Chris`I Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 An Alfa Spyder DIESEL!!!! After some lovely lady decided to reverse into my drivers side fog/indicator and scrape my bumper, its off to be repaired and this is what I get to drive while its away for a few days. Not really the weather for a drop top! Only 5k on the clock, but it does leave something to be desired in the handling stakes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I do like Alfa's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Sorry to hear about the accident to the Zed, Chris. At least the Alfa's FWD which is preferable than RWD in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 CS: Its a cracking looking car, and they do say to be a true petrolhead you have to have "had" an Alfa (does this count ). My neighbours will think I'm mad though, thinking I've just bought a nearly new drop top when its snowing! Sorry to hear about the accident to the Zed, Chris. At least the Alfa's FWD which is preferable than RWD in the snow. I would normally agree, but on the way back into our close, it was sliding all over the place, but the Zed was nice and planted on the way out! Very weird. I guess the TC is very touchy in the Alfa. Zed did have to be dug out though, it was compacting more snow than it could get up when trying to reverse it Hopefully the weather will pick up so I can get the roof down. Was told by the other half I wasnt allowed it down in the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Sorry to hear about the Zed Chris hope its back soon? I prefer the Spyder to its Fat ar**d brother the Brerra to be fair! Get that roof down lad - heaters on - club bobble hat - shades and your away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 nice looking motor, the Ti versions look very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 CS: Its a cracking looking car, and they do say to be a true petrolhead you have to have "had" an Alfa (does this count ) It's true, our friends on Top Gear share the same sentiment… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Sorry to hear about the Zed Chris hope its back soon? I prefer the Spyder to its Fat ar**d brother the Brerra to be fair! Get that roof down lad - heaters on - club bobble hat - shades and your away! Doesnt have heated seats though unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Was told by the other half I wasnt allowed it down in the snow Pull rank Chris Probably why i am divorced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetZed Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Sorry to hear that Chris, please give a full review on the Spider though, I'd be interested to hear what you think of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Sorry to hear that Chris, please give a full review on the Spider though, I'd be interested to hear what you think of it... So far, dont go for the diesel! Will report back when I can actually drive it though, if I have it long enough. The accident was only a parking mishap with my car being stationary. Happened round a good mates house and the lady came and rang the bell straight away. She admitted liability and got me the insurance ref by 10am the next day. Shes been really good bless her. They reckon it will only take 3 days to spray a new bumper and get a new exhaust. Unfortunately they werent open to me getting after market exhaust and bumper, but they seem decent. They're even giving my my clear fog light back if its broken so I can fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 very pretty car. Keep the roof up - you will look a prat otherwise...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 very pretty car. Keep the roof up - you will look a prat otherwise...... Well I had to put it down to see what its like. Two problems with it, it takes ages and you cant do it when moving! I was spoilt with my mums old SLK, that was much better, quicker and could be done from the key fob I do like the remote boot opener from the key fob though, we could do with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Nice Alfa! Even if it clatters a bit, at least you look good sliding round in the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Looks really tasty. If it was RWD then it would be an ACE car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Probably a safe alternative at the moment, great timing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Well the sun is out and its -2C here at work, so I guess that means on the way home I will have to have the top down :lol: Noticed a few of new annoying/dissapointing things today (1) The washers refuesed to work all the way on my commute today. Zeds normally start working 10mins after engine in warm and the pipes have thawed out. I'm going to put this down to lack of antifreeze in the washer bottle. Will buy some from Tesco later! (2) Window seals are pants when its cold. The drop like ours, but it never made a proper seal again all the way to work apart from the last 5 of 35 miles Again Zed never done that before. (3) Fuel consumption is pants for a 2.5l Diesel. Zed averages 30MPG on motorway slogs, Alfa manages a measly 33MPG. Who said big petrol cars were gas guzzlers! Keyfob, starter button and auto lights are cool though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 The Alfa relationship not going too well bud… it might be a different driving experience with the roof down… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigo Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I know you mean about the fuel economy. I have the 159 2.4 Diesel. Since new its average is 36 mpg! I have only manged one full journey at 40mpg and that was motorway pretty much door to door. looks great though and sounds good for a diesel. (5cyl) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 The Alfa relationship not going too well bud… it might be a different driving experience with the roof down… I think that would do the trick I do like it, I just like my Zed more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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