RE: PH Service History: Fun in the sun

RE: PH Service History: Fun in the sun

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MagicoItaliano

4 posts

70 months

Monday 2nd July 2018
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The Alfa Spider 916 in 2ltr form may be the ‘purists choice’ but it simply cannot compare with the 3ltr V6 exhaust note from sensible Ragazzon cat back or similar system. Not only does the car look good it sounds fantastic as well.

Biased I know but the 916 is an under the radar old school modern classic. Other than all too regular hood motor problems it is a pretty robust piece of kit and will appreciate over time if looked after.

Turbobanana

6,292 posts

202 months

Monday 2nd July 2018
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bearman68 said:
And who wants an electric roof?
An electric roof is one of the most convenient things you can have, although they do take up a bit of space. Also, they look really cool, expecially if it's on an old car where nobody expects to see it:



My old bus of 18 years at Silverstone a month or so back.

CDP

7,460 posts

255 months

Monday 2nd July 2018
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Turbobanana said:
bearman68 said:
And who wants an electric roof?
An electric roof is one of the most convenient things you can have, although they do take up a bit of space. Also, they look really cool, expecially if it's on an old car where nobody expects to see it:



My old bus of 18 years at Silverstone a month or so back.
On the MG TF I can just reach over my shoulder, I expect the MX5 to be the same. Granted the Saab could only be operated in that way by an orangutan.

Roof up Clyde.

CDP

7,460 posts

255 months

Monday 2nd July 2018
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sideways man said:
I seriously fancy a BMW Z4 3.0 , they seem to be quite bullet proof and a fair drive.
Go for it. About as risky a buy as a 5 series.

lotuslover69

269 posts

144 months

Monday 2nd July 2018
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edoverheels said:
I'm also looking at importing an S660.
Not many have made it over to the UK yet or I would buy one already over here.
That is awesome, i think they are about 15 to 20k which is quite a lot of money for such a small car. Personally i would import an AZ1 since i love the gullwing doors smile

jon_273

112 posts

88 months

Tuesday 3rd July 2018
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lotuslover69 said:
edoverheels said:
I'm also looking at importing an S660.
Not many have made it over to the UK yet or I would buy one already over here.
That is awesome, i think they are about 15 to 20k which is quite a lot of money for such a small car. Personally i would import an AZ1 since i love the gullwing doors smile
They are great things and I want one very much! I think there's a couple in the UK for sale for about £20k.

They are also quite small, smaller than a Smart roadster for example, and have no luggage space. I'm 6'2" and could just about fit in it.

Turbobanana

6,292 posts

202 months

Tuesday 3rd July 2018
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CDP said:
Turbobanana said:
bearman68 said:
And who wants an electric roof?
An electric roof is one of the most convenient things you can have, although they do take up a bit of space. Also, they look really cool, expecially if it's on an old car where nobody expects to see it:



My old bus of 18 years at Silverstone a month or so back.
On the MG TF I can just reach over my shoulder, I expect the MX5 to be the same. Granted the Saab could only be operated in that way by an orangutan.

Roof up Clyde.
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mrmotorhome

107 posts

143 months

Tuesday 3rd July 2018
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You can't beat this on a summer's day - comfy ride (as all french cars used to be), soft and comfortable seats, room in the back for the kids, a huge boot (two weeks holiday possible) and so much classic Pininfarina style...

edoverheels

358 posts

106 months

Tuesday 3rd July 2018
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jon_273 said:
They are great things and I want one very much! I think there's a couple in the UK for sale for about £20k.

They are also quite small, smaller than a Smart roadster for example, and have no luggage space. I'm 6'2" and could just about fit in it.
I'm only 5'5'' and so not a problem!
If they are £20k here then I might as well import one myself through Torque and make it a bit more of an adventure and get more choice. Not done that before.
Strangely it will probably replace my S2000.

Cupramax

10,482 posts

253 months

Tuesday 3rd July 2018
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mrmotorhome said:
You can't beat this on a summer's day - comfy ride (as all french cars used to be), soft and comfortable seats, room in the back for the kids, a huge boot (two weeks holiday possible) and so much classic Pininfarina style...
Thats a rare beast, the coupe is rare enough, cant be many cabs about.

CDP

7,460 posts

255 months

Tuesday 3rd July 2018
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mrmotorhome said:
You can't beat this on a summer's day - comfy ride (as all french cars used to be), soft and comfortable seats, room in the back for the kids, a huge boot (two weeks holiday possible) and so much classic Pininfarina style...
A rather pretty car.

Peugeot could have been the French Audi but with a better looks and ride.

What went so wrong?