I owned a 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 Quadrifoglio. Incredible car for it's time. It was a real attention getter. Great fun to drive. Without a doubt the best Alfa I have owned (I've owned 4).
Alfa Romeo already has dramatically improved it's cars. The manuafacturer has not sold cars in the U.S. since 1995. With the Fiat/Chrysler deal, Alfa Romeo will be back in the U.S. by 2012 (Hopefully). I WILL be in line to purchase one.
I love this car. A real "sleeper". Unless you are a car person, you have no idea there is a V8 crammed into the engine compartment. All wheel drive is awesome. Great fun to drive. Quality all around. The interior has received many compliments. The highlight of owning this car was driving it on Laguna Seca Raceway. What an automobile!
Audi has already improved the ONLY weakness. Newer models now have more rear seating room.