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Re: Alfa
« Reply #30 on: 18 December 2006, 23:00:01 »
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Anyway...'bout this alfa..anyone had any dealings with this particular model?

Dont be shy, if they're sh*te, say so :y

An 155 with a proper V6 engine is considered by me a true drivers car worth keeping forever, Ok it is a front wheel drive but it can embarass many rear wheel drive cars including the omega. The legendary alfa v6 the best v6 engine ever made on the planet.
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Re: Alfa
« Reply #31 on: 18 December 2006, 23:04:23 »
stop mixing your words, man.  SPIT IT OUT.    :y
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Re: Alfa
« Reply #32 on: 18 December 2006, 23:11:00 »
Naah get a 164, ideally a cloverleaf (220+bhp 3 litre 24v).

Truly the most wonderful engine in existence (well this isde of an Italian V8!)

Getting all misty eyed again...

Then I remember the electrics.... and the torque steer

But then you rev the engine and you really don't care!
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Re: Alfa
« Reply #33 on: 18 December 2006, 23:13:58 »
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Naah get a 164, ideally a cloverleaf (220+bhp 3 litre 24v).

Truly the most wonderful engine in existence (well this isde of an Italian V8!)

Getting all misty eyed again...

Then I remember the electrics.... and the torque steer

But then you rev the engine and you really don't care!

And the 164 is sooooooo cheap, excellent value for money ;)
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Re: Alfa
« Reply #34 on: 18 December 2006, 23:15:47 »
Sorry, much preferred the 75.  rear wheel drive, available in 3 ltr cloverleaf as well, went like stink, easy to put sideways if you had a mind.  No wimpish traction control or ABS in this sukka!
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« Reply #35 on: 18 December 2006, 23:47:40 »
Front drive - well not a thing I particularly like, was put off by delivering an Astra GTE and getting terrified by it.

Also had issues with others I have driven - then before buying my own car I used to borrow my mums Avenger estate and lets say they handle VERY well.

Lets say that from delivery driving my favourite was a 4 door saloon with correct wheel drive - made me a Big Vauxhall fan.
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Re: Alfa
« Reply #36 on: 19 December 2006, 09:27:53 »
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Anyway...'bout this alfa..anyone had any dealings with this particular model?

Dont be shy, if they're sh*te, say so :y

I nearly got one some time back.  I seem to remember that they had a major re-vamp around that age, a quick search will tell you everything you need to know but as I remember, there were some important changes made.

I ended up with a 145 Cloverleaf, only 4 cylinders but a cracking engine.  Car had done 10K, electrics were truly awful and build quality was poor.  But then, your not buying it for that reason are you...
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Re: Alfa
« Reply #37 on: 19 December 2006, 11:28:20 »
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Naah get a 164, ideally a cloverleaf (220+bhp 3 litre 24v).

Truly the most wonderful engine in existence (well this isde of an Italian V8!)

Getting all misty eyed again...

Then I remember the electrics.... and the torque steer

But then you rev the engine and you really don't care!

You are very lucky to have owned this beast, i envy you.
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Re: Alfa
« Reply #38 on: 19 December 2006, 13:50:55 »
Had a quick look round. Seems 164 cloverleaf could be pretty hard to find. :-/
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Re: Alfa
« Reply #39 on: 19 December 2006, 16:16:22 »
They never made many of them to be honest.

One here, if you fancy a welding challenge.... ;)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALFA-ROMEO-3LTR-24VALVE-CLOVERLEAF-164-LOW-MILAGE_W0QQitemZ180064126189QQihZ008QQcategoryZ9834QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Or if you are feeling flush and want a really good one!
http://www.aroc-uk.com/classifieds/index.asp#<b>ALFA%20164</b>
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Re: Alfa
« Reply #40 on: 19 December 2006, 16:23:56 »
Cheers Dave. Saw the first one earlier today..think I'll give it a miss ;D

Second one, very,very nice,but would have to part with my omega to finance that one, so.......no ;)
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Re: Alfa
« Reply #41 on: 19 December 2006, 16:24:49 »
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They never made many of them to be honest.

One here, if you fancy a welding challenge.... ;)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALFA-ROMEO-3LTR-24VALVE-CLOVERLEAF-164-LOW-MILAGE_W0QQitemZ180064126189QQihZ008QQcategoryZ9834QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Or if you are feeling flush and want a really good one!
http://www.aroc-uk.com/classifieds/index.asp#<b>ALFA%20164</b>

£3000  :o I would rather go for the 166 below it
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Re: Alfa
« Reply #42 on: 19 December 2006, 19:33:31 »
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