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> Nope, never owned an Alfa before. I'm swinging back to the 156 idea,
> whats the general consensus on the Selespeed gearbox? I'm thinking I
> will be better trying to avoid it so there's less to go wrong but I
> must say I'm a sucker for fancy gadgets.

Stick with the manual. It's nice

OTW I really *like* the 156

It's not got as much sheers guts as the Giulietta. or as much character as
either of my others, but when it comes to sheer car park kudos and long
range crusing, it's a superb car

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