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Nov 28, 2013 18:39:46 GMT
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This is what happens when wife who is used to 4 wheel drive volvo borrows your 3.0 V6 RWD Alfa on a damp greasy day. Thankfully she is ok, just shaken up So my lovely 76000mile 2 owner car is dead. If you hear of a replacement, please let me know, as to quote my wife "I owe you a car" (she was only covered 3rd party on this). Lost the back end coming up the slip road round a lefthander, counter steered, shot off to the right, head on to the 1st tree, it spun the car round and rear ended the second tree. Cars not touching the insurance company, she didn't insure it like I asked her, so was only covered 3rd party. So it's now sitting at my mates. I'll break it, but want to find another 75 before I sell bits, so I have what I might need.
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71 Alfa GT 1300 Junior 89 Alfa 75 3.0 V6 Veloce 89 Alfa 75 3.0 V6 America 2015 C220 estate Daily shunter
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Nov 28, 2013 18:59:31 GMT
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Gutted, at least she is ok! Looks to have put up quite a fight against the trees.
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skoze
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Nov 28, 2013 19:03:58 GMT
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If all's keeping quiet as far as insurance goes i'd edit those plates out dude!
Absolutely gutted for you though, was having a good read/ want over the topic not too long a go.
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Nov 28, 2013 20:33:49 GMT
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Man thats awful but at least she is ok
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sweaty palms slip off joystick
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mid72
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Nov 28, 2013 20:37:19 GMT
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Oh my!
Main thing is no one was hurt.
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Nov 28, 2013 21:13:59 GMT
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Ooh, that's bad. Good that she's ok, but that's still awful. Hope you find a replacement soon.
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Nov 28, 2013 21:47:24 GMT
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Problem is these are getting so hard to find clean.
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71 Alfa GT 1300 Junior 89 Alfa 75 3.0 V6 Veloce 89 Alfa 75 3.0 V6 America 2015 C220 estate Daily shunter
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Nov 28, 2013 22:03:33 GMT
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My other half works on Alfas a fair bit so I'll get him to keep an eye out for any. 75s aren't normally his thing, but if a good one came up he'd be sure to pass the info on.
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Nov 28, 2013 22:38:49 GMT
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Absolutely gutting. Glad she's OK though. Cars are replaceable (although getting less and less so all the time).
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The journey of 1000 miles starts with a single coffee.
I don't like coffee!
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79cord
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Nov 29, 2013 10:20:43 GMT
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Sorry to see that. Certainly enough car to get into trouble.
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ThePollitt
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Nov 29, 2013 15:32:17 GMT
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Christ on a bike, that's a heavy hit.
To echo what's been said, I'm glad she's okay. Can't be a nice experience. Make sure you look after her tonight, she'll be getting the awful post crash flashbacks no doubt.
Chris
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nofrills
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Nov 29, 2013 16:20:46 GMT
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ah man sorry to hear this.... but at least the mrs is ok... i am sure you will find another one buddy although may take a few months
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Nov 29, 2013 16:30:47 GMT
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Nov 29, 2013 17:52:13 GMT
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ah man sorry to hear this.... but at least the mrs is ok... i am sure you will find another one buddy although may take a few months Meaning another car or another Mrs? Surely doing that to a rare Alfa is grounds for divorce... Joking aside, pleased she escaped unhurt from what looks like a hefty wallop.
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Nov 29, 2013 17:58:59 GMT
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Other half is breaking a white 75. It's apparently pretty straight and rot free but they're using the engine and drivetrain for another Alfa they've got in. If it's of use, I'm happy to put you in contact with one another.
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andyborris
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Nov 29, 2013 20:50:24 GMT
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Isn't the answer in your signature pictures?
Add one 75 V6 drive train to a 1300 Bertone coupe.....equals BIG Alfa fun!
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Nov 30, 2013 22:47:51 GMT
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Isn't the answer in your signature pictures? Add one 75 V6 drive train to a 1300 Bertone coupe.....equals BIG Alfa fun! Very true, seen it done a few times.......... But I couldn't bring myself to doing it.
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71 Alfa GT 1300 Junior 89 Alfa 75 3.0 V6 Veloce 89 Alfa 75 3.0 V6 America 2015 C220 estate Daily shunter
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andyborris
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Isn't the answer in your signature pictures? Add one 75 V6 drive train to a 1300 Bertone coupe.....equals BIG Alfa fun! Very true, seen it done a few times.......... But I couldn't bring myself to doing it. Yeah, probably couldn't do it myself either! I think transaxle cars suffer from a combination of increased grip and higher polar mass when they do slide, this can make them harder to "catch". I know, I used to own a 944!
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Mar 28, 2014 20:43:06 GMT
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After months of searching for a replacement 75, after the mrs trashed it I have finally found a good replacement for it. Just need to swap over some of the good bits from the trashed one to this, and a few more bits of work, and she'll be good. ] ]
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71 Alfa GT 1300 Junior 89 Alfa 75 3.0 V6 Veloce 89 Alfa 75 3.0 V6 America 2015 C220 estate Daily shunter
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Mar 28, 2014 20:45:32 GMT
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Nice, was this the one on cars and classics?
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