Hi,

You should be looking at getting the Cambelt done NOW! and you will be
looking at around £300 maybe more, I had a V6 Veloce and a service and
Cambelt change from an independant Alfa Specialist came in at £500.

Paul
Ex 156 V6 SIII Veloce Owner
Now a Happy for now 3L V6 S-Type Jag Owner

"NC" > wrote in message
...
> All,
> I am looking at buying a used 156 1,8. I am booked to see 2 private cars
> on Tuesday next week:
> 1) 1999(v) Veloce, 69000 miles, cambelt done as part of main service at
> 60000. (£4.5k)
> 2) 1999(T) Veloce, 50000miles. Owner has done "nothing" to the car
> outside of things like brake pads and wiper blades. (£4.7k)
>
> I am more interested in (2), mainly due to the lesser miles, its much
> closer, and the wife prefers the colour (I know.. I know..). I am
> planning on trying to use the Cambelt change as a bargaining tool in
> (2). So, how much can I expect it to cost, and when should I be getting
> it done ?
> I am no used car pro, and this will be my first Alfa. As a result, the
> AA will be doing an advanced check o nthe one I like most.