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Austin Allegro, often refered to as looking like a pig on wheels and comes in the lovely colour options of white ( which are all rusted now) brown, beige or yellow (shit colours for a shit car, lol). |
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over a year ago
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The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too). |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too)."
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say. |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say."
I'm somewhat biased...  |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say."
Other than made by fiat (Fix It Again Tomorrow) |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased... "
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana. |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
Other than made by fiat (Fix It Again Tomorrow)"
True, but there have been many excellent Fiats and all part of the same dynasty and DNA |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
Other than made by fiat (Fix It Again Tomorrow)"
No, it's Fiat owned. Built by Alfa Romeo in conjunction with Ferrari.
As an aside the number of cars on the road that are using the Fiat/Alfa engines (Vauxhall, Saab to name just two) is ridiculous. |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana."
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
Other than made by fiat (Fix It Again Tomorrow)
No, it's Fiat owned. Built by Alfa Romeo in conjunction with Ferrari.
As an aside the number of cars on the road that are using the Fiat/Alfa engines (Vauxhall, Saab to name just two) is ridiculous."
To be fair, I did look after your post and it's a very nice car! I'd never buy one mainly because I'd lose my licence in a week. And I always liked moto |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
Other than made by fiat (Fix It Again Tomorrow)
No, it's Fiat owned. Built by Alfa Romeo in conjunction with Ferrari.
As an aside the number of cars on the road that are using the Fiat/Alfa engines (Vauxhall, Saab to name just two) is ridiculous."
Yep but that's a GM engine and its crap the real Alfa V6 was a real gem |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug..."
Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
Other than made by fiat (Fix It Again Tomorrow)
No, it's Fiat owned. Built by Alfa Romeo in conjunction with Ferrari.
As an aside the number of cars on the road that are using the Fiat/Alfa engines (Vauxhall, Saab to name just two) is ridiculous.
Yep but that's a GM engine and its crap the real Alfa V6 was a real gem"
You're thinking of the post 2006 3.2 V6. The pre 2006 (known as the Busso) is the best V6 engine ever made. The Vauxhall unit, although based on it, is good but doesn't have the same character.
The 4-cylinder engines are all Fiat/Alfa. All modern cars with direct injection have Alfa to thank and are using their basic design and most flappy paddle gearboxes are based on the Alfa Selespeed system, intact the system in all Ferrari's IS the Alfa Selespeed. |
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By *UNKIEMan
over a year ago
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"Austin Allegro, often refered to as looking like a pig on wheels and comes in the lovely colour options of white ( which are all rusted now) brown, beige or yellow (shit colours for a shit car, lol). "
And was more aerodynamic going in reverse (fact)  |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though."
They didn't make a 3.5 you're thinking of the 3.2.
They're pretty rare and a lot of people hang on to them now because you get a whole lot of car for very little money.
If you have Facebook search for the group 'Alfabook'... We'll find you one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though.
They didn't make a 3.5 you're thinking of the 3.2.
They're pretty rare and a lot of people hang on to them now because you get a whole lot of car for very little money.
If you have Facebook search for the group 'Alfabook'... We'll find you one."
Not on face book, yep you are right 3.2 6 speed, ti top spec, I think there was talk about a 3.5 GTV spec. |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though.
They didn't make a 3.5 you're thinking of the 3.2.
They're pretty rare and a lot of people hang on to them now because you get a whole lot of car for very little money.
If you have Facebook search for the group 'Alfabook'... We'll find you one.
Not on face book, yep you are right 3.2 6 speed, ti top spec, I think there was talk about a 3.5 GTV spec."
They never built a 3.5, there's a company called Autodelta that will bore the 3.2 out to 3.5 or even 3.8 though. They'll even fit a supercharger!
As for hunting down the 166. Search out either Italia-Autoparts (speak to Neil) or Autolusso (speak to Ned). If anyone can track you one down its them. |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though.
They didn't make a 3.5 you're thinking of the 3.2.
They're pretty rare and a lot of people hang on to them now because you get a whole lot of car for very little money.
