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Taffia meet Sunday 25th May Taffia meet Sunday 25th May: 25-05-2008

Originally Posted by Tony_156JTD He drives a Diesel Van all week, I don't think the sub-10mpg he gets from his 3.0 V6 at 120 bothers him that much... oh well...im ...
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Taffia meet Sunday 25th May
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Tony_156JTD
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25-05-2008
Planned meet somewhere is Western South Wales, who can make it?

Edit: Event date moved to suit more Taffia Members :taffia:

Sorry guys, I put in the date as the 26th, thats the Monday, this meet was meant for the Sunday (25th.) Sorry you all have to enter again...
RSVP'd Yes: 12
  		• Tony_156JTD
    [06-05-2008 21:32]
    Once again, yes!
    		• midlifecrisis
    [08-05-2008 21:45]
    God this is getting confusing!! YES!!! Where are we meeting?
    		• 155_Manson
    [09-05-2008 17:53]
  		• MrsMidlife
    [09-05-2008 20:16]
    Yes - I hope to be there! Not sure which car we'll be bringing though!! Can't wait to see all you lovely Taffia people again :-)
    		• ady006
    [15-05-2008 18:57]
    I'll be there, car is sorted, just got it back today
    		• SPPalfa
    [19-05-2008 08:20]
    		• jdrrco
    [21-05-2008 12:44]
    1st part only
    		• forshawman
    [21-05-2008 18:17]
    count me and the mrs in
    		• howell811
    [23-05-2008 08:35]
    Were now in !!! :D
    		• alfa-female
    [23-05-2008 16:52]
    yep yep yep
    		• Shoulun
    [24-05-2008 01:16]
    Wow, I've never been to an Alfa meeting yet, but sounds very interesting! I'll do my best to convice the missus though :p Really want to see all you fellow Alfa drivers and your lovely Alfas!:thumbs:
    		• Andy Hinds
    [24-05-2008 21:25]
    see you all in Swansea
RSVP'd No: 3
    		• n13roy
    [11-05-2008 19:04]
    Can I join the ever growing " Taffia " as I live in Swansea. Not going to be able to get to the meet though, as we have arranged to watch the Monaco Grand Prix, which is on the same Sunday !!!!.......Roy......
    		• stuartalfa
    [20-05-2008 14:17]
    I can't make it chaps, off to the Heineken Cup Final on Saturday so you can imagine the state of me on Sunday & the wife is making me go to Greece i think on Monday or tuesday? Not fussed on going, to hot for me. Have fun & hope to see you wh...
    		• jinxred156
    [21-05-2008 11:20]
    Cant make it having to do my own run to Tenby with the rug rats and the Mrs. I'll try and make the plymoth arms next time your all about
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Re: Taffia meet Sunday 25th May
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He drives a Diesel Van all week, I don't think the sub-10mpg he gets from his 3.0 V6 at 120 bothers him that much...
oh well...im excited now!!
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oh well...im excited now!!
37 hours to go till we meet at CG
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Tony it doesn't cut out, she stalls it!! 3rd gear pull aways are hard for a 1.6
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Tony it doesn't cut out, she stalls it!! 3rd gear pull aways are hard for a 1.6
Ah right, next time she says its 'cutting out' I'll tell her to find 1st

Little 1.6TS engine is it? What MPG you get from that?
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Ah right, next time she says its 'cutting out' I'll tell her to find 1st

Little 1.6TS engine is it? What MPG you get from that?
Right then diesel boy. That sounds like a challenge!! Its not about mile per gallon with an Alfa but smiles per gallon!! But seeing as you will never know what 7000 rpm sounds and feels like then enjoy your clatter

Mrs ML is cringing
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Right then diesel boy. That sounds like a challenge!! Its not about mile per gallon with an Alfa but smiles per gallon!! But seeing as you will never know what 7000 rpm sounds and feels like then enjoy your clatter

Mrs ML is cringing
By the way that was a genuine question, I am looking for a 147 for my mum. I didn't think you'd be that harsh, but... OK...

I'll ask someone else...
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Dont be like that tony. I was only joking Seriously a 1.6 ts will do 40 mpg no problem. Ive got 500 miles on a tank full of petrol. Its quick enough for everyday use and Mrs ML loves it! Even if she cant drive it
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My mum, currently, has a 2litre Rover 620SLi (Curb weight is something like 1.6ton!)

So it does f*ck all mpg, I wanna know is the smaller 1.6 is quick enough for her to have as it'll be a lower tax bracket then the 2.0JTS...
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It's one hell of a fast little car to be honest.

Its small enough for round town and a size that is easy for women to drive - but can really shift when it needs to!! The Mrs loves hers, once she works out the gears that is . . . .!

To be honest Tony a 1.6 with 16 valves and variable timing and a 7000 rev limit that is easy to achieve is not a recipie for economy. Its like having 2 cars. Keep the engine under 3000 revs and it will potter about like a normal car but once the variator kicks in at 3500 then all hell breaks loose!
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Might not be a good idea then. My mum is used to a very sedate tank with an automatic gear box.

She really wants an automatic diesel convertable that is small
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[quote=Tony_156JTD;1800003]Might not be a good idea then. My mum is used to a very sedate tank with an automatic gear box.

She really wants an automatic diesel convertable that is small [/QUOTE

Thats quite a tough choice. Cant think of one at the moment.
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Me either! Hense the issue

Oh and it can't be a 'cloth' top, got to be a solid hood and automatic... women!
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What about a merc slk?
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Yeah, let me just pull the £30k out of my a55 right now....
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Yeah, let me just pull the £30k out of my a55 right now....
You're single, you should be raking it in!!
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