166 2.5 Questions

SteveH wrote:
> Zathras > wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 06:59:04 GMT, Catman
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> The 156 second hand market seems to be really poor ATM
>> In what respect? Rubbish cars at too high a price if you're buying or,
>> good cars at too low a price if you're selling?
>
> From what I've seen, the market is flooded with rough cars with issues
> at a variety of prices ranging from 'worth more as parts') to 'How
> much!?'
>

Ding


> Enthusiast owned cars with no problems are still holding their value.
>
> Unfortunately, Catman's has one or two issues and the silly spoiler,
> which instantly knocks 500 quid off it's value ;-)
>

Thrrrp

> If I were looking to buy at the moment, I'd do what Catman has done and
> buy a 166 - they tend to be not only cheaper than a decent 156, but are
> less likely to have fallen into the hands of idiots.

Indeed. Much better value as well IMHO.

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Zathras wrote:

> Hmmm..tricky. I've never met one outside of this group and a true
> 'Alfa enthusiast' may well prefer an older rear wheel drive Alfa.

There are a few who know their Lussos from their Veloces.

>> We will see, whatever happens it is still a bargain compared with A4s or
>> 3 Series etc., even a Mondeo ST.
>
> I don't think the price difference between the Germans and the Alfa is
> entirely justified but it's caused by market demand. These market
> forces (which vary over the country) place an average value on a
> product and if it's priced cheaper than the market value, it's a
> bargain. Otherwise it's not..IYSWIM.

Ok, good value for money then...

>> Unfortunately the wife finds it too
>> fast and is happy with her 147 otherwise I would keep the 156 and flog
>> the 147!
>
> Trade in the wife and keep the Alfas? ;-)

Is that an offer

Cheers
Tony

On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:40:52 GMT, Tony Rickard
> wrote:

>> Trade in the wife and keep the Alfas? ;-)
>
>Is that an offer

Depends..has she been regularly serviced? What's the mileage? Does she
start easily in the cold mornings? What condition is the bodywork in?
;-))

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Zathras wrote:
> On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:40:52 GMT, Tony Rickard
> > wrote:
>
>>> Trade in the wife and keep the Alfas? ;-)
>> Is that an offer
>
> Depends..has she been regularly serviced? What's the mileage? Does she
> start easily in the cold mornings? What condition is the bodywork in?
> ;-))
>
I think you'd be well advised to arrange a test drive. Until you've
tried it you can't really tell if the gearbox is sloppy and whether she
has any 'low down grunt'?

Wear a set of overalls though until she's been tested and
valeted....just to be safe.

On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:08:16 +0100, Jim >
wrote:

>Zathras wrote:
>> On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:40:52 GMT, Tony Rickard
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>> Trade in the wife and keep the Alfas? ;-)
>>> Is that an offer
>>
>> Depends..has she been regularly serviced? What's the mileage? Does she
>> start easily in the cold mornings? What condition is the bodywork in?
>> ;-))
>>
>I think you'd be well advised to arrange a test drive. Until you've
>tried it you can't really tell if the gearbox is sloppy and whether she
>has any 'low down grunt'?

I'd also want to check the higher revs just in case the MAF was
causing a misfire! Fuel consumption would be worth checking as would
be the exhaust smoke! Maybe a tyre check if she's not a compact
executive? If there are any big spoilers Catman will be along shortly
with cash..

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Zathras wrote:
> On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:08:16 +0100, Jim >
> wrote:
>
>> Zathras wrote:
>>> On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:40:52 GMT, Tony Rickard
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Trade in the wife and keep the Alfas? ;-)
>>>> Is that an offer
>>> Depends..has she been regularly serviced? What's the mileage? Does she
>>> start easily in the cold mornings? What condition is the bodywork in?
>>> ;-))
>>>
>> I think you'd be well advised to arrange a test drive. Until you've
>> tried it you can't really tell if the gearbox is sloppy and whether she
>> has any 'low down grunt'?
>
> I'd also want to check the higher revs just in case the MAF was
> causing a misfire! Fuel consumption would be worth checking as would
> be the exhaust smoke! Maybe a tyre check if she's not a compact
> executive? If there are any big spoilers Catman will be along shortly
> with cash..
>

humpph
I'll have you know my latest model has no spoilers at all

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Suzuki Bandit 600
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Catman > wrote:

> > I'd also want to check the higher revs just in case the MAF was
> > causing a misfire! Fuel consumption would be worth checking as would
> > be the exhaust smoke! Maybe a tyre check if she's not a compact
> > executive? If there are any big spoilers Catman will be along shortly
> > with cash..
> >
>
> humpph
> I'll have you know my latest model has no spoilers at all

I have bad news for you......

You can't get an EVO spoiler for the 166. You'd have to be happy with a
subtle lip spoiler.
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On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:31:20 +0100, (SteveH)
wrote:

>Catman > wrote:
>
>> > I'd also want to check the higher revs just in case the MAF was
>> > causing a misfire! Fuel consumption would be worth checking as would
>> > be the exhaust smoke! Maybe a tyre check if she's not a compact
>> > executive? If there are any big spoilers Catman will be along shortly
>> > with cash..
>> >
>>
>> humpph
>> I'll have you know my latest model has no spoilers at all
>
>I have bad news for you......
>
>You can't get an EVO spoiler for the 166. You'd have to be happy with a
>subtle lip spoiler.

...must be plenty on eBay that can be used in an emergency like this!
Self tappers, filler (preferably unpainted) for the gaps..job
done..bootiful (sorry couldn't resist)!! :-O

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Z
Scotland
Alfa Romeo 156 2.4JTD Veloce Leather
'Oil' be seeing you..
(Email without 'Alfa' in subject are auto-deleted..sorry!)

Zathras wrote:

>> You can't get an EVO spoiler for the 166. You'd have to be happy with a
>> subtle lip spoiler.
>
> ..must be plenty on eBay that can be used in an emergency like this!
> Self tappers, filler (preferably unpainted) for the gaps..job
> done..bootiful (sorry couldn't resist)!! :-O

Just the thing:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...7/DSCF0715.jpg

neat job...

Tony Rickard wrote:
> Zathras wrote:
>
>>> You can't get an EVO spoiler for the 166. You'd have to be happy with a
>>> subtle lip spoiler.
>>
>> ..must be plenty on eBay that can be used in an emergency like this!
>> Self tappers, filler (preferably unpainted) for the gaps..job
>> done..bootiful (sorry couldn't resist)!! :-O
>
> Just the thing:
>
> http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...7/DSCF0715.jpg
>
> neat job...

*want*

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Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply)
Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 75 TS 156 TS S2 166 V6 2.5
Suzuki Bandit 600
Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see.
www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk