02-07-2007, 01:53 AM
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Aren't there lots of Pugs, VWs and other less-loved euro cars up there in the land of the hippy? Surely Bosch would be the order of the day.
But yeah, LHD would be a pain in the arse. Just wouldn't feel right.
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02-07-2007, 02:06 AM
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My 75: Pain in the city...
... but joy on the open roads. On the other hand, all cars are a pain in the city. That's why I ride a bike (the engine being me).
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02-07-2007, 02:41 AM
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The V6 is thirstier though by a noticeable margin and the man is looking for decent fuel consumption  |
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02-07-2007, 02:56 AM
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alfettish, there are a few eurocars here - mostly Peugeots (504s mainly) and 200-series Volvos, and a few old VWs but not many. There are heeeeaaaaps of 123 series Mercs and Bosch is easy to get at auto stores but if its an-Alfa specific part, like the distributer cap or points for a 105 series Alfa, then you're in for a challenge!
I once had so much trouble getting a set of points for my 1969 Mercedes 280SE, that I ended up taking a photo of the inside of the distributer, enlarging it and printing it, circled and highlighted the points (two piece) and left it with the half-wit at Repco to match to a diagram in his wack-o Bosch parts manual!
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02-07-2007, 03:05 AM
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HAHAHA man that sounds horrible.
My first car was a 504. Man I loved that car, it's not funny how many other cars I shamed on the corners.
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02-07-2007, 03:57 AM
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Ben - I remember a recent conversation we had regarding the positives of possible 75 ownership and indeed a 12 month search of the 75 section of AlfaBB will have a thread started by me posing many of these questions.
I think it's a good way to go mate, finding one as good as you suggest might not be really easy but they do come up. If you get one I'll certainly be on the next plane to byron |
02-07-2007, 03:58 AM
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I get 11.7L/100km around town without trying out of my 3 litre and better on a steady country run. That's not bad as far as I am concerned, but obviously a 4 cylinder should be a bit better.
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02-07-2007, 05:34 AM
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It will corner a lot faster than I am game to push it and responds instantly to the wheel.
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Brutally honest, there are a lot better cars to have as a daily driver out there for the same price. Having said that, having one puts you with every other Joe Blow in a boring hunk of steel. The 75 on the other hand is another story, light for what it is (only 100kg heavier than your standard Pulsar or Corolla), wonderful engine (be it V6 or TS) and a great sense of uniqueness.
I use mine as a daily and I've never had any real problems, just ensure you treat it well with regular servicing. If you can do it yourself, that's a massive bonus, plus you're more inclined to fall in love with it and enjoy tinkering. Fuel consumption from the 2.5L V6 gives me around 400-450km from a full tank on a mix of highway and suburbia driving, basically a 100km for each quarter of a tank, and I by no means baby the old girl around. I'd imagine it would be less for the TS.
Living in NSW you should be able to find one without too much hassle, unlike Queensland and it's apparant lack of 75s, although maybe if we hadn't bought five of them :P
Good luck, have fun!
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02-07-2007, 06:17 AM
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the grale is a must!  I didn't know you could register them here LHD?
My brother had a TS and both parents have 3.0's. The TS always seemed to be a little under nourished in the power department, anyone concur? Still a good cruiser i guess. The 3.0's seem to be very sweet, a very flexible 'lazy' v6.
I think I am buying a TS tomorrow, 70,000kms (genuine) , or a 3.0 that lives around the corner but needs the dreaded valve guides, will share some pictures if all works out. |
02-07-2007, 06:31 AM
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Hey Ben
What happened to the Melb gig. JM not come up with the goods.. He he.
75 V6 3.0 has been my daily driver for the last 3 yrs/ lots of flashing dashboard lights but who cares, the corners coming up fast.
Actually, just switched to a 164 cause it fits 3 bubba's across the back which the 75 won't. Hey.. I've even got a 75 auto which is a lot better than you may think.
Heart of hearts says TS though, it's a steering thing, very sharp after a V6.
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02-07-2007, 06:41 AM
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I might be in on a Berlina auto... is it worth it?
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02-07-2007, 06:50 AM
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eclectic value..
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02-07-2007, 06:59 AM
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the grale is a must! I didn't know you could register them here LHD?
My brother had a TS and both parents have 3.0's. The TS always seemed to be a little under nourished in the power department, anyone concur? Still a good cruiser i guess. The 3.0's seem to be very sweet, a very flexible 'lazy' v6.
I think I am buying a TS tomorrow, 70,000kms (genuine) , or a 3.0 that lives around the corner but needs the dreaded valve guides, will share some pictures if all works out. |
The alfa 4 cylinder is probably the more reliable engine (or rather, it doesn't need as much maintenance) though and it does feel lighter at the wheel as there is quite a bit less weight on the front.
Which doesn't mean that a 3.0 doesn't handle, I have a late model QV and it handles much better than early 3.0's. Also, as somebody mentioned above, the 3.0 isn't too thirsty. I get around 12-13 L/100km around town while my Alfa GTV 3.0 24V(916 model) gets 17 L/100km 
Anyway, great choice for a daily runner, but be sure to get a well looked after car.
BTW, I've NEVER had an electric fault on my 75s
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02-07-2007, 07:28 PM
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I get about 10L/100km with my 3L 24v if I drive it nicely.
It guzzles when you want it to though!
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02-08-2007, 03:13 AM
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Mezevenf, why dont you drive it nicely to Byron Bay some time?!? Come and have a coffee at my cafe and talkaboutadaalfas eh?
Tim, no. The Melbourne gig didn't really work out... JM - God bless him, he's what I miss the most!
hughqv, yes in most states (possibly all of them?) you can now register LHD cars, I think you must just have the declaration plastered on the rear window in type 900 font...
I'd rather run an Integrale LHD than do a conversion because the Integrale rack and other steering components were never made in RHD format, you must use a lower geared Fiat Regatta rack and that takes away from the experience.
Back to 75s, If and when the time comes to get this daily driver, if there's a good 75 on the market it might well be "the" car. I think I am still more inclined to go the route of the TS just because I love the twin cam and I dont really have the need for the V6.
Seems as though nobody ever complains about the gearshift linkages in 75s - I assume they were vastly improved from the 116 series cars. I used to have a 116 Giulietta that I really loved driving, despite the shift. I guess if i can get behind the wheel of a 75 I can make my mind up.
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