We have friends that purchased a 2005 Alfa new and have now purchased a 2008. They love them and really I can't see much wrong with them. Like a previous poster said if you find a used that is in good shape its peobably ok. They have all the amenities the other manufactures do and use the same components. Plus you'll probably get a great price. There is a company in CA, the Alfateers, that bought up all the stock (parts) Alfa had during their bankruptcy, and they do repairs on them. You'll find that most the people that diss the Alphas have never had one and own Newmars and Tiffins. They are tough on Gulf Streams too, but I love mine.