Well, I Got It....

[Bri]

Well, I picked it up on Wednesday actually, the replacement to my Rover 211 SE, an Alfa 147 2.0 Twin Spark!

It's got 48k on the clock, leather interior, climate pack, FSH, cambelt changed at correct interval, and it's bl00!

Just come back from a weekend in Manchester with the wife to see funny man Ross Noble, so I thought I'd give her a clean & show you lovely lot. Unfortunately, the light was fading, but you get the idea.

Waddya think?

Oh, and before you start, yes I like the taste of the coffee from the machines in garages!

 

[Freefaller]

A big thumbs up from me. I love Alfas

Enjoy it!

 

[richolmes72]

Thats Hot. Alfas are great lookers, love the leather too. A big big upgrade for you!

Enjoy it dude!

 

[Nozzer]

Very classy.

 

[Sirrel Squirrel]

Loving the interior and that dash looks sexy

How reliable are the new Alfas, I really like Alfas but hear bad things about reliability

 

[CSGAS]

I really like Alfas but hear bad things about reliability

There we all are having a civilised chat and you have to come in and use the R word.

 

[Bri]

There we all are having a civilised chat and you have to come in and use the R word.

I know

Massive upgrade, it's nice being able to feel the car accelerating at last! Cruise control is fab too

 

[thedazman67]

love the alfa dash board, i have a friend with the same car 53 plate i think mechanically its been fine but just recently door handle broke off, and theres a problem with the central locking.

thedazman

 

[Maz]

Very nice car mate!

Can't remember the name of that colour, but it looks great!

Now you need to buy some 17'' Multispoke Alfa rims for it.

 

[Sirrel Squirrel]

That was a serious question, I don't actually know, just things I've heard

 

[Bri]

Now you need to buy some 17'' Multispoke Alfa rims for it.

Mods decided so far;

Clear side repeaters
Stainless exhaust system / backbox (current box is rusty but will do for the winter )

That was a serious question, I don't actually know, just things I've heard

New Alfas are a lot mre reliable than those of the past. Just need to keep up with the service intervals.

 

[Maz]

Mods decided so far;

Clear side repeaters
Stainless exhaust system / backbox (current box is rusty but will do for the winter )



New Alfas are a lot mre reliable than those of the past. Just need to keep up with the service intervals.

Funny you say that your backbox is rusty, they all are!

 

[West]

That is truely hawt

 

[Bri]

Funny you say that your backbox is rusty, they all are!

Yep, crap design

 

[Kroegen]

Love those Alfas. Especially those dials that passengers and the old bill cant see

 

[Bri]

Oh, almost forgot, cost.....

He gave me a grand for my ROver, which is what I paid for it 5 months ago & I gave him a bankers draft for £5k. Quite a nice deal actually

Say goodbye to my old motor;

 

[triggerthat]

Nice. What's the engine spec on the AR?

 

[Bri]

Nice. What's the engine spec on the AR?

According to Parkers

Engine Size 1970 cc
Cylinders 4
0-60 mph 9.0 s
Power Output 150 bhp
Valves 16
Torque 182 Nm 134 lb-ft
Top Speed 129 mph

Bit of a step up from the Rover;

Engine Size 1120 cc
Cylinders 4
0-60 mph 15.0 s
Power Output 59 bhp
Valves 8
Torque 90 Nm
Top Speed 96 mph

 

[DannyDan]

Love those Alfas. Especially those dials that passengers and the old bill cant see

You do realise the police don't find out you're speeding by driving up and looking at the speedo through the window?

 

[Kroegen]

You do realise the police don't find out you're speeding by driving up and looking at the speedo through the window?

I didnt at first Thanks for informing me.