the only problem with alfa's is they dont hold their value very well!
lots of info on them if you google
I owned one for 8 yrs
Had no major issues with it but you need to make sure the main 36k mile service is adhered to
Check the service history to make sure the timing belt & variator are done roughly every 36-40k miles
This is the first thing I would do. If the previous owners havent bothered to keep a record of this or didnt bother doing it then move to the next one and dont waste your time
If this is done, then sit in ans check every switch to make sure all the electrics work
On the test drive try find some speed bumps and go slowly over them and as the front comes down listed for a squeek, if its squueking then the front wishbones need doing. They usually last 50k so a good owner would have seen to it
Rear trailing arm bushes were like chewing gum and lasted typically 30k. Check for this on service history
My brake pads lasted 60k miles but my drive I barely used them
Others to watch out for is the stat fails open about 60-70k. At this time of yr the temp of the engine once warm will hit about 80-85 deg. If the stat is failed open you'll see it around the 70-72 mark. 80 euro for a stat and an hrs labour
MAF also fail about the 60k. Symptoms are erratic idling after the drive. After your drive sit the car idling for 5 min and watch the rev counter. If its bouncing around between 800-2000 then the MAF is needing changing. Car will drive away but better to change it at some stage and they cost about 200 euro
Other than that, if you find a good one go for it. I still rue the day I sold mine. It was showroom condition and had 100k miles on it and was running like perfect but had to fund the GT.
If you find any cars online post up links
Log into alfaowner.com its a forum for alfa owners and plenty Irish lads on there that will be selling their pride & joy and bound to get a well looked after one on there
Friend of mine had one of these, found it very low-slung. Went through 3 sump guards!
true, the ones with the lowered sports suspensions have bottomed out...I clipped a few roads in my time but got lucky...just got to be wary of hitting crests at speeds and you'll be fine...Friend of mine had one of these, found it very low-slung. Went through 3 sump guards!
.I have a budget of 5k
Should I play safe and go for a ford focus
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