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Post by The Great High Lord Beer on Sept 9, 2021 19:44:42 GMT
Not at all superdream related or indeed motorcycle related so the general section it is. I have today acquired this 2007 Alfa 147 sport thing, 1 elderly and departed owner from new, the old chap gave up driving many years ago after dunching the wing and stored it in the garage where its been ever since, the car needed to go due to his widow moving away. So, work required is wing and bumper repair and paint, due to the length of storage a complete service, timing belt kit and valet will be undertaken. The car is spotless including underneath, on top and inside, complete history and most importantly only 13k miles on it. Price paid, £400. So, what to do, keep it as a second car or sell it, I won't be selling a Toyota to keep an Alfa that's for sure, thoughts gentlemen.
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Post by comstar on Sept 9, 2021 20:27:04 GMT
OMW LB........13k miles from new that is simply incredible.
I know Alfa's can sometimes be hard to live with and servicing intervals are not to be ignored but at that mileage and price......you just did not go wrong at all.
Can it not be kept as a hobby car / investment? If not I'd look at finding an enthusiast who will pay you a nice price when you have sorted those minor foibles?
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Post by The Great High Lord Beer on Sept 9, 2021 20:47:00 GMT
Do be honest, I'd like to keep it, I've arranged the timing belt and service, I will not start the engine till this work has been completed, and have a company acquaintance to sort the wing and bumper damage, all in to bring it back to new condition will stand me a grand including purchase price, I'm thinking run the Toyota through winter and keep the Alfa for summer, it really is pristine underneath and the engine bay is like new, and my insurance comes with breakdown cover 😄
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Post by CTB on Sept 10, 2021 7:03:54 GMT
Lovely car, you can’t beat the Italians for style, just keep your breakdown cover running (but I’m sure that’s a myth as I’ve never owned one) I also know my son would love one but I keep telling him they are too troublesome let’s hope you can prove me wrong. Keep us updated 👍
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Post by BritPete on Sept 10, 2021 16:32:10 GMT
Keep it - I would
Great find
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Post by buster on Sept 10, 2021 19:28:50 GMT
nice buy I confess to recently having a bit of 'italian envy' at ripon car and classic
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Post by comstar on Sept 10, 2021 19:48:54 GMT
Funnily enough my wife's getting an Italian exotic today or tomorrow at the latest.
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Post by buster on Sept 10, 2021 20:45:52 GMT
Funnily enough my wife's getting an Italian exotic today or tomorrow at the latest. not sure if I dare ask, an italian exotic what?
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Post by The Great High Lord Beer on Sept 10, 2021 20:58:01 GMT
Indeed, do tell Prince Comstar, be it a glorious motorcycle from the house of Ducati, or perhaps a car from the house of the prancing horse or raging bull. Or has thou been spending to much time tinkering with toys and thou has been replaced with a different kind of Italian exotic I of course jest, Prince Comstars charm and virility know no bounds, indeed above the bar in thy great hall are displayed many fine items including, gifted by the great man himself, the ultimate leather jockstrap, extra large of course, this causes great distraction upon lady folk who marvel at the thought of the mighty war hammer that must have been contained within. Many brethern have complained that their wimmin folk, after viewing such a magnificent item of clothing, are no longer satisfied with baggy y fronts. But fear not, thou display will remain to remind all that they must do better. At last, a post of complete bollocks by Lord Beer, normal service is resumed 😄🍺
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Post by comstar on Sept 10, 2021 21:21:09 GMT
Look like an Italian Freddie Mercury.
No she's getting a car. I'll show you when she gets it next week.
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Post by The Great High Lord Beer on Sept 10, 2021 21:32:25 GMT
Alas, Prince Comstar leaves us in suspenders, although they are surprisingly comfortable, but that's another story, we await your grand reveal oh mighty Prince.
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Post by andy1kenobe on Sept 11, 2021 7:33:03 GMT
Funnily enough my wife's getting an Italian exotic today or tomorrow at the latest. Italian exotic???
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Post by andy1kenobe on Sept 11, 2021 7:34:44 GMT
This is the 'his' version.
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Post by The Great High Lord Beer on Sept 12, 2021 12:55:51 GMT
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Post by CTB on Sept 12, 2021 15:15:02 GMT
Lovely 😍
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