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"Can't believe you love working on cars so much! (Only jesting!)"I don't... My mechanic does! Ha! | |||
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"I've had loads of cars over the years as I drive a few thousand miles a year but the one I have now is by far the comfiest, classiest and a pleasure to drive!! I'm gutted I probably won't be able to get another as they don't make them any more
I can see how people can get attached to a certain make of car! "I know... I just can't let myself go back to anything else. I have an Alfa now and its never had any problems but its too expensive to run and its £270 car tax! Its not great on petrol either. I want something a bit more sensible now! | |||
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"I've had loads of cars over the years as I drive a few thousand miles a year but the one I have now is by far the comfiest, classiest and a pleasure to drive!! I'm gutted I probably won't be able to get another as they don't make them any more
I can see how people can get attached to a certain make of car! "That's how I thought about my Lexus when I finally killed it but to be honest I think you grow attached to your current car whatever it is as long as it's in the same class as what you like I.e prestige is what I like over hot hatch for example | |||
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"I've had loads of cars over the years as I drive a few thousand miles a year but the one I have now is by far the comfiest, classiest and a pleasure to drive!! I'm gutted I probably won't be able to get another as they don't make them any more
I can see how people can get attached to a certain make of car!
That's how I thought about my Lexus when I finally killed it but to be honest I think you grow attached to your current car whatever it is as long as it's in the same class as what you like I.e prestige is what I like over hot hatch for example"Well, I don't know. I've driven quite a few cars but I've never been as attached to as a car as I am with this one. At work, I've been using a brand new vw golf 2l and it is as boring as hell compared to my car and nowhere near as comfy. I'd much prefer my 04 Alfa! | |||
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"Isn't it just a fiat punto with an alfa body ? * prepares to stand corrected "Interior tweeks, slightly different engine, different suspension. The chasis is based on the Punto, but they're world's apart to drive. | |||
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"I am a fellow lover of alfa Romeo, although i have a company car no so have a boring rep mobile. There is nothing better than driving an alfa along b roads when everything is balanced and working properly. Alas when i owned mine i was on first name terms with the Green Flag man. But you are not a true petrol head until you have experienced the unbridled joy and sheer pain of owning an Alfa Romeo...." I'm on my 3rd and not one of them has ever let me down. They're not the sort of car that you can let a service interval slip by though, you need to stay on top of them and be aware of their known issues. Usually it's nothing major though, usually suspension bushes. | |||
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"I am a fellow lover of alfa Romeo, although i have a company car no so have a boring rep mobile. There is nothing better than driving an alfa along b roads when everything is balanced and working properly. Alas when i owned mine i was on first name terms with the Green Flag man. But you are not a true petrol head until you have experienced the unbridled joy and sheer pain of owning an Alfa Romeo.... I'm on my 3rd and not one of them has ever let me down. They're not the sort of car that you can let a service interval slip by though, you need to stay on top of them and be aware of their known issues. Usually it's nothing major though, usually suspension bushes." I've had my 147 for years and on the contrary, I have no breakdown cover... In the 4/5 years I've had it, it only failed on me once... And to be fair to it, it did warn me! The alternator went on it. But its been the best car I've had or had the pleasure of driving. I don't service it every year either. | |||
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"I am a fellow lover of alfa Romeo, although i have a company car no so have a boring rep mobile. There is nothing better than driving an alfa along b roads when everything is balanced and working properly. Alas when i owned mine i was on first name terms with the Green Flag man. But you are not a true petrol head until you have experienced the unbridled joy and sheer pain of owning an Alfa Romeo.... I'm on my 3rd and not one of them has ever let me down. They're not the sort of car that you can let a service interval slip by though, you need to stay on top of them and be aware of their known issues. Usually it's nothing major though, usually suspension bushes. I've had my 147 for years and on the contrary, I have no breakdown cover... In the 4/5 years I've had it, it only failed on me once... And to be fair to it, it did warn me! The alternator went on it. But its been the best car I've had or had the pleasure of driving. I don't service it every year either." Oooh you're playing with fire by not servicing it! Please tell me you've had the cam belt and water pump done, Alfa cut the belt change interval from 60,000miles down to 36,000miles because of impeller failure on the water pumps. I hate changing alternators on the 147, the front subframe needs to be dropped to do it properly. They're outstanding cars though and definitely don't deserve the reputation they got from the Alfasud and old GT Junior. | |||
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"I'd luv one and when I go to change my car at the end of this year it's definitely one I'll be looking at. It'll be my [big] birthday treat "Avoid the main dealer network, they're shocking and vastly over priced. Find a good specialist and join the owners forums. | |||
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"I'd luv one and when I go to change my car at the end of this year it's definitely one I'll be looking at. It'll be my [big] birthday treat
Avoid the main dealer network, they're shocking and vastly over priced. Find a good specialist and join the owners forums." Thanks. I'm very lucky that my local garage has a good reputation and he's someone I went to school with, and trustworthy. | |||
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"I am a fellow lover of alfa Romeo, although i have a company car no so have a boring rep mobile. There is nothing better than driving an alfa along b roads when everything is balanced and working properly. Alas when i owned mine i was on first name terms with the Green Flag man. But you are not a true petrol head until you have experienced the unbridled joy and sheer pain of owning an Alfa Romeo.... I'm on my 3rd and not one of them has ever let me down. They're not the sort of car that you can let a service interval slip by though, you need to stay on top of them and be aware of their known issues. Usually it's nothing major though, usually suspension bushes. I've had my 147 for years and on the contrary, I have no breakdown cover... In the 4/5 years I've had it, it only failed on me once... And to be fair to it, it did warn me! The alternator went on it. But its been the best car I've had or had the pleasure of driving. I don't service it every year either. Oooh you're playing with fire by not servicing it! Please tell me you've had the cam belt and water pump done, Alfa cut the belt change interval from 60,000miles down to 36,000miles because of impeller failure on the water pumps. I hate changing alternators on the 147, the front subframe needs to be dropped to do it properly. They're outstanding cars though and definitely don't deserve the reputation they got from the Alfasud and old GT Junior." Haha! Cambelt done recently. Waterpump not changed though as the specialist said it was rock solid and the replacement I had wasn't as good as the old one. I dice with a lot of things, but not cambelts or brakes! | |||
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"I'd luv one and when I go to change my car at the end of this year it's definitely one I'll be looking at. It'll be my [big] birthday treat "Ohhh! Hi leggies! Yeah, cool cars, really are. If you don't mind 30mpg and £270 tax! | |||
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Ohhh! Hi leggies! Yeah, cool cars, really are. If you don't mind 30mpg and £270 tax!"lol you are the ONLY one who gets away with calling me leggies | |||
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Avoid the main dealer network, they're shocking and vastly over priced. Find a good specialist and join the owners forums.
Thanks. I'm very lucky that my local garage has a good reputation and he's someone I went to school with, and trustworthy. "I'd recommend an Alfa specialist. 100%. Other people don't know the cars like these guys do. Believe it or not, they are not expensive either. | |||
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Ohhh! Hi leggies! Yeah, cool cars, really are. If you don't mind 30mpg and £270 tax!
lol you are the ONLY one who gets away with calling me leggies "Well... What can I say? There's only one of me.  ha! | |||
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Ohhh before I forget the best place to get Alfa's is in the region of Como/Bergamo in Italy and helps if you speak a bit of Italian...
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"I'd luv one and when I go to change my car at the end of this year it's definitely one I'll be looking at. It'll be my [big] birthday treat
Avoid the main dealer network, they're shocking and vastly over priced. Find a good specialist and join the owners forums.
