starting to search for a 166

[niallmoran]

that's very true - factor in cambelt change at about 500 squid if needed, clutch a bit more, suspension anything up to 1000....history of big jobs is worth quite a lot!

[jay w]

Fair point about the history.....i would rather pay for the 105K one if there are receipts for the big jobs...

I have been told that both of them have extensive history files, how long does the suspension last before it needs redoing again?

[purple145]

Originally Posted by K9d

Took mine out today she has been sat for 3 weeks avoiding the snow
After jumping her off the 146, little twinny saves the day , did have a postie giving it funny looks with jump leads running into the boot
Then doing a throttle reset, I had no throttle at all , put some go-go juice in, bloody wife left her empty, and went for a drive in a variety of styles.
Such a great car and when it comes to spirited driving the manual is fantastic

a 166 is good in the snow, that big V6 gives impressive grip in the slippy stuff

[K9d]

Originally Posted by purple145

a 166 is good in the snow, that big V6 gives impressive grip in the slippy stuff

Might have to find out soon, it's due to snow Wednesday and my 146 has decided to sound like a bag of f**king nails, right now I'm ready to burn it .

Jay I will keep you posted regarding Feb 7th.

[evo_number_one]

Noticed that the aurora sportronic down Bournemouth way has disappeared off of both Autotrader and ebay this afternoon/evening.....

Anything to do with you Jay?

[purple145]

Originally Posted by K9d

Might have to find out soon, it's due to snow Wednesday and my 146 has decided to sound like a bag of f**king nails, right now I'm ready to burn it .

Jay I will keep you posted regarding Feb 7th.

whats up with it?

I thought after being in Smakys surgery all would be well for years...

[K9d]

Originally Posted by purple145

whats up with it?

I thought after being in Smakys surgery all would be well for years...

Think there are bottom end probs, was showing a Scirico (proper one not new squashed Golf) how a real car goes and I think she decided enough was enough
So now sounds like a bag of nails, was going to get it over to Alex's tonight but had other issues to deal with so will get AA to take it over on Sunday and get his verdict.
Alex has come forward with an amazing offer in regards mending it that turned me from depressed to stunned in one email

[jay w]

Originally Posted by evo_number_one

Noticed that the aurora sportronic down Bournemouth way has disappeared off of both Autotrader and ebay this afternoon/evening.....

Anything to do with you Jay?

no ;( I was trying to chip more off the price and may have paid the ultimate price.

Never mind it wasn't meant to be, the right one will pop up of that I'm sure

[jay w]

oh god why is this sooooooooooo bloody difficult.....

So far i have the following things i want to have
3.0
Leather (prefer grey or cream dependant on colour of car)
Manual
White dials (sounds petty but they look better)
Black/Silver centre console/steering wheel
DSP & Sat Nav (a nice to have but not a deal breaker)
Got to be either Black, White or dark Grey

Would like horseshoe alloys or sport alloys if possible

now i have seen this 1998 ALFA ROMEO 166 3.0 V6 24v Super

60K with history, the downside is i will have to source a leather interior and get rid of the wood, being an S reg it is one of the early ones.
even though it is a low miler i think it is overpriced by about £500, any comments?

The longer i look the more i want and the fewer cars i see that fit the bill

[alfa156156]

ive got black leather interior if u on it..

[Spider Aktiv]

I just checked the Autotrader and there is also a 2003 03 3.0 V6 105K for less than £2000 in a dealers.

[jay w]

Originally Posted by Spider Aktiv

I just checked the Autotrader and there is also a 2003 03 3.0 V6 105K for less than £2000 in a dealers.

yep i've seen that one, it looks really nice, however there isn't a lot of history, nothing to support cambelt of suspension, and is an Auto.

The dealer operates with a mobile phone which also makes me slightly suspect, having been in the trade for 10 years there were some alarm bells.

I am looking for something i can keep for a few years, i don't envisage it doing many miles as it will be my weekend/Alfa events/Holiday car.

The first thing i will do is run the polisher over whatever i buy, as K9 will testify i like my paintwork to be absolutely pristine, i am a little OCD about it sometimes

[purple145]

that one has been for sale for years, I bet the tyres are no longer round......

[jay w]

Originally Posted by purple145

that one has been for sale for years, I bet the tyres are no longer round......

ahhhhh, that's interesting to know

Purple which one has been for sale for a while now, the grey one or the Black one?

