Completely understandable.

In Barcelona there have been similar plans executed by the municipality (closing off streets to traffic to enhance the “pedestrian experience”).

Well at least for the last 21…

The Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel.

As the owner of the BMW equivalent, I disagree.

Interesting to hear.

The IS500 could very well be the last of its kind. A V8-engined, normally aspirated rear wheel drive sports saloon.

Agree. Also the stupidly stiff suspension and bonkers massive wheels-tyres. Do away with those too.

I’m too old for hardcore hot hatches. I only want 5 cylinder noises.

That is a completely different car.

The 5 is pretty much the only reason to want the RS.

The previous generation saloon was a good looking thing, but this is too over designed. I prefer the hatch.

Great choice. There were other SA specials (3.3 litre 3 Series, 3 litre Alfas before the factory, V8 engined Capris and Sierras, turbocharged Astras) which were also interesting.

The modern versions are too aggressive looking and to fly under the radar.

I guess that’s the closest to the spirit of the 90’s S/AMG/M cars that remains. Fantastic.

Yes it did.

The 90’s versions of the S/AMG/M series cars (and even some that were not badged as such like the 500 E).

Certainly.

This could be a car where a Nurburgring lap record makes sense…

I think I’m getting to old for this kind of cars (S3). They are too aggressive, angry, hard. I like the speed, but give toned down styling and and comfort.