At it again, advice re 156's please.
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Hello folks,
You have no doubt been asked before, and I have had a good look at the alfa previous questions...however.
My BMW is a little short of space, and as a result am tempted with an alfa 156, possibly sportwagon to get a buggy, and 6 and 1 yr old paraphenalia in.
The BMW is great, but considering it is a 328ise it doesn't feel that quick, which is odd, because when you look at the speedometer it is actually covering ground rather quickly. In my previous (bad!!) experiences of alfas, they do seem to be covering ground a bit quicker.
Sorry if this has been answered many times before, but...Am I right to suggest that I 'need' a 2.5v6 rather than a 2.0 twinspark. And that the automatic and selespeed boxes are to be avoided.
I like a good engine, and manual gearbox generally.
Also, are there any pitfalls, and when do the cambelts have to be replaced...
Sorry to be a pain, I really should get a sensible oil burner.
Mike.
(ps I have had 4 alfas, and popped everyone of them
)
PS I am up for a swap if anyone is interested....
>>> Edited by silverback mike on Sunday 28th March 18:38
You have no doubt been asked before, and I have had a good look at the alfa previous questions...however.
My BMW is a little short of space, and as a result am tempted with an alfa 156, possibly sportwagon to get a buggy, and 6 and 1 yr old paraphenalia in.
The BMW is great, but considering it is a 328ise it doesn't feel that quick, which is odd, because when you look at the speedometer it is actually covering ground rather quickly. In my previous (bad!!) experiences of alfas, they do seem to be covering ground a bit quicker.
Sorry if this has been answered many times before, but...Am I right to suggest that I 'need' a 2.5v6 rather than a 2.0 twinspark. And that the automatic and selespeed boxes are to be avoided.
I like a good engine, and manual gearbox generally.
Also, are there any pitfalls, and when do the cambelts have to be replaced...
Sorry to be a pain, I really should get a sensible oil burner.
Mike.
(ps I have had 4 alfas, and popped everyone of them
) PS I am up for a swap if anyone is interested....
>>> Edited by silverback mike on Sunday 28th March 18:38
Thanks folks,
I won't be buying new unfortunately. And at the moment seem to be changing cars far too often. So hopefully I will find an alfa that I can keep for longer than a few months.
Still unsure over a 2.5v6 or a 2.0 twinspark. Handling over noise I suppose...hmmm
I am off to look in my local alfa specialist later.
I won't be buying new unfortunately. And at the moment seem to be changing cars far too often. So hopefully I will find an alfa that I can keep for longer than a few months.
Still unsure over a 2.5v6 or a 2.0 twinspark. Handling over noise I suppose...hmmm
I am off to look in my local alfa specialist later.
Thanks folks,
I tend not to use dealers, my current car is looked after by an excellent specialist that has (in my view) a greater interest and indepth knowledge of the vehicle than a dealer.
Not sure about specialists in Bristol for alfas though. I know of one near me (near rolls royce) but are there any others?
I tend not to use dealers, my current car is looked after by an excellent specialist that has (in my view) a greater interest and indepth knowledge of the vehicle than a dealer.
Not sure about specialists in Bristol for alfas though. I know of one near me (near rolls royce) but are there any others?
Thanks folks,
I ended up with a smashing twinspark sportwagon, silver with red leather veloce, sp3 pack. Full alfa history, bit high on miles (80k but have confirmed with dealer it had the major service, belts plugs etc etc done 8k ago), 2001 model and 1 owner for £5900 thats with a full mot and warranty.
Happy as larry, ideally I would have liked a V6, but at that price I wasn't going to let it go.
Must admit, it isn't blisteringly quick, but it certainly handles well, better than my previous 328I BMW and in my view would be all over the BMW in test conditions.
I am waiting for bits to fall off now, as so far it seems very well put together.
I ended up with a smashing twinspark sportwagon, silver with red leather veloce, sp3 pack. Full alfa history, bit high on miles (80k but have confirmed with dealer it had the major service, belts plugs etc etc done 8k ago), 2001 model and 1 owner for £5900 thats with a full mot and warranty.
Happy as larry, ideally I would have liked a V6, but at that price I wasn't going to let it go.
Must admit, it isn't blisteringly quick, but it certainly handles well, better than my previous 328I BMW and in my view would be all over the BMW in test conditions.
I am waiting for bits to fall off now, as so far it seems very well put together.
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