Would anyone rate this as a possible first Alfa?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ory=9834&item=
2480117994&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

I know it is a 1.8, not a 2 litre, but condition and price seem
reasonable.

Don't know if I'll bid on this as I still need to sell the Saab, but
just trying to get a footing on what is worth what, and what models to
look out for if I should find one?
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MeatballTurbo > wrote:

> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ory=9834&item=
> 2480117994&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
>
> I know it is a 1.8, not a 2 litre, but condition and price seem
> reasonable.
>
> Don't know if I'll bid on this as I still need to sell the Saab, but
> just trying to get a footing on what is worth what, and what models to
> look out for if I should find one?

Do it, YKIMS.

OK, so it's a bit down on power compared with a 2lt, ISTR it's 10-15bhp
down.

However, and this is a big one:

The Silverstone is a pretty rare edition built to homologate the
aerodynamics package for BTCC - so it has an adjustable front splitter
and rear wing. Which is nice.

They also have a special interior trim package.

I pointed it out to Catman last night on ICQ, 'cos it looks like it
could be a bargain.
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In ,
SteveH > decided to enlighten our sheltered souls
with a rant as follows
> MeatballTurbo > wrote:
>
>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ory=9834&item=
>> 2480117994&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
>>
>> I know it is a 1.8, not a 2 litre, but condition and price seem
>> reasonable.
>>
>> Don't know if I'll bid on this as I still need to sell the Saab, but
>> just trying to get a footing on what is worth what, and what models
>> to look out for if I should find one?
>
> Do it, YKIMS.
>
> OK, so it's a bit down on power compared with a 2lt, ISTR it's
> 10-15bhp down.
>
> However, and this is a big one:
>
> The Silverstone is a pretty rare edition built to homologate the
> aerodynamics package for BTCC - so it has an adjustable front splitter
> and rear wing. Which is nice.
>
> They also have a special interior trim package.
>
> I pointed it out to Catman last night on ICQ, 'cos it looks like it
> could be a bargain.

Don't do it... it's a narrow body 155. The starting bid is more than I'd pay
for a 155 1.8... you'll lose money on it... and the narrow ones really are
crap compared to the widebodys...


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Pete M > wrote:

> > I pointed it out to Catman last night on ICQ, 'cos it looks like it
> > could be a bargain.
>
> Don't do it... it's a narrow body 155. The starting bid is more than I'd pay
> for a 155 1.8... you'll lose money on it... and the narrow ones really are
> crap compared to the widebodys...

It's also a Silverstone, and it's still red (rather than faded pink), so
it's a grand's worth all day.....
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In article >,
says...
> Pete M > wrote:
>
> > > I pointed it out to Catman last night on ICQ, 'cos it looks like it
> > > could be a bargain.
> >
> > Don't do it... it's a narrow body 155. The starting bid is more than I'd pay
> > for a 155 1.8... you'll lose money on it... and the narrow ones really are
> > crap compared to the widebodys...
>
> It's also a Silverstone, and it's still red (rather than faded pink), so
> it's a grand's worth all day.....
>
Reason I asked as an info post, is because it is at the wrong and of the
country.

Really could do with something close, in the North/North Wales/Midlands.
Essex is about as far south as I could go without getting my feet wet.

Of course, once the Saab is sold, and I need to get a train to see
anything, then maybe south might be an option too.

I do admit though, it looks sexy on the outisde.
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MeatballTurbo > wrote:

> > It's also a Silverstone, and it's still red (rather than faded pink), so
> > it's a grand's worth all day.....
> >
> Reason I asked as an info post, is because it is at the wrong and of the
> country.
>
> Really could do with something close, in the North/North Wales/Midlands.
> Essex is about as far south as I could go without getting my feet wet.
>
> Of course, once the Saab is sold, and I need to get a train to see
> anything, then maybe south might be an option too.
>
> I do admit though, it looks sexy on the outisde.

Where are you in the UK, then - Merseyside or something, isn't it?

I'm up in Manchester at the weekend, and would suggest you, me and PeteM
should get together for a beer Saturday afternoon or something.

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In article >,
says...
> MeatballTurbo > wrote:
>
> > > It's also a Silverstone, and it's still red (rather than faded pink), so
> > > it's a grand's worth all day.....
> > >
> > Reason I asked as an info post, is because it is at the wrong and of the
> > country.
> >
> > Really could do with something close, in the North/North Wales/Midlands.
> > Essex is about as far south as I could go without getting my feet wet.
> >
> > Of course, once the Saab is sold, and I need to get a train to see
> > anything, then maybe south might be an option too.
> >
> > I do admit though, it looks sexy on the outisde.
>
> Where are you in the UK, then - Merseyside or something, isn't it?
>
> I'm up in Manchester at the weekend, and would suggest you, me and PeteM
> should get together for a beer Saturday afternoon or something.
>
>
Warrington, halfway between liverpool and manchester.
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In t,
MeatballTurbo > decided to enlighten our
sheltered souls with a rant as follows
> In article >,
> says...
>> MeatballTurbo > wrote:
>>
>>>> It's also a Silverstone, and it's still red (rather than faded
>>>> pink), so it's a grand's worth all day.....
>>>>
>>> Reason I asked as an info post, is because it is at the wrong and
>>> of the country.
>>>
>>> Really could do with something close, in the North/North
>>> Wales/Midlands. Essex is about as far south as I could go without
>>> getting my feet wet.
>>>
>>> Of course, once the Saab is sold, and I need to get a train to see
>>> anything, then maybe south might be an option too.
>>>
>>> I do admit though, it looks sexy on the outisde.
>>
>> Where are you in the UK, then - Merseyside or something, isn't it?
>>
>> I'm up in Manchester at the weekend, and would suggest you, me and
>> PeteM should get together for a beer Saturday afternoon or something.
>>
>>
> Warrington, halfway between liverpool and manchester.

I'll be up for a beer, not sure what time I'm working on the Saturday
though...

recommend the Church Green pub in Lymm. :-)

(cos it's almost a local to me)

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Pete M > wrote:

> > Warrington, halfway between liverpool and manchester.
>
> I'll be up for a beer, not sure what time I'm working on the Saturday
> though...
>
> recommend the Church Green pub in Lymm. :-)
>
> (cos it's almost a local to me)

Not much good for me, as I'm going to be right over the other side of
Manc.
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In k,
SteveH > decided to enlighten our sheltered souls
with a rant as follows
> Pete M > wrote:
>
>>> Warrington, halfway between liverpool and manchester.
>>
>> I'll be up for a beer, not sure what time I'm working on the Saturday
>> though...
>>
>> recommend the Church Green pub in Lymm. :-)
>>
>> (cos it's almost a local to me)
>
> Not much good for me, as I'm going to be right over the other side of
> Manc.

which end? Hmm.. Wigan any better (even though it's only about 20 miles
away?)

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