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Title: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: STMO123 on 14 September 2007, 21:42:12
....my car :y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoFZddyNfuw
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Danny on 14 September 2007, 22:24:01
do you prefer it to the omega??

i almost bought a 156 1.8 off the guy who sold me my first car, but he wanted too much for it and tried to tell me it was dirt cheap!
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Jay w on 14 September 2007, 22:34:55
i have always wanted a V6 alfa but have been scared with the lack of relaibility and FWD, but as clarkson has said the interiors are fantastically styled, but how practical are they?

As will said, is it better than the miggy?
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: STMO123 on 14 September 2007, 22:49:23
Better than the miggy?  Phew! I'd be a brave man to say that. The omega is a fantastic car, and I still might go back to a late plate omega one day.
The alfa is very hard to compare to the omega, you buy them for different reasons.

Both are cheap to buy, yet expensive to keep going.

I guess it comes down to what every ex-alfa owner will tell you. You've just gotta have at least one to appreciate the very best a car can offer..........and the very worst ;D ;D
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: M-Tek Performance on 14 September 2007, 22:50:45
id want a car that i dont have to worry about the electrics failing on me..

my omega was faultless in that respect!

I do like Alfa's though!
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: STMO123 on 14 September 2007, 22:52:14
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id want a car that i dont have to worry about the electrics failing on me..

my omega was faultless in that respect!

I do like Alfa's though!


Well, never, ever buy an alfa :D
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: hotel21 on 14 September 2007, 22:53:01
I had a real hoot of a couple of years with a 2.5 V6 Alfa 75 that I rescued from goint to the scrappers....  Ideal Q car, caught a lot out by subtle styling and being relatively unknown.  Most folks thought it was a Fiat of some sort (close...) but best of all, was the last of the RWD.

Engine note was very similar to the V6 'meega.  Even the wife said so and she is a technical idiot (says B, ducking and looking over his shoulder.....)   ;D

As for eectrics, once you suss that the car is fully wired with earth returns, not using chassis grounds, its a lot clearer to work on, I found.  Dunno if the same for the later models though.

Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: STMO123 on 14 September 2007, 22:56:43
It certainly has looks to die for (I think)

(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/stmo987/9705_12-2.jpg)



(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/stmo987/9860_12-1.jpg)



(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/stmo987/a252_12.jpg)



(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/stmo987/9a80_12.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: M-Tek Performance on 14 September 2007, 22:59:05
sure is a nice car :)  interior, although not my colour, does look class :)

and lol about the electrics, ta for the heads up LOL

i like the 159 as well.
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Baron Von Spongebob on 14 September 2007, 23:01:41
Love that interior   :y
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Entwood on 14 September 2007, 23:03:21
Whats that funny black upright lever looking thing sticking up just in front of the seats ??  :)
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: hotel21 on 14 September 2007, 23:04:52
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Whats that funny black upright lever looking thing sticking up just in front of the seats ??  :)

Part of the Driver Involvement Pack.....    ;)
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: STMO123 on 15 September 2007, 07:57:19
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Whats that funny black upright lever looking thing sticking up just in front of the seats ??  :)

That's the 'go faster' stick. Without one of these, your car will be very sluggish.
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Admin on 15 September 2007, 08:25:08
And then there is the "go a lot faster button!"  :)

Everyone has to own an Alfa at some point... it is a rite of paasage for any real driver.  ;)
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Martin_1962 on 15 September 2007, 10:07:16
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And then there is the "go a lot faster button!"  :)

Everyone has to own an Alfa at some point... it is a rite of paasage for any real driver.  ;)

75s are too old now!

Don't like FWD
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: STMO123 on 15 September 2007, 10:31:42
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And then there is the "go a lot faster button!"  :)

Everyone has to own an Alfa at some point... it is a rite of paasage for any real driver.  ;)

75s are too old now!

Don't like FWD

What??????? 75's???????
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: hotel21 on 15 September 2007, 10:36:59
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And then there is the "go a lot faster button!"  :)

Everyone has to own an Alfa at some point... it is a rite of paasage for any real driver.  ;)

75s are too old now!

Don't like FWD

What??????? 75's???????

