thunderace
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 09:24 PM |
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vetra 150 1.9 CDTi elite or Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 JTD M-JET 150bhp
i can buy the mrs a second hand one around a year old 10000miles for £13000 but i cant make my mind up what one to buy and she like both so im puting
it to a poll
[Edited on 2/10/07 by thunderace]
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mookaloid
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 10:05 PM |
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As an owner of an Alfa GT JTDm I could hardly vote for the other one 
The Alfa will keep it's value better and is hugely more stylish. Does she want to be anonymous (Vectra) or have people come up to her and say
"oooh nice car Mrs"
IMHO of course
Cheers
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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eccsmk
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 10:30 PM |
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i have a vectra cdti elite 150bhp
i'd never have another nice car and all but not so good on fuel and suspension is far to soft
btw mine is a 2004 model with 50,000 miles
so maybe they have improved the newer model
atb
[Edited on 2/10/07 by eccsmk]
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gazza285
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 05:04 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
The Alfa will keep it's value better
Not known for glowing residuals Alfa , although things are improving. Still known for electrical naughtyness.
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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Danozeman
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 06:23 AM |
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I have gone for alpha for the looks but they are renowned for basteward electrical problems. Id still have one.
The vectras are nice but they are known for problems also and the interiors are too plasticcy. That vauxhall 1.9 engine goes hell of alot better in
the Saabs to.
[Edited on 3/10/07 by Danozeman]
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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AndyH
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 08:01 AM |
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Alfa Looks great but never in a million years. I once knew an Alfa mehanic, he moved to hyundia 
Vectra's alot better now, but why? Brother had one, he went to nip past a lorry and it cut out on him, that adrenalin smell again!!!!
Look elsewhere there's plenty about.
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Toady1
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 08:15 AM |
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Alfa for me! How about a 330d bmw?
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jimgiblett
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 09:19 AM |
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Oooo the Alfa if the heart wins but Vectra if the brain does.
Something with a VAG 1.9 would be so much better and easier to live with. Not the newer 16v 2.0 Tdi though as they have a few problems to iron
out.
Octavia?
- Jim
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Hellfire
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 10:32 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jimgiblett
Oooo the Alfa if the heart wins but Vectra if the brain does.
Something with a VAG 1.9 would be so much better and easier to live with. Not the newer 16v 2.0 Tdi though as they have a few problems to iron
out.
Octavia?
- Jim
I have an Octavia 2.0 TDI (140bhp) awesome engine! Not one problem with it... it's done in excess of 100,000 miles now and still feels like
it's new.
I'd probably go for the Alfa Diesel... based on looks alone. Vectra's tend to disappear into obscurity... sadly, as they are a capable
car.
Steve
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Marcus
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 01:07 PM |
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Both engines, GM and Alfa share the same parents (and SAAB). So go with your heart - I chose Alfa and have never regretted it for a second!
The mysterious electrical problems are, so far, a mystery to me as I have seen none.
Maybe I've got a good one, but I'd have another (and probably will in 18 months).
The GT is an acquired taste, but I love it. Unfortunately, mine's a 156!
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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