FabSwingers.com forum: A rock and a hard place

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

As many if you know I'm a huge fan of Alfa Romeo. Currently my main car is a 156 JTS but when I take the dog out or go shooting I have a Renault Megane (which I actually hate!).

So I'm thinking of getting rid of the Renault and getting another Alfa. The 156 will then take over the dog/shooting duties.

I've decided that I want a Brera. I was dead set on a 3.2 Q4 SV. Then I saw the Brera S and started to get hard on for that model and now, just to complicate matters, I've found the Brera Italia Indipendant!

I'm torn on which to go for. So I ask you lovely people to help me decide...

(yes I'm a nerd...lol)

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

If it's got two doors , four wheels and goes where I point it..... im happy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why dont you just get a real car like everyone else

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

"As many if you know I'm a huge fan of Alfa Romeo. Currently my main car is a 156 JTS but when I take the dog out or go shooting I have a Renault Megane (which I actually hate!).

So I'm thinking of getting rid of the Renault and getting another Alfa. The 156 will then take over the dog/shooting duties.

I'm torn on which to go for. So I ask you lovely people to help me decide...

(yes I'm a nerd...lol)"
Bollocks to the car, just buy shoes

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By *nnebellWoman
over a year ago

somewhere

Mmmmmmm the thought of an Alfa makes me smile, then I remeber the last one I had and the huge hole in my pocket it caused lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Why dont you just get a real car like everyone else

Once you've owned an Alfa you'll never want anything else, they have their faults, but when they're working they're stunning...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bollocks to the car, just buy shoes

....or Chocolate....

(Sorry OP.... I dont like Alphas....)

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Fuck all that, just steal a police dog van

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

"Bollocks to the car, just buy shoes

....or Chocolate....

(Sorry OP.... I dont like Alphas....)"

shoes and chocolate - that's what matters! Z

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

Is it red? lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

you shoot dogs?!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Is it red? lol"

The 3.2 is, with tan leather.

The S is gunmetal with red leather

The Italia Independent is matte black with black.leather (with black 19" wheels)

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"you shoot dogs?!"

Lol, no, I work my dog. I shoot other animals, clays and targets...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Used to have a GTV ...

Damn, I loved that car

Wouldn't mind a Brera myself

When I win the lottery on Wednesday I'll be getting a 4c

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Used to have a GTV ...

Damn, I loved that car

Wouldn't mind a Brera myself

When I win the lottery on Wednesday I'll be getting a 4c

Yup, the 4C is a stunner, I'm going to the Mangoletsi launch party...

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"When I win the lottery on Wednesday I'll be getting a 2cv

Whatta man

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"When I win the lottery on Wednesday I'll be getting a 2cv

Whatta man

Took me a second...

Bravo

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"When I win the lottery on Wednesday I'll be getting a 2cv

Whatta man

Took me a second...

Bravo

Hey, I can do doctoring as well you know

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

The brera italia is stunning a mate of mine has the 3.2l V6!! Do it I would if I could - everyone should own an alfa at some point of they are a car fiend. My next cars def an Alfa!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"As many if you know I'm a huge fan of Alfa Romeo. Currently my main car is a 156 JTS but when I take the dog out or go shooting I have a Renault Megane (which I actually hate!).

So I'm thinking of getting rid of the Renault and getting another Alfa. The 156 will then take over the dog/shooting duties.

I'm torn on which to go for. So I ask you lovely people to help me decide...

(yes I'm a nerd...lol)Bollocks to the car, just buy shoes

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The brera italia is stunning a mate of mine has the 3.2l V6!! Do it I would if I could - everyone should own an alfa at some point of they are a car fiend. My next cars def an Alfa!!"

It's the matte paint and wheels that do it for me with the Italia (only 900 built).

The 3.2 has that stunning Alfa V6 and 4wd

The S was developed with Prodrive (only 500 built)

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Exactly who can resist titanium paintwork lol - do it you know you want to!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love Alfa's. One day I will buy one, I just worry about reliability

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Exactly who can resist titanium paintwork lol - do it you know you want to!!!"

I've been mulling it over during the night and decided that I'm going for the Brera 3.2 Q4 SV.

I'm going to uprate the brakes, suspension and exhaust. Fit a set of 19" black wheels and have it sprayed matte black. That way I get the best of all three and end up with a unique car. I've also seen a Lamborghini door conversion kit for it too...

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By *bbandflowCouple
over a year ago

South Devon

Stunning Alpha males for me..you can't fuck cars, though I'm sure some would like to..lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"saw the Brera S and started to get hard on" is this a new form of sex? if it is please explain how it happens and what you do next.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love Alfa's. One day I will buy one, I just worry about reliability"

The modern ones aren't really that bad, just make sure its serviced on time and you check the fluids regularly. Also whenever the cambelt is changed do the water pump at the same time.

Things that are common on all models are upper wishbone bushes, thermostat failure and EGR valves on diesels. Other than that they're good.

Alfa decided to make their diagnostic software available for free too, just download it and buy a cable from eBay and you can diagnose the car with your laptop, saves a fortune and stops garages ripping you off...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm on my fifth and love them all to bits. Other cars just seem dull and boring after owning an Alfa . It does help if you know a reasonably priced mechanic though, hehe xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm on my fifth and love them all to bits. Other cars just seem dull and boring after owning an Alfa . It does help if you know a reasonably priced mechanic though, hehe xx"

I've found some great independent Alfa specialists, really know their stuff and reasonably priced.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Should have said....it's Louise posting as unfortunately Craig does not share my love for Alfa Romeo xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Should have said....it's Louise posting as unfortunately Craig does not share my love for Alfa Romeo xx"

A woman with taste, I bet Craig is tired of skinning his knuckles trying to.change the headlight bulbs...

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

"Exactly who can resist titanium paintwork lol - do it you know you want to!!!

I've been mulling it over during the night and decided that I'm going for the Brera 3.2 Q4 SV.

Nice like your thinking

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Exactly who can resist titanium paintwork lol - do it you know you want to!!!

I've been mulling it over during the night and decided that I'm going for the Brera 3.2 Q4 SV.

Nice like your thinking

Still undecided about the Lambo doors though, although it will make car parks easier...

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

"Should have said....it's Louise posting as unfortunately Craig does not share my love for Alfa Romeo xx

A woman with taste, I bet Craig is tired of skinning his knuckles trying to.change the headlight bulbs...

Haha I remember doing that a few times

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Should have said....it's Louise posting as unfortunately Craig does not share my love for Alfa Romeo xx

A woman with taste, I bet Craig is tired of skinning his knuckles trying to.change the headlight bulbs...

Haha I remember doing that a few times

Took me over an hour on Thursday to change the passenger side bulb, and I know what I'm doing!...lol

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By *ll-Knight-longMan
over a year ago

Derby/Notts(Long Eaton)

Would that be the 4.6 12valve injection with overhead cam and bicycle clips

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