Alfa Spider 3.0 - Yes, yes I know I am mad!

LandyAndy

rca779 wrote: »

Have a beer!!

PMSL when I looked up your signature (Arkell vs. Pressdram)!!!

Cheers, I'll keep it behind the bar until I get home from work.

Smi1er

LandyAndy wrote: »

You do realise there is no storage space in them (and that includes the 'boot').

I think you'll find there is storage space in the boot. I once managed to squezze in two whole carrier bags of shopping;)

Hintza

If you are going to buy an Alfa treat it as you would the love of your life and pamper it and with luck you should have a great car.

Treat her rough and she will take you to the cleaners.

A bit like a marriage really I suppose.

peterg1965

Do you have a garage? If it was me and this was my 'ultimate' car I would go for it. There will always be a market if you decide to sell.

markelock

friend of mine at work has a 2.0 gtv and the 3.0 spider. he loves them. he's had a few problems, it might also be worth checking you have a reliable mechanic who knows his/her alfas so if the worst does happen you don't get fleeced.

he had some problems with the thermostat I think.

have you looked at alfa forums or parkers for any possible problems?

vaio

Smi1er wrote: »

I think you'll find there is storage space in the boot. I once managed to squeeze in two whole carrier bags of shopping;)

yep, but to do that you have to take the spare wheel and cd changer out

Skint_Catt

LMAO - you've obviously not looked into everything that goes wrong with a second hand Alfa and the costs associated :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Hintza

Skint_Catt wrote: »

LMAO - you've obviously not looked into everything that goes wrong with a second hand Alfa and the costs associated :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

You have no soul!!!

Some folk just don't get it about an Alfa.

epninety

Beware Alfa parts prices, some can be utter lunacy (£90 windscreen wiper?). Know what bits you need and hunt about. A lot of stuff came from the Fliat/Lancia/Alfa Romeo parts bin, and can be got through the aftermarket cheaper, even when not listed for your car. A copy of the Alfa CD parts catalogue can be useful here.

Find a decent Alfa independant garage. In fact, even find a carp one, they'll still be loads better than the main dealer!

Don't buy the first one you look at. Even if it's perfect, and exactly what you want - stick a small deposit on it, and spend the next couple of days looking around at others. You need to get a feeling for the car and what you can expect, before you really know if the one you've found is any good.

I have owned Alfas and Lancias. My last was a 155, bought 6 months old. In the main it was very reliable, right up to when the engine blew up at 120k miles (see comment above regarding alfa main dealers!). A local independant rebuilt it, and it was superb once again. Sold it to a mate, regretted it ever since

Buy an Alfa - you'll love it :j
Me, I'm still trying to fight off the urge to buy a Lancia Delta Integrale! Been resisting for years, but not cured yet :rolleyes:

Jorgan_2

Great cars, just check the electrics all work & that the cambelt has been changed if needed.