Jaws wrote:

> Catman wrote:
>
>>> I'm driving for years Alfa Romeo,
>>
>> So why are you only coming in now? You are most welcome here
>
> Thanks! I just discovered the ng's, so better late than never, not?

Of course, and thrice welcome.

>>> my first one was a 33 1.7 16v (great
>>> engine!!!)
>>
>> Lovely engine
>
> and what a sound... jeezes...

Oh yes. We only have the 8V but......
>>> , nowadays I drive a 145 1.4 boxer (more economic ;-)), but
>>> he's getting old (11 years)...
>>
>> Poor thing
>
> I know, he has +180.000 km, I think he deserves to go retire.

Yep

>>> So, I'm very interested in a second buy Alfa 156 1.9jtd sportwagon
>>> (great design). Any one to advise me (what to look for, problems,...)
>>> or any experiences with the car? I'm looking after a 2001-2002 model.
>>
>> I'm geussing it might be a bit sluggish. Not sure though.
>
> I know that the 1.9 is a 110 hp engine, but in Belgium is the driving
> tax relative high for petrol engines, so the 2.4 is only for "rich"
> people ;-), and -aha- I'm not (yet).

Shame that.

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