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I am planning on buying a Spider. Never owned an Alfa before. It will be a 2001 + V6 with about 40-50,000 miles on it. I just wanted to ask, what to expect from a servicing point of view. And are there any major faults to watch out for? I have read that they are sound from an engine point of view. Thanks for any advice.
Some good reading here... http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/alfa_romeo_spider.sh...
Couple of websites for you to have a look at:
www.alfaowner.com
www.sportsalfa.com
both have buying guides.
The main thing with the v6 is service history and noisy rear suspension. V6 suspension is better than twin spark, but still has a habit of eating rose joints. The engine is pretty bombproof if it's been looked after. Check the hood motor works properly (v expensive, and one reason I went for a manual hood). Look for excessive tyre wear on the insides of the front wheels. Check everything electric!! Air con included. Check windows don't pinch hoods. You'll also need all 3 keys (2 red plus the brown master one to reset everything when something electricky goes wrong. Brakes are not brilliant - it's a long pedal, so expect that when you drive it.
Enjoy!
www.alfaowner.com
www.sportsalfa.com
both have buying guides.
The main thing with the v6 is service history and noisy rear suspension. V6 suspension is better than twin spark, but still has a habit of eating rose joints. The engine is pretty bombproof if it's been looked after. Check the hood motor works properly (v expensive, and one reason I went for a manual hood). Look for excessive tyre wear on the insides of the front wheels. Check everything electric!! Air con included. Check windows don't pinch hoods. You'll also need all 3 keys (2 red plus the brown master one to reset everything when something electricky goes wrong. Brakes are not brilliant - it's a long pedal, so expect that when you drive it.
Enjoy!
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