craigo Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 New member today. Not currently a Z owner but I am now looking for the right car. Currently driving an Alfa 159, 2.4 - 210bhp, superb car, just a shame it FWD! Hoping to add an 05 or 06 Z in the near future. Based in the Peak District, some great driving roads when the damn caravans stay at home. Hi to All. CraigO Quote
craigo Posted January 1, 2009 Author Posted January 1, 2009 Thanks for the welcome. It looks a helpful and very active forum! Quote
martinmac Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 A little bit slow today, must have been something going on last night Quote
craigo Posted January 1, 2009 Author Posted January 1, 2009 Did I miss something last night? actually i think i did! asleep by 11.30. Rock n Roll eh.... Quote
Maccaman Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 to the forum. Its a great time for bargains so good luck in your search. If you have a link to any cars your interested in just post up & you will get loads of feedback & opinions. Quote
craigo Posted January 1, 2009 Author Posted January 1, 2009 Cheers Maccaman. That would be a great help for sure. i'm totally in two minds which way to go, get something like a nice 04 GT Coupe, lowish miles, or stretch myself for an updated 06. The 06's seem to be hitting the 15K mark now which is the absolute most i can manage. Just not sure if it's worth the stretch or not?? Quote
martinmac Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Consider if you want to carry out any mods too, keep a few pounds back. Any questions just post them up, always happy to help with the search. Quote
craigo Posted January 1, 2009 Author Posted January 1, 2009 Afraid a bit of a bore when it comes to mods. I want something 100% standard as i intend to keep the car for a very long time. (it's a future classic)! i do fancy a few under bonnet carbon bits though! Where in the lakes are you? the wife and i were in Ambleside for a weekend just before Xmas. Love the place, stunning. Quote
martinmac Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Afraid a bit of a bore when it comes to mods. I want something 100% standard as i intend to keep the car for a very long time. (it's a future classic)! i do fancy a few under bonnet carbon bits though! Where in the lakes are you? the wife and i were in Ambleside for a weekend just before Xmas. Love the place, stunning. Down near Cartmel, its a great place to live when the traffic allows you to get around. i do fancy a few under bonnet carbon bits though! Thats how we all start Quote
craigo Posted January 1, 2009 Author Posted January 1, 2009 I know what you mean. We are the same here. (Peak Dist) Great most of the time, but you cant move some Sundays. I guess modding is a slippy slope. One week looking at a few carbon bits, the next a twin turbo conversion. Quote
Digsy Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Hi and welcome, mate! Used to spend a lot of time driving in the Peak District in the early nineties. Great roads but I suspect it was a bit quieter then.... Quote
craigo Posted January 1, 2009 Author Posted January 1, 2009 Cheers Digsy. I think you might be right. You can still find some quiet stretches if you time it right. One of the best is from Buxton to Macc over the Cat and Fiddle. Mind you plod watches with a helicopter some days. Top use of taxpayers cash eh Quote
GIXXERUK Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Cheers Digsy. I think you might be right. You can still find some quiet stretches if you time it right. One of the best is from Buxton to Macc over the Cat and Fiddle. Mind you plod watches with a helicopter some days. Top use of taxpayers cash eh the cat and fiddle is great on the bike, i never go on weekends though because as you say the copters are always about Quote
SunsetZed Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 to the club! Has your 159 got the Brera style front end, i love that front end! Quote
craigo Posted January 1, 2009 Author Posted January 1, 2009 Yep, it's got the 3 individual headlights each side. it does have a really evil look to the front end Quote
bronzee Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Welcome to the forum Craig. Don't forget it's a buyers market at the moment, so you might be lucky enough to find someone who is keen to sell, so you might be able to bargin the price down more too. I want something 100% standard as i intend to keep the car for a very long time. (it's a future classic)! i do fancy a few under bonnet carbon bits though! That's how we all start Famous last words Craig, , Uncle Mart will tell you about 100% stock. Aye Mart. And of course we're a good influence and you won't read about any nice little mods here. Quote
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