So am I a petrolhead at last

[ypauly]

just got my 1st alfa
Granted it's only a small one but it is an alfa

[RicksAlfas]

Ooooo lovely! Looks really tidy.


Enjoy it. Just remember to keep an eye on your oil level. They like a sip (or several).

[V6]

Beautiful car, looks to be in top condition.

Enjoy it! I know I loved every minute of mine. The change in exhaust note after 3000 RPM, the responsiveness...mmmmm

[THE BIG DOG]

Welcome to the Family!

[Ecurie Ecosse]

Yes you can!

What a great car, and looks to be in great condition too.

Enjoy!

[TIPPER]

Looks very nice. I had a 145 a while ago (with the old Alfasud boxer engine). Loved it.
Picked up my 156 winter wheels today: Alfa No 3 from me

[Alfachick]

That looks just like my 1st Alfa!!! Except mine had a massive scrape down the pasenger side from the previous owner.
Watch the oil level like a hawk. Mine went through 4 litres every 1000 miles, mind you I only paid £250 for mine and it was a bit of a dog.
That one looks beautifull though. I do like the 145's a LOT!
Is the the 2 litre?

[ypauly]

Alfachick said:

That looks just like my 1st Alfa!!! Except mine had a massive scrape down the pasenger side from the previous owner.
Watch the oil level like a hawk. Mine went through 4 litres every 1000 miles, mind you I only paid £250 for mine and it was a bit of a dog.
That one looks beautifull though. I do like the 145's a LOT!
Is the the 2 litre?

no it's the 1.6 ts


thanks for all the comments everyone had my first outing in it today and i see why people love them

[Alfachick]

Mine was the 1.6 as well. I loved that car, untill it blew up on me on my way to my first day at work I wasn't so chuffed then
But they are awesome cars, and it was the car that got me hooked on alfas, they are a bit like crack.... very very adictive!

[xyyman]

Nice looking car, do like the colour.

[Killer2005]

Congratulations

[TCEvo]

Good work, looks really clean that one.

[P17_GTA]

V6 said:

Enjoy it! I know I loved every minute of mine. The change in exhaust note after 3000 RPM, the responsiveness...mmmmm

I agree......unfortunately mines off with its new owner to Ireland on Saturday!

[ypauly]

I knew these things are not the wise money alternative
firstly shocked by the insurance over £1000
now shocked at the fuel economy or lack of it (getting just over 200miles for £40)

what else is going to shock me?

is that fuel consumption normal or should i get it looked at??????

[RicksAlfas]

My 2.0 145 used to average 25'ish mpg.
What does 200miles for £40 work out at?

[pdV6]

RicksAlfas said:

My 2.0 145 used to average 25'ish mpg.
What does 200miles for £40 work out at?

21.5 mpg assuming 95p/l

[djmck30]

Welcome to the club Love the seats!!

[ypauly]

djmck30 said:

Welcome to the club Love the seats!!

might have to sell them to pay for fuel though

[funwithrevs]

ypauly said:

I knew these things are not the wise money alternative
firstly shocked by the insurance over £1000
now shocked at the fuel economy or lack of it (getting just over 200miles for £40)

what else is going to shock me?

is that fuel consumption normal or should i get it looked at??????

My 166 V6 gets better than that at about £55 for 300 miles

I think the wife gets about 30mpg in her 1.8 146. Very dependent on how stop/start your journey is though.

Anyway, welcome to the club