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20-09-2008
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#251 (Post Link)
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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re: 2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information & escalation details
Martin,
I'm right with you on this one. I gave 'em six months which will be up in December, I was getting the same garbage from Alfa, as has been recounted in the last few threads, months ago. One minute italy are working on a definite solution, the next is a "characteristic". They can't even be consistant in the response
I contacted Auto Express some time ago and they did not respond, I take it they are are not interested.... By the way, my local dealer is no better than they were when I bought my 156 off them 5 years ago, still full bulls**t.
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20-09-2008
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#252 (Post Link)
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AO Platinum Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 16,250
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re: 2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information & escalation details
Originally Posted by Martin G
So, Audi, mazda or what? mmm
Thats the hardest thing.. I would probably go with Mazda, they do make good looking cars that are fun to drive. Not quite as good looking as the current range of Alfas, but they are not bad. Shame you are leaving the brand but I can understand why. You could always get an older Alfa as a weekend car, that way you can avoid the dealers  |
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20-09-2008
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#253 (Post Link)
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AO Silver Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Posts: 1,634
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re: 2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information & escalation details
Originally Posted by Ran Sid
Martin,
I'm right with you on this one. I gave 'em six months which will be up in December, I was getting the same garbage from Alfa, as has been recounted in the last few threads, months ago. One minute italy are working on a definite solution, the next is a "characteristic". They can't even be consistant in the response
I contacted Auto Express some time ago and they did not respond, I take it they are are not interested.... By the way, my local dealer is no better than they were when I bought my 156 off them 5 years ago, still full bulls**t.
stop your whining and get a remap... |
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20-09-2008
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#254 (Post Link)
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AO Silver Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Posts: 1,634
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re: 2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information & escalation details
Originally Posted by tony44
I won't, not if this is the support you get from Alfa UK.
why don't you guys get a remap yourselves for god sake. |
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20-09-2008
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#255 (Post Link)
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AO Platinum Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 16,250
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re: 2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information & escalation details
Originally Posted by 68alfa
stop your whining and get a remap...
Originally Posted by 68alfa
why don't you guys get a remap yourselves for god sake.
Firstly, cause then you would invalidate your warranty, secondly cause you shouldn't have to on a £20k+ car. It should be right from the factory. Why don't Alfa UK support their customers? Do they want to succeed in the UK? You'd think not from their actions..
I know as far as you are concerned they can do no wrong, but I'd never buy an Alfa in warranty no matter how much I earn until I see a big improvement from ARUK, at the moment ARUK is still the biggest liability when it comes to Alfa Ownership.
Alfa 156 3.0 24v V6, Silver, red leather, Q2 diff, GTA Teledials, headlights & inlet manifold, AutoDelta carbon intake, BMC CDA, decat pipe and SuperSprint rear box, Eibach Pro springs & Koni FSDs (Front), FK coilovers (Rear), Dastek Unichip - my 245bhp beast!
Gone but not forgotten: Alfa 156 2.4 JTD Veloce, Angel 'mad map' & BMC CDA, Ferodo DS2500s - the fastest tractor in town!
AO 'Bratpacker' No 5. 
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20-09-2008
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#256 (Post Link)
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Club Member Number: 493
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Macclesfield, UK
Posts: 736
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re: 2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information & escalation details
Originally Posted by 68alfa
why don't you guys get a remap yourselves for god sake.
FFS why should we have to pay for a bloody remap? the car should be right. |
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20-09-2008
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#257 (Post Link)
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire, UK
Posts: 11,550
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re: 2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information & escalation details
Originally Posted by 68alfa
stop your whining and get a remap...
Why should we pay to cure our cars & in doing so, invalidate our warranties 
Originally Posted by 68alfa
why don't you guys get a remap yourselves for god sake.
You come accross as so supportive. Almost like an Aussie troll 
Originally Posted by tony44
FFS why should we have to pay for a bloody remap? the car should be right.
What T says  |
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20-09-2008
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#258 (Post Link)
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AO Silver Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Posts: 1,634
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re: 2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information & escalation details
i have had problems with company cars under warranty in the past mazda, toyota, ford, including alfa romeo. electrics in 2007 mazda 3 were constantly failing. the dealer was a complete joke, constantly playing me off. in the end i gave up! went to a local garage. problem solved.
what fuel are you lads running in your 2.2s?
honestly, do not know anyone in australia with this hesitation problem. weird i say...
save the headaches get a remap o.k!
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20-09-2008
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#259 (Post Link)
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AO Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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re: 2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information & escalation details
Originally Posted by 68alfa
i have had problems with company cars under warranty in the past mazda, toyota, ford, including alfa romeo. electrics in 2007 mazda 3 were constantly failing. the dealer was a complete joke, constantly playing me off. in the end i gave up! went to a local garage. problem solved.
what fuel are you lads running in your 2.2s?
honestly, do not know anyone in australia with this hesitation problem. weird i say...
save the headaches get a remap o.k!
yes guys and remember to send the bill to 68alfa  |
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20-09-2008
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#260 (Post Link)
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Club Member
Club Member Number: 657
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SW London
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re: 2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information & escalation details
Originally Posted by Pud237
I know as far as you are concerned they can do no wrong, but I'd never buy an Alfa in warranty no matter how much I earn until I see a big improvement from ARUK, at the moment ARUK is still the biggest liability when it comes to Alfa Ownership.
It is annoying as hell, but you know what, it is actually better than BMW who refused to find anything wrong with the clutches on my mother in laws 3 series and my wife's mini cooper (same problem, both cars!!!). The family have ditched both brands. |
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21-09-2008
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#261 (Post Link)
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AO Platinum Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 16,250
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re: 2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information & escalation details
Originally Posted by Commanderfish
It is annoying as hell, but you know what, it is actually better than BMW who refused to find anything wrong with the clutches on my mother in laws 3 series and my wife's mini cooper (same problem, both cars!!!). The family have ditched both brands.
I'd never buy a new Beemer either, don't wanna look like a sales rep (no offence if you're reading this GhostyDog   )
Its not like every Beemer has a bad clutch though is it.. BMW don't call it a characteristic of the car. |
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21-09-2008
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#262 (Post Link)
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AO Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Somerset
Posts: 215
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re: 2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information & escalation details
Originally Posted by 68alfa
i have had problems with company cars under warranty in the past mazda, toyota, ford, including alfa romeo. electrics in 2007 mazda 3 were constantly failing. the dealer was a complete joke, constantly playing me off. in the end i gave up! went to a local garage. problem solved.
what fuel are you lads running in your 2.2s?
honestly, do not know anyone in australia with this hesitation problem. weird i say...
save the headaches get a remap o.k!
STOP the thread!! its ok, all is sorted, we have a solution!!
Oh boy, for a start sir, a remap wont fix everything in particular the issue I have with my car. As for whoever says this is all bickering, thats probably because you dont have to live with the problems yourself so lets have something constructive eh? |
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21-09-2008
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#263 (Post Link)
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AO Silver Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Posts: 1,634
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re: 2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information & escalation details
Originally Posted by Martin G
STOP the thread!! its ok, all is sorted, we have a solution!!
Oh boy, for a start sir, a remap wont fix everything in particular the issue I have with my car. As for whoever says this is all bickering, thats probably because you dont have to live with the problems yourself so lets have something constructive eh?
sorry, did not mean to offend. 
how about a free pair of sneakers from my store to cheer you up. Highs and Lows |
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