Hi Pokinacha, the GTA caught fire a year ago http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/alfa-romeo-bursts-into-flames-in-st-ives/story-fngr8h9d-1226843688296
Being an Alfista, logical replacement was a GQV however I just could not get satisfied. The RS was as close as I could get to a GTA and does so many things better save for not making a Busso noise ! I had firmly decided not to down the path of buying a GTA again or even a GT. I loved that GTA and had brought it up to first class condition but it was my daily and the ongoing financial outlay to keep it schmick was significant. I was over the blood, sweat and tears. That said if my GTA hadn't caught fire I would most likely still own it! Such is the GTA illness!!!
From time to time I do miss owning an Alfa given my history with the brand. It's great Alfa seem to be finally getting their act together because one day I would like to buy another. That said I'm very happy with the RS, it's been such a competent, quality and reliable car.