I've been thinking...

[155_Manson]

...do I sell my 155 and get 147 GTA OR keep 155 and not worry about the new tax bands next year

[howell811]

147 GTA ???????

How much money have you got ???????

[ady006]

someone's in the money

[stuartalfa]

You won a student lotto mate, if you can get a GTA go for it, just remember how much they cost to run, not just the Tax.
Stu

[155_Manson]

I know thats the problem

Ahh well...we'll see!!

[stuartalfa]

Originally Posted by 155_Manson

I know thats the problem

Ahh well...we'll see!!

MPG is all down to the sound the GTA makes, MPG goes from ok to bad in the blink of an eye.
Tyres, i buy Kumho tyres and only last about 6-7K cheapest good tyre i have found at about £80 each in Newport.
Insurance would be very high for you, only £410 for me fully covered with DirectLine but i am an old fart.
I get her serviced at my local garage, they looked after my old 2.5 156, i think it's around the £160 mark.
You have been in my GTA for a very short drive, did it tempt you?
Stu

[ady006]

How's it going lads, long time no chat, have you got any meets planned soon, when is nad on ? is it around june time. sorry i ain't been around , but iv'e been off line for a few months

[stuartalfa]

Originally Posted by ady006

How's it going lads, long time no chat, have you got any meets planned soon, when is nad on ? is it around june time. sorry i ain't been around , but iv'e been off line for a few months

Hi ady, here are a few dates for you.

Alfaholics 12th April
SAD 13th April
Bristol Italian car fest 26th April
NAD is in with the Auto Italia car day on June 1st
AROC Live 31st August
AROC Track day at Donington 26th Oct.

Stu

[155_Manson]

Welcome back Ady! How are things??

Well we ae planning to go to the new Alfa dealer in Caerdydd on 13th April if you fancy joining us? They open on the 9th apparently. Pretty obvious from reading this thread though so dunno why I am repeating

[ady006]

Cheers lads ! great to be back. thanks for the info . what is alfaolics& where is nad. both alfa's off the rd at mo , but sw will be on rd in a few weeks, the 155 i gave to my mate, as it 's got a few probs

[stuartalfa]

This is Alfaholics.
Castle Combe & it's free to go & watch, but take a lid and blag a ride.
Classic Alfa Romeo cars

This is NAD.
.:Auto Italia Magazine:.
Auto Italia Concours
Stanford Hall
Sunday June 1st

Widely known as the premier UK concours for top-quality Italian automobiles, this spectacular event will again be held in the grounds of Stanford Hall. As well as the Auto Italia Concours for rare and interesting Italian exotica, the Maserati Club and the Alfa Romeo Owner’s Club will hold their annual Concours, while the Ferrari Owners’ Club will be out in force. Typically, visitors can expect to see upwards of 100 Maseratis and 180 Ferraris gathered on the lawns of this the gracious Leicestershire stately home.

But it’s not just Ferrari and Maserati: Italian car club displays will featuring the very best of Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Fiat, and special coachbuilt models. Visitors arriving in an Italian car will be invited to join the general display area. There will also be an Italian trade village and a concession on entrance to the elegant stately home.
If you join the AROC you get a great mag with all the dates etc & it's a good read.
Stu

[JackPott]

Oooh I was looking at booking a track day with some friends only last night at Castle Combe. Might go down for a nose.

[ady006]

If you join the AROC you get a great mag with all the dates etc & it's a good read.
Stu[/QUOTE]

Thanks for that, i joined aroc on thursday so just waiting for the info to come. Is nad a 2 day thing with camping?

[stuartalfa]

I have not looked into NAD this year as i will be in Greece somewhere sitting in the shade

Keep an eye out in events on AO & the AROC front page about NAD.

Hi JackPott, really, take a lid and blag a ride, when you get there just drive into the paddock area, your eyes will be on storks.
Stu