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Congrats on the purchase. I bought my last two Spiders sight unseen... but digital photos helped immensely. I also had local Alfisti check out both cars.
Sounds like a winner - nice color combo, too. Clean car.
Don't forget suntan lotion...
Be careful with big Interstates. While it's nice that there's a lot of traffic out there if you have a problem, it can be daunting if this is your first trip in a small car like an Alfa. They feel tiny out there on the open road.
Motor mounts should be your first replacement when you get home if they're even remotely suspect.
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03-03-2008, 01:33 PM
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Yea motor and trans mounts will be my first project when I get home!
Im used to driving Alfas - again its what I grew up on - Alfas, Jags, Triumphs.
No one has checked the car out for me, but Im confident in the car because of everything the owner has said to me. I asked him about crunchy second gear and hes like why would it do that? No it doesnt crunch so I was happy about that!!
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03-04-2008, 03:40 PM
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Yea motor and trans mounts will be my first project when I get home!
Im used to driving Alfas - again its what I grew up on - Alfas, Jags, Triumphs.
No one has checked the car out for me, but Im confident in the car because of everything the owner has said to me. I asked him about crunchy second gear and hes like why would it do that? No it doesnt crunch so I was happy about that!!
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03-05-2008, 06:39 PM
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Ahhh thanks to John one of the board members out where the car is located, I'm going to take the car into the shop he uses out there before I take off. For 50 bucks hes going to go over the car and change the oil for me + the fuel filter if need be. Im excited!!!
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03-05-2008, 07:16 PM
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Have a great trip...And don't forget the pictures 
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03-05-2008, 08:04 PM
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Keep your wallet pocket buttoned (Once again, good for getting you into a motel)
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Uh, not necessary, lots of good restaurants in California, but driving snacks are good.
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Bring a lot of 20oz. water bottles for drinking, and a good lot of gallon water jugs to for the engine in case of boil-overs.
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Unless you plan on spending an extensive time in Los Angeles, not necessary. Besides, you cant carry a gun on your person in California, much less in a car,(an Alfa, even less).
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03-05-2008, 08:19 PM
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I take back the gun part. You might need to shoot someone/something through Arizona or LA. It's still Illegal to carry a gun on your person in CA. You would have to leave it on the back hat shelf so the CHP could see it, and for gods sake don't get a speeding ticket!
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03-06-2008, 11:25 AM
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I think the gun is optional...shooting season doesn't start until 3/21 or so in LA. :-)
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03-06-2008, 11:37 AM
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but this one goes to 11..
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No a hand gun in California must be in a locked case separate from any ammo and in the trunk if the car has one. If you got pulled over and the gun was loaded in a locked case that could be a felony. Now in AZ a loaded gun needs to be in a holster but can either be under a seat, a seat next to you or where ever. I miss Arizona 
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03-06-2008, 11:45 AM
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I wouldn't know, I don't own any guns.
Any Californian gun owners want to share rules and regs?
But it is kind of white trash to carry a gun in such a nice Spider.
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03-06-2008, 11:50 AM
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lol Can we stay on subject here? I dont even own a gun!
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03-06-2008, 12:01 PM
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lol Can we stay on subject here? I dont even own a gun!
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03-07-2008, 01:49 PM
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Nice looking car.
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03-07-2008, 05:42 PM
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It looks very nice!
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