reginos:

Suzy, with all due respect, an Italian product can never be as well made as a German one. People, who buy Italian from a washing machine to an automobile must be conscious of that. Flair and design yes, but thoroughness and execution is poor!

I even changed my Bianchi bicycle last week for a not so celebrated German one, and the difference in finish, noise and smoothness is from the earth to the sky.

10 years ago maybe, but nowadays buildquality has improved a lot, even in Italy. I don't expect them to be as well put together as an audi or porsche, but things like rattles and faulty stitching are not to be expected in such an expensive car. Seriously... I've had Alfa Romeos that were better built than that particular car I drove.

On a non-serious note: my mom is also Italian bullt and after 53 years all bits and pieces are still on.... Nothing has fallen off yet, so somehow they know how to do it properly!Smiley


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Suzy