On Thu, 27 May 2004 20:12:44 GMT, "Tony Rickard"
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>"SteveH" wrote:
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>> You want an 'old skool' 8v Twinspark, you do. Amazingly economical for
>> the size and performance.
>
>On reflection the whole idea looks crazy. Having done some digging with
>glasses guide the depreciation hit on my V6 would buy enough fuel to power a
>space shuttle...
>
>I can visualise Clarkson making comments right now!
>
>It just irks that driving for work I'll be losing money but that was my
>call. They would have given me a Vectra diesel but no I had to opt out and
>get my beloved Alfa V6. I can hardly appeal for sympathy
>
That sounds like a good call to me :-)
I know you say that it will be mostly M-way, but every junction,
roundabout, or A road, will remind you why you burn petrol.

Pete
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156 2.0 TS (2001) - Proteo Rosso (his)
147 2.0 TS (2002) - Gem Green (her's)