Rob
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You know, for kids!
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Apr 21, 2006 18:55:08 GMT
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they're about 10 yrs old so geading for retro... i don't mind blunt answers ie "hell yeah" or more likely "NO!" but the more info the better... you know the score - common problems (not just "they're italian, they'll break") do your worst - theres a tidy one near me in black within my budget. these are the said instruments of italian electrical torture:
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Apr 21, 2006 18:58:19 GMT
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Do it. Simple
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Apr 21, 2006 18:59:06 GMT
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yes always liked them but i know nothing about them...
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Apr 21, 2006 19:35:09 GMT
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Great car, crazy styling and a sweet twin spark engine. Make sure its had the cam belt done in the last 30,000 miles and the the rear suspension bushes are nice and tight
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Apr 21, 2006 21:31:56 GMT
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yeah wouldnt worry about rust unless it had a reapir
as strone said cambelt and general eletrics check they all work
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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Rob
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You know, for kids!
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Apr 21, 2006 22:38:40 GMT
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ooh, looking promising... cheers guys !
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Apr 21, 2006 22:44:10 GMT
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Weird alfa short leg long arm driving position. 145 Clover dearer than a 146 Ti, no clover in the 146 range, but same mechanicals as the 145, but 5 doors instead of 3. 146's got the facelifted interior that the 145 never got. not as nice looking but financially a better deal. Before I bought the Octavia, I missed out (late bid) on a red 145 myself. Proper plain alfa red, though, not metallic. Problem is though, all non metallic red Alfas go pink if not regularly polished.
Like all twinspark alfas, can be make to go curse word fast, and handle fairly well.
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Odin
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I've always liked 'em...great looking cars IMO.
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racer86
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'72 BMW 2002 / '72 Alpine A110 Gordini
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I was toying with one of these as my modern daily car - can be picked up cheap, alas crippling insurance spoiled the day! Lovely car and a nice alternative "hot hatch" i really like them.
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Rob
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You know, for kids!
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re insurance - it will cost £80 more a year than the golf not great but at least it's a bit newer and my mum will like it gonna test drive one near me on tuesday if it's still there. cheers for you inputs . . .
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Apr 22, 2006 14:07:06 GMT
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Cool cars, but I much prefer the looks of the 146 (5 door version), as IMO the styling is more cohesive & better resolved.
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louis
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Apr 22, 2006 20:36:48 GMT
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Get it, I love those cars, I see one nearly every day in red but I prefer them in that dark green metallic colour.
I've always contemplated getting one but I'm scared to leave the safety of german engineering.
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Shortcut
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I won't be there when you cross the road, so always use the Green Cross Code.
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Apr 22, 2006 21:49:30 GMT
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No, get a 75 instead!
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This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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BillyBedford
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It was acceptable in the 80's
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Sorry but...No..No..No..! I've not owned one meself, but know a couple of mates who have. ( 145 twinsparks) Go like poo off a shovel........ Electrics dodgy......Parts scarce/expensive/not available.........doors ( yes all of them except the boot for some reason ) freeze shut in the winter (i've witnessed him climbing in through the hatch on more than one occasion..!)......as does the handbrake cables.......etc etc
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1981 BL Maxi 1750HL 1983 Maserati BiTurbo Rust Bucket Coupe.
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ANy underbonnet shots of these cars? I ask because I think early ones used the sud/33 derived 'boxer' powerplant than later on they swapped to the in-line twin spark job. Must have required a pretty comprehensive re-engineering of the front end of the car to do that.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT!
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Apr 23, 2006 11:55:00 GMT
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Yes you're right Mr B the early cars used the 1.7 Boxer engine from the 33 All cloverleafs have the 2.0 twinspark
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Apr 24, 2006 10:06:58 GMT
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Electrics dodgy......Parts scarce/expensive/not available.........doors ( yes all of them except the boot for some reason ) freeze shut in the winter (i've witnessed him climbing in through the hatch on more than one occasion..!)......as does the handbrake cables.......etc etc absolute curse word spares not a problem at all - I've had more Fords have doors freeze up. electrics dodgy on early Alfas & 164's - 145's & 164's are fine. go look at; www.alfa145.com good site & very helpfull bunch on the forum.
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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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Apr 24, 2006 10:11:55 GMT
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if your getting a 2.0TS engined version - please make sure you either; a) make sure it has had a cambelt & Variator change recently b) get the cambelt & variator changed when you buy it (£400 to 500)
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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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BillyBedford
Part of things
It was acceptable in the 80's
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Apr 24, 2006 11:59:43 GMT
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Ooops sorry if i offended........ Only going by what i've been told/seen. Never known any other cars to have doors that freeze up in winter. i will retire back to my shell any play with my marina.....
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1981 BL Maxi 1750HL 1983 Maserati BiTurbo Rust Bucket Coupe.
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Apr 24, 2006 12:03:19 GMT
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Hey no worries! The door handles freeze up on my Mazda koop. Actually I ought to be able to get in through the drivers side very soon if not already. Summer here we come!!! w00t!
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT!
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