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schakal
04-02-2012, 13:49
Ok i have kept and driven both the 9 and the 19 for years .Its been an emotional decade with so many unexpected break downs as you would expect from old cars especially if they are french . Recently i have been looking into something a bit more luxurious , nicer looking (not necessarily modern looking) both on the inside and outside.

There is a black 182 on a 02 plate local to me going for 1900quid but looking at it makes me want to cut my wrists ,Its **** Ugly :?

I always liked Alfa Romeo models and particularly the 147 models as they are a bit more in my buying range looking at e-gahey prices .

Anyone had any experience with Alfa Romeos on here ? People say they rot badly etc etc but thats something from 80s ,Surely they cant be that bad for rust these days ?

They come with 1.6 and 2.0 litre engines which dont seem to have a major difference in MPG but a lot in power .

I am thinking of a nice black one like this .I am thinking of anything from
2001 to 2004 model which are in the price range of 1500 to 2500 quidos depending on condition ,milage ,trim etc .

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5wl5C2FTN0M/TaaWcHw2QYI/AAAAAAAAJec/VIJ1tV6xmIM/s1600/alfa-romeo-147-7.jpg

jamiecrookston83
04-02-2012, 18:33
The electrics at one time were shocking in them. Not sure about now though. I work beside a guy thats got a ph3 GTV and has had nothing but trouble with it.

16v_paddy
04-02-2012, 20:09
You've done rather well to find a 182 on an 02 plate :lol:

schakal
05-02-2012, 12:47
You've done rather well to find a 182 on an 02 plate :lol:

Appears to be a 172 cup now , but look at it .
I was able to watch 2 girls 1 cup longer than this Clio Cup :x

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201201439755275/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/clio/make/renault/page/1/quicksearch/true/radius/10/postcode/cf641ae?logcode=p

2 live
05-02-2012, 13:10
You've done rather well to find a 182 on an 02 plate :lol:

schaks talkin shit......shocker.

MatBrown
05-02-2012, 17:22
It's not a cup either, they only come in blue and silver.

Daz.
05-02-2012, 21:09
You can have my 172 for £1900 and it's a mother ****ing peach!

fabulicious
06-02-2012, 10:57
If it's a daily your after then spend a little extra and go for something comfortable like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-AUDI-S3-QUATTRO-BLACK-/200708055584?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ebb21e220#ht_500wt_949

Had one myself just like it and it was a dream to own and drive.i'd buy another one anyday before any italian,french or other car tbh.

although if Jon were here he'd say it was a piece of shite :wink:

schakal
06-02-2012, 12:27
If it's a daily your after then spend a little extra and go for something comfortable like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-AUDI-S3-QUATTRO-BLACK-/200708055584?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ebb21e220#ht_500wt_949

Had one myself just like it and it was a dream to own and drive.i'd buy another one anyday before any italian,french or other car tbh.

although if Jon were here he'd say it was a piece of shite :wink:

Nice car for a errrmm .... "badboy" like yourself fabs ,but its not my intention to be the fastest man on the street anymore (gets boring)

Having said that you got me thinking about an A3 on the side now.
Perhaps a slower one pimped up :P


Who the fcuks Jon ?? :wink:

MG1980
06-02-2012, 12:29
If it's a daily your after then spend a little extra and go for something comfortable like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-AUDI-S3-QUATTRO-BLACK-/200708055584?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ebb21e220#ht_500wt_949

Had one myself just like it and it was a dream to own and drive.i'd buy another one anyday before any italian,french or other car tbh.

although if Jon were here he'd say it was a piece of shite :wink:

I reckon you'd get bored of an S3 quickly. That chassis and four wheel drive are good for another 100+bhp. Almost impossible to find the limit for edge of your pants thrills, and even though it's a daily, you will defo be tempted to fun it!!

The turbo is expensive when it goes pop as well!

fabulicious
06-02-2012, 13:50
But ye see I'm older now..my back, balls and everything else aches so being the bad boy is a lot harder these days :lol:

So what am I left with..a willy I can't go anywhere in and a Fiat that's started peeing coolant and oil over the driveway and it's MOT is due in a few weeks :roll:

on the S3 only Issue I had was coil's, but it's a common fault with VW's. didnt need to be back of the seat stuff for thrills though. The grip was incredible in all conditions. And on a certain mountain pass near my parents home town in Italy I'm sure I set the crossing record in that audi :wink:

But today give me back my scooter any day of the week and it will leave everything in the dust in traffic :D