i wish i had a 164sOK, this exact poll was placed in the 164 section. I am curious to see if we get some who missed this in the 164 section voting here. The caveat is that if you voted in the 164 section please do not vote again here.
Thanks.
I have a 91 Spider and a 95 164LS. Both manual.
IF you had to choose one over the other, which would it be, and why?
Spider AND 164: Who has both? (Part 2)
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So far everyone HERE prefers their Spider over their 164. 
My Spider doesn't pull off the line as quickly as the 164 but somehow I find it is more fun to drive. The 164 is really easy to drive and I enjoy terrorizing the terrorizers that try to mow me down in the Spider
All in all I enjoy both cars, both are quite different. The 164 was my previous daily driver and the Spider is my current daily driver. Either way I've had no problems with either Alfa
Looking down the line a Guilia Super may be in my future if the right one comes along. Just need to pave over the side of the yard!
All in all I enjoy both cars, both are quite different. The 164 was my previous daily driver and the Spider is my current daily driver. Either way I've had no problems with either Alfa
Looking down the line a Guilia Super may be in my future if the right one comes along. Just need to pave over the side of the yard!
Well... Had many a Spider, and tried out a 164 this summer.... HATED it. Hated the style of the body, the layout of the dash, and just about everything else. I know hate is a strong word, but the allure and the style of the Spider is tenfold better in my opinion than the 164 would ever pretend to be. Boxy and style-less in my opinion, yet fast, its only positive. Hope the new owner of my 164 loves her. My vote is to the spirited Spider... sleek and sexy. My kinda girl.
just my 2 cents.... no flames please.. you asked!
just my 2 cents.... no flames please.. you asked!
Yikes! Sounds like someone didn't get a very nice 164....
That's OK, appreciate the honesty. Actually, I have heard lots of criticisms of the 164, but looks was NEVER one on them!
Time to resurrect this thread.
Well, I am getting the bug again for a S4 spider!
The story:
I have had four 164’s including my current 1995 LS.
I am the original owner of a 1981 Fiat Spider.
The Fiat is a keeper for life.
I HAD a nice red S4 Alfa Spider at the same time I had the Fiat and the 164.
Three such cars were too many, so one had to go.
Figuring I had a Spider (the Fiat), I thought it made more sense to let the Alfa Spider go and keep the 164.
Now, I am really missing that beautiful Alfa Spider.
So, realizing that even though only I can make the decision, I’d welcome any input on the following question:
Should I sell the Alfa 164, and use the money to get a decent S4 spider?
Points to consider:
The Fiat Spider stays, that is a given
The 164LS is MINT. 5 Speed, 48,000 miles, B&G springs, Squadra chip, Rota Wheels, won a prize at the concours at Fiat Freak Out.
Also, of course I do have a Spider (the Fiat) and the 164 is very fast and carries at least 4 people in comfort and luxury.
I want to limit my expense for the Alfa S4 to whatever price I get for the 164.
I ONLY want an S4.
Ok, thoughts??
Well, I am getting the bug again for a S4 spider!
The story:
I have had four 164’s including my current 1995 LS.
I am the original owner of a 1981 Fiat Spider.
The Fiat is a keeper for life.
I HAD a nice red S4 Alfa Spider at the same time I had the Fiat and the 164.
Three such cars were too many, so one had to go.
Figuring I had a Spider (the Fiat), I thought it made more sense to let the Alfa Spider go and keep the 164.
Now, I am really missing that beautiful Alfa Spider.
So, realizing that even though only I can make the decision, I’d welcome any input on the following question:
Should I sell the Alfa 164, and use the money to get a decent S4 spider?
Points to consider:
The Fiat Spider stays, that is a given
The 164LS is MINT. 5 Speed, 48,000 miles, B&G springs, Squadra chip, Rota Wheels, won a prize at the concours at Fiat Freak Out.
Also, of course I do have a Spider (the Fiat) and the 164 is very fast and carries at least 4 people in comfort and luxury.
I want to limit my expense for the Alfa S4 to whatever price I get for the 164.
I ONLY want an S4.
Ok, thoughts??
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Good points. Here is some further feedback:
I got myself another BMW (02 325i) as a daily driver. That makes the 164 seem a little redundant. I know, I know.
Also, if this 164 was not one of the lowest miles 164's in the USA, and not in such great condition, it would be a no brainer.
Lasly, if someone wanted to trade an S4 for the 164, I probably would do it.
I agree with Romeo, the spider is easier to work on by far. The spider is fun around locally , but I really love my 164's for a long trip. The give away of 5 mpg for the comfort is a small sacrifice. I just don't know if I am up to doing 750 miles in a spider again. Maybe when I get a new exhaust I will be more inclined to reconsider. Spider parts are cheaper and more plentiful which helps in maintenance costs. Each car is special, how do you compare an apple to an orange?
Each car is special, how do you compare an apple to an orange?
Yeah, the bimmer is my daily driver. (I commute 100 miles round trip per day).
The only thing on the table is a possible "swap" of a 164 for an Alfa Spider.
Good point and true. But sometimes, if you have had only one apple and four oranges, you want to try another apple.
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