[evo_number_one]

Originally Posted by jay w

oh god why is this sooooooooooo bloody difficult.....

So far i have the following things i want to have
3.0
Leather (prefer grey or cream dependant on colour of car)
Manual
White dials (sounds petty but they look better)
Black/Silver centre console/steering wheel
DSP & Sat Nav (a nice to have but not a deal breaker)
Got to be either Black, White or dark Grey

Would like horseshoe alloys or sport alloys if possible

now i have seen this 1998 ALFA ROMEO 166 3.0 V6 24v Super

60K with history, the downside is i will have to source a leather interior and get rid of the wood, being an S reg it is one of the early ones.
even though it is a low miler i think it is overpriced by about £500, any comments?

The longer i look the more i want and the fewer cars i see that fit the bill

Jay, they have had that car for sometime - I saw it advertised tail end of 2008 - the photos are even the same, including no aerial stalk on the roof! When I spoke to them then, they were vague enough about history/belts etc to put me off travelling up there.

If its been standing around for sometime I guess it would need a good service which could highlight some other deterioration associated with lack of use - even though it look likes it just been MOT'd, so I think you are right in thinking it looks overpriced. Unfortunately, I cannot recall how much it was up for at that time, but do not think it was a great deal more than what its up for now - if not the same.

I take it you have spoken to them to know it has history? If so have they given you any indication if (and when) the belts were done and any suspension/clutch work etc?

I remember this one because the registration indicates its one of the cars Alfa farmed out for press sessions (S620-630 LJB) and I think I have seen it in a magazine (not featured- just used as a library/example photo).

Also, they do not mention it in the advert but it also has the telephone - you can (just) see the phone button and card slot through the steering wheel.

[K9d]

Originally Posted by jay w

The first thing i will do is run the polisher over whatever i buy, as K9 will testify i like my paintwork to be absolutely pristine, i am a little OCD about it sometimes

Yep

[stuart lee]

Originally Posted by jay w

now i have seen this 1998 ALFA ROMEO 166 3.0 V6 24v Super

The first picture on that ad briefly looks like someone has fitted a bonnet vent



Good luck with your search J, good 166's are hard to find but one will come up sooner or later and the long search will be well worth it.

[K9d]

I can sell you a 2.5 V6 manual with leather for £5K, with good history and belt change last March.

[jay w]

Originally Posted by K9d

I can sell you a 2.5 V6 manual with leather for £5K, with good history and belt change last March.

Thanks for the offer, and the discount is generous K9, but i couldn't deprive you of your 166, it would be wrong of me

[K9d]

Originally Posted by jay w

Thanks for the offer, and the discount is generous K9, but i couldn't deprive you of your 166, it would be wrong of me

Ahhh, your all heart

[purple145]

Originally Posted by jay w

ahhhhh, that's interesting to know

Purple which one has been for sale for a while now, the grey one or the Black one?

the grey one, picture is the same, may even be longer than end of 2008, it would be interested to know the MOT details and mileages

[Pomeo]

Originally Posted by purple145

the grey one, picture is the same, may even be longer than end of 2008, it would be interested to know the MOT details and mileages

Yep a long long time P.Same photos taken all those years ago.

I wonder if we are getting really sad.
I am sad /i didn't go for phils now.

Pomeo

[jay w]

i received an email a while ago when i had called the search off, having found the email i now waiting for a reply from the seller.

2000 3.0 super in dark blue with cream leather 90K taxed and tested, have been told the front bushes squeak, the rear exhaust needs its hanger re-welding and the rad could do with changing this summer, there are a couple of marks on the body but the amount being asked seems to reasonable.

No info on DSP or Sat Nav, but if it has them then that's a bonus

Am waiting for some pics, might be time for a 'roadtrip'

[Icheb]

Good luck Jay

Would be cool if you got it for 7th. I don't think there are many 166s attending

[jay w]

Well, it's looking good so far....

Is has DSP, no sat nav and will have a new MOT and exhaust repaired, a bonus it has the polished pepperpot alloys which i like a lot...

it does have a bit of damage though, chatting to the bodyshop i am looking at wing repair, bonnet repaint, bumper repair and other wing blend as well as drivers door
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and the rear door, i would get the PDR guys on that......
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I would like it before Epsom......but worse case scenario i will take the Peugeot