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[Andyk]

I know these are a bit unloved but I have always liked them and what alot of car for the money...Christ if you want a run around what could be better...Great engine and an Alfa..

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2099690.htm

 

[GransportFan1]

was a never a fan, just did not look in proportion but great engine though.

 

[dem maser]

i was putting money on it being a v6.... i love them, the review on top gear was good

 

[Andyk]

My wife was going..bloody buy it thats loads of car for the money.....Tell you what I wouldn't mind is a 164 Cloverleaf...Not many around these days and the good ones are about 2k or more...Remember driving a 164 3L and loving it but the torque steer was scary

 

[GransportFan1]

get one then Andy, not many women say buy a car like that, is she a car fan?

 

[Andyk]

Yes she is............big Aston fan........She has driven around the Lotus test track at speed and had a great time. She also did a few laps around Combe in my Exige...The only down side is that she believes that a Maserati should never be yellow...

 

[GransportFan1]

Yes she is............big Aston fan........She has driven around the Lotus test track at speed and had a great time. She also did a few laps around Combe in my Exige...The only down side is that she beleaves that a Maserati should never be yellow...

flipping heck, your wife is into trackdays, i hope my Mrs is like that, you will just have to convince her that a GS in yellow is pant wetting material. What colour does she like her Maserati then?

 

[Andyk]

Anything as long as it's not yellow.....She a good un Adam.....Loves cars, motorsport, hard rock, good food and wine..Result......Well for me anyway.

 

[GransportFan1]

i would say you picked a good one there Andy, most girls i know get bored when i talk about cars to them with my other mates.

 

[conaero]

Here you go, it was a very good review

[video=youtube;GT7dpPQ43ac]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT7dpPQ43ac[/video]

 

[Andyk]

Thanks Matt...there is a certain something about these cars...Can not put my finger on it...Maybe it's just because its an Alfa...

 

[GransportFan1]

alfa's have always been a special car, not many german cars are special but most italian are, i think it may be because the italians design cars with passion and craftsmanship whereas mot german cars are built for purpose.

 

[DougieV8]

I have owned a couple of 166's - A 3.0 Super and a late 3.2 Ti, they are great cars, especially with the V6 and are fairly rare. No big Alfa replacement though - I just can't understand the marketing there! I owned a couple of 164's also - When the production of the 164 stopped in 1993/4 the 166 replacement did not come until 1998, the 166 itself ceased production in 2004. 169 - when?

I have therefore decided to step up my game and look for a Quattroporte V

 

[Parisien]

I have owned a couple of 166's - A 3.0 Super and a late 3.2 Ti, they are great cars, especially with the V6 and are fairly rare. No big Alfa replacement though - I just can't understand the marketing there! I owned a couple of 164's also - When the production of the 164 stopped in 1993/4 the 166 replacement did not come until 1998, the 166 itself ceased production in 2004. 169 - when?

I have therefore decided to step up my game and look for a Quattroporte V

Great choice Dougie....

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[ENZ525]

Wonderful cars Dougie,
good luck in your search,
Regards,
Enzo.

 

[GransportFan1]

Yeah good luck in your search dougie.

 

[Andyk]

I have owned a couple of 166's - A 3.0 Super and a late 3.2 Ti, they are great cars, especially with the V6 and are fairly rare. No big Alfa replacement though - I just can't understand the marketing there! I owned a couple of 164's also - When the production of the 164 stopped in 1993/4 the 166 replacement did not come until 1998, the 166 itself ceased production in 2004. 169 - when?

I have therefore decided to step up my game and look for a Quattroporte V

Some lovely cars there DougieV8......I love big Alfas...rare that they are.....I think my fav was the 164 Cloverleaf....Body kit a bit after market but there was something special about this car. Loved it.

 

[DougieV8]

Hi Andy - My bro had a black 1994 164 24v Cloverleaf, it was indeed lovely and a car he really regrets selling I had a black 1994 164 24v Super at the same time - Mine was a bit more subtle

I currently have the final version of the Real Alfa V6 - The 250bhp 3.2 GTA in a 156, A very competent car that Ii really have no reason to change!

 

[GransportFan1]

156 GTA, respect. Lovely motor, and your right, the last real Alfa V6.

 

[Andyk]

Thanks for the pics Dougie...Just love the 164.....A Cloverleaf would be in my dream garage.......What colour spec is your GTA...Another great Alfa.