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Possibility of a bargain?
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Nightmare.
[edit]And not just the looks either. It's been sat around not doing much for at least a year, and surely the only thing an Alfa does is drive well (supposedly, I've never driven one, their ugliness drives me away
) and that's an auto.
[edit]And not just the looks either. It's been sat around not doing much for at least a year, and surely the only thing an Alfa does is drive well (supposedly, I've never driven one, their ugliness drives me away
) and that's an auto.Yes. But far more interesting than another Mondeo. The engine is also superb (assuming it doesn't fall to pieces!).
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Awesome, always had a soft spot for these. My neighbour had a 5 speeder, jet black, colour-coded, lowered and uprated and it was a fantastic car, sounded great, went well and didn't give him too much hassle. Don't recall any major issues either, just minor things like interior electrics occasionally deciding they were pot plants.
Finding one that's been looked after properly and used is the key, really. Recieving proper servicing keeps them alive and the moment that slips...
Finding one that's been looked after properly and used is the key, really. Recieving proper servicing keeps them alive and the moment that slips...
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Yea I will stay away, just interested in the car and wanted to know more 
Cheers guys.
Cheers guys.
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looks like a poorly modified 405
It does indeed look like a 405, but poorly modified, hardly!
looks like a poorly modified 405
Yeah, agreed. Like some aging ricer has got hold of it and ruined the looks
Nice to drive, wonderful engine but very thirsty and in this particular case I'd stay away; it's not exactly been well cared for. If you want a happy Alfa experience, buying the cheapest you can find is not a good start...
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Ok rather than starting a new thread I'll continue in this one....How about a Mitsubishi Galant? Quite interested in the saloon, but as with the alfa I know nothing about them. Any experienced galant drivers here?
I nearly bought a mint V6 Super Lusso for about £700 once. If you are going to buy one you might as well get one with a good spec, leather and full-balls V6 24V engine. Cambelts need doing a lot and will cost you many hundreds and require special tools so forget doing it yourself.
The HVAC controls are all electronic and fail with alarming regularity. If you buy one either buy as disposable toy or be prepared to spend money on it. They are great cars though.
The HVAC controls are all electronic and fail with alarming regularity. If you buy one either buy as disposable toy or be prepared to spend money on it. They are great cars though.
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Thats the problem, I dont have a lot of money to dispose on cars and will probs not do for another year or so
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Which sums up every car that Alfa have ever made quite nicely.
Avoid, unless you have (and don't mind using) more cash to repair/keep the thing going.
Alfas are nice cars for other people to own.