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SMiFFAD
27-03-2003, 19:17
No, havent gone amd, not buying one.......:D

My brother in law, whos knows nothing about cars, just has more money than sence is buying one....(blue with red lether......oooo wheres the bin, i feel sick:D)

I am wondering what they are like performance wise, as i love the fact my S14a pis$es all over his current HYUNDI coupe (sister: "its an F2 dont you know!") and would like to keep doing it with his new one!

Apart from the fact i hate alfas with a passion...think they look awful.

So what they like? Should i be quaking in me boots?
Leon
27-03-2003, 19:20
doubt it mate. drive goes through the wrong wheels, doesn't it?

Diddn't like hte GTV. Only marginally better built than the spider. Fiat Uno switchegear anyone???
SMiFFAD
27-03-2003, 19:24
In the style of Mr Burns: "Eeexcelent"

Let the taunting begin......:D:D:D:D

Starion man.........fancy going to the pub? :D
mickstreet
27-03-2003, 19:30
Magazine figures (which dont really mean much!!) are:

2.0 0-60:8.4 max 137 bhp 150
3.0 0-60:6.8 max 154 bhp 218

Taken from CAR magazine.

If he getting 2.0 then no worries, 3.0 might be a close run thing though....:confused:
SMiFFAD
27-03-2003, 19:32
Hmm, dont know, be surprised if he knew as well! :D:D
TomM
27-03-2003, 19:40
The 3 litre one's pretty quick; I believe it's considered by some to be about as fast as the standard Fiat Coupe 20v turbo - a bit faster than a standard 200sx.

It's a big heavy 6 cylinder 3 litre in a crappy little ugly FWD tin box, but that does give you lots of nice torque.

Get a Bren-device, and maybe a decat/zorst combo, and then you'll be definitely showing him who's the boss :)
Leon
27-03-2003, 21:12
Originally posted by smiffad


Starion man.........fancy going to the pub? :D

I always fancy going to the pub

although I've got this nagging suspicion that I've missed something :confused:
Leon
27-03-2003, 21:13
Originally posted by mickstreet

2.0 0-60:8.4 max 137 bhp 150
3.0 0-60:6.8 max 154 bhp 218




One word for that... and I think you know what it is...

CLue: Steller influences dicate mode of transport...
SMiFFAD
27-03-2003, 21:14
yes you have, the moment, cos i'm off to bed in a min.......

I was board and remembered you lived near me :)
mickstreet
27-03-2003, 22:05
Originally posted by Starionman
One word for that... and I think you know what it is...

CLue: Steller influences dicate mode of transport...

:confused: :confused:
Think I've missed something too!
:confused:
Leon
27-03-2003, 22:11
Starion was the word I was thinking of...
Star OF Orion.....
mickstreet
27-03-2003, 22:15
It all becomes clear!:)
















As mud!
Leon
27-03-2003, 22:21
Originally posted by mickstreet
It all becomes clear!:)
















As mud!

Doh.

I was suggesting getting a Starion for say 2.5k. Then spending the extra cash on booze, a few mods and your lovely lady. More horse power, better build quality, higher speeds and better acceleration (the 2.0 Starion beats the 3.0 Alfa).
mickstreet
27-03-2003, 22:26
Well why didnt you just say that!!!:D :D


;)
Leon
27-03-2003, 22:38
Had to provide some amusment and intrigue somewhere...
Mark
27-03-2003, 23:29
the thing is if he trys to boot it, the body will be so full of rust it will disintergrate with the force :D
Leon
27-03-2003, 23:59
I'll forgive that comment as you havne't met my cars
Mark
28-03-2003, 07:40
Sorry not you matey, the Alfa :p Was a dig at their dodgy build quality in the 80's :D
Vipers
28-03-2003, 11:56
AND, they're damn ugly!!
symbol
28-03-2003, 11:59
It's an alfa :mad: