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Squadrone Rosso said:
That GT pic is epic 
At that mileage, how much of a Trigger’s Broom is it? .
Thanks - I was at the lake doing a spot of landscape photography, but couldn’t resist one of the car.At that mileage, how much of a Trigger’s Broom is it? .
Most of the usual bits replaced, but not excessive - clutch, turbo, suspension, brakes and lots of front suspension wishbones. The cam belt has been done at least four times, but the engine has never been apart. Still returns high 40s mpg despite a horrible commute (average <30mph for over an hour each way). Superb car and far better than I ever imagined it wold be.
Nigel_O said:
My leggy Alfa GT diesel (237,000 miles) playing in the snow in north Wales early on Saturday morning - winter tyres meant it had no problems getting up some pretty steep hills - snow socks had to come out on one occasion, but otherwise, it was pretty epic for an old Italian shed
I was celebration passing 150k yesterday, I have a long way and a lot of use to go yet thenNigel_O said:
My leggy Alfa GT diesel (237,000 miles) playing in the snow in north Wales early on Saturday morning - winter tyres meant it had no problems getting up some pretty steep hills - snow socks had to come out on one occasion, but otherwise, it was pretty epic for an old Italian shed
Want one.My 147's under there somewhere:
2017-12-11 06.49.44 by Chrisga, on Flickr
And my wifes 159 is under here:
2017-12-10 08.02.02 by Chrisga, on Flickr
2017-12-11 06.49.44 by Chrisga, on FlickrAnd my wifes 159 is under here:
2017-12-10 08.02.02 by Chrisga, on Flickr
Cleaner photo's...
...had an interesting conversation about the old girl as well. Someone suggested getting a hot hatch was the first sign of a midlife crisis.
I explained the 145 Cloverleaf was never anything as vulgar as a hot hatch. The suspension is softer and the seats higher so my legs aren't all but straight out in front of me. Over long journeys that is a lot more comfortable and if I hit a pot hole in my 145 I'll know about it. If I were to hit a pot hole in a contemporary hot hatch from the late 90's, ST170, Clio 172, 206 GTi, Civic Type R, Bravo HGT and so on I would not only know about the hole but would probably need a buckled wheel or two replacing and an appointment to see a chiropractor.
The 145 Cloverleaf was and is more of a "Touring Hatch" than the others could ever hope to be.
...had an interesting conversation about the old girl as well. Someone suggested getting a hot hatch was the first sign of a midlife crisis.
I explained the 145 Cloverleaf was never anything as vulgar as a hot hatch. The suspension is softer and the seats higher so my legs aren't all but straight out in front of me. Over long journeys that is a lot more comfortable and if I hit a pot hole in my 145 I'll know about it. If I were to hit a pot hole in a contemporary hot hatch from the late 90's, ST170, Clio 172, 206 GTi, Civic Type R, Bravo HGT and so on I would not only know about the hole but would probably need a buckled wheel or two replacing and an appointment to see a chiropractor.
The 145 Cloverleaf was and is more of a "Touring Hatch" than the others could ever hope to be.
Edited by Liquid Knight on Monday 18th December 17:37
Liquid Knight said:
Cleaner photo's...
...had an interesting conversation about the old girl as well. Someone suggested getting a hot hatch was the first sign of a midlife crisis.
I explained the 145 Cloverleaf was never anything as vulgar as a hot hatch. The suspension is softer and the seats higher so my legs aren't all but straight out in front of me. Over long journeys that is a lot more comfortable and if I hit a pot hole in my 145 I'll know about it. If I were to hit a pot hole in a contemporary hot hatch from the late 90's, ST170, Clio 172, 206 GTi, Civic Type R, Bravo HGT and so on I would not only know about the hole but would probably need a buckled wheel or two replacing and an appointment to see a chiropractor.
The 145 Cloverleaf was and is more of a "Touring Hatch" than the others could ever hope to be.
If you ever think about selling that, please contact me first. It's beautiful...had an interesting conversation about the old girl as well. Someone suggested getting a hot hatch was the first sign of a midlife crisis.
I explained the 145 Cloverleaf was never anything as vulgar as a hot hatch. The suspension is softer and the seats higher so my legs aren't all but straight out in front of me. Over long journeys that is a lot more comfortable and if I hit a pot hole in my 145 I'll know about it. If I were to hit a pot hole in a contemporary hot hatch from the late 90's, ST170, Clio 172, 206 GTi, Civic Type R, Bravo HGT and so on I would not only know about the hole but would probably need a buckled wheel or two replacing and an appointment to see a chiropractor.
The 145 Cloverleaf was and is more of a "Touring Hatch" than the others could ever hope to be.
Edited by Liquid Knight on Monday 18th December 17:37
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