Is it fate, or just bad luck?

[Red Spider 156]

On Sunday afternoon I decided to take a test drive in a Guilietta, a very nice experience. However I didn't come to decision on weather to buy or not. Getting back into my Sportwagon and starting up I knew somthing was wrong straight away.
The engine turned over slower than normal, then fired, tired battery?
Moving away from the dealer every thing ok until the revs rose, then a knocking came and went. Stopping at some lights all ok, then moving off, same again. Moving through the town and I had to keep the revs up until I got to another set of lights and then the engine siezed.
Clutch in, coast to a stop, and pull up on the footpath.
Quick check under the bonnet, oil and water ok, but the engine would not turn over.
So, phone home, then the AA. Half an hour later the AA man arrives, and confirms my thoughts, possible big ends.
When I got home the car started after it cooled, but the knocking was still there (I was hoping it was just a bit tired and wanted carrying home).
So did my car know I'm thinking of trading up, or just bad luck?

[Dave Brand]

Originally Posted by Red Spider 156

So did my car know I'm thinking of trading up, or just bad luck?

They know!

[SpiderMonkey]

Bad news Robin,

Get the G now then I suppose

[WARD T]

They know, the morning I was trading my 147 in for the 159 it decided not to start, for the first time in its life lol

[Scudetto]

is it dogs that sense fear? i'm certain cars sense replacement.

[Red Spider 156]

So, the Sportwagon's up for sale as a spares or repair, I'm open to offers, if anyone's interested.
And as I was "Alfaless", I had to go and buy this,
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/n...ulietta126.jpg
I'll bring it along to the next NICN.

[thorleyman]

Very nice

[Teflon Shoulder]

Bad news about your Sportwagon Robin. I'll see you and the Giulietta at the end of the month

Marc.

[KimM]

They know, I've had it with all my cars.

My worst was my Seat Arosa on my way to picking up my new car, the engine Blew, black smoke everywhere and just 2 miles from the garage.... didn't some emergancy repairs with it still running and costed it to the garage. Grabbed the keys for the new car and RAN, Never ran that fast... Got a phone call 2 hours later saying the car wouldn't start

Well done on the new purchase

[Red Spider 156]

It's gone, my Sportwagon is no more.
Sold this afternoon to someone who is going to lovingly restore it to its former splendour,



or break it for spares!
I think this time next week it will be in bits and on ebay.

[SP30]

Went for a test drive of a MiTo over two months ago as I was fed up of driving old German cars and longed for the days of my early twenties driving little Italian hot hatches.

I decided 4 weeks ago to order my first alfa a 1.6 JTDm in Etna black with those beautiful 18" sports alloys and other expensive frivolities.

On the way to work the next day every warning light on my dash lights up as the alternator has a heart attack. With that and the clutch going I decided my big old buxom bora is jealous of my new dark sleek Italian purchase.

It hasn't arrived yet. The boras still sulking.

[MajorDrunk]

you wont be disapointed with the 1.6 MiTo.. in D mode its a very fun little car and can shock some people .. tourque is epic