b16jonc

Over the years I've owned 50+ cars I had the dilema of what to buy next

And after racking my brain I came to the conclusion I need to buy a car I'd always fancied owning Alfa Romeo ( especially when clarkson said, you're not a true petrol head until you've owned a Alfa )

I no the historic reputation they have but I think times have changed and the build quality has improved.

I've owned this car 3 days and I'll be honest I totally love it, it's the 1.9jtdm Ti
It drives so well the interior is quirky and the seat and cabin are lovely to be in

I plan on removing the egr and swirl flaps and getting the dpf terra cleaned then I'll map it, lowering springs and maybe wheel spacers.

Anyone had one of these or dealings with modern alfas ?? Honestly what a great alround motor

David Lock

My old SS100 - sexiest car ever built


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b16jonc

What’s a Ss100??

dpb

https://classiccars-forsale.co.uk/wp...loads/1-13.jpg

dpb

Couldnt argue with that !

legb4rsk

That's amazing! Do you still have it?

dpb

Passed by an alfa 4c yesterday - that certainly sounded sexy





Ummm , which is surprising seeing as its just 2l turbo


What a plastic world we all increasingly inhabit

David Lock

SS was Swallow Sidecar, forerunner of Jaguar


Sadly no - tax man was chasing

legb4rsk

Yes.I understand that the SS name was changed due to WW2.


Shame it had to go.They are worth a fortune now.

stilover

Looks nice.


The car I'd say I really clicked with, as my old 106GTI. Best car I ever had.

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

I'm actually thinking of downgrading and looking into these in wagon form, just reading into the qtronic boxes

b16jonc

You can get a v6 4wd version of these called the Q4 quite hard to find though

But I'd definitely say get one

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

2.0 or 2.4 im looking at as the 1.9 have weak vuaxhall boxes apparently

lozgti1

Nice

I want a Brera

I love Alfa's ( apart from the mito and the golf sized one. Guilia? )

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

Pretty cheap money nowadays

b16jonc

It's all about opinion as the 1.9 is supposed to be the better engine over the 2.0 but it's like any car if you find a half decent one you should be ok I'd stay away from sub £4K examples to pick up a decent one

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

Lol true, but I like bit of power lol, tbh I'm on a fb 159 group and they all look after their cars and most alfas are enthusiast owned, only thing is timing belt needs regular changes but that's it, seem pretty reliable tbf, I think I want the 2.4 as I like the dual exhaust lol, finishes it off nicely, and a bit of power.
You can map them 1.9s upto nearly 200hp on basic map.
I used to have a 146TI years ago and that was pretty reliable apart from when the wife drove over a oneven road where a grate was sticking up slightly, but with the low ally sump it just exploded on the road, was a fairly expensive part because made of ally. I also personally know a local Alfa specialist so not worried in that area if I can't fix etc.

Still umming and arring though lol, I'll probably change my mind like always lol.