Finally Done It!!!!!

[steviec]

Well i'd just like to inform you all that after hours of searching and driving I have finally done it i've bought my first alfa

Think i've done ok she's a 156 on a 54 plate 2.4jtd 20v lusso in red, I know the sensible choice reading on here is the 1.9 but i've always done the sensible thing so screw it lol

So if you see some muppet in a red 156 round and about waving with a dumb grin on his face please don't pitty them just understand he is happy not to be driving a god dam tin can piece of poo mondeo

See you on the road

Steve

[Nige005]

Originally Posted by steviec

Well i'd just like to inform you all that after hours of searching and driving I have finally done it i've bought my first alfa

Think i've done ok she's a 156 on a 54 plate 2.4jtd 20v lusso in red, I know the sensible choice reading on here is the 1.9 but i've always done the sensible thing so screw it lol

So if you see some muppet in a red 156 round and about waving with a dumb grin on his face please don't pitty them just understand he is happy not to be driving a god dam tin can piece of poo mondeo

See you on the road

Steve

Well done Steve, it all sounds good.

Come along and show it to us at the next meet.

http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/linco...sney-land.html (Lincs Evening Meet - Disney Land.)

[K18 NOB]

Originally Posted by steviec

Well i'd just like to inform you all that after hours of searching and driving I have finally done it i've bought my first alfa

Think i've done ok she's a 156 on a 54 plate 2.4jtd 20v lusso in red, I know the sensible choice reading on here is the 1.9 but i've always done the sensible thing so screw it lol

So if you see some muppet in a red 156 round and about waving with a dumb grin on his face please don't pitty them just understand he is happy not to be driving a god dam tin can piece of poo mondeo

See you on the road

Steve

Where in our flat county do you live?

Good to have you on board

[kevjtd]

great choice of car something similar, but a sportwagon will be gracing my drive in the new year probably

[steviec]

Originally Posted by K18 NOB

Where in our flat county do you live?

Good to have you on board

I'm in north hykeham south side of lincoln.

The car needs a couple of bits doing to it main ones been new clutch does £490 fitted sound about right? (release bearing noisy actual clutch is spot on god dam it lol)

Also needs a new thermostat been quoted £50 for one but have heard they are a pain in the bum to change is this right?

Cant make any meets till after my annual trip to cornwall so if the meet at BLS is still on i'll be there

[Nige005]

Originally Posted by steviec

I'm in north hykeham south side of lincoln.

The car needs a couple of bits doing to it main ones been new clutch does £490 fitted sound about right? (release bearing noisy actual clutch is spot on god dam it lol)

Also needs a new thermostat been quoted £50 for one but have heard they are a pain in the bum to change is this right?

Cant make any meets till after my annual trip to cornwall so if the meet at BLS is still on i'll be there

Morning Steve.

Can't help on the techie bits, I assume you Posted in the Techie Lounge for this ? Sure you'll get some help there.

The BLS Meet is going ahead but there are a few details to sort out yet, maybe 2/3 weeks before I can post it up as an Event.

[rossogtv]

Nice car... can't you get the work done at ICS ? ,Neil is just 'round the corner.

[Pud237]

£490 fitted sounds reasonably cheap, but you need to take it to someone who has done a couple before, they are an absolute ball-ache to do right, and if it is messed up your gonna come away with leaky driveshaft seals..

congrats...good choice..

[steviec]

Originally Posted by rossogtv

Nice car... can't you get the work done at ICS ? ,Neil is just 'round the corner.

Hi rosso thats who has quoted me hes also willing to let me supply parts and he'll just charge labour plus so thinking may aswell have a new dmf fitted while the car is in bits £229 from mangoletsi so alot less than I thought it would be.

BTW its just had its first trip to ICS jumped in Monday morning to go to college (yes i'm the worlds oldest student lol) and got this warning messege that there was a motor failure do not pass go do not collect £200 go directly to dealer so on the way home called in £40 and 5 mins later fault code was gone and informed that they can do this sort of thing for no reason, looks like i'm on a fast track learning curve into Alfa ownership. Think i'm going to buy my own fault code reader save a fortune

[Pud237]

£40 for clearing a fault code - easy money

[steviec]

Originally Posted by Pud237

£40 for clearing a fault code - easy money

wasn't it just!!!

[rossogtv]

Get to know Neil,and i think you will find him pretty fair and reasonable.He was when I took my GTV to him during ownership.

[Pud237]

We charge NOTHING for clearing fault codes, because it is literally 5 minutes work. Also, for £40 you can buy a cable and a license for AlfaDiag and clear your own fault codes with your laptop.

Charging for clearing fault codes is a bit steep in my book. But like I say, its easy money if you've got the cheek to charge for it!