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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. -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 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 |
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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 |
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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? ;-)) -- Z Scotland Alfa Romeo 156 2.4JTD Veloce Leather 'Oil' be seeing you.. (Email without 'Alfa' in subject are auto-deleted..sorry!) |
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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. |
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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.. -- Z Scotland Alfa Romeo 156 2.4JTD Veloce Leather 'Oil' be seeing you.. (Email without 'Alfa' in subject are auto-deleted..sorry!) |
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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 -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 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 |
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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. -- SteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # |
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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... |
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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* -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 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 |
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