Thanks. I'm very lucky that my local garage has a good reputation and he's someone I went to school with, and trustworthy. "I would still recommend a specialist over any other mechanic. Alfa's do require some specific tooling and knowledge that nearly all garages will mess up. For instance, there are no timing marks on the engine so when it cones time for a cam belt change most garages will set the timing as they would witha normal car but with an Alfa you need engine specific cam locks and a TDC gauge or you'll mince the engine. A decent specialist will also end up cheaper too. | |||
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"Hi stumbled across your posting. I had an Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV and used it for every day and also for mountain racing in Switzerland (at the time lived in Switzerland). Never ever had problems replaced specific parts to enable mountain racing (removed back seats and installed cage) but was a dream to drive. Since then have had a bug for small fast cars even if it means rebuilding them from scratch Relaxed
Ohhh before I forget the best place to get Alfa's is in the region of Como/Bergamo in Italy and helps if you speak a bit of Italian...
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"I'd luv one and when I go to change my car at the end of this year it's definitely one I'll be looking at. It'll be my [big] birthday treat
Avoid the main dealer network, they're shocking and vastly over priced. Find a good specialist and join the owners forums.
Thanks. I'm very lucky that my local garage has a good reputation and he's someone I went to school with, and trustworthy.
I would still recommend a specialist over any other mechanic. Alfa's do require some specific tooling and knowledge that nearly all garages will mess up. For instance, there are no timing marks on the engine so when it cones time for a cam belt change most garages will set the timing as they would witha normal car but with an Alfa you need engine specific cam locks and a TDC gauge or you'll mince the engine. A decent specialist will also end up cheaper too."Thanks for the advice! That might sway my decision in that case, living where I do I'm an hour and 45 minutes from the nearest city!
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"I'd luv one and when I go to change my car at the end of this year it's definitely one I'll be looking at. It'll be my [big] birthday treat
Avoid the main dealer network, they're shocking and vastly over priced. Find a good specialist and join the owners forums.
Thanks. I'm very lucky that my local garage has a good reputation and he's someone I went to school with, and trustworthy.
I would still recommend a specialist over any other mechanic. Alfa's do require some specific tooling and knowledge that nearly all garages will mess up. For instance, there are no timing marks on the engine so when it cones time for a cam belt change most garages will set the timing as they would witha normal car but with an Alfa you need engine specific cam locks and a TDC gauge or you'll mince the engine. A decent specialist will also end up cheaper too.
Thanks for the advice! That might sway my decision in that case, living where I do I'm an hour and 45 minutes from the nearest city!
I'm not changing my car till the end of the year so will do some research into it then. "There are lots of specialists around, if you get in touch with me nearer the time I can help you find one. It's also a good idea to join the owners forums too. Loads of advice and garage recommendations. | |||
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"I'd luv one and when I go to change my car at the end of this year it's definitely one I'll be looking at. It'll be my [big] birthday treat
Avoid the main dealer network, they're shocking and vastly over priced. Find a good specialist and join the owners forums.
Thanks. I'm very lucky that my local garage has a good reputation and he's someone I went to school with, and trustworthy.
I would still recommend a specialist over any other mechanic. Alfa's do require some specific tooling and knowledge that nearly all garages will mess up. For instance, there are no timing marks on the engine so when it cones time for a cam belt change most garages will set the timing as they would witha normal car but with an Alfa you need engine specific cam locks and a TDC gauge or you'll mince the engine. A decent specialist will also end up cheaper too.
Thanks for the advice! That might sway my decision in that case, living where I do I'm an hour and 45 minutes from the nearest city!
I'm not changing my car till the end of the year so will do some research into it then.
There are lots of specialists around, if you get in touch with me nearer the time I can help you find one. It's also a good idea to join the owners forums too. Loads of advice and garage recommendations."Aw thank you, that's really nice of you. You are a gentleman! | |||
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"I'd luv one and when I go to change my car at the end of this year it's definitely one I'll be looking at. It'll be my [big] birthday treat
Avoid the main dealer network, they're shocking and vastly over priced. Find a good specialist and join the owners forums.
Thanks. I'm very lucky that my local garage has a good reputation and he's someone I went to school with, and trustworthy.
I would still recommend a specialist over any other mechanic. Alfa's do require some specific tooling and knowledge that nearly all garages will mess up. For instance, there are no timing marks on the engine so when it cones time for a cam belt change most garages will set the timing as they would witha normal car but with an Alfa you need engine specific cam locks and a TDC gauge or you'll mince the engine. A decent specialist will also end up cheaper too.
Thanks for the advice! That might sway my decision in that case, living where I do I'm an hour and 45 minutes from the nearest city!
I'm not changing my car till the end of the year so will do some research into it then.
There are lots of specialists around, if you get in touch with me nearer the time I can help you find one. It's also a good idea to join the owners forums too. Loads of advice and garage recommendations.
Aw thank you, that's really nice of you. You are a gentleman! "When you join the Alfisti you join a brother/sisterhood, we never leave anyone behind...Lol You will also need to learn about a phenomenon known as The Alfa Wave... | |||
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"I'd luv one and when I go to change my car at the end of this year it's definitely one I'll be looking at. It'll be my [big] birthday treat
Avoid the main dealer network, they're shocking and vastly over priced. Find a good specialist and join the owners forums.
Thanks. I'm very lucky that my local garage has a good reputation and he's someone I went to school with, and trustworthy.
I would still recommend a specialist over any other mechanic. Alfa's do require some specific tooling and knowledge that nearly all garages will mess up. For instance, there are no timing marks on the engine so when it cones time for a cam belt change most garages will set the timing as they would witha normal car but with an Alfa you need engine specific cam locks and a TDC gauge or you'll mince the engine. A decent specialist will also end up cheaper too.
Thanks for the advice! That might sway my decision in that case, living where I do I'm an hour and 45 minutes from the nearest city!
I'm not changing my car till the end of the year so will do some research into it then.
There are lots of specialists around, if you get in touch with me nearer the time I can help you find one. It's also a good idea to join the owners forums too. Loads of advice and garage recommendations.
Aw thank you, that's really nice of you. You are a gentleman!
When you join the Alfisti you join a brother/sisterhood, we never leave anyone behind...Lol
You will also need to learn about a phenomenon known as The Alfa Wave..." I may be blonde but....... | |||
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"I'd luv one and when I go to change my car at the end of this year it's definitely one I'll be looking at. It'll be my [big] birthday treat
Avoid the main dealer network, they're shocking and vastly over priced. Find a good specialist and join the owners forums.
Thanks. I'm very lucky that my local garage has a good reputation and he's someone I went to school with, and trustworthy.
I would still recommend a specialist over any other mechanic. Alfa's do require some specific tooling and knowledge that nearly all garages will mess up. For instance, there are no timing marks on the engine so when it cones time for a cam belt change most garages will set the timing as they would witha normal car but with an Alfa you need engine specific cam locks and a TDC gauge or you'll mince the engine. A decent specialist will also end up cheaper too."This is spot on. I agree with everything he said. | |||
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Ohhh! Hi leggies! Yeah, cool cars, really are. If you don't mind 30mpg and £270 tax!
I'd be quite happy with 30 mpg! "30mpg from an Alfa is a bad sign unless it's a GTA (3.2 V6). My old T-Spark and JTS easily did 35mpg (combined) my current JTDm will do 60mpg on the motorway and around 38mpg around town. The MiTo Twinair will be around the 45-50mpg (combined) and I think it's around £20 VED. | |||
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"Glad I saw this thread. Many of you know I'm one of those sad, nerdy members of the Alfa Romeo owners club and I will not entertain any other marque. I recently bought a rather stunning, limited edition Alfa GT Blackline and during my search I came across many MiTo'sfor sale starting at around £5k. If you inbox me I can give you details of where to look and what you need to know about before you buy. Glad there's anothe Alfisti on the forum... "After owning a proper Alfa - an Alfetta - and 2 GTV's I think I qualify. Currently have a 3l GTV I'm trying to sell but the take value in these cars I'd pants. | |||
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"Glad I saw this thread. Many of you know I'm one of those sad, nerdy members of the Alfa Romeo owners club and I will not entertain any other marque. I recently bought a rather stunning, limited edition Alfa GT Blackline and during my search I came across many MiTo'sfor sale starting at around £5k. If you inbox me I can give you details of where to look and what you need to know about before you buy. Glad there's anothe Alfisti on the forum...
