Re: Spider Performance or What a Alfa is All About

[John Cecil <jcecil@domain.elided>]

Hi Louis-
Couldn't agree more. An Alfa spider is a lovely ride, but in no way is 
competitive in handling with a Porsche Boxter or even a Mazda Miata; let 
alone a Honda S2000. Pouring $$$ into a 40 year old design to make it 
competitive in performance with a modern car is, at best, a silly waste 
of money. The Alfa Spider goes back to the Giulietta of the 50's. My 69 
1750 Spider shows its age even when compared with my '82 Fiat Spider, 
but driving it makes all the difference. The engine has a wonderful 
blend of torque and H.P., but the chassis is clearly obsolete, but who 
cares? The design of the car draws raves from everyone; many believe it 
to be "too radical" even now! One shouldn't forget how simple and 
maintainable the car is. I hesitate to think what is would be involved 
in maintaining a 40 year old Honda S2000 or a Porsche Boxter S.
Regards,
John Cecil
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