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[Viral_Jim]

Would it kill the insurance company to exclude or limit claims for cat thefts? Or body part theft of Festers and Corsas 

Probably not, but given the margins on consumer car insurance are pretty thin, it probably isn't worth it for the hassle

[Raeturbo]

Got the original bill of sale of my 2007 one £59, 837.58 I paid £7,000 for it just over 4 years ago spent & I've probably spent £3,500 on it for servicing & bringing it up to  my required standard almost changed it for an SVR a few months back until I saw the insurance quote (£1400) at present i pay £340 got absolutely no intention of changing it does absolutely everything I expect from it & is superbly comfortable.

Done the same with my XJ8l. Spent a few grand on it to get it right👍👍

[Rangie]

Got the original bill of sale of my 2007 one £59, 837.58 I paid £7,000 for it just over 4 years ago spent & I've probably spent £3,500 on it for servicing & bringing it up to  my required standard almost changed it for an SVR a few months back until I saw the insurance quote (£1400) at present i pay £340 got absolutely no intention of changing it does absolutely everything I expect from it & is superbly comfortable.

Done the same with my XJ8l. Spent a few grand on it to get it right👍👍

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It makes sense if you intend keeping it, I can't justify paying £30,000+ for a more up to date vehicle when I only cover 5,000 miles a year+ it makes me smile when I drive it..👍

[STEMO]

Got the original bill of sale of my 2007 one £59, 837.58 I paid £7,000 for it just over 4 years ago spent & I've probably spent £3,500 on it for servicing & bringing it up to  my required standard almost changed it for an SVR a few months back until I saw the insurance quote (£1400) at present i pay £340 got absolutely no intention of changing it does absolutely everything I expect from it & is superbly comfortable.

Done the same with my XJ8l. Spent a few grand on it to get it right👍👍

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It makes sense if you intend keeping it, I can't justify paying £30,000+ for a more up to date vehicle when I only cover 5,000 miles a year+ it makes me smile when I drive it..👍

Smile? I had an Alfa Romeo 166 that made me laugh out loud 

[Viral_Jim]

From what I heard it provided a source of amusement to many other forum goers too. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Got the original bill of sale of my 2007 one £59, 837.58 I paid £7,000 for it just over 4 years ago spent & I've probably spent £3,500 on it for servicing & bringing it up to  my required standard almost changed it for an SVR a few months back until I saw the insurance quote (£1400) at present i pay £340 got absolutely no intention of changing it does absolutely everything I expect from it & is superbly comfortable.

Done the same with my XJ8l. Spent a few grand on it to get it right👍👍

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It makes sense if you intend keeping it, I can't justify paying £30,000+ for a more up to date vehicle when I only cover 5,000 miles a year+ it makes me smile when I drive it..👍

Smile? I had an Alfa Romeo 166 that made me laugh out loud 

A very handsome car.

I've never owned an Alfa but would like to at some point.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

https://youtu.be/xymF-E7KDN4?feature=shared

If it's good enough for old Harry then it's good enough for me.

[Rangie]

Alfa Romeo have made some beautiful looking cars over the years.

[TheBoy]

Alfa Romeo have made some beautiful looking cars over the years.

Indeed, and most of them handle pretty well as well...   ...when they are working

[Rangie]

Alfa Romeo have made some beautiful looking cars over the years.

Indeed, and most of them handle pretty well as well...   ...when they are working

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And not turned to dust.

[TheBoy]

Alfa Romeo have made some beautiful looking cars over the years.

Indeed, and most of them handle pretty well as well...   ...when they are working

. 

And not turned to dust.

I believed its all called Italian Character

[Sir Tigger KC]

Alfa Romeo have made some beautiful looking cars over the years.

Indeed, and most of them handle pretty well as well...   ...when they are working

. 

And not turned to dust.

I believed its all called Italian Character

It's why the Italians thrash their cars, because they don't have much time before they dissolve! 

[Rangie]

Back in the seventies my cousin bought a brand new Alfasud looked great, but after 4 years every panel including the roof had bubbled up with rust, his sister had a Fiat Strada which was just as bad.

[STEMO]

From what I heard it provided a source of amusement to many other forum goers too. 

I do like to keep them happy, Jim. At the time, it was the only car on the forum that rusted quicker than an omega 

[TheBoy]

Alfa Romeo have made some beautiful looking cars over the years.

Indeed, and most of them handle pretty well as well...   ...when they are working

. 

And not turned to dust.

I believed its all called Italian Character

It's why the Italians thrash their cars, because they don't have much time before they dissolve! 

Whats my excuse