really fancy a alfa 145 ,
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hey , just readin up on ur comments about the alfa`s , lookin to buy one asap , there are so many to choose from , i like the cloverleaf models , were am livin there are not tomany about i have only seen 1 , lovey bright red cloverleaf , i have garthered that the belts are a big thing , and the rustin under the front seats , would love to hear any one`s views on this , all the best denz
I had two 145 Cloverleafs - fantastic cars, great fun to drive and becoming increasingly rare.
Rusty floors is becoming a problem so have a good poke underneath. Listen for knocking from the front suspension over speed humps - the wishbone bushes don't last long. Try to get a good look at the radiator as the fins drop out over time. Check the oil as most will use a bit and they don't like getting run low. Belts and tensioners need doing every 36k or 3 years. If it sounds like a diesel at startup/tickover the variator is worn. Check all the electrics - rear wipers are a common fail. Check rear shocks - O/E ones were rubbish, but most will have been upgraded by now.
Alfa Red looks great, but will fade and that can only be corrected with a re-spray (they are laquered so T-cut won't work!)Leather is a desirable option.
Buy the best you can find/afford - a far cheaper option than trying to fix up an old nail!
There is an excellent owners forum - http://forum.alfa145.com/ (Its down at the moment, but I'm sure it will be back soon!)
Rusty floors is becoming a problem so have a good poke underneath. Listen for knocking from the front suspension over speed humps - the wishbone bushes don't last long. Try to get a good look at the radiator as the fins drop out over time. Check the oil as most will use a bit and they don't like getting run low. Belts and tensioners need doing every 36k or 3 years. If it sounds like a diesel at startup/tickover the variator is worn. Check all the electrics - rear wipers are a common fail. Check rear shocks - O/E ones were rubbish, but most will have been upgraded by now.
Alfa Red looks great, but will fade and that can only be corrected with a re-spray (they are laquered so T-cut won't work!)Leather is a desirable option.
Buy the best you can find/afford - a far cheaper option than trying to fix up an old nail!
There is an excellent owners forum - http://forum.alfa145.com/ (Its down at the moment, but I'm sure it will be back soon!)
ok sounds like i am going to have to write all this down lol , was on the alfa forum before but u are right its down at min , i`m going to have to travel over to england or scotland , but lookin forward to the drive home . should be sweet , there`s not to many with leather , but was thinkin of gettin it done , had a wee look at a few web sites, ie(mj interoirs), , many thanks for ur input !!
Have you thought about a 146?
I have a Ti with leather, in good condition mechanically that I could part with quite cheaply.
9 months mot
Newish cambelt, wishbones, rad, thermostat, variator, rear brakes, exhaust.
Brand new front brakes
Oiled and filtered about 200 miles ago.
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I have a Ti with leather, in good condition mechanically that I could part with quite cheaply.
9 months mot
Newish cambelt, wishbones, rad, thermostat, variator, rear brakes, exhaust.
Brand new front brakes
Oiled and filtered about 200 miles ago.
?
Edited by Oilchange on Wednesday 29th July 13:07
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