Introduced in 1985.....

check here for article (http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.italiaspeed.com/2005/cars/alfa_romeo/10/75/alfa_romeo_75_2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.italiaspeed.com/2005/cars/alfa_romeo/10/75/1610.html&h=282&w=350&sz=32&hl=en&start=6&tbnid=pG_DTpHizgM7wM:&tbnh=97&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dalfa%2Bromeo%2B75%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG)

When was the Omega B introduced??   :)
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Martin_1962 on 15 September 2007, 11:32:44
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And then there is the "go a lot faster button!"  :)

Everyone has to own an Alfa at some point... it is a rite of paasage for any real driver.  ;)

75s are too old now!

Don't like FWD

What??????? 75's???????

Introduced in 1985.....

check here for article (http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.italiaspeed.com/2005/cars/alfa_romeo/10/75/alfa_romeo_75_2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.italiaspeed.com/2005/cars/alfa_romeo/10/75/1610.html&h=282&w=350&sz=32&hl=en&start=6&tbnid=pG_DTpHizgM7wM:&tbnh=97&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dalfa%2Bromeo%2B75%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG)

When was the Omega B introduced??   :)


Omega in 1994 Carlton in 1986
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Martin_1962 on 15 September 2007, 11:33:38
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And then there is the "go a lot faster button!"  :)

Everyone has to own an Alfa at some point... it is a rite of paasage for any real driver.  ;)

75s are too old now!

Don't like FWD

What??????? 75's???????


The last RWD was the 75, and it is now too old.
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Danny on 15 September 2007, 12:41:40
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And then there is the "go a lot faster button!"  :)

Everyone has to own an Alfa at some point... it is a rite of paasage for any real driver.  ;)

75s are too old now!

Don't like FWD

What??????? 75's???????

Introduced in 1985.....

check here for article (http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.italiaspeed.com/2005/cars/alfa_romeo/10/75/alfa_romeo_75_2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.italiaspeed.com/2005/cars/alfa_romeo/10/75/1610.html&h=282&w=350&sz=32&hl=en&start=6&tbnid=pG_DTpHizgM7wM:&tbnh=97&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dalfa%2Bromeo%2B75%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG)

When was the Omega B introduced??   :)


Omega in 1994 Carlton in 1986

Carlton MK1 1978 (opel rekord)
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: alpha_vt on 15 September 2007, 13:23:22
I've had an old style Miggy and currently on a facelift one. Inbetween I had an Alfa GTV which was a brilliant car though some of the interior trim was coming away. That aside it flew along nicely. Rather have the Miggy though!

 8-)
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Crazydad on 15 September 2007, 17:00:49
Love the looks of your Alfa Steve, the Interior is a dream, :y :y

 how do you feel when your sat in her??
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: STMO123 on 15 September 2007, 18:17:24
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Love the looks of your Alfa Steve, the Interior is a dream, :y :y

 how do you feel when your sat in her??

Nervous ;D ;D
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Danny on 15 September 2007, 18:44:09
not personally so struck by the red, but as many know, big fan of beige
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Crazydad on 15 September 2007, 18:45:39
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not personally so struck by the red, but as many know, big fan of beige


Have you got a beige "Fleece" you want to sell me??? ::) ::)
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Danny on 15 September 2007, 18:46:55
hahaha tragically not, i have a green one, not an oof tho!

out of curiosity STMO what insurance group is the 166?
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: STMO123 on 15 September 2007, 18:49:01
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hahaha tragically not, i have a green one, not an oof tho!

out of curiosity STMO what insurance group is the 166?

17 ouch!
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Danny on 15 September 2007, 19:44:50
i'll pass thanks, just had a look at a black one on trader with cream leather.. VERY nice!!
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: Jay w on 15 September 2007, 20:20:57
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hahaha tragically not, i have a green one, not an oof tho!

out of curiosity STMO what insurance group is the 166?

17 ouch!

only one higher than a 2.5 elite
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: STMO123 on 15 September 2007, 20:43:46
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hahaha tragically not, i have a green one, not an oof tho!

out of curiosity STMO what insurance group is the 166?

17 ouch!

only one higher than a 2.5 elite

Yep, only one.........equals £120 extra and "No one under 21 must drive this car!"
Title: Re: Jeremy actually likes.....
Post by: miggy on 15 September 2007, 21:02:59
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It certainly has looks to die for (I think)

(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/stmo987/9705_12-2.jpg)



(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/stmo987/9860_12-1.jpg)



(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/stmo987/a252_12.jpg)



(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/stmo987/9a80_12.jpg)

Very nice mate, looks stunning.

As for Jeremy Clark, well, I would love to put him inside one of those caravans he is always dropping from great heights ;D ;D