Alfa 156 Spotted in Milwaukee

IRL-MN · 08-27-2009, 04:02 PM

I know this is not Bimmer related, but forgive me - anyone here from Milwaukee? I was visiting some friends there this past weekend and saw an Alfa Romeo 156. I was surprised as heck to see one of these in the US. It must be a legal import too as it had WI plates.

I'm just curious to know how a car like this could be legally imported here. I'm sure it's expensive, but makes me wonder about bringing over the 130i hatchback and Alfa Brera I've always wanted

ragingclue · 08-27-2009, 04:03 PM

Nice pics.

kyleb350 · 08-27-2009, 04:07 PM

Would it be more possible that it just was a body kit? not sure why someone would do that though.

I'm originally from Milwaukee and visit 2-3 times a month.

nick 55 · 08-27-2009, 07:12 PM

I saw one with WI plates down here today! Bizarre.

Nick

IRL-MN · 08-28-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

Would it be more possible that it just was a body kit? not sure why someone would do that though.

I'm originally from Milwaukee and visit 2-3 times a month.

I'm pretty sure it was a real one, I've seen enough of them in Europe to know...

This was the first opportunity I've had to spend some time in Milwaukee. You've got a nice bar and restaurant area downtown by the river there!

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Originally Posted by nick 55

I saw one with WI plates down here today! Bizarre.

Nick

Was it red? I think the license plate was "ALFA156".

Anyway, I was just curious if anyone else had seen this. I've always had a soft spot for Alfas and was pretty excited to see a modern one here in the US.

nick 55 · 08-28-2009, 10:48 PM

That's the car I saw! It had a euro front plate if I remember correctly. I only saw it in oncoming traffic.

Nick

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