155 virgin seeks help

oui4824 · #1 (**Post Link**) 25-05-11

Hi all,
Been looking on Ebay and found this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alfa-Romeo-155...66871149295114
Thing is I love the look of the 155 "touring spec" but don't really know what to look for other than the rear inner and outer wings

Doe's anyone know this car? I'm sure I saw this one or one very like it at allams when we did the guiness record

Any help appreciated

Ps any guide to how much one of these "go for" incase it gets silly on Ebay

s4vge · #2 (**Post Link**) 25-05-11

well for 300 quid its worth every penny..... if you can be bothered to sort out all the wiring issues, get the car rolling again, go through the whole lot with a fine tooth comb, and put right all what is wrong with it. The worst thing about it all is that the owner seems very vague on what it is he actually has, and you can clearly see it has been chopped and changed alot.

Dont get me wrong from the outside it does look very nice and tempting, and it is the best engine (the 2.0 16v) and with it being chipped (apparently) then thats a good start, but the fact that the engine doesn't start is a bit concerning. as for the price like i said its very good, but if you kept looking you may find a fully working 155 in a better condition and road worthy for anywhere between 500 - 1000, dont pay any more than that as you wont get any money back for them. Its just one of those things, its a love affair and nothing more.

If your good with electrics, mechanically minded and happy to spend some money then its not a bad purchase.

s4vge · #3 (**Post Link**) 25-05-11

As expected, found out through a few other Alfa mates, its been off the road for around 3 years, and we all agree its worth every penny but expect to spend alot to put right and as one guy says the electrics look like a mine field

If your really wanting one, go to Alfa155.org and you will get some good buys,