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Hi all, I'm a new kid on the block and have had my 1999 yellow Alfa Spider since late Feb. I love the drive and the looks I get and ...
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Hi all, I'm a new kid on the block and have had my 1999 yellow Alfa Spider since late Feb. I love the drive and the looks I get and find the car handles well. Still find parking a bit of a challenge though I will get used to that, rear in parking seems fine, just when I have to turn in the lock seems small.
Being in Sunny Queensland am driving lots with the sun down so sunscreen is getting a good workout.
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Hi Margaret

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Glad to hear you parallel park (sorry dont mean to sound sexist) but forget trying to do anything with a GTV forwards - the turning circle is pretty naff but but you dont buy an Alfa to park it anyway.

Im sure you have also found that like any 2-door coupe, the doors are really long so your need plenty of space next to you just to open them and get out.

Have to say, im a bit jealous to hear you are getting a tan - the weather in the UK is pretty wet at the moment.

Hope you have fun.
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Welcome to AO Margaret, glad you're liking the Spider. Is it 'Zoe Yellow' then?
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Welcome to AO Margaret, glad you're liking the Spider. Is it 'Zoe Yellow' then?
yes it is "Zoe yellow" and is the car I have yearned for since it came on the market. I have held the dream and dreams do come true
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Hi Margaret

Welcome to AO.

Glad to hear you parallel park (sorry dont mean to sound sexist) but forget trying to do anything with a GTV forwards - the turning circle is pretty naff but but you dont buy an Alfa to park it anyway.

Im sure you have also found that like any 2-door coupe, the doors are really long so your need plenty of space next to you just to open them and get out.

Have to say, im a bit jealous to hear you are getting a tan - the weather in the UK is pretty wet at the moment.

Hope you have fun.
You are so right I have the car to go. Parking will be something I will get used to and learn to do with grace, I'm sure.
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