Dare I say Yes,

Its a heavier than the Alfa but its fitted with the CATS adaptive sport
suspension and when the Box is in sport mode its a bit of a handfull so much
so the Traction and stability control sometime does not keep up.

So next time you pull upt against an S-Type in the hope of a drag race from
the lights dont get a shock if your left looking at Jags Rear.

But Seriously on a sensible note its a pleasure to drive even when being
sensible and concidering its a £35000 car when it was new I have alot of car
for the money I paid.

I will see how the Alfa GT fairs you never know I may return, I still like
the Alfa allot I think once they get in your Blood they never really leave,
its just a shame the dealerships are crap and the residuals are poor.

Paul
"Alfistagj" > wrote in message
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> Are you really still happy with the Jag?
> --
> Ciao from Holland
> AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan)
> Alfa red 156 SW 1.8 Madeno tuned (2000)
> Golden Montreal 1428700 (1973/4)
>
>
> "Paul" > schreef in bericht
> ...
> > 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.
> >
> >
>
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