It's no good, must have it back.

[Twin Turbo]

Nice one fella. You know it makes sense

[Wombat Rick]

Haha!! You've got the Alfa Virus.

Nice one Mike.

[tr7v8]

Yes but the wife is already in mourning about its going (the JTD SW) and I suspect I will be as well. Its bloody quick and especially so as a diesel.
I had an Alfa 75 TS LE 7 years ago and sold it for all the wrong reasons, that was a stunning car, never let me down and would shut down 3 series upto 323s with no problem. Probably one of the most balanced cars I've ever owned.
The JTD is not quite as balanced in the sense of having a chunky 5 pot up front but the relentless torque makes up for it. Amazingly quick 50-70 & 70-err slightly more. Not a lot can stay with it. Would like to see how it fares against the TR7 one day!

Jim

>> Edited by tr7v8 on Saturday 30th April 22:34

[Mon Ami Mate]

silverback mike said:

Resurrecting this thread a bit.... Picking up TR7V8's jtd sportwagon on the 13th May.. Back in an Alfa (just can't help it )

Should we start a sweepstake on how long it will last ?

[silverback mike]

Mon Ami Mate said:

silverback mike said: Resurrecting this thread a bit.... Picking up TR7V8's jtd sportwagon on the 13th May.. Back in an Alfa (just can't help it ) Should we start a sweepstake on how long it will last ?

Always regretted selling the last one Malcolm...

[correlejco]

Amen to preferring a 2.0 TS over a 2.5 V6. Just sold the 2.5 (admittedly in a 166) - my 156 2.0 TS is much more fun and just as lively. Neither has much torque at low revs. However the 2.0 can return decent mpg if you can curb your enthusiasm (difficult). The 2.5 just slurps jungle juice however you drive.

At least, that's my experience, FWIW.

John