How expensive to fix this Alfa?

[Riknos]

Hi guys,

Found an Alfa 156 going near me that seems like a bit of a bargain, but needs some work doing, possibly gearbox/clutch issues (the seller isn't very mechanically minded, so isn't sure of the issue).

How hard would this be to do myself? As it seems like a lot of car for the money!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

[sunbeam alpine]

A good one won't cost a fortune.

Having just helped a mate change the clutch on his 156 I'd run a mile.

[Dave Hedgehog]

its got to break for a good few quid

[dave stew]

Would make a nice track car...

[Vocal Minority]

You can get a very niceone for a bag of sand.

The general scruffiness in places (eg engine, dents) dont leave a good impression- the gearbox will be the tip of an expensive iceberg. That £1500 will be a rolling maintenance obligation, not one off trouble shooting.

Edited by Vocal Minority on Tuesday 27th March 10:11

[flatline84]

Reminds me of an advice given to me by a Property developer who started out with 1500 quid in 1985, now he is good for about 120 million...

"If you have to start doing the numbers on it, its too expensive"

Applied to property but still...

[miniman]

dave stew said:

Would make a nice track car...

My thoughts entirely.