Dave_Q Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Keen observers will recall I did a half hearted for sale thread for this a month or 2 ago asking for £500 with a few bits needing doing (wheel bearing, ARB bushes) Because I'm nice I've now fixed these things and the price is still £500. 2001/51 Alfa 156 sportwagon2.4JTD engine, 140hpSomething like 208k milesMOT 29th June 2018 (FJ51CGO for the MOT history crew)Silver outsideBlack cow inside(Non-working) aircon - needs a regas M8Lusso 16 inch alloys with pretty much new Kumho ecsta something tyres Basically I got this with no MOT, it failed on mucho rust to o/s sill and floorpan and a few other bits. I welded it up and did a few other bits (4 new tyres, 2 lower wishbones, 1 upper wishbone, a CV boot, arb bushes, a wheel bearing, probably more) and it's now pretty much all sorted. Sadly Footman James want an excessive amount to renew the classic policy it's on and I can't get a quote I will pay from anywhere else, so in the traditional fashion, having fixed everything, I'm now looking to move it on for a moderate loss. Cosmetically it's got a few issues, mainly the arches which I've touched up where they were starting to bubble, there a hole in one front wing (bolt on panel), but it drives spot on and the suspension has NO NOCKS OR BANGS M8 which is pretty rare for one of these. Has got an oil leak underneath which I think is the driveshaft seals, the parts are included, just didn't get chance to do it. Will consider roffle @ £8 per ticket (2 for £15) or cash £500ish, sorry no swaps/px as this is part of a (actual) fleet reduction exercise. Location Huddersfield, West Yorks, can collect from train or bus stations, or Manchester or Leeds/Bradford international airstrips. Pictures: forddeliveryboy, rantingYoof, Cleon-Fonte and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Oh my! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Oh my! I know right? It's a lovely looking thing IMO and the interior is in pretty amazing condition for the mileage. I do love driving it but it's not big enough to be my only car, so it's got to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Driveshaft seal most likely as are common on these after mileage and many years. Standard fare to do when box off to do clutch I've been stung too! Footman James renewal came through yesterday morning. It's gone up from £165 to £220!And I thought it had been going so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Mine is worse, I originally paid something like £140 a year for a classic policy with FJ, and it didn't seem to matter what car as long as over 20 years old. Then I had my Subaru stolen and they had to buy me a new one, renewal after that was £400 or so. I swapped to the Alfa mid term and had to pay about £100 extra, the renewal is over £600, clearly they just don't want the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Number 5 please. Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 1 angle2345 Tayne678 The Moog9 sporty-shite10111213 Heidel_Kakao1415161718 saabnut19 loserone2021 Heidel_Kakao2223 sporty-shite242526 chatsharris27282930 saabnut3132 chatsharris3334353637 The Moog38 loserone39404142 Coprolalia43 njgleeds4445 Coprolalia4647 pandamonium48 WilsonWilson49 njgleeds50515253545556575859 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I've just added the Saab floppytop to my FJ insurance for the DS for £65 for over half a year before next renewal. I considered this to be bargainous as Lancaster wanted nigh on £300 to renew the Saab which is sorned for 6 months of the year. Good luck with the sale of the Alfa, would have been tempted but I already have a post millenium car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 One pls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 A random for me please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 EDITED: will keep 1 list of numbers to avoid confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatsharris Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 2 luckies pls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Just been on a longish drive in this today for the first time after doing the arb bushes and whatnot. The ABS light is on - I've read the code and it's for front left wheel sensor. This was replaced as I swapped over the strut for a s/h one because I managed to shear off a wheel bolt, so it will definitely be the sensor. Also after bragging about the knock free suspension there is actually a small knock over bumps, must be ARB related, doesn't affect driving, just an annoyance. Therefore: PRICE DROP! £400 cash or roffle tickets £7 each 2 for £12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angle Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Gah. A random, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 gaaaaahhhhh Nope, I'm going to run away as I've already got a 156 2.4 Wagon on the drive wanting attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Perfect for knocking about in over the winter that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 One random please. I will win something soon if it kills me.. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Cheers all, list updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I will have 2 just for the engine.... And the promise that is squeaks less than last one... Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Mine hardly ever squeaks. I think that is down to it being screwed together in a February. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidel_Kakao Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I would like to win this because estate but I fear it's too modern and so insurance will be a bastard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 I had it on a FJ classic policy but they've bumped up the price (mostly due to me making a claim, how dare I) so a ring round the usual suspects may leave you please surprised. FJ will allow Alfas at 15 years old, may also be the case with PB, Lancaster, etc? Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidel_Kakao Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I am with FJ at the moment so will give them a ring and see what they say, if agreeable I will have a pair of tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angle Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I did check - I got a quote off FJ's website for just under £300. The best price I could get on a standard modern policy was £500 if I moved my ten years no claims over, £900 if not. (NB - my insurance has gone completely mental since I moved half a mile up the road, and I'm bitter about it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 My issue with FJ is mainly that they're bitter about buying me a new Subaru last year and trying to claw it back, other people should be able to get more reasonable quotes for this with them on a classic policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 A second random for me then please Dave_Q and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidel_Kakao Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Been quoted and it was acceptable, an extra £100 to add it on including admin fee which I could stomach if the car were free*. Put me down for number 21 and one of your finest randoms please. Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Cheers all, 20% filled now, we could be on for a Christmas draw at this rate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Fiats Sake Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Nice looking car, what's the VED for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Hi FFS, it emits 180 grams of righteous oxides per kilometer, so it's £240 a year, about the same as pre-2001 >1549cc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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