If you have Facebook search for the group 'Alfabook'... We'll find you one.
Not on face book, yep you are right 3.2 6 speed, ti top spec, I think there was talk about a 3.5 GTV spec.
They never built a 3.5, there's a company called Autodelta that will bore the 3.2 out to 3.5 or even 3.8 though. They'll even fit a supercharger!
As for hunting down the 166. Search out either Italia-Autoparts (speak to Neil) or Autolusso (speak to Ned). If anyone can track you one down its them."
Ta I will, bit long on cars at the moment I have a few old cars all for everyday use when they are working, and recently got as Lancia Delta 1.6 gt ie, 18,000 miles from new its a lovely car to drive and very original. but locked up for the winter now. |
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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago
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"Austin Allegro, often refered to as looking like a pig on wheels and comes in the lovely colour options of white ( which are all rusted now) brown, beige or yellow (shit colours for a shit car, lol). "
also known as the "allaggro" did you know they were banned from the mersey tunnel as if they broke down they could not be towed for fear of the chassis snapping in the middle
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"Austin Allegro, often refered to as looking like a pig on wheels and comes in the lovely colour options of white ( which are all rusted now) brown, beige or yellow (shit colours for a shit car, lol). also known as the "allaggro" did you know they were banned from the mersey tunnel as if they broke down they could not be towed for fear of the chassis snapping in the middle
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My brother (Mr T) had the estate version, it was borrowed for an episode of Sorry, the engine sized shortly afterwards. |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though.
They didn't make a 3.5 you're thinking of the 3.2.
They're pretty rare and a lot of people hang on to them now because you get a whole lot of car for very little money.
If you have Facebook search for the group 'Alfabook'... We'll find you one.
Not on face book, yep you are right 3.2 6 speed, ti top spec, I think there was talk about a 3.5 GTV spec.
They never built a 3.5, there's a company called Autodelta that will bore the 3.2 out to 3.5 or even 3.8 though. They'll even fit a supercharger!
As for hunting down the 166. Search out either Italia-Autoparts (speak to Neil) or Autolusso (speak to Ned). If anyone can track you one down its them.
Ta I will, bit long on cars at the moment I have a few old cars all for everyday use when they are working, and recently got as Lancia Delta 1.6 gt ie, 18,000 miles from new its a lovely car to drive and very original. but locked up for the winter now."
I had a Delta Integrale for a while. I loved that car, it was a complete animal. One of the cars I wish I'd never sold. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Yep,Nissan Juke is an ugly,largely pointless car. The BMW X6 is just pointless,full stop.
But can any car top the Ssangyong Rexton (Lego-brick body version) for brutish ugliness?
I'll have a think. |
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" I had a Delta Integrale for a while. I loved that car, it was a complete animal. One of the cars I wish I'd never sold."
Yes!  My dad used to drive a Delta - beautiful car,handled so well. We lived by the sea,though,and they loved nothing better than to rust in the best of conditions,so,it's now a pile of browny-orange flakes somewhere. |
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" I had a Delta Integrale for a while. I loved that car, it was a complete animal. One of the cars I wish I'd never sold.
Yes! My dad used to drive a Delta - beautiful car,handled so well. We lived by the sea,though,and they loved nothing better than to rust in the best of conditions,so,it's now a pile of browny-orange flakes somewhere."
They definitely need their Waxoil every winter... |
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By *im himCouple (MM)
over a year ago
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug..."
Lost count how many I've had . All started with a Alfa sud back in the day . Would have another one tomorrow . Best balanced car I have ever driven , and that's comin from someone that has a Lancia delta integrale in the garage . Never had one that has left me stranded at the side of the road ether . Have driven them to the south of Italy many times without any problems . Currently driving a 159 ti . Love it . Best looking saloon on the road today ( biased I know )  think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !! |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too)."
