'd rather buy the Chevy Commodore version if restricted to a Holden engine. Get RWD and considerably cheaper.

Sorry
Pete
Reply
Save
Like
D
The Chevy Commodore, if you mean the Chevy (Holden) SS such as we have, uses a 414 hp Corvette engine. I don't think there is anything Holden about that engine. The body, yes (and a nice seemingly well built body at that), but not the engine.

Don't know anything about a regular Aussie Chevy Commodore model.
Reply
Save
Like
P
Correct. The modern V8 engines are all Chevy and good engines I believe. Down here in NZ and Australia you can get the same car as yours with the same V6 engine as the Brera.

Pete
Reply
Save
Like
D
Ok, understand. I think the small block Chevy V8 is one of the best all around engines ever made, period.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
P
Yes agree. Strange that it is still pushrod, but I read good things about it. I'm not a large engine fan. My sister has one of these v8 Commodores and it has a factory supercharger. Cost her $175 to fill up last time :eek:

Pete
Reply
Save
Like
D
Oof, pricey fuel. Right now we are running along about $4.25-4.50/gallon for premium here in the Seattle area. East coast is lower by ~$0.50 where we were visiting in New England (always depending of course), and in California they seem to be running about $5/6 per gallon I guess, according to the news.

Turns out the prices are very high because the worldwide oil companies reduced their production because of the pandemic and the expected lower demand; and now that demand is up, they have jacked the prices clear out of sight. Why? Because they can. They control the market and prices.

Not really into big engines as well, but got this car in a fantastic sweetheart deal, and wanted to try something a little different than our Alfas. Very different for sure. Doesn't get driven much, though.

Pushrods work very well, just not "modern", lol.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 2
A
What's with the engine? Non Alfa Romeo?
Reply
Save
Like
P
alfasrule said:
What's with the engine? Non Alfa Romeo?
Click to expand...
It was designed by Holden in Adelaide Australia. Probably a great engine, but I like my Alfa Romeos to have Italian engines. I think the chassis of this model is GM/Saab too

Pete
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
canguro
I'm a Giugiaro fan through and through, but the Brera somehow didn't do it for me when it was first previewed. I'm still waiting for this:

Wheel Automotive parking light Car Tire Vehicle
See less See more
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 3
yvesmontreal
Kristianjaeger said:
Buy it and throw it in storage in Canada until you can import it! ;) lol
Click to expand...
I'll keep it for you. Since it's 15 years old and legal for road use here, I'll even drive it for you so it stays in shape.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
  • Haha
Reactions: 2
A
Personally I think the Brera is one of the nicest looking cars that came out of alfa for a long time. Unfortunately that's where it ends. In four cylinder form it is underwhelming. The opal JTS engine is only surpassed in just how bad it is by the FIAT JTS from the 156. In V6 form it is a heavy piece of refined agricultural machinery. The Holden engine is awful. An alfa they are not.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
  • Wow
Reactions: 3
Aggie57
Del said:
Oof, pricey fuel. Right now we are running along about $4.25-4.50/gallon for premium here in the Seattle area. East coast is lower by ~$0.50 where we were visiting in New England (always depending of course), and in California they seem to be running about $5/6 per gallon I guess, according to the news.

Turns out the prices are very high because the worldwide oil companies reduced their production because of the pandemic and the expected lower demand; and now that demand is up, they have jacked the prices clear out of sight. Why? Because they can. They control the market and prices.

Not really into big engines as well, but got this car in a fantastic sweetheart deal, and wanted to try something a little different than our Alfas. Very different for sure. Doesn't get driven much, though.

Pushrods work very well, just not "modern", lol.
Click to expand...
Gas at Costco here in SoCal is around $4.60 for 91, although I did see $6.50 in LA on Friday. Yikes.
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 1
1 - 20 of 125 Posts
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Alfa Romeo Forums
A forum community dedicated to Alfa Romeo owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, parts, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Spider - 105 & 115 Series (1966-1994) Alfa Romeo Parts For Sale & Wanted GT (1963-1977) 164 & 168 (1991-1995) Alfa Romeo Cars For Sale & Wanted
Top