hi. can you give me you opinion on changing my 147 that ive had for 12yrs for a 1.4 quadrifglio verdie 65 plate mito. i love my 147 and am reluctant to part with it . but i think its time i had a new car.the reports i have read on the mito have not been positive . (probably wont sell the 147...
Hi everyone.
I am a new member to the forum and although I am not an Alfa owner just yet, I intend to be in the very very near future. Have always been a fond admirer of Alfa Romeos and in particular the Brera and 159 models.
Currently scouring the classifieds for a mint 159 1.75 TBi Petrol in...
I've decided that after she worked hard all over Christmas to make the festive holiday a great one for the whole family I should treat my beloved, my true love, to a day away just for herself, a day being pampered. She's having a range of treatments and treats away from us all, just to herself...
Following my previous service last year (February 2013), collecting my car I immediately noticed the much improved N Mode, but once on the open road switching into D Mode NOTHING HAPPENED (apart from indication lights) and I do mean No Change in noticeable acceleration.
One of the prime reasons...
Thought I'd post a quick link (hope this is allowed) in case anyone is looking.
Alfa Romeo Classifieds - Auctions - 2001 Spider Lusso, 38K miles, tan leather, 2.0 TS - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds
I'm buying a GT V6, and unfortunately, cannot afford to have a 2 car household, as just moved...
So there I was looking for a new second hand car to replace my old very battered VW Polo, and thinking like the good reliable Dad I should be I was being very sensible looking at a Megan or another VW. BUT then I saw her and her sexy 147 looks and her Italian accent stole my heart and thakfully...
(AGI) Berlin - A survey carried out among the 116,000 thousand readers of the most authoritative German motoring magazines has revealed that Ferraris and Alfa Romeos are the foreign cars most loved by Germans, while in the mini-cars sectors, top of the range, luxury and 4-wheel drive sector it...
Hi guys,
My lovely bella will be ten next month, and she now has 97k on the clock
2002 1.6
ive had her since 50k, when i last put a cambelt on her - she needs another now - but thats not all!
service & belts 310 + vat
variator 110
wheel bearing 90?
2 tyres 140
so...
I had really, really bad news... My Grandmother who brought me up from the age of three as her own was rushed into hospital with major organ failure.... It was a total shock to everyone as she was fit for her 82 years of life and never seamed ail for anything.
She was taken to James Cook...
Hello all, I'm posting a thread as I have pranged my much loved Alfa. It's a 156 JTS Tourismo with full leather and a Bose sound system on a 52 plate. She's a midnight blue colour and drives beautifully (well, she DID)...
She needs attention to her RADIATOR, COOLING FAN, AIR FILTER BOX...
Hi all I'm new to the forum but I do l love the Spider and this is a great site Thanks to all who contribute
I have a 1997 Spider I have had for almost 10 years and after changing the battery I have the yellow key code light on. I acn start is by manually putting in the code using the thottle...
Hi all, in 2 weeks time my red 1996 2.0 GTV is going to the scrappers, plenty of good bits left so if there is anything you need please ask asap, thanks to all that have bought bits so far, everyone has been a prompt payer and not a single complaint re the quality of the parts which is great...
After much mind seeking i've decided to sell my 147 - i've reduced the price for Alfa members, see the classified section and its also listed on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160531360359&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
Item number 160531360359
If anyone is interested...
my wee hire car when I was in Italy.
Loved it.Ran on fresh air - it was a 1.3 multijet 75bhp - but most of all it just made me smile. To look at, to drive, it was just such a 'happy' wee car :thumbs:
i always wondered why everyone says you either love or loath alfas.
i must say after buying my 156 1.8 ts i love them.the car looks and drives fantastic and value for money is second to none(hopefully not only in my eyes)
it is true i have caught the bug now and even converted my wife...
Hello to all! I joined the forum today.
At the moment I don't own an Alfa, but am working on getting a 156.
I used to live in South Africa, where I first had a 1981 Giulietta (which was amazing) and then I got a 2000 156, which was the car of my dreams. (with a VW, a Mazda, and various others...