From the wing mirror back it looks very much like the bm 4 gran coupe |
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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Lost count how many I've had . All started with a Alfa sud back in the day . Would have another one tomorrow . Best balanced car I have ever driven , and that's comin from someone that has a Lancia delta integrale in the garage . Never had one that has left me stranded at the side of the road ether . Have driven them to the south of Italy many times without any problems . Currently driving a 159 ti . Love it . Best looking saloon on the road today ( biased I know ) think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !! "
Nearly as lovely as our red Brera? With an ALF4 reg to boot. |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say."
What more is there to say?! I'll tell you, Fiat multipla. That's what. Like a luke warm bucket of puke. |
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I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Lost count how many I've had . All started with a Alfa sud back in the day . Would have another one tomorrow . Best balanced car I have ever driven , and that's comin from someone that has a Lancia delta integrale in the garage . Never had one that has left me stranded at the side of the road ether . Have driven them to the south of Italy many times without any problems . Currently driving a 159 ti . Love it . Best looking saloon on the road today ( biased I know ) think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !! "
MMMM I drive a 159 ti too, in black - best-looking version of the best-looking car on the road (new Giulia included, from what I've seen so far). What engine does your have? mine's the 1750 tbi |
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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago
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"Austin Allegro, often refered to as looking like a pig on wheels and comes in the lovely colour options of white ( which are all rusted now) brown, beige or yellow (shit colours for a shit car, lol). "
Or as a really broad Daarzet speaking school mate said when his brother was given one to do his "repping" "Our nimshy`s got an Haustin Blob!" |
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By *im himCouple (MM)
over a year ago
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I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Lost count how many I've had . All started with a Alfa sud back in the day . Would have another one tomorrow . Best balanced car I have ever driven , and that's comin from someone that has a Lancia delta integrale in the garage . Never had one that has left me stranded at the side of the road ether . Have driven them to the south of Italy many times without any problems . Currently driving a 159 ti . Love it . Best looking saloon on the road today ( biased I know ) think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!
MMMM I drive a 159 ti too, in black - best-looking version of the best-looking car on the road (new Giulia included, from what I've seen so far). What engine does your have? mine's the 1750 tbi "
Mines a 2.4 jtd in red had it all remapped , goes like stink |
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"Austin Allegro, often refered to as looking like a pig on wheels and comes in the lovely colour options of white ( which are all rusted now) brown, beige or yellow (shit colours for a shit car, lol). "
You are far too young to remember them.
I, on the other hand, learned to drive in one. It was bright blue |
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I had a Lancia Beta coupe, less said the better- and a Lancia Dedra works car that was a rocket ship but fell apart from new. The upholstery was like draylon velvet and the petrol tank leaked into the rear of the car and made me feel sick.
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"Austin Allegro, often refered to as looking like a pig on wheels and comes in the lovely colour options of white ( which are all rusted now) brown, beige or yellow (shit colours for a shit car, lol).
You are far too young to remember them.
I, on the other hand, learned to drive in one. It was bright blue "
Unfortunatley i do remember them as my dad had one. I hated going in it.
The Austin Princess was also very ugly, just looked like a door wedge from the side view. |
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I really want to know what goes on in the design departments of Nissan
Oh one hand we have the Nissan Cube....
The other the skyline GTR
And who thought putting a 540bhp engine in the Nissan Juke was a good idea! Google juke-R |
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"I really want to know what goes on in the design departments of Nissan
Oh one hand we have the Nissan Cube....
The other the skyline GTR
And who thought putting a 540bhp engine in the Nissan Juke was a good idea! Google juke-R "
The cube section of nissan all used to work for Austin. |
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"Austin Allegro, often refered to as looking like a pig on wheels and comes in the lovely colour options of white ( which are all rusted now) brown, beige or yellow (shit colours for a shit car, lol). "
I take exception to your comments sir. We had an antique gold (official name), Austin allegro. We actually owned the car for a good many years and not once did it let us down. It always started first time no matter what the weather or how long it had been left standing and ut was also pretty nifty down the motorway xxx  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It's like you're all talking some foreign language"
If its got 4 wheels, 4 doors, a roof and a radio, I'm happy.