After owning a proper Alfa - an Alfetta - and 2 GTV's I think I qualify. Currently have a 3l GTV I'm trying to sell but the take value in these cars I'd pants. "The 3ltr GTV is a great car, the only drawback is fuel costs. That's what puts many people off. Best place to advertise it is Alfaowner it'll shift pretty quickly on there. The Alfetta is a lovely car... | |||
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"Hi stumbled across your posting. I had an Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV and used it for every day and also for mountain racing in Switzerland (at the time lived in Switzerland). Never ever had problems replaced specific parts to enable mountain racing (removed back seats and installed cage) but was a dream to drive. Since then have had a bug for small fast cars even if it means rebuilding them from scratch Relaxed
Ohhh before I forget the best place to get Alfa's is in the region of Como/Bergamo in Italy and helps if you speak a bit of Italian...
You lucky sod! I love those old GTV 1750's.
What year was yours?
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" Oooh you're playing with fire by not servicing it! Please tell me you've had the cam belt and water pump done, Alfa cut the belt change interval from 60,000miles down to 36,000miles because of impeller failure on the water pumps. I hate changing alternators on the 147, the front subframe needs to be dropped to do it properly. They're outstanding cars though and definitely don't deserve the reputation they got from the Alfasud and old GT Junior." The Sud was crap but the Junior was a million times better. The 36000 mile cam bent change was on the Twinspark motors. Not all Alfa engines were that bad. The V6 motors like mine can go much longer. It is worth anyone wanting to buy an Alfa joining the Alfa owner forums and asking about the specific model before they buy. Alfa have had some deserves bad reputation and some have been wrongly blighted - like the 166 - but they are still the sexiest cars on the road. | |||
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" Oooh you're playing with fire by not servicing it! Please tell me you've had the cam belt and water pump done, Alfa cut the belt change interval from 60,000miles down to 36,000miles because of impeller failure on the water pumps. I hate changing alternators on the 147, the front subframe needs to be dropped to do it properly. They're outstanding cars though and definitely don't deserve the reputation they got from the Alfasud and old GT Junior. The Sud was crap but the Junior was a million times better. The 36000 mile cam bent change was on the Twinspark motors. Not all Alfa engines were that bad. The V6 motors like mine can go much longer. It is worth anyone wanting to buy an Alfa joining the Alfa owner forums and asking about the specific model before they buy. Alfa have had some deserves bad reputation and some have been wrongly blighted - like the 166 - but they are still the sexiest cars on the road. " They reduced the belt changes across the entire range, diesels, V6's and even the newer JTS petrol engines. The problem is the water pump, the impeller has a tendancy to fail, there is an upgrade with a steel impeller available. I would still stick with the revised belt changes though, just in case. | |||
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"Alfa's are cheap and cheap for a reason! Far better out there that are reliable and that perform rather than pretend to. "That's the usual response from people that have either never owned or driven one or simply don't 'get' it. There are some dogs out there, usually the ones that haven't been looked after and I agree, they'll be unreliable money pits. Get a good one though and they're excellent. Hence why I always suggest buying one from an enthusiast that can provide a full, specialist service history. | |||
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"Alfa's are cheap and cheap for a reason! Far better out there that are reliable and that perform rather than pretend to.
That's the usual response from people that have either never owned or driven one or simply don't 'get' it.
There are some dogs out there, usually the ones that haven't been looked after and I agree, they'll be unreliable money pits. Get a good one though and they're excellent. Hence why I always suggest buying one from an enthusiast that can provide a full, specialist service history."Thats the usual response from a alpha owner assuming someone else hasn't had one they just don't think thats why they buy one in the first place. Compared to many other brands they are appalling look at parkers reviews for a start and only fit for people who want to buy cheap and are happy to fix it every other week.  | |||
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"Alfa's are cheap and cheap for a reason! Far better out there that are reliable and that perform rather than pretend to.
That's the usual response from people that have either never owned or driven one or simply don't 'get' it.
There are some dogs out there, usually the ones that haven't been looked after and I agree, they'll be unreliable money pits. Get a good one though and they're excellent. Hence why I always suggest buying one from an enthusiast that can provide a full, specialist service history.
Thats the usual response from a alpha owner assuming someone else hasn't had one they just don't think thats why they buy one in the first place. Compared to many other brands they are appalling look at parkers reviews for a start and only fit for people who want to buy cheap and are happy to fix it every other week. "As I, and many others have said, I've had several and they've all been flawlessly reliable, provided they are serviced correctly. I would happily put mine up alongside any equivalent car. Besides, Parkers reviews aren't really a benchmark anymore, what you really need to take notice of are the long term owners reviews/experiences, that will give you a clearer picture. They're not perfect but they don't deserve the reputation they've been stuck with and they're certainly more interesting to own and drive than most other Euro boxes... | |||
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"Alfa's are cheap and cheap for a reason! Far better out there that are reliable and that perform rather than pretend to.
That's the usual response from people that have either never owned or driven one or simply don't 'get' it.
There are some dogs out there, usually the ones that haven't been looked after and I agree, they'll be unreliable money pits. Get a good one though and they're excellent. Hence why I always suggest buying one from an enthusiast that can provide a full, specialist service history.
Thats the usual response from a alpha owner assuming someone else hasn't had one they just don't think thats why they buy one in the first place. Compared to many other brands they are appalling look at parkers reviews for a start and only fit for people who want to buy cheap and are happy to fix it every other week.
As I, and many others have said, I've had several and they've all been flawlessly reliable, provided they are serviced correctly.
I would happily put mine up alongside any equivalent car. Besides, Parkers reviews aren't really a benchmark anymore, what you really need to take notice of are the long term owners reviews/experiences, that will give you a clearer picture.
They're not perfect but they don't deserve the reputation they've been stuck with and they're certainly more interesting to own and drive than most other Euro boxes...
"Blinkered! Don’t like a review dismiss it trying to make out they are a good motor when they are not is deceiving people the trade sell cheap to get rid depreciation is horrendous the reputation is well deserved as they are poorly made. No comparison compared to German or Japanese cars but they are cheap to buy and there is a reason for it. | |||
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"I need a more practical car but don't want to go back to anything else other than an Alfa... I'm trapped forever. Anyone here got a mito for sale?" Isn't that a fiat punto with a different body shape? | |||
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"Compared to many other brands they are appalling look at parkers reviews for a start and only fit for people who want to buy cheap and are happy to fix it every other week. "The 166 was an example of horrendous depreciation. But they are absolutely reliable if properly looked after - like any other car. I am more than aware of the foibles of owning an Alfa but much of the bad reputation is still based on the older models. The Miro and Guillietta are both totally reliable modern cars. | |||
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"Alfa's are cheap and cheap for a reason! Far better out there that are reliable and that perform rather than pretend to.
That's the usual response from people that have either never owned or driven one or simply don't 'get' it.
There are some dogs out there, usually the ones that haven't been looked after and I agree, they'll be unreliable money pits. Get a good one though and they're excellent. Hence why I always suggest buying one from an enthusiast that can provide a full, specialist service history.
Thats the usual response from a alpha owner assuming someone else hasn't had one they just don't think thats why they buy one in the first place. Compared to many other brands they are appalling look at parkers reviews for a start and only fit for people who want to buy cheap and are happy to fix it every other week.
As I, and many others have said, I've had several and they've all been flawlessly reliable, provided they are serviced correctly.
