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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Hmmm... Call me suspicious, but £500 discount AND a years ticket...

If they were doing the MOT themselves I would be very suspicious. Instead they are using the garage across the road, one I have used many times for my Omega come MOT time.

They are always more than strict when I take my car there.

Of course.......they could always be 'bezzie mates' and therefore willing to turn a blind eye.

[PeteH]

As a recovering previous Alfa owner ( 2x 164 v6's, 2x 156 v6's ) some observations; all my Alfa's were reliable and never needed anything other than routine servicing (unlike my miggy ) - my '98 156 v6 had done 150,000 miles and ran beautifully.
However, best buy from an enthusiast/owners club member, these cars need to be cherished and pampered, FSH is essential. Cambelts MUST be changed every 60,000mile or every 4 years, together with tensioners - also make sure the water pump has been changed to a metal impeller one rather than the standard plastic. Suspension arms and bushes never last long. Never had a problem with electrics - all the toys on my '96 164 worked, even the heated seats and folding mirrors!
Would avoid the auto - the 2.5 v6 needs to be worked and it's worth it to hear the Busso v6 at 7,000rpm - automotive porn with a decent S/S exhaust!
Couple of cheeky pics of my old ones;

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

As a recovering previous Alfa owner ( 2x 164 v6's, 2x 156 v6's ) some observations; all my Alfa's were reliable and never needed anything other than routine servicing (unlike my miggy ) - my '98 156 v6 had done 150,000 miles and ran beautifully.
However, best buy from an enthusiast/owners club member, these cars need to be cherished and pampered, FSH is essential. Cambelts MUST be changed every 60,000mile or every 4 years, together with tensioners - also make sure the water pump has been changed to a metal impeller one rather than the standard plastic. Suspension arms and bushes never last long. Never had a problem with electrics - all the toys on my '96 164 worked, even the heated seats and folding mirrors!
Would avoid the auto - the 2.5 v6 needs to be worked and it's worth it to hear the Busso v6 at 7,000rpm - automotive porn with a decent S/S exhaust!
Couple of cheeky pics of my old ones;

Thanks, Pete.

Very informative.

I will say that it made a beautiful noise when given the beans. However, I was less than impressed by the 'slow witted' auto box. 

[omega3000]

Hmmm... Call me suspicious, but £500 discount AND a years ticket...

Not to be sniffed at , mighty fine discount  Just get it hpi'd beforehand 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Hmmm... Call me suspicious, but £500 discount AND a years ticket...

Not to be sniffed at , mighty fine discount  Just get it hpi'd beforehand 

£595 to be exact.

My mistake ........sticker price is £1795 and not £1695.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How much to change the cambelt, I wonder?

......plus 4 new tyres.

...plus a full service.

[omega3000]

How much to change the cambelt, I wonder?

......plus 4 new tyres.

I would imagine the same as vauxhall dealer price , then you always have the oof mechanics though 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How much to change the cambelt, I wonder?

......plus 4 new tyres.

I would imagine the same as vauxhall dealer price , then you always have the oof mechanics though 

£550 ish?

[PeteH]

A good indie, such as The Alfa Workshop or Autolusso will charge about £450-£500 for belt and tensioners, worth getting the plugs done as well, about another £60. Needs a locking tool as it's very easy to get the timing off by a tooth or so, a bit of a PITA I believe as access is not brilliant.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

A good indie, such as The Alfa Workshop or Autolusso will charge about £450-£500 for belt and tensioners, worth getting the plugs done as well, about another £60. Needs a locking tool as it's very easy to get the timing off by a tooth or so, a bit of a PITA I believe as access is not brilliant.

So, with a cambelt change and 4 new tyres I'd be looking at £2000 for a 56 plate car with 12 months MOT.

[scimmy_man]

yea what could possibly go wrong?................

[PhilRich]

I thought you were Boracic Lint Opti , or has that Bird from the Postcode Lottery been knocking on your iron studded oak front door

[Vamps]

This is the amount a local trader is asking for  a 2006 (56) Alfa 156 V6. I've not had the time to check it out but I believe the V6 lump is of the 2.5 litre variety and not the muscular 3.2.

Buy or walk on by?

Have I missed something? have you not got the Big Merc anymore.......

[henryd]

This is the amount a local trader is asking for  a 2006 (56) Alfa 156 V6. I've not had the time to check it out but I believe the V6 lump is of the 2.5 litre variety and not the muscular 3.2.

Buy or walk on by?

Have I missed something? have you not got the Big Merc anymore.......

That went a while ago,I believe Opti donated the proceeds of the sale to the inland revenue, kind soul that he is

[Vamps]

This is the amount a local trader is asking for  a 2006 (56) Alfa 156 V6. I've not had the time to check it out but I believe the V6 lump is of the 2.5 litre variety and not the muscular 3.2.

Buy or walk on by?

Have I missed something? have you not got the Big Merc anymore.......

That went a while ago,I believe Opti donated the proceeds of the sale to the inland revenue, kind soul that he is

  Thanks, I missed that........