I wouldn't want another red car though. |
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"Austin Allegro, often refered to as looking like a pig on wheels and comes in the lovely colour options of white ( which are all rusted now) brown, beige or yellow (shit colours for a shit car, lol).
I take exception to your comments sir. We had an antique gold (official name), Austin allegro. We actually owned the car for a good many years and not once did it let us down. It always started first time no matter what the weather or how long it had been left standing and ut was also pretty nifty down the motorway xxx "
Antique Gold, is that another shade of crap colour? Complete opposite story with the one my dad had, bits of the interior would just randomly fall apart, build quality was awful, sunroof leaked in, top speed was probably 70mph down a steep hill with a strong wind behind it. |
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"Austin Allegro, often refered to as looking like a pig on wheels and comes in the lovely colour options of white ( which are all rusted now) brown, beige or yellow (shit colours for a shit car, lol).
I take exception to your comments sir. We had an antique gold (official name), Austin allegro. We actually owned the car for a good many years and not once did it let us down. It always started first time no matter what the weather or how long it had been left standing and ut was also pretty nifty down the motorway xxx
Antique Gold, is that another shade of crap colour? Complete opposite story with the one my dad had, bits of the interior would just randomly fall apart, build quality was awful, sunroof leaked in, top speed was probably 70mph down a steep hill with a strong wind behind it. "
Well we got a good one, did London to south wales once in 1hour xxx |
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over a year ago
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I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Lost count how many I've had . All started with a Alfa sud back in the day . Would have another one tomorrow . Best balanced car I have ever driven , and that's comin from someone that has a Lancia delta integrale in the garage . Never had one that has left me stranded at the side of the road ether . Have driven them to the south of Italy many times without any problems . Currently driving a 159 ti . Love it . Best looking saloon on the road today ( biased I know ) think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!
MMMM I drive a 159 ti too, in black - best-looking version of the best-looking car on the road (new Giulia included, from what I've seen so far). What engine does your have? mine's the 1750 tbi
Mines a 2.4 jtd in red had it all remapped , goes like stink "
Mines a GT Blackline 1.9 JTDm.
Remapped to 210bhp and almost 400lbs of torque. No EGR valve or swirl flaps. Solid mass flywheel conversion, Kevlar clutch, bigger 19-row oil cooler and 330mm Brembo brake conversion. Goes like a bat outa hell and still gives me over 50mpg.
Next up is coilovers, Eibach anti-roll bar, poly-bushes all round, a hybrid turbo, bigger injectors, exhaust with downpipes and reworked oil breather system with scavenger to keep oil vapour away from the turbo and induction pipework. |
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All 4x4s except the defender are dog ugly.
Most Japanese/ Korean are not ugly but charmless.
Citroens seem to be either very nice or very ugly with no middle ground whereas as Ford's seem to be all middle ground with no ugly or pretty ones.
Personally I've always liked 70s classics so maybe my taste is weird but ive got this thing for a 75/76 Citroen ds safari  |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Lost count how many I've had . All started with a Alfa sud back in the day . Would have another one tomorrow . Best balanced car I have ever driven , and that's comin from someone that has a Lancia delta integrale in the garage . Never had one that has left me stranded at the side of the road ether . Have driven them to the south of Italy many times without any problems . Currently driving a 159 ti . Love it . Best looking saloon on the road today ( biased I know ) think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !! "
I still lust after a good Sud, but now I have the Delta happy. After a boozy lunch a while ago with a friend who had a sud, he said his then gf had a Peugeot 205 gti 1.9 a much better car, via Ebay 1 hour later I had bought one for £2000, un seen. It was fantastic and scary, had it for two yrs and sold it in an attempt to hang on to my licence. |
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Wasn't the worst but my first car was a Hillman Avenger, 2 tone blue(but only cos some of the panels were from another car)..think I paid about £50 for it in 1987. Later went on to sell for more than that,and off it went banger racing. . It died ,I watched it
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Lost count how many I've had . All started with a Alfa sud back in the day . Would have another one tomorrow . Best balanced car I have ever driven , and that's comin from someone that has a Lancia delta integrale in the garage . Never had one that has left me stranded at the side of the road ether . Have driven them to the south of Italy many times without any problems . Currently driving a 159 ti . Love it . Best looking saloon on the road today ( biased I know ) think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!
