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Old 03-09-2007   #26 (Post Link)
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Re: Buying a 166

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I agree with Pomeo, I say look for one with around 70k on the clock thats had the cambelt recently done, that way the major work has been carried out and you're good to go for another few years without having to do anything.
Also, if you're UK based, if you get one that's pre march 01 (X reg or before) then you're on the old tax rules and will avoid (some of) the massive hikes in tax.

Mine was £3,300k with a recent cambelt change but no CD or satnav.

They are chuckable but they weigh 200kgs more than the 155 and that's mostly on the front axle.


Oh, and a review is here if you want a read http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...eview%20album/
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I'm going to pick my 166 up on Thursday. I'm really excited and liking your comments.

Here she is

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...87/9705_12.jpg

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I'm going to pick my 166 up on Thursday. I'm really excited and liking your comments.

Here she is

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...87/9705_12.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...87/9d8e_12.jpg
Wow never seen one with red leather before STMO, looks amazing. Where did you get her from? Is she a 3.0L?

More details please!!!!
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Hi Mad Lil. She's an ebayer. Surprised you never spotted it

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWN:IT&ih=011
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Wow I missed that one too! Phone and Sat nav as well!! Good job done there
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Thanks Mitch. I really am itching to get my hands on it. The seller seems in no hurry to part with it. Probably having a last 'razz' around London in it
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Welcome, So you are the buyer STMO123 - I almost bought that one last year, a month or so prior to buying the one I now own. The guy i almost bought from is registered on the forum and was driving a 156 SW JTD the last time I chatted with him. I also think that the guy you are buying from is registered on here, as I remember a similair conversation a while back.

It is a nice motor and was owned by an enthusiast and well looked after - It had 92k on the clock and was registered B2 WHO back in Summer 2006.

An unusual paint and interior comment that will get plenty of comments - Enjoy.

It has to be Italian! Fiat, Lancia & Alfa all my days.

My Alfas - 164 3.0 12v - 156 1.8 SP1 - 164 3.0 24v - 156 SW 1.8 SP3 - 166 Super - 166 3.2 Ti - Brera SV JTDM

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Amazing Dougie!!!I just keep hearing good things about this car. You have made my day mate

I had a liitle panic about the 'burgundy key' before, but apparently I dont need one on this.

The seller is called Rob and seems like a really genuine guy (he must be fed up with my phone calls )

Cheers, Steve.

Oh, and you're right about the reg no

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I think i saw that one as well. It looks like a cracking deal. Not sure i could live with the nuvola and red leather but that's just me.

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That is magnificent! One of the best colour combos I've seen.

If only one like that would come up for sale here in Oz....
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