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Old 08-17-2004, 05:56 PM   #1
sameerrao
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Originally Posted by RC45
In South Africa they had the reputation for a sporty nature but ZERO reliability and would rust in a desert - as well as develop electrical problems for no reason...

Lancia had a similar reputation - and until the Delta Integrale arrived - was known for the weird looking Fulvia - and ther as alwatys a weird loner that kept to himself and restored Lancia down the block in every neighbour hood..

I am almost sure they have the same reputation here in the states.
Lancia = Spontanious combustion according to Jeremy Clarkson

Fiat is absent here in the US. Lancia is dead and gone. So is Alfa along with numerous other "everyday car" Euro brands - Peugeot, Renault, Rover, MG, etc...
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