I still lust after a good Sud, but now I have the Delta happy. After a boozy lunch a while ago with a friend who had a sud, he said his then gf had a Peugeot 205 gti 1.9 a much better car, via Ebay 1 hour later I had bought one for £2000, un seen. It was fantastic and scary, had it for two yrs and sold it in an attempt to hang on to my licence."
There's a few good Sud's about .I have a friend who's just done a full bare metal restoration on one. Absolutely stunning car.
I still don't fancy changing the front brakes though... |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though."
The 166 was a missed opportunity for Alfa. I love them. |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though.
The 166 was a missed opportunity for Alfa. I love them."
You have good taste DG lets talk dirty (car talk) when we meet. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though.
The 166 was a missed opportunity for Alfa. I love them."
The facelift model was particularly lovely and a great car to boot.
The pre-facelift cars were an acquired taste in the looks department.
They are great cars but the crap reputation Alfa gained in the late 70's hasn't shifted even though they're on par, reliability wise, with most German marques (often better) nowadays. |
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By *im himCouple (MM)
over a year ago
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Lost count how many I've had . All started with a Alfa sud back in the day . Would have another one tomorrow . Best balanced car I have ever driven , and that's comin from someone that has a Lancia delta integrale in the garage . Never had one that has left me stranded at the side of the road ether . Have driven them to the south of Italy many times without any problems . Currently driving a 159 ti . Love it . Best looking saloon on the road today ( biased I know ) think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!
I still lust after a good Sud, but now I have the Delta happy. After a boozy lunch a while ago with a friend who had a sud, he said his then gf had a Peugeot 205 gti 1.9 a much better car, via Ebay 1 hour later I had bought one for £2000, un seen. It was fantastic and scary, had it for two yrs and sold it in an attempt to hang on to my licence.
There's a few good Sud's about .I have a friend who's just done a full bare metal restoration on one. Absolutely stunning car.
I still don't fancy changing the front brakes though..."
Arrrrr !!! Those front break pads !! You need three hands to change them and then your going to lose most of the skin on your arms . If I remember correctly the good old Haynes manual told you to take the engine and gearbox out to change them . I had 4 suds , last one being the green clover leaf , had a sprint also , so had plenty of prattice changing front break pads  |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Lost count how many I've had . All started with a Alfa sud back in the day . Would have another one tomorrow . Best balanced car I have ever driven , and that's comin from someone that has a Lancia delta integrale in the garage . Never had one that has left me stranded at the side of the road ether . Have driven them to the south of Italy many times without any problems . Currently driving a 159 ti . Love it . Best looking saloon on the road today ( biased I know ) think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!
I still lust after a good Sud, but now I have the Delta happy. After a boozy lunch a while ago with a friend who had a sud, he said his then gf had a Peugeot 205 gti 1.9 a much better car, via Ebay 1 hour later I had bought one for £2000, un seen. It was fantastic and scary, had it for two yrs and sold it in an attempt to hang on to my licence.
There's a few good Sud's about .I have a friend who's just done a full bare metal restoration on one. Absolutely stunning car.
I still don't fancy changing the front brakes though...
Arrrrr !!! Those front break pads !! You need three hands to change them and then your going to lose most of the skin on your arms . If I remember correctly the good old Haynes manual told you to take the engine and gearbox out to change them . I had 4 suds , last one being the green clover leaf , had a sprint also , so had plenty of prattice changing front break pads "
Inboard brakes are fantastic for handling but a pain in the arse for changing. At least with the engine out you can change the belts with ease on that glorious Boxer engine.