I would happily put mine up alongside any equivalent car. Besides, Parkers reviews aren't really a benchmark anymore, what you really need to take notice of are the long term owners reviews/experiences, that will give you a clearer picture.
They're not perfect but they don't deserve the reputation they've been stuck with and they're certainly more interesting to own and drive than most other Euro boxes...
Blinkered! Don’t like a review dismiss it trying to make out they are a good motor when they are not is deceiving people the trade sell cheap to get rid depreciation is horrendous the reputation is well deserved as they are poorly made. No comparison compared to German or Japanese cars but they are cheap to buy and there is a reason for it."Not blinkered at all. I've owned plenty of other marques. Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, Audi, BMW, Nissan, Mazda to name a few. All have been ok cars and all have had their problems the biggest was the BMW and Renault (the VANOS was a major problem on the Beemer). Alfa is the only marque I will happily go back to time and time again. People harp on about Alfa electrical gremlins, yup, back in the late 70's and early 80's they were problematic (I even said the Alfasud was a dog) but modern ones are no less reliable than a Vauxhall, this is due to the fact they use Bosch systems, which, along with Siemens, is pretty much industry standard. They may not be the fastest cars out there but in terms of style, there's little out there at the same price point that can compare. | |||
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"They may not be the fastest cars out there but in terms of style, there's little out there at the same price point that can compare. You on 1 again my friend "Yup...Lol I actually appreciate the people who constantly put them down. It means I can buy amazing cars that look stunning, handle beautifully and are endlessly reliable for far less than some people pay for an ancient, rusted VW Golf.  | |||
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"They may not be the fastest cars out there but in terms of style, there's little out there at the same price point that can compare. You on 1 again my friend
Yup...Lol
I actually appreciate the people who constantly put them down. It means I can buy amazing cars that look stunning, handle beautifully and are endlessly reliable for far less than some people pay for an ancient, rusted VW Golf. "Carism is a terrible thing an as adults we should all be able to rise above it but alas we can't all be adults.....try the back brakes on a kia rio for instance when some butchers already had a crack at em | |||
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Yup...Lol
I actually appreciate the people who constantly put them down. It means I can buy amazing cars that look stunning, handle beautifully and are endlessly reliable for far less than some people pay for an ancient, rusted VW Golf.
Carism is a terrible thing an as adults we should all be able to rise above it but alas we can't all be adults.....try the back brakes on a kia rio for instance when some butchers already had a crack at em "Seized by any chance? | |||
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Yup...Lol
I actually appreciate the people who constantly put them down. It means I can buy amazing cars that look stunning, handle beautifully and are endlessly reliable for far less than some people pay for an ancient, rusted VW Golf.
Carism is a terrible thing an as adults we should all be able to rise above it but alas we can't all be adults.....try the back brakes on a kia rio for instance when some butchers already had a crack at em
Seized by any chance?"Seized I can cope with but butcherd to death to ffs talk about making a little job hard work. Crap design doesn't help tho.....back brake disc an pads for normal braking and shoes inverted in disc for a hand brake errrrrrr why I wonder its a tiny little car ffs not a blasted v12 jag  | |||
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Yup...Lol
I actually appreciate the people who constantly put them down. It means I can buy amazing cars that look stunning, handle beautifully and are endlessly reliable for far less than some people pay for an ancient, rusted VW Golf.
Carism is a terrible thing an as adults we should all be able to rise above it but alas we can't all be adults.....try the back brakes on a kia rio for instance when some butchers already had a crack at em
Seized by any chance?
Seized I can cope with but butcherd to death to ffs talk about making a little job hard work. Crap design doesn't help tho.....back brake disc an pads for normal braking and shoes inverted in disc for a hand brake errrrrrr why I wonder its a tiny little car ffs not a blasted v12 jag "That's an old Vauxhall design. I hate that setup, almost as bad as the ones that have the wheel bearing as part of the rear disc. Talk about unnecessary expense! | |||
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"They may not be the fastest cars out there but in terms of style, there's little out there at the same price point that can compare. You on 1 again my friend
Yup...Lol
I actually appreciate the people who constantly put them down. It means I can buy amazing cars that look stunning, handle beautifully and are endlessly reliable for far less than some people pay for an ancient, rusted VW Golf.
Carism is a terrible thing an as adults we should all be able to rise above it but alas we can't all be adults.....try the back brakes on a kia rio for instance when some butchers already had a crack at em
Seized by any chance?
Seized I can cope with but butcherd to death to ffs talk about making a little job hard work. Crap design doesn't help tho.....back brake disc an pads for normal braking and shoes inverted in disc for a hand brake errrrrrr why I wonder its a tiny little car ffs not a blasted v12 jag
That's an old Vauxhall design. I hate that setup, almost as bad as the ones that have the wheel bearing as part of the rear disc. Talk about unnecessary expense!"Ffs that's where iv seen it before. I remember some early jags have it but they also have brakes further up the axle if you get my drift supposedly help em brake that way becouse of wight an size of car | |||
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"They may not be the fastest cars out there but in terms of style, there's little out there at the same price point that can compare. You on 1 again my friend
Yup...Lol
I actually appreciate the people who constantly put them down. It means I can buy amazing cars that look stunning, handle beautifully and are endlessly reliable for far less than some people pay for an ancient, rusted VW Golf.
Carism is a terrible thing an as adults we should all be able to rise above it but alas we can't all be adults.....try the back brakes on a kia rio for instance when some butchers already had a crack at em
Seized by any chance?
Seized I can cope with but butcherd to death to ffs talk about making a little job hard work. Crap design doesn't help tho.....back brake disc an pads for normal braking and shoes inverted in disc for a hand brake errrrrrr why I wonder its a tiny little car ffs not a blasted v12 jag
That's an old Vauxhall design. I hate that setup, almost as bad as the ones that have the wheel bearing as part of the rear disc. Talk about unnecessary expense!
Ffs that's where iv seen it before. I remember some early jags have it but they also have brakes further up the axle if you get my drift supposedly help em brake that way becouse of wight an size of car"Whereas fitting slightly larger diameter vented discs would have been more than adequate. I love some manufacturers over engineering, it's sometimes hilarious, if not frustrating. | |||
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"Hi stumbled across your posting. I had an Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV and used it for every day and also for mountain racing in Switzerland (at the time lived in Switzerland). Never ever had problems replaced specific parts to enable mountain racing (removed back seats and installed cage) but was a dream to drive. Since then have had a bug for small fast cars even if it means rebuilding them from scratch Relaxed
Ohhh before I forget the best place to get Alfa's is in the region of Como/Bergamo in Italy and helps if you speak a bit of Italian...
You lucky sod! I love those old GTV 1750's.
What year was yours?
"Was 1st series 1968/69 found it in brig, Wallis ... rebuilt from scratch..added some no Alfa parts as Alfa had crappy parts .. body rust was bad but did how body back to metal and repainted in red ... Was great to drive and especially in snow | |||
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"Hi stumbled across your posting. I had an Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV and used it for every day and also for mountain racing in Switzerland (at the time lived in Switzerland). Never ever had problems replaced specific parts to enable mountain racing (removed back seats and installed cage) but was a dream to drive. Since then have had a bug for small fast cars even if it means rebuilding them from scratch Relaxed
Ohhh before I forget the best place to get Alfa's is in the region of Como/Bergamo in Italy and helps if you speak a bit of Italian...
You lucky sod! I love those old GTV 1750's.
What year was yours?
