Laney
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Evening all!
I've been having a nosey around Pistonheads and these are pretty cheap now. Is this for a reason?  I know little to nothing about Alfa's but I can't help but think these are a bargain. Anyone know anything about them? 
I'd be looking at the V6 or the 2litre T spark I think  Usual Alfa story of it'll break ever 10mins?
I think I need one in my life, more specifically this one: clicky 
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Ben G
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it's an alfa that'll probably go wrong all the time, that's why it's so cheap
[/hypocrite never owned an alfa in my life usual CS shit talking]
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Colin
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It will probably need parts regularly.
I took an Alfa off my dads hands when I needed a cheap runner & ended up spending a fair bit on it.
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Laney
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I honestly know nothing about them. I'm in the market for a new (to me!) car and fancy something a bit different. Plus the interior is awesome IMO 
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Fad
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Yup mate has one went it for a service and came back to a £1200 bill, oil leaks and various other faults and the brakes were mega money
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Laney
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
It will probably need parts regularly.
I took an Alfa off my dads hands when I needed a cheap runner & ended up spending a fair bit on it.
As in just cause its getting on a bit? I can imagine a service isn't cheap?
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mwg
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Love them but I'd be too scared to own one. Gorgeous looking car, buy it and just look at it
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Ojc
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As with any Alfa, good until it breaks. Which it will.
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Laney
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quote:
Originally posted by Fad
Yup mate has one went it for a service and came back to a £1200 bill, oil leaks and various other faults and the brakes were mega money
 Sad times
We've all heard the horror stories. Are there actually any that work  I presume its just the Alfa charm
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Laney
As in just cause its getting on a bit? I can imagine a service isn't cheap?
Not just servicing, I took it to an independant place for that.
It was alot of things that broke all at once & a costly mot.
This was 2yrs ago & on an R plate so similar age to what your looking at, at that time.
Mine had rust on the chassis legs & all sorts, unknown when I took it on.
Aye, cost a good bit in the 8 months or so I had it. My old man had owned it from new prior to me taking it off him and didnt have much go wrong.
Cheers dad!!
[Edited on 09-04-2009 by Colin]
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Colin
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It was a fecking thirsty wee begger for a 1.8 aswell. Fuel economy was shocking!!
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Fraser Young
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My mother had a GTV when they came out, was a fab car for a short period of time, then all manner of things went wrong and she soon got shot.
All sorts of expensive bits breaking etc. Getting them to serviceable/MOT standard will cost considerable amounts over time.
Of course, opinions only from my experience.
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Fad
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
It was a fecking thirsty wee begger for a 1.8 aswell. Fuel economy was shocking!!
I hear the Beemer is a bit of a drinker.....or is that just you mate?
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Laney
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quote:
Originally posted by Fraser Young
My mother had a GTV when they came out, was a fab car for a short period of time, then all manner of things went wrong and she soon got shot.
All sorts of expensive bits breaking etc. Getting them to serviceable/MOT standard will cost considerable amounts over time.
Of course, opinions only from my experience.
 for the info
for nice cars that break
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Fad
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Try a Fiat Coupe
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Fad
quote:
Originally posted by Colin
It was a fecking thirsty wee begger for a 1.8 aswell. Fuel economy was shocking!!
I hear the Beemer is a bit of a drinker.....or is that just you mate?
Filled it today, 273 miles to a tank & thats mainly been going to work in traffic - not booting it around much.
Not bad tbh
Alfa twin spark engines are shite on fuel!!
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Fad
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Well looks like I need to get one next year.....
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Andrew
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What does it cost to fill up Colin
Pug does 500 miles to £45 at the minute 
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Colin
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I think you do.
I love mine, given my dad it for the next few days so he can have a go - he dropped me off home & instantly had a grin right along his face.
Asked me for a copy of the ins doc's 'incase I need them'. Worrying!! 
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Colin
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What does it cost to fill up Colin
Pug does 500 miles to £45 at the minute
£52.09 to fill it up from almost empty (10 miles left on the range computer).
I didnt buy it expecting to get good mpg I bought it to enjoy, who gives a fuck how much it costs!!
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Ben J
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I only get 250 miles to the tank in the VXR.........About £55 to fill it up on V-Power.
[Edited on 09-04-2009 by Ben J]
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Andrew
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You only live once
My car thinks it's a diesel
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Colin
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24 MPG avg ive been getting. Like I said ive mainly been running into work in traffic, 40-60mph along bypass & 70-80 on Mway. Opening it up now & then.
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crazybrightman
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go for the v6 and full history is a must! the 2.0's are crap.
as for the rest of the car the subframe bushes are know to go in no time and there are a few other suspension problems but generaly speking get the newest one with the lowest millage you can as they dont wear well but are a really good drivers car.
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
You only live once
My car thinks it's a diesel
Exactly, plus im soon to be making the petrol so its in my interest to use it to keep myself in a job -> my reasoning to having a big engine
What engine is it?? You sure its returning 500 miles to £45 (whats that 50L?) ...........I barely got 500 miles from my GT tdi with its 55L tank!!
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