Spider planning

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silverthorn2151

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Monday 19th June 2017
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I have a 159 2.4 at the moment and a Saab 93 aero convertible tuned by Hirsch to 295bhp.

I am hankering after a Spider and in particular a v6. Probably a 3.0 916 and its probably going to replace the Saab.

Question, am I missing a trick in only wanting the V6 engine? If I change that search criteria I have much more choice open to me. I haven't driven either options back to back but I'm happy that the car is for me. I just can't make up my mind on spending more on a V6 or less on a different model.

Or, keep the Saab, sell the 159.....but then.....where do the dogs go! Decisions decisions.

silverthorn2151

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180 months

Monday 19th June 2017
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Perhaps I should try one.

I am quite keen on the noise though.

silverthorn2151

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Friday 30th June 2017
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Think I have taken the plunge on a silver twin spark.

Waiting to hear back. Had a really good chat with the guys at AlfaWorkshop while my 159 was in for service and acted on their advice on whats important. I'm handy with a spanner and fancied something sufficiently analogue for me to play with. Everything I read suggests that these are the cars to go for.

Excited now.




silverthorn2151

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180 months

Saturday 1st July 2017
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Nope, deal closed on a black one with red interior.

Collecting tomorrow. Pics to follow.

silverthorn2151

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Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Well, its bloomin lovely.

100 miles driven and its everything I hoped.

Minor things to do over the coming months but for the moment, top down, enjoy the sunshine.