Was 1st series 1968/69 found it in brig, Wallis ... rebuilt from scratch..added some no Alfa parts as Alfa had crappy parts .. body rust was bad but did how body back to metal and repainted in red ... Was great to drive and especially in snow"Outstanding! That's the sort of car I'd never part with. I was having a look through the classifieds earlier and saw a '59 Giulietta Spider and was trying to work out how to find £50k for it | |||
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"Ffs your off again I have a new pet hate fucking kias lmao"So I heard, how's yer noggin'? I heard you took a knock | |||
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"Ffs your off again I have a new pet hate fucking kias lmao
So I heard, how's yer noggin'? I heard you took a knock "Lmao I get away with nothing me. Only hurt because I took a propper bang fitting a ujay at work last wk an still got a massive scab on my very tiny bold bit lmao but its fine ta | |||
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"Alfa's are cheap and cheap for a reason! Far better out there that are reliable and that perform rather than pretend to.
That's the usual response from people that have either never owned or driven one or simply don't 'get' it.
There are some dogs out there, usually the ones that haven't been looked after and I agree, they'll be unreliable money pits. Get a good one though and they're excellent. Hence why I always suggest buying one from an enthusiast that can provide a full, specialist service history.
Thats the usual response from a alpha owner assuming someone else hasn't had one they just don't think thats why they buy one in the first place. Compared to many other brands they are appalling look at parkers reviews for a start and only fit for people who want to buy cheap and are happy to fix it every other week. "This is bollocks man! Alfas are definitely not cheap. They are the opposite unfortunately. As for reliability, I've got one and have had one problem in 4 years. My next door neighbor has got one too and he is the same. I think your in for may be 15 years old. Apparently they used to be very unreliable. | |||
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"Alfa's are cheap and cheap for a reason! Far better out there that are reliable and that perform rather than pretend to.
That's the usual response from people that have either never owned or driven one or simply don't 'get' it.
There are some dogs out there, usually the ones that haven't been looked after and I agree, they'll be unreliable money pits. Get a good one though and they're excellent. Hence why I always suggest buying one from an enthusiast that can provide a full, specialist service history.
Thats the usual response from a alpha owner assuming someone else hasn't had one they just don't think thats why they buy one in the first place. Compared to many other brands they are appalling look at parkers reviews for a start and only fit for people who want to buy cheap and are happy to fix it every other week.
As I, and many others have said, I've had several and they've all been flawlessly reliable, provided they are serviced correctly.
I would happily put mine up alongside any equivalent car. Besides, Parkers reviews aren't really a benchmark anymore, what you really need to take notice of are the long term owners reviews/experiences, that will give you a clearer picture.
They're not perfect but they don't deserve the reputation they've been stuck with and they're certainly more interesting to own and drive than most other Euro boxes...
Blinkered! Don’t like a review dismiss it trying to make out they are a good motor when they are not is deceiving people the trade sell cheap to get rid depreciation is horrendous the reputation is well deserved as they are poorly made. No comparison compared to German or Japanese cars but they are cheap to buy and there is a reason for it."Again, total bollocks. I've had both German and Japanese cars and I can assure you, the Alfa wins! By far! The vw golf has nothing on my 147. This Alfa and the fiat before it have been my best cars... | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it." Thanks for your input. | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. Thanks for your input. " Its a free country who made you input approver? | |||
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"Right, that's it. I'm off out to buy a Alfa bloody mito just so I can sell it to the OP and henceforth put an end to this quite frankly pointless thread "pointless thread bog off ya none car freak this is our thread grrrrr | |||
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"Sorry, I thought this was the lounge. A place where people open silly threads or threads asking advice, not always related to swinging. Advice was sought, it was provided, someone disagreed with the advice given, clarification and backup was provided. " You causing truble again lol hiya matey | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it." Justifying id say benefit of a lot of yrs experience as both a car driver an mechanic | |||
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"Sorry, I thought this was the lounge. A place where people open silly threads or threads asking advice, not always related to swinging. Advice was sought, it was provided, someone disagreed with the advice given, clarification and backup was provided. " You didn't answer my question "who made you input approver?" If you are going to be pedantic and thank me for my input you either have the role as input approver or are a petulant along with being sad to the point you desperately try to justify how good an individual brand is when others have their own opinion. | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. Justifying id say benefit of a lot of yrs experience as both a car driver an mechanic " No its justifying you would have had to own literally thousands of cars to have real input on a personal level. It is still never the less sad to see people try to justify something like a car, if they like it fine who cares what someone else things surely not enough to search the net to try to prove it. | |||
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"Right, that's it. I'm off out to buy a Alfa bloody mito just so I can sell it to the OP and henceforth put an end to this quite frankly pointless thread pointless thread bog off ya none car freak this is our thread grrrrr"On ya bike Bladey  | |||
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"Sorry, I thought this was the lounge. A place where people open silly threads or threads asking advice, not always related to swinging. Advice was sought, it was provided, someone disagreed with the advice given, clarification and backup was provided. You didn't answer my question "who made you input approver?" If you are going to be pedantic and thank me for my input you either have the role as input approver or are a petulant along with being sad to the point you desperately try to justify how good an individual brand is when others have their own opinion. "My reply wasn't to your post. But I will say that if you don't have any interest in a topic or what you wish to say has little constructive content to a thread, why post? My "thanks for your input" post was a little sarcastic but your post didn't really offer a great deal to the thread. Some people are interested in this kind if thing (we're not all sex mad perverts). | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it." So being a fan of cars is "a bit sad" yet being football/ movie fans isn't? Hmmm your logic is a bit dodgy there. If you don't like a thread there's no need to comment upon it rather than being negative!! Its perfectly easy to walk on by and not comment. | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. Justifying id say benefit of a lot of yrs experience as both a car driver an mechanic No its justifying you would have had to own literally thousands of cars to have real input on a personal level. It is still never the less sad to see people try to justify something like a car, if they like it fine who cares what someone else things surely not enough to search the net to try to prove it. " What's sad are people who find in necessary to insult people for their interests. | |||
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"Sorry, I thought this was the lounge. A place where people open silly threads or threads asking advice, not always related to swinging. Advice was sought, it was provided, someone disagreed with the advice given, clarification and backup was provided. " Now that's being too sensible | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. So being a fan of cars is "a bit sad" yet being football/ movie fans isn't? Hmmm your logic is a bit dodgy there. If you don't like a thread there's no need to comment upon it rather than being negative!! Its perfectly easy to walk on by and not comment." Awww come to BF defence have we! Its SAD trying to justify a far READ the thread sweetie! And for your information people can post comments on any thread as long as its within the forum rules no dodgy logic just an opinion posted as people are entitled to have thankyou very much. | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. Justifying id say benefit of a lot of yrs experience as both a car driver an mechanic No its justifying you would have had to own literally thousands of cars to have real input on a personal level. It is still never the less sad to see people try to justify something like a car, if they like it fine who cares what someone else things surely not enough to search the net to try to prove it. What's sad are people who find in necessary to insult people for their interests." No its sad it really is its not an insult its an opinion on lonesomes desperate attempt to justify weeks old comments. You still haven't answered my question on "who made you input approver?" but it would be difficult for you to really answer that one I guess. | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. So being a fan of cars is "a bit sad" yet being football/ movie fans isn't? Hmmm your logic is a bit dodgy there. If you don't like a thread there's no need to comment upon it rather than being negative!! Its perfectly easy to walk on by and not comment. Awww come to BF defence have we! Its SAD trying to justify a far READ the thread sweetie! And for your information people can post comments on any thread as long as its within the forum rules no dodgy logic just an opinion posted as people are entitled to have thankyou very much. " Ok, lose the capitals, very shouty and uncalled for. And as for coming to my partner's defense, I was actually coming to the defense of the OP too when someone played in a way which was quite so