Alfa Romeo

[RodLeach]

FIAT, ...... Anybody?

I would happily drag one behind the surf all the way down to the metal processing plant!

[Apache]

I would happily drag one behind the surf all the way down to the metal processing plant!

Some have soul. The Coupe has soul. Drive one, you'll like it.

[Sancho]

OOOwwwwwWWW!!!!

Now THAT sounds awesome! They had something like 230bhp NA, so with twin turbos, must have been over 300?

No, it was only a 2.0, the normal V6 was a 3.0.

Something to do with Italian tax laws and a higher band above 2.0. They dropped the capacity of the V6 engine down to 2 litres, then stuck the turbo (may have been one, not sure) on to bring it back up to the same power.

After a quick google, looks like a few of the eye-ties have turbocharged the 3.0V6.....

[RodLeach]

Some have soul. The Coupe has soul. Drive one, you'll like it.

Yeah but then i'll be driving a fiat! Almost as bad as a hyundai Coupe! i admit the looks are better on the recent model but still its a high n dry!

[nero279]

my mate had a fiat, we went away last year he used £20 of petrol, i used £90 of diesel, it was a 1.2 brava

[Apache]

No, it was only a 2.0, the normal V6 was a 3.0.

Something to do with Italian tax laws and a higher band above 2.0. They dropped the capacity of the V6 engine down to 2 litres, then stuck the turbo (may have been one, not sure) on to bring it back up to the same power.

After a quick google, looks like a few of the eye-ties have turbocharged the 3.0V6.....

A 2.0 V6? Must have been like a bit of jewellery. Nice.

[RodLeach]

my mate had a fiat, we went away last year he used £20 of petrol, i used £90 of diesel, it was a 1.2 brava

yeah but who looked cooler!! your in a surf! hes in a fiat brava 1.2!

Its a retorical question

[onlynik]

FIAT, ...... Anybody?

Ferrari, Alfa, and Masseratti (I think) are all part of the FIAT motor group, however my work colleague was going to be buying a new Brera, to replace his current 156 GTA, however a couple of weeks ago on the way to work, the timing belt snapped, his poor 156 is being fixed and he's trying to get Alfa to pay for the damage to the engine. The timing belt wasn't due for replacement and the car has been to an Alfa dealer for all servicing. He's been relligated to driving his wife's FIat Sciecento.

[Apache]

Ferrari, Alfa, and Masseratti (I think) are all part of the FIAT motor group, however my work colleague was going to be buying a new Brera, to replace his current 156 GTA, however a couple of weeks ago on the way to work, the timing belt snapped, his poor 156 is being fixed and he's trying to get Alfa to pay for the damage to the engine. The timing belt wasn't due for replacement and the car has been to an Alfa dealer for all servicing. He's been relligated to driving his wife's FIat Sciecento.

The independent Alfa specialist I used to use recommended timing belt at 50k miles, then 40k miles onwards on the 2.0 twinspark. He reckoned that all Alfa's engine service intervals were 'optimistic'. The GTa is the 2.5 V6 isn't it? I dunno whether shorter belt change intervals is recommended for them too.

Still despite this supposedly lower than average reliability, I'd rather have one than a rep-box.

[onlynik]

The independent Alfa specialist I used to use recommended timing belt at 50k miles, then 40k miles onwards on the 2.0 twinspark. He reckoned that all Alfa's engine service intervals were 'optimistic'. The GTa is the 2.5 V6 isn't it? I dunno whether shorter belt change intervals is recommended for them too.

Still despite this supposedly lower than average reliability, I'd rather have one than a rep-box.

Aye, its a smashing car and nips on somewhat, its a 3.2 V6, with a dodgy timing belt not so nippy.

[Apache]

Aye, its a smashing car and nips on somewhat, its a 3.2 V6, with a dodgy timing belt not so nippy.

Ahhh the legendary 3.2! They put that in the 147 as well and Clarkson reckoned it was totally mental!

Never seen a 156GTa then, just the 2.5 V6 engined ones. Had one as a hire car for 3 weeks once. Very enjoyable!

[BUSHWHACKER]

360 eh? Nice, very nice, but not my fave. A bit too civilised if you know what I mean. I prefer the older stuff... 328GTS.

What about a Fiat 20v Turbo Coupe? Awesome! The GTV 3.0 with full RED leather interior. R reg on eBay for £5k!!! Come on!! Thats a steal!

If I buy another 'conventional' car, it WILL be Italian. I would rather do myself in than buy a $$$$$$ Mondectra!

hehehe!! Magnum!

[andy]

The old Fiat 500 is being re-launched, now that was a brill car, also the 500 Abarth, a bit small though couldn't have a jump in one.

http://www.pistonheads.com:80/news/d...?storyId=16049

[Sancho]

The old Fiat 500 is being re-launched, now that was a brill car, also the 500 Abarth, a bit small though couldn't have a jump in one.

http://www.pistonheads.com:80/news/d...?storyId=16049

Need.

I used to have a 500 (and my mum had one when I was a kid). Brilliant cars. Handled like a mini, looked a lot better and had a massive sunroof. If they release an Abarth model of that new one, I will buy it.

[Bunkle]

Need.

I used to have a 500 (and my mum had one when I was a kid). Brilliant cars. Handled like a mini, looked a lot better and had a massive sunroof. If they release abd Abarth model of that new one, I will buy it.

a certian Michael Schumacher reckons he uses his one nearly every day !