Are you really still happy with the Jag?
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Ciao from Holland
AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan)
Alfa red 156 SW 1.8 Madeno tuned (2000)
Golden Montreal 1428700 (1973/4)


"Paul" > schreef in bericht
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> 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.
>
>