Toon Chris Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 Hi All, I`m a tried and true Alfa Romeo fan who is about to defect to the other side! A long time ago I had a 260Z and loved it to bits (literally, as it fell to bits). Unfortunately, or thankfully, I seriously bent it and that was the end of that Some years and cars later I found myself with a little more cash and got my current car, an Alfa 156 V6. Lovely car, fantastic cruiser and with good handling and a 'different' look I have been very pleased with it. 225K miles and 6 years pleased with it. Don't believe that all Alfas are unreliable because mine sure isn't, and if anyone was thinking of a 156 - as a second car of course - then I can recommend them. Anyhow, its time to change the car and I feel like going back to my Z roots. I have always fancied the 350 and am well aware of the various grumbles about it, and the good side - a lot of which is thanks to this forum (I was/am a long-time contributor to Alfa forums and strongly believe in sharing the knowledge and help that you accrue as a car owner). My budget is still down in the 03/04 area and I`ve just been pipped at a local garage which had a reasonable low miler, although with iffy paint and a steer to the left. Probably for the best really. I`ll be checking through the ads here regularly for suitable cars but although my heart is in a rush, my head isn't quite so keen on spending my savings without finding the right car. The only problem is, I have to have a UK car as I can`t get business cover (25-30K pa) on a Japanese import. It's a shame really as there is more for your money in the imports. Anyway, I`m pretty handy with the tools (I like to think) so once i`v got my Z I`ll be here a lot to share the mechanical fun of owning one See you around! Quote
Zummertor Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 Big welcome ! Lovely looking cars over the years those Alfas, more recent are getting more reliable. Welcome to back to Zed's ! 260 so my guess is either white or red? Quote
lomoto Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 Hi Chum another former 260z owner ( I had one to ) You'll not be dissapointed with the 350z,same spirit as the 260 only quicker Quote
Toon Chris Posted December 22, 2007 Author Posted December 22, 2007 Big welcome ! Lovely looking cars over the years those Alfas, more recent are getting more reliable. Welcome to back to Zed's ! 260 so my guess is either white or red? Tsk! Shiny black! Quote
lomoto Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 Big welcome ! Lovely looking cars over the years those Alfas, more recent are getting more reliable. Welcome to back to Zed's ! 260 so my guess is either white or red? Tsk! Shiny black! What a black 260 ??? Quote
Zummertor Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 Black, who was ahead of their time then ! Shiny, I am doubting with that paint quality at that time you are going to be impressed with what the current Z does in comparison. Quote
Sarnie Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 Hi All,I`m a tried and true Alfa Romeo fan who is about to defect to the other side! A long time ago I had a 260Z and loved it to bits (literally, as it fell to bits). Unfortunately, or thankfully, I seriously bent it and that was the end of that Some years and cars later I found myself with a little more cash and got my current car, an Alfa 156 V6. Lovely car, fantastic cruiser and with good handling and a 'different' look I have been very pleased with it. 225K miles and 6 years pleased with it. Don't believe that all Alfas are unreliable because mine sure isn't, and if anyone was thinking of a 156 - as a second car of course - then I can recommend them. Anyhow, its time to change the car and I feel like going back to my Z roots. I have always fancied the 350 and am well aware of the various grumbles about it, and the good side - a lot of which is thanks to this forum (I was/am a long-time contributor to Alfa forums and strongly believe in sharing the knowledge and help that you accrue as a car owner). My budget is still down in the 03/04 area and I`ve just been pipped at a local garage which had a reasonable low miler, although with iffy paint and a steer to the left. Probably for the best really. I`ll be checking through the ads here regularly for suitable cars but although my heart is in a rush, my head isn't quite so keen on spending my savings without finding the right car. The only problem is, I have to have a UK car as I can`t get business cover (25-30K pa) on a Japanese import. It's a shame really as there is more for your money in the imports. Anyway, I`m pretty handy with the tools (I like to think) so once i`v got my Z I`ll be here a lot to share the mechanical fun of owning one See you around! Quote
bronzee Posted December 23, 2007 Posted December 23, 2007 Welcome Chris. Good luck on the quest for Zed ownership again, second time around. Quote
Toon Chris Posted December 23, 2007 Author Posted December 23, 2007 Thanks all. Now it is time to start trawling the for sale section... If anyone knows an insurance company that will give business miles cover for up to £20K pa (plus 10K pa private miles) on an import without charging the earth then please pm me BTW Black 260Z isn`t so rare is it? They look lovely. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/821849 edited for clarity Quote
Digsy Posted December 23, 2007 Posted December 23, 2007 Welcome and good luck with your search! Quote
rmmackfc Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 Welcome mate, good luck with the search Quote
M13KYF Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 chris and enjoy the forum Do a search and you'll find what things to look out for. It has been covered many times Not had any grumbles myself with two years ownership. Main thing to look for is clicking rear axle and skipping CD Bose stereo. Quote
polarbear Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 I was a big Alfa fan (75, 155, etc) before the Z and I could be quite tempted by a Brera if it wasn't for that ugly 3/4 rear angle. Could be tempted by an 8C though http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/1728/Alfa-Romeo-8C-Competizione.html [/url] Quote
martinmac Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 Welcome bud, had a 260 super samurai and it was awesome. 350 is brill though;) Quote
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