I'd love a 1970's GTA... |
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By *im himCouple (MM)
over a year ago
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Lost count how many I've had . All started with a Alfa sud back in the day . Would have another one tomorrow . Best balanced car I have ever driven , and that's comin from someone that has a Lancia delta integrale in the garage . Never had one that has left me stranded at the side of the road ether . Have driven them to the south of Italy many times without any problems . Currently driving a 159 ti . Love it . Best looking saloon on the road today ( biased I know ) think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!
I still lust after a good Sud, but now I have the Delta happy. After a boozy lunch a while ago with a friend who had a sud, he said his then gf had a Peugeot 205 gti 1.9 a much better car, via Ebay 1 hour later I had bought one for £2000, un seen. It was fantastic and scary, had it for two yrs and sold it in an attempt to hang on to my licence.
There's a few good Sud's about .I have a friend who's just done a full bare metal restoration on one. Absolutely stunning car.
I still don't fancy changing the front brakes though...
Arrrrr !!! Those front break pads !! You need three hands to change them and then your going to lose most of the skin on your arms . If I remember correctly the good old Haynes manual told you to take the engine and gearbox out to change them . I had 4 suds , last one being the green clover leaf , had a sprint also , so had plenty of prattice changing front break pads
Inboard brakes are fantastic for handling but a pain in the arse for changing. At least with the engine out you can change the belts with ease on that glorious Boxer engine
I'd love a 1970's GTA..."
Alfa's hey , they really get under your skin , in a good way I might add . There is not much to chose from at the moment though so I will stick with my 159 . Won't be buying a diesel again though , love the power and the torque it has but to many things to go wrong , when they do its not cheap plus I don't understand them like a petrol engine . |
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"Didn't the Allegro have a square steering wheel?
They did for a while. Think they went to the traditional round ones eventually "
Really? Never knew that. Why did British Leyland go bust? |
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"Didn't the Allegro have a square steering wheel?
They did for a while. Think they went to the traditional round ones eventually
Really? Never knew that. Why did British Leyland go bust?"
Answer, its a very long book about a very troubled time, when sadly we had the real talent and passion to design and build really good cars.
Anyway look at our F1 and top end performance car industry in the UK now, not bad, even if a lot of it doesn't turn a profit. |
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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?
On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?
Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).
agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.
I'm somewhat biased...
Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.
I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...
Lost count how many I've had . All started with a Alfa sud back in the day . Would have another one tomorrow . Best balanced car I have ever driven , and that's comin from someone that has a Lancia delta integrale in the garage . Never had one that has left me stranded at the side of the road ether . Have driven them to the south of Italy many times without any problems . Currently driving a 159 ti . Love it . Best looking saloon on the road today ( biased I know ) think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!
I still lust after a good Sud, but now I have the Delta happy. After a boozy lunch a while ago with a friend who had a sud, he said his then gf had a Peugeot 205 gti 1.9 a much better car, via Ebay 1 hour later I had bought one for £2000, un seen. It was fantastic and scary, had it for two yrs and sold it in an attempt to hang on to my licence.
There's a few good Sud's about .I have a friend who's just done a full bare metal restoration on one. Absolutely stunning car.
I still don't fancy changing the front brakes though...
Arrrrr !!! Those front break pads !! You need three hands to change them and then your going to lose most of the skin on your arms . If I remember correctly the good old Haynes manual told you to take the engine and gearbox out to change them . I had 4 suds , last one being the green clover leaf , had a sprint also , so had plenty of prattice changing front break pads
Inboard brakes are fantastic for handling but a pain in the arse for changing. At least with the engine out you can change the belts with ease on that glorious Boxer engine
I'd love a 1970's GTA...
Alfa's hey , they really get under your skin , in a good way I might add . There is not much to chose from at the moment though so I will stick with my 159 . Won't be buying a diesel again though , love the power and the torque it has but to many things to go wrong , when they do its not cheap plus I don't understand them like a petrol engine . "
The Brera is a great car let down by things like the GM (M32) gearbox and crap lower wishbone bushes. A few tweeks, like fitting polyurethane bushes, transforms the dynamics. The best solution for the gearbox is to fit the F40 from the 2.4. |
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