RE: Shed of the Week | Alfa Romeo 166
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Had a 3.0 166, the one with the droopy face. I liked it but it was hampered by a miserable Alfa Auto.
Never quite lived up to my previous two, a 156 2.5 V6 and my favourite car of all time a 164 3.0 24V Cloverleaf. Why did I ever sell that! You don't know what you've got until you don't have it..
Never quite lived up to my previous two, a 156 2.5 V6 and my favourite car of all time a 164 3.0 24V Cloverleaf. Why did I ever sell that! You don't know what you've got until you don't have it..
Counting up the number of Busso owners claiming their cars don't/didn't burn oil.
It's Italian.
Some will, some won't.
I've had two Busso cars. One did. One didn't.
That's what makes them so characterful. And effing annoying.
Even a decent looking, well looked after car like this will not go headache free.
Alfa also decided that Europe's senior management didn't need cupholders
It's Italian.
Some will, some won't.
I've had two Busso cars. One did. One didn't.
That's what makes them so characterful. And effing annoying.
Even a decent looking, well looked after car like this will not go headache free.
Alfa also decided that Europe's senior management didn't need cupholders
Lord.Vader said:
Thats (was) mine!
Sold for £800.
Such a shame, absolutely no interest what so ever, even on the shed / barge thread.
Would certainly have another but 3 other cars and a bike on the way enough.
So it's gone already? That's a shame for the purposes of this thread.Sold for £800.
Such a shame, absolutely no interest what so ever, even on the shed / barge thread.
Would certainly have another but 3 other cars and a bike on the way enough.
Edited by Lord.Vader on Friday 20th March 08:37
I can't believe such a lovely looking car can only be worth £800, I'd happily smoke about in that for a year.
An irrational addiction that convinces you the next one will be better. Had three Busso V6 engine Alfas, none used any oil, all were glorious. The also used to drain the blood from my face on MOT day without fail. Many years of joy and pain, all because I had a ride in a sud when I was a boy and I was hooked!
Usget said:
Lord.Vader said:
Thats (was) mine!
Sold for £800.
Such a shame, absolutely no interest what so ever, even on the shed / barge thread.
Would certainly have another but 3 other cars and a bike on the way enough.
So it's gone already? That's a shame for the purposes of this thread.Sold for £800.
Such a shame, absolutely no interest what so ever, even on the shed / barge thread.
Would certainly have another but 3 other cars and a bike on the way enough.
Edited by Lord.Vader on Friday 20th March 08:37
I can't believe such a lovely looking car can only be worth £800, I'd happily smoke about in that for a year.
Great car, not a single thing broke, much cheaper than any BMW / MB I’ve had!
Great looking cars, always did look stunning in period and stand out even more now against the current crop of white goods.
Interesting comment about self distorting body panels. I had a new Alfa GT back in 2006 and that developed a mystery dent in the top of the wing. I had a hugh row with the Alfa garage (worst customer service ever) and accused them but never got to the bottom of it! I wonder if it could have been self distorting!
Interesting comment about self distorting body panels. I had a new Alfa GT back in 2006 and that developed a mystery dent in the top of the wing. I had a hugh row with the Alfa garage (worst customer service ever) and accused them but never got to the bottom of it! I wonder if it could have been self distorting!
That was mine until 2017, when I sold it to an Alfa enthusiast. It was my first TwinSpark, after two pre-facelift 3.0V6 166s. These are undoubtedly my favourite Alfas (never owned a 164), with the build quality and comfort a class above both my 156 and 159. The TwinSpark is a sprightly engine, and more than capable for everyday driving. I’d have another but the best of these are 15 years old now so you need to have the time/space for some spannering.
aarondbs said:
Had a 3.0 166, the one with the droopy face. I liked it but it was hampered by a miserable Alfa Auto.
Never quite lived up to my previous two, a 156 2.5 V6 and my favourite car of all time a 164 3.0 24V Cloverleaf. Why did I ever sell that! You don't know what you've got until you don't have it..
I had a 1999 manual V6 with the manual 6 speed and loved it to bitsNever quite lived up to my previous two, a 156 2.5 V6 and my favourite car of all time a 164 3.0 24V Cloverleaf. Why did I ever sell that! You don't know what you've got until you don't have it..
A failed flywheel finally killed it. Was just too pricy to replace the clutch and flywheel. So it was in my garden of 2 years while i had a think about what to do with it and then a guy offered £250 for it as he wanted the gearbox. Charged the battery up and it started first turn of the key. Was really sad to see it go.
It was generally reliable and was a great drive. The engine is a real gem (not tried the TS). The front suspension needs to be treated as a service item and replaced every couple of years. The leather interior is really good quality, the seats still looked really good on mine after nearly 20 years.
I'd buy another in a heartbeat, but V6 manual left-hookers are hen's teeth rare now.
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