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Re: alfa-digest V7 #910
In a message dated 7/27/99 9:01:50 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:
<< So, Jorge, I think Italians are just as crazy about Alfa's as the rest of
us, they just don't advertise the fact. It's interesting to see the lack of
Italian subscribers to the digest, but this is probably more to do with the
English language than anything else (you'll notice the Dutch are regulars,
where English is often spoken) It is also about the domestic/commercial
availability of internet access is guess.
It is quite understandable though, to be disappointed that the streets are
not littered with old Alfa's. Never mind.......have another Campari!
Ciao,
Ian >>
Many good points, Ian...
I've recently returned from a visit in Italy, and found:
Nearly everyone speaks English, and most speak well, at least by American
standards (e.g., enough to get by on the basic 2200 words)...
There is some kind of tax reason why older cars are not economic there...
In the center of major cities it is difficult or impossible to keep and use a
car, but in other areas people operate and maintain private cars, even wash
them, and there are services such as body shops...
There is a lot of interest in collector and historic cars, especially in the
northern, car-producing areas around Torino, Milano, Brescia, and Modena; the
Mille Miglia seems to be a national holiday.
The only people who drive "like maniacs" as Italian drivers are unfairly
described, seem to prefer black large-size and new Mercedes Benz.
Charlie
LA, CA, USA
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