Originally Posted by edward
I would love an Integrale - but could never live with left hand drive. I guess they can be converted but I hear there is no such thing as a rhd Integrale steering rack. Wasn't the closed from a Fiat Strada? I am told the few rhd drive cars lack the driving feel of an Integrale.
Yeah you are totally right, it was a regatta/strada rack I think. But everyone says it ruins the car. To be honest I was a bit wary at first but always wanted one, I ended up buying a car from an English guy living in the Netherlands. So having never driven a 4x4, turbo charged car or one with those levels of performance, I imported it and drove it back. I got used to it very quick and used to drive my dads car also, it just becomes automatic and you can hop between RHD and LHD. The only problem is some junctions and overtaking, but with that power and handling you can give yourself plenty of room.
I got rid of due to the running costs which were up to £2000 a year, Just gutted that I traded it at a main dealer which in hindsight was stupid. I got book price of £2500 in 2003 when I paid £4900 in 2001 which is what a decent 16v is going for now again.
It was utterly reliable, aside from some dodgy earths and a whining diff. If I had the money there would be another integrale out there next to the GTA
So if you can afford it, and want it, get one. Ignore the LHD issue because it really isn't an issue. LOL if I can drive LHD anyone can!!
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