derogatory. Oh and no one calls me sweetie either, its patronising, I'm also a fan of cars, one of the reasons I get on with my partner so much! You know having things in common other than sex is kind of useful. | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. Justifying id say benefit of a lot of yrs experience as both a car driver an mechanic No its justifying you would have had to own literally thousands of cars to have real input on a personal level. It is still never the less sad to see people try to justify something like a car, if they like it fine who cares what someone else things surely not enough to search the net to try to prove it. What's sad are people who find in necessary to insult people for their interests. No its sad it really is its not an insult its an opinion on lonesomes desperate attempt to justify weeks old comments. You still haven't answered my question on "who made you input approver?" but it would be difficult for you to really answer that one I guess. " Ok, I'll answer. Honestly, no one did. But what I have offered thus far is (mostly) constructive (possibly slightly biased). Your contribution was a mild attempt at insulting and pedantic, therefore you received a mildly sarcastic response I hope you can carry on your day happily now that I've answered your question. | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. So being a fan of cars is "a bit sad" yet being football/ movie fans isn't? Hmmm your logic is a bit dodgy there. If you don't like a thread there's no need to comment upon it rather than being negative!! Its perfectly easy to walk on by and not comment. Awww come to BF defence have we! Its SAD trying to justify a far READ the thread sweetie! And for your information people can post comments on any thread as long as its within the forum rules no dodgy logic just an opinion posted as people are entitled to have thankyou very much. Ok, lose the capitals, very shouty and uncalled for. And as for coming to my partner's defense, I was actually coming to the defense of the OP too when someone played in a way which was quite so derogatory. Oh and no one calls me sweetie either, its patronising, I'm also a fan of cars, one of the reasons I get on with my partner so much! You know having things in common other than sex is kind of useful. " Its the ONLY thread you have posted on today and we both know its clearly coming to BF's defence which you can do its your choice as is using capitals mine if I choose to if you feel he can't put his own point across you jump in and defend him but don't expect it not to be pointed out. | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. Justifying id say benefit of a lot of yrs experience as both a car driver an mechanic No its justifying you would have had to own literally thousands of cars to have real input on a personal level. It is still never the less sad to see people try to justify something like a car, if they like it fine who cares what someone else things surely not enough to search the net to try to prove it. What's sad are people who find in necessary to insult people for their interests. No its sad it really is its not an insult its an opinion on lonesomes desperate attempt to justify weeks old comments. You still haven't answered my question on "who made you input approver?" but it would be difficult for you to really answer that one I guess. Ok, I'll answer. Honestly, no one did. But what I have offered thus far is (mostly) constructive (possibly slightly biased). Your contribution was a mild attempt at insulting and pedantic, therefore you received a mildly sarcastic response I hope you can carry on your day happily now that I've answered your question." You perceived it as insulting thats the point of your sarcastic response it still doesn't mean cuing a big long list of cars as not a little sad or laughable. You can have your opinion others can too on a car but never the less its a little sad when someone feels the need to justify a brand when if you like it who cares what others think so it is a rather sad action! | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. So being a fan of cars is "a bit sad" yet being football/ movie fans isn't? Hmmm your logic is a bit dodgy there. If you don't like a thread there's no need to comment upon it rather than being negative!! Its perfectly easy to walk on by and not comment. Awww come to BF defence have we! Its SAD trying to justify a far READ the thread sweetie! And for your information people can post comments on any thread as long as its within the forum rules no dodgy logic just an opinion posted as people are entitled to have thankyou very much. Ok, lose the capitals, very shouty and uncalled for. And as for coming to my partner's defense, I was actually coming to the defense of the OP too when someone played in a way which was quite so derogatory. Oh and no one calls me sweetie either, its patronising, I'm also a fan of cars, one of the reasons I get on with my partner so much! You know having things in common other than sex is kind of useful. Its the ONLY thread you have posted on today and we both know its clearly coming to BF's defence which you can do its your choice as is using capitals mine if I choose to if you feel he can't put his own point across you jump in and defend him but don't expect it not to be pointed out. " So who made you the forum police to tell people how many threads they could post on? What I choose to post on is my business! He's perfectly capable of defending himself, I will come to anyone's defense in the forums should I feel it necessary. My loving someone makes that no different. I can and will choose what threads I post on without things being personal. Oh and I'm sure there's something in forum rules about using capital letters and the aggression they cause. I do think you should listen to Harry Enfield's advice, and calm down. Its Monday morning, there's a whole week to get through! | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. Justifying id say benefit of a lot of yrs experience as both a car driver an mechanic No its justifying you would have had to own literally thousands of cars to have real input on a personal level. It is still never the less sad to see people try to justify something like a car, if they like it fine who cares what someone else things surely not enough to search the net to try to prove it. What's sad are people who find in necessary to insult people for their interests. No its sad it really is its not an insult its an opinion on lonesomes desperate attempt to justify weeks old comments. You still haven't answered my question on "who made you input approver?" but it would be difficult for you to really answer that one I guess. Ok, I'll answer. Honestly, no one did. But what I have offered thus far is (mostly) constructive (possibly slightly biased). Your contribution was a mild attempt at insulting and pedantic, therefore you received a mildly sarcastic response I hope you can carry on your day happily now that I've answered your question. You perceived it as insulting thats the point of your sarcastic response it still doesn't mean cuing a big long list of cars as not a little sad or laughable. You can have your opinion others can too on a car but never the less its a little sad when someone feels the need to justify a brand when if you like it who cares what others think so it is a rather sad action! " You use the 'sad' a lot. It's just an interest that's different to yours. I dislike football but don't feel the need to jump on football threads and berate the posters on them for their interests, because that would be sad | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. So being a fan of cars is "a bit sad" yet being football/ movie fans isn't? Hmmm your logic is a bit dodgy there. If you don't like a thread there's no need to comment upon it rather than being negative!! Its perfectly easy to walk on by and not comment. Awww come to BF defence have we! Its SAD trying to justify a far READ the thread sweetie! And for your information people can post comments on any thread as long as its within the forum rules no dodgy logic just an opinion posted as people are entitled to have thankyou very much. Ok, lose the capitals, very shouty and uncalled for. And as for coming to my partner's defense, I was actually coming to the defense of the OP too when someone played in a way which was quite so derogatory. Oh and no one calls me sweetie either, its patronising, I'm also a fan of cars, one of the reasons I get on with my partner so much! You know having things in common other than sex is kind of useful. Its the ONLY thread you have posted on today and we both know its clearly coming to BF's defence which you can do its your choice as is using capitals mine if I choose to if you feel he can't put his own point across you jump in and defend him but don't expect it not to be pointed out. So who made you the forum police to tell people how many threads they could post on? What I choose to post on is my business! He's perfectly capable of defending himself, I will come to anyone's defense in the forums should I feel it necessary. My loving someone makes that no different. I can and will choose what threads I post on without things being personal. Oh and I'm sure there's something in forum rules about using capital letters and the aggression they cause. I do think you should listen to Harry Enfield's advice, and calm down. Its Monday morning, there's a whole week to get through!" I think its you who needs to calm down jumping in purely with one intention only in a forum police manner saying who can or can't use capitals and who can't post on what thread. As for the forum rules well if you cared to read them there is nothing about unseeing capitals more to the point in the rules they actually use capitals for a few words so who ever wrote them mustn't have had a problem with using them so best not make things up it looks foolish. | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. So being a fan of cars is "a bit sad" yet being football/ movie fans isn't? Hmmm your logic is a bit dodgy there. If you don't like a thread there's no need to comment upon it rather than being negative!! Its perfectly easy to walk on by and not comment. Awww come to BF defence have we! Its SAD trying to justify a far READ the thread sweetie! And for your information people can post comments on any thread as long as its within the forum rules no dodgy logic just an opinion posted as people are entitled to have thankyou very much. Ok, lose the capitals, very shouty and uncalled for. And as for coming to my partner's defense, I was actually coming to the defense of the OP too when someone played in a way which was quite so derogatory. Oh and no one calls me sweetie