barrett Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 2004 156 1.9 JTD Veloce Sportwagon Miles: 135,000 Tax: end of June Test: til 29th May. No advisories on last MoT Selling on behalf of a colleague Silver with black leather interior. Has been in current ownership since April, 2012, and in that time it's done 27,000 miles. Returns 50+ mpg no matter how it's driven. Last year it had a comprehensive service at an Alfa dealer, who rebuilt and rebushed the entire front suspension and linkages. Also changed the cambelt, etc. Bills for this came to around £1600. Bad points: Offside headlamp has become slightly loose and will need securing Driveshafts are beginning to get noisy and will probably need replacing soon Intermittent EGR valve fault – Occasionally when under heavy acceleration it goes down on power and a warning light comes on. Apparently this would be solved by cleaning the EGR valve – not a huge job. Paintwork is scuffed and there are small dents here and there. The rear bumper is the worst affected area for some reason. Driver's seat bolster is worn and split. It's generally a bit scruffy and needs a proper clean as it's been used as a hack and dog-carrier for a while now. Don't expect a show car, but it's an honest, cheap old Alfa that should be good for another 100,000 miles if it's looked after. Special shiter's discount price: £450 £500 firm*. If there is no interest it's going on ebay and I would really prefer it if that didn't have to happen, because mongs. Located in West Sussex / Surrey. Happy to meet people at a train station etc, I am a relatively normal bloke and there is usually a kettle on nearby. PM on here and I'll give you a number to ring if you want to have a chat about it. *Apparently I got the price wrong but I refuse to take the blame for this. £500 is still pretty good though, right? Lacquer Peel, drum and Banger Kenny 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Fark me what a barg! Even with the issues it's well worth that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I am a relatively normal blokeHa! GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 That is awfully, seriously tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Lovely. What's the tax like on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle 6 Months Rate 12 Months Rate £99.00 £180.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Just to say that 156 Sportwagons are GR12. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddeliveryboy Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Tempting. Half glad it's a little too far and beyond London. Anything else not working properly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 A lot of bang for your buck. If somebody on here purchases this at least i will not be alone in respect of OMGEGRKAOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Very interested. PM Sent Mr B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Bloody hell, that a metric shit load of car for paper round money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Very interested. PM Sent Mr B. PM replied to. And ta to whoever amended the title to reflect the actual price! Much obliged Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 We have a 147 with the same engine. It goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Provisionally sold pending collection! That has to be the best result I've ever had when trying to flog something, wish I could repeat that with my own shit Going to a good home too. This forum ain't what it used to be etc Skizzer, Cavcraft, trigger and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKnight Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Blimey that was quick. Lovely vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Very glad this had gone as I now don't have to justify buying it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Me too, thats solved a problem for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Not surprised that went quickly. Hyper cheap. They are a V nice motor, almost exactly the same as the one we had. Was tempted, alas, beaten to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Mrs Ratdat's 156 Sportwagen has been totally reliable since we've had it apart from popping a few sidelight and numberplate light bulbs. Way better car than I ever expected especially considering it's been clocking up an average of 20k a year so far. For a 1.8 petrol it's amazing on juice. Most of the time it's averaging above 40mpg. In summary: WIN WAGON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Oh my. Why did this have to come up whilst I'm abroad. This would have been perfect for 10-hour South France-bound travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Much better looking than the saloon too I recon. What a bargwin. Who scored it then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Didn't want the stupid alfa anyway. forddeliveryboy and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Much better looking than the saloon too I recon. What a bargwin. Who scored it then? Twas me. Collection arranged for Tuesday... Cavcraft and trigger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thinking of it, if this doesn't go, can I have second dibs? I'm sure it will, but just in case...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Note to self. Refresh page before posting! forddeliveryboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I bought a 100k, '05 plate saloon version of this (really lovely car) two years ago for two bags, spent three months with it and then sold it on the bay for a £900 profit. And then, get this; the bloke who bought it turned up, paid in full and then went away never to be heard from again. What the fuck went wrong there? trigger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 He got sectioned? RoadworkUK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsprint Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I loved my Sportwagon. Sensational to look at and a dream to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddeliveryboy Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Twas me. Collection arranged for Tuesday... Expecting a suitable British Rail/bicycle/taxi/OMGITSRELIABLE write up of collection. Congratultions on your Alf-Alfa. They thrive on veg, it's said. Bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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