Paul wrote:

> 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.
>
>
>

Thanks - I can maybe use that to knock at least £200/£300 off the price,
helps with the haggle !