either, its patronising, I'm also a fan of cars, one of the reasons I get on with my partner so much! You know having things in common other than sex is kind of useful. Its the ONLY thread you have posted on today and we both know its clearly coming to BF's defence which you can do its your choice as is using capitals mine if I choose to if you feel he can't put his own point across you jump in and defend him but don't expect it not to be pointed out. So who made you the forum police to tell people how many threads they could post on? What I choose to post on is my business! He's perfectly capable of defending himself, I will come to anyone's defense in the forums should I feel it necessary. My loving someone makes that no different. I can and will choose what threads I post on without things being personal. Oh and I'm sure there's something in forum rules about using capital letters and the aggression they cause. I do think you should listen to Harry Enfield's advice, and calm down. Its Monday morning, there's a whole week to get through! I think its you who needs to calm down jumping in purely with one intention only in a forum police manner saying who can or can't use capitals and who can't post on what thread. As for the forum rules well if you cared to read them there is nothing about unseeing capitals more to the point in the rules they actually use capitals for a few words so who ever wrote them mustn't have had a problem with using them so best not make things up it looks foolish. " Oh I do read forum rules, its why my ban history is as short as it is. I will endeavour in future to make sure I only comment in a positive light.... But you know what that's not as fun!! I will continue to comment in a way I see fit, if that's defending someone when they are criticised in a hypocritical way such as has happened earlier in the thread then that is what I shall do. Your dislike for my partner had, until today, no bearings on me and my posting, but I shall bear it in mind from now on! | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. Justifying id say benefit of a lot of yrs experience as both a car driver an mechanic No its justifying you would have had to own literally thousands of cars to have real input on a personal level. It is still never the less sad to see people try to justify something like a car, if they like it fine who cares what someone else things surely not enough to search the net to try to prove it. What's sad are people who find in necessary to insult people for their interests. No its sad it really is its not an insult its an opinion on lonesomes desperate attempt to justify weeks old comments. You still haven't answered my question on "who made you input approver?" but it would be difficult for you to really answer that one I guess. Ok, I'll answer. Honestly, no one did. But what I have offered thus far is (mostly) constructive (possibly slightly biased). Your contribution was a mild attempt at insulting and pedantic, therefore you received a mildly sarcastic response I hope you can carry on your day happily now that I've answered your question. You perceived it as insulting thats the point of your sarcastic response it still doesn't mean cuing a big long list of cars as not a little sad or laughable. You can have your opinion others can too on a car but never the less its a little sad when someone feels the need to justify a brand when if you like it who cares what others think so it is a rather sad action! You use the 'sad' a lot. It's just an interest that's different to yours. I dislike football but don't feel the need to jump on football threads and berate the posters on them for their interests, because that would be sad " Now you really need to read did I comment on the car or the unnecessary length you went to justify? Reading it for me it was sad that someone had to go to that length to try and justify a brand when its clearly not necessary well unless you want to ram your point down someones throat. But thats an opinion people have them and express them. | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. So being a fan of cars is "a bit sad" yet being football/ movie fans isn't? Hmmm your logic is a bit dodgy there. If you don't like a thread there's no need to comment upon it rather than being negative!! Its perfectly easy to walk on by and not comment. Awww come to BF defence have we! Its SAD trying to justify a far READ the thread sweetie! And for your information people can post comments on any thread as long as its within the forum rules no dodgy logic just an opinion posted as people are entitled to have thankyou very much. Ok, lose the capitals, very shouty and uncalled for. And as for coming to my partner's defense, I was actually coming to the defense of the OP too when someone played in a way which was quite so derogatory. Oh and no one calls me sweetie either, its patronising, I'm also a fan of cars, one of the reasons I get on with my partner so much! You know having things in common other than sex is kind of useful. Its the ONLY thread you have posted on today and we both know its clearly coming to BF's defence which you can do its your choice as is using capitals mine if I choose to if you feel he can't put his own point across you jump in and defend him but don't expect it not to be pointed out. So who made you the forum police to tell people how many threads they could post on? What I choose to post on is my business! He's perfectly capable of defending himself, I will come to anyone's defense in the forums should I feel it necessary. My loving someone makes that no different. I can and will choose what threads I post on without things being personal. Oh and I'm sure there's something in forum rules about using capital letters and the aggression they cause. I do think you should listen to Harry Enfield's advice, and calm down. Its Monday morning, there's a whole week to get through! I think its you who needs to calm down jumping in purely with one intention only in a forum police manner saying who can or can't use capitals and who can't post on what thread. As for the forum rules well if you cared to read them there is nothing about unseeing capitals more to the point in the rules they actually use capitals for a few words so who ever wrote them mustn't have had a problem with using them so best not make things up it looks foolish. Oh I do read forum rules, its why my ban history is as short as it is. I will endeavour in future to make sure I only comment in a positive light.... But you know what that's not as fun!! I will continue to comment in a way I see fit, if that's defending someone when they are criticised in a hypocritical way such as has happened earlier in the thread then that is what I shall do. Your dislike for my partner had, until today, no bearings on me and my posting, but I shall bear it in mind from now on! " Ah you see you are making this personal as I don't have a dislike for anyone I had an opinion on a comment which is clearly different thats something for you to dwell on as they are not the same. Reading the forum rules? You may have read them bout not really absorbed the information as you commented that CAPITALS were frowned upon in them when in actuality the rules themselves contain words in capitals. The difference between my comments and yours are you took offence to my comments ad clearly wanted to defend your OH and attack me where as I was commenting specifically on a post with not intent on an individual. | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. So being a fan of cars is "a bit sad" yet being football/ movie fans isn't? Hmmm your logic is a bit dodgy there. If you don't like a thread there's no need to comment upon it rather than being negative!! Its perfectly easy to walk on by and not comment. Awww come to BF defence have we! Its SAD trying to justify a far READ the thread sweetie! And for your information people can post comments on any thread as long as its within the forum rules no dodgy logic just an opinion posted as people are entitled to have thankyou very much. Ok, lose the capitals, very shouty and uncalled for. And as for coming to my partner's defense, I was actually coming to the defense of the OP too when someone played in a way which was quite so derogatory. Oh and no one calls me sweetie either, its patronising, I'm also a fan of cars, one of the reasons I get on with my partner so much! You know having things in common other than sex is kind of useful. Its the ONLY thread you have posted on today and we both know its clearly coming to BF's defence which you can do its your choice as is using capitals mine if I choose to if you feel he can't put his own point across you jump in and defend him but don't expect it not to be pointed out. So who made you the forum police to tell people how many threads they could post on? What I choose to post on is my business! He's perfectly capable of defending himself, I will come to anyone's defense in the forums should I feel it necessary. My loving someone makes that no different. I can and will choose what threads I post on without things being personal. Oh and I'm sure there's something in forum rules about using capital letters and the aggression they cause. I do think you should listen to Harry Enfield's advice, and calm down. Its Monday morning, there's a whole week to get through! I think its you who needs to calm down jumping in purely with one intention only in a forum police manner saying who can or can't use capitals and who can't post on what thread. As for the forum rules well if you cared to read them there is nothing about unseeing capitals more to the point in the rules they actually use capitals for a few words so who ever wrote them mustn't have had a problem with using them so best not make things up it looks foolish. Oh I do read forum rules, its why my ban history is as short as it is. I will endeavour in future to make sure I only comment in a positive light.... But you know what that's not as fun!! I will continue to comment in a way I see fit, if that's defending someone when they are criticised in a hypocritical way such as has happened earlier in the thread then that is what I shall do. Your dislike for my partner had, until today, no bearings on me and my posting, but I shall bear it in mind from now on! Ah you see you are making this personal as I don't have a dislike for anyone I had an opinion on a comment which is clearly different thats something for you to dwell on as they are not the same. Reading the forum rules? You may have read them bout not really absorbed the information as you commented that CAPITALS were frowned upon in them when in actuality the rules themselves contain words in capitals. The difference between my comments and yours are you took