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Jan 16, 2007 10:05:13 GMT
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Hi Peeps, does anyone know owt about Alfa Romeo Q4s ?
What BHP do they have, nice to drive?
I'm tempted by one for a daily driver and have been offered one fairly cheaply
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Jan 16, 2007 10:12:06 GMT
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How cheap ? I`d be interested in that possibly ;D Potential Alps car you see ;D The FWD one is a better bet for a daily, handle beautifully, sound superb..... Proper Alfa IMHO  |
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Jan 16, 2007 10:15:20 GMT
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Aren't they just re-bodied Integrales?
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Last Edit: Jan 16, 2007 10:15:30 GMT by rmad
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Jan 16, 2007 10:20:12 GMT
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Aren't they just re-bodied Integrales? Nope that was the Dedra Integrale ;D Proper sleeper that one The Alfa 155Q4 is more like the 33Q4 driveline IIRC, might be integrale gearbox though ? |
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Jan 16, 2007 10:28:27 GMT
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I'm not sure, i think the 155Q4 is pretty close to a rebodied integrale. Its got the fiat twink in (with alfa cam covers like) from what I remember.
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Jan 16, 2007 10:43:31 GMT
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I stand corrected  Apparently they did a turbo one as well which would be a Grown up integrale ;D   |
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mrj
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Jan 16, 2007 11:28:24 GMT
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it has 190 BHP, the Q4 is always a turbo ... nice cars, not cheap to drive, though. I have memories from my time at the Alfa dealership... owners had to have a huge wallet... i'd prefer the V6 or the later twin spark 16V...
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Jan 16, 2007 13:23:19 GMT
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spot on, the Q4 is a turbo'd 2.0 lump, basicly a de-tuned integrale lump.
as for using one of these as a daily driver..................I'd be carefull.
The Q4 is a nasty beast to try & buy drivechain, suspension brake bits for. most Q4 afficionados live off broken Q4 as a spares supply, as parts are so scarce or expensive.
if its cheap - ask your self why ?
you are better off with an early 155 with the chain driven lump if you want a daily driver.
Q4 makes for a great track day weapon - but personally I wouldnt even think about having one as a daily driver.
if your serious tho, I can put you in touch with a few Q4 nuts.
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Jan 16, 2007 20:30:45 GMT
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Don't do it.
I thought that buying one would be a great idea, worst mistake of my life. I sold it about 8 months later after engine rebuild no.2.
I reckon it cost me about £5000 for 6 months on the road.
They're not that quick, the nose it too heavy so don't handle that well, the seating position isn't great, parts cost a fortune and can be really hard to get and insurance was quite pricey if I recall correctly and they are all LHD.
Steer well clear.
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Last Edit: Jan 16, 2007 20:31:57 GMT by Halfers
Triumph Estate to do list:
1. Remove Rover V8 - done
2. chop, weld, spray - ongoing, need motivation
3. drop in RB25
4. burn rubber
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Jan 16, 2007 20:37:08 GMT
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I was going to post a picture up of mine. It looked pretty nice with the Integrale wheels on it but my external hard drive has shat itself, that could mean me kissing goodbye to all my pictures....
Oh no!
I wonder if its Italian?......
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Triumph Estate to do list:
1. Remove Rover V8 - done
2. chop, weld, spray - ongoing, need motivation
3. drop in RB25
4. burn rubber
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Jan 16, 2007 21:08:29 GMT
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please don't spoil my illusion!!!!
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Jan 16, 2007 22:31:00 GMT
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Sorry but I would hate to see you have the same luck as me. Think of all the other cool cars you could use the money for that actually work. |
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Triumph Estate to do list:
1. Remove Rover V8 - done
2. chop, weld, spray - ongoing, need motivation
3. drop in RB25
4. burn rubber
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bstardchild
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Tell Me about… Alfa 155 Q4sbstardchild
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Sorry but I would hate to see you have the same luck as me. Think of all the other cool cars you could use the money for that actually work. I'd like to see him get just one on the road ;D |
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