offence to my comments ad clearly wanted to defend your OH and attack me where as I was commenting specifically on a post with not intent on an individual. " Would you like to point out where I attacked you as I can't see where I have. You were the one with the patronising comments towards me! I do find it amusing that you've not been onto the mobile phone threads to berate those who have so vehemently defended HTCs, Samsungs or iPhones. But this thread started as a thread about a specific car and the thread seems to have been answered and advice given, before you felt the need to jump on it, so I would suggest that its run its course. | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. So being a fan of cars is "a bit sad" yet being football/ movie fans isn't? Hmmm your logic is a bit dodgy there. If you don't like a thread there's no need to comment upon it rather than being negative!! Its perfectly easy to walk on by and not comment. Awww come to BF defence have we! Its SAD trying to justify a far READ the thread sweetie! And for your information people can post comments on any thread as long as its within the forum rules no dodgy logic just an opinion posted as people are entitled to have thankyou very much. Ok, lose the capitals, very shouty and uncalled for. And as for coming to my partner's defense, I was actually coming to the defense of the OP too when someone played in a way which was quite so derogatory. Oh and no one calls me sweetie either, its patronising, I'm also a fan of cars, one of the reasons I get on with my partner so much! You know having things in common other than sex is kind of useful. Its the ONLY thread you have posted on today and we both know its clearly coming to BF's defence which you can do its your choice as is using capitals mine if I choose to if you feel he can't put his own point across you jump in and defend him but don't expect it not to be pointed out. So who made you the forum police to tell people how many threads they could post on? What I choose to post on is my business! He's perfectly capable of defending himself, I will come to anyone's defense in the forums should I feel it necessary. My loving someone makes that no different. I can and will choose what threads I post on without things being personal. Oh and I'm sure there's something in forum rules about using capital letters and the aggression they cause. I do think you should listen to Harry Enfield's advice, and calm down. Its Monday morning, there's a whole week to get through! I think its you who needs to calm down jumping in purely with one intention only in a forum police manner saying who can or can't use capitals and who can't post on what thread. As for the forum rules well if you cared to read them there is nothing about unseeing capitals more to the point in the rules they actually use capitals for a few words so who ever wrote them mustn't have had a problem with using them so best not make things up it looks foolish. Oh I do read forum rules, its why my ban history is as short as it is. I will endeavour in future to make sure I only comment in a positive light.... But you know what that's not as fun!! I will continue to comment in a way I see fit, if that's defending someone when they are criticised in a hypocritical way such as has happened earlier in the thread then that is what I shall do. Your dislike for my partner had, until today, no bearings on me and my posting, but I shall bear it in mind from now on! Ah you see you are making this personal as I don't have a dislike for anyone I had an opinion on a comment which is clearly different thats something for you to dwell on as they are not the same. Reading the forum rules? You may have read them bout not really absorbed the information as you commented that CAPITALS were frowned upon in them when in actuality the rules themselves contain words in capitals. The difference between my comments and yours are you took offence to my comments ad clearly wanted to defend your OH and attack me where as I was commenting specifically on a post with not intent on an individual. Would you like to point out where I attacked you as I can't see where I have. You were the one with the patronising comments towards me! I do find it amusing that you've not been onto the mobile phone threads to berate those who have so vehemently defended HTCs, Samsungs or iPhones. But this thread started as a thread about a specific car and the thread seems to have been answered and advice given, before you felt the need to jump on it, so I would suggest that its run its course. " You really need to read what you post you really do! Pretending you didn't have an agenda when you did and the childish comments about capitals well I will point out to you the next time you use them if you like. People can comment on peoples posts people can quote them thats what the button is for you need to understand that. | |||
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"So funny people trying to justify a car brand and a bit sad too. Who cares if you like it and others laugh at it. So being a fan of cars is "a bit sad" yet being football/ movie fans isn't? Hmmm your logic is a bit dodgy there. If you don't like a thread there's no need to comment upon it rather than being negative!! Its perfectly easy to walk on by and not comment. Awww come to BF defence have we! Its SAD trying to justify a far READ the thread sweetie! And for your information people can post comments on any thread as long as its within the forum rules no dodgy logic just an opinion posted as people are entitled to have thankyou very much. Ok, lose the capitals, very shouty and uncalled for. And as for coming to my partner's defense, I was actually coming to the defense of the OP too when someone played in a way which was quite so derogatory. Oh and no one calls me sweetie either, its patronising, I'm also a fan of cars, one of the reasons I get on with my partner so much! You know having things in common other than sex is kind of useful. Its the ONLY thread you have posted on today and we both know its clearly coming to BF's defence which you can do its your choice as is using capitals mine if I choose to if you feel he can't put his own point across you jump in and defend him but don't expect it not to be pointed out. So who made you the forum police to tell people how many threads they could post on? What I choose to post on is my business! He's perfectly capable of defending himself, I will come to anyone's defense in the forums should I feel it necessary. My loving someone makes that no different. I can and will choose what threads I post on without things being personal. Oh and I'm sure there's something in forum rules about using capital letters and the aggression they cause. I do think you should listen to Harry Enfield's advice, and calm down. Its Monday morning, there's a whole week to get through! I think its you who needs to calm down jumping in purely with one intention only in a forum police manner saying who can or can't use capitals and who can't post on what thread. As for the forum rules well if you cared to read them there is nothing about unseeing capitals more to the point in the rules they actually use capitals for a few words so who ever wrote them mustn't have had a problem with using them so best not make things up it looks foolish. Oh I do read forum rules, its why my ban history is as short as it is. I will endeavour in future to make sure I only comment in a positive light.... But you know what that's not as fun!! I will continue to comment in a way I see fit, if that's defending someone when they are criticised in a hypocritical way such as has happened earlier in the thread then that is what I shall do. Your dislike for my partner had, until today, no bearings on me and my posting, but I shall bear it in mind from now on! Ah you see you are making this personal as I don't have a dislike for anyone I had an opinion on a comment which is clearly different thats something for you to dwell on as they are not the same. Reading the forum rules? You may have read them bout not really absorbed the information as you commented that CAPITALS were frowned upon in them when in actuality the rules themselves contain words in capitals. The difference between my comments and yours are you took offence to my comments ad clearly wanted to defend your OH and attack me where as I was commenting specifically on a post with not intent on an individual. Would you like to point out where I attacked you as I can't see where I have. You were the one with the patronising comments towards me! I do find it amusing that you've not been onto the mobile phone threads to berate those who have so vehemently defended HTCs, Samsungs or iPhones. But this thread started as a thread about a specific car and the thread seems to have been answered and advice given, before you felt the need to jump on it, so I would suggest that its run its course. " This is all rather sad looking at this it just looks as though you logged in to specifically attack on this thread and you made things up "I'm sure there's something in forum rules about using capital letters and the aggression they cause" you need calm down it just comes across as silly your chap can surely defend himself. | |||
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"I've had loads of cars over the years as I drive a few thousand miles a year but the one I have now is by far the comfiest, classiest and a pleasure to drive!! I'm gutted I probably won't be able to get another as they don't make them any more
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"So, anyone selling an Alfa MiTo? Nah, they're shit.
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Yeah, I'm gonna buy a Mini Cooper instead. German build quality can't be beaten!
Yeah that is a bit shocking (and I was joking, I do actually like Alfas)."From what I've read it's mainly due to ancillary failure. BMW simply fitted the standard Mini One with a supercharger and slightly revised brakes and suspension, the rest is the same as the standard car and it doesn't cope with the extra performance. It doesn't really mean they're unreliable or unsafe, it just means they require a little more preventative maintenance and owner awareness. | |||
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"Fuck, this is getting confusing now, I was selling a Koenigsegg Agera R "I would be tempted but I don't think I really need a third. | |||
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"Fuck, this is getting confusing now, I was selling a Koenigsegg Agera R
I would be tempted but I don't think I really need a third."I think Euro's got first dibs on that anyway so put yer wallet away petal | |||
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