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Forum: Alfa Romeo June 29th 12, 12:03 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 16
Views: 2,271
Posted By Zathras
Hello 164

On Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:11:44 +0100, (SteveH)
wrote:

>I was very surprised that Lloyds-TSB leasing don't offer Alfa or Fiat on
>their standard lists.
>
>I'm a 'business needs'...
Forum: Alfa Romeo June 28th 12, 11:14 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 16
Views: 2,271
Posted By Zathras
Hello 164

On Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:27:44 +0100, "GT" > wrote:

>Hmm - I can get 48+ if I'm careful. Recorded 56 on a 60mph ish eco run, but
>everyday use is poor.

Interesting, that's almost exactly what...
Forum: Alfa Romeo June 28th 12, 11:05 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 16
Views: 2,271
Posted By Zathras
Hello 164

On Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:55:02 +0100, (SteveH)
wrote:

>I'm seeing loads of Giuliettas and MiTos around these days - but I think
>that's just because they're competitively priced,...
Forum: Alfa Romeo June 28th 12, 01:29 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 16
Views: 2,271
Posted By Zathras
Hello 164

On Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:38:25 +0100, "GT" > wrote:

>Just a quick hello to the 164 I saw in Kirkcaldy on Sunday. Didn't get a
>chance to stare properly as you went the other way at the...
Forum: Alfa Romeo December 14th 11, 12:20 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 4
Views: 2,601
Posted By Zathras
flash-flash

On Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:33:44 -0000, R C Nesbit > wrote:

>Zathras spoke:
>> >So just how expensive is it likely to be when the 156JTD
>> >glow-plug light starts flashing shortly after...
Forum: Alfa Romeo December 9th 11, 10:54 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 4
Views: 2,601
Posted By Zathras
flash-flash

On Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:24:48 -0000, R C Nesbit > wrote:

>So just how expensive is it likely to be when the 156JTD
>glow-plug light starts flashing shortly after the engine
>starts,...
Forum: Alfa Romeo August 11th 11, 02:41 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 23
Views: 4,955
Posted By Zathras
Help me diagnose this splutter...

On Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:44:14 +0100, "Dave Savage"
> wrote:

>if the compressor (whatever that is) is unwell, how much
>are we talking to get it fixed / replaced ?

First...
Forum: Alfa Romeo August 10th 11, 12:50 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 23
Views: 4,955
Posted By Zathras
Help me diagnose this splutter...

On Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:48:39 +0100, "GT" > wrote:

>the air-con gave up the ghost last year,

My compressor was grumbling rather loudly when mine got sold at just
over 8 year old.

>I've...
Forum: Alfa Romeo August 10th 11, 12:40 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 15
Views: 2,910
Posted By Zathras
Stop Me!

On Tue, 9 Aug 2011 16:28:02 +0100, "Dave Savage"
> wrote:

>
>"Zathras" > wrote in message...
Forum: Alfa Romeo July 28th 11, 04:17 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 15
Views: 2,910
Posted By Zathras
Stop Me!

On Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:12:32 +0100, (SteveH)
wrote:

>Zathras > wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:41:12 +0100, ...
Forum: Alfa Romeo July 25th 11, 10:47 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 15
Views: 2,910
Posted By Zathras
Stop Me!

On Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:41:12 +0100, (SteveH)
wrote:

>If you're looking at proper V6 Alfas, the 156 GTA Sportwagon should be
>absolutely top of the list - they're massively...
Forum: BMW July 4th 11, 04:08 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 12
Views: 4,364
Posted By Zathras
TOP GEAR REVIEWS THE BMW 1 SERIES M COUPE

On Mon, 4 Jul 2011 13:17:22 +0100, "DAS" > wrote:

>I saw the prog last Saturday (on iPlayer...) and agree that the praise for
>the 1M was very much genuine. I even go so far as...
Forum: Alfa Romeo July 4th 11, 04:05 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 13
Views: 2,895
Posted By Zathras
So *that* is what the whining noise was!

On Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:01:15 +0100, R C Nesbit > wrote:

>Catman spoke:
>> > Seeing as how it appears to be at the back of the effing
>> > engine, it doesn't actually look like a DIY...
Forum: BMW July 3rd 11, 10:59 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 12
Views: 4,364
Posted By Zathras
TOP GEAR REVIEWS THE BMW 1 SERIES M COUPE

On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:30:02 -0500, dizzy >
wrote:

wrote:
>
>> he even said that it was today's equivalent of the
>>Mk1 Volkswagen golf GTI - which...
Forum: Alfa Romeo April 21st 11, 09:23 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 8
Views: 1,890
Posted By Zathras
Lumpy running 156 jtd

On Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:10:38 +0100, "D A Stocks" >
wrote:

>that didn't compare favourably my 2.4 JTDm either.

It's one of my favourite engines of all time.

--
Z
Scotland
Forum: BMW April 11th 11, 05:09 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,alt.autos.audi
Replies: 114
Views: 8,770
Posted By Zathras
What I want vs. what the reality could support

On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:39:28 -0700 (PDT), AD > wrote:

>If I were in a market for a car lesser than M3 I would've been
>appalled by the lack of a limited slip option on 3xx...
Forum: BMW April 11th 11, 05:09 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,alt.autos.audi
Replies: 114
Views: 8,770
Posted By Zathras
What I want vs. what the reality could support

On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:39:28 -0700 (PDT), AD > wrote:

>If I were in a market for a car lesser than M3 I would've been
>appalled by the lack of a limited slip option on 3xx...
Forum: Alfa Romeo April 11th 11, 04:54 PM Posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Replies: 8
Views: 1,890
Posted By Zathras
Lumpy running 156 jtd

On Sat, 9 Apr 2011 21:32:17 +0100, "D A Stocks" >
wrote:

>I had a brand new Giulietta 1.4 TB to play with the other day while my Brera
>2.4 JTDm was having an annual inspection....
Forum: BMW April 8th 11, 11:26 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,alt.autos.audi
Replies: 114
Views: 8,770
Posted By Zathras
What I want vs. what the reality could support

On Fri, 8 Apr 2011 01:55:58 -0700 (PDT), AD > wrote:

>On Apr 7, 7:25*pm, Zathras >
>wrote:
>> On 7 Apr 2011 10:44:24 -0400, ...
Forum: BMW April 8th 11, 11:26 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,alt.autos.audi
Replies: 114
Views: 8,770
Posted By Zathras
What I want vs. what the reality could support

On Fri, 8 Apr 2011 01:55:58 -0700 (PDT), AD > wrote:

>On Apr 7, 7:25*pm, Zathras >
>wrote:
>> On 7 Apr 2011 10:44:24 -0400, ...
Forum: BMW April 7th 11, 05:25 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,alt.autos.audi
Replies: 114
Views: 8,770
Posted By Zathras
What I want vs. what the reality could support

On 7 Apr 2011 10:44:24 -0400, (Scott Dorsey) wrote:

>In article >,
>Zathras > wrote:
>>On Wed, 6...
Forum: BMW April 7th 11, 05:25 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,alt.autos.audi
Replies: 114
Views: 8,770
Posted By Zathras
What I want vs. what the reality could support

On 7 Apr 2011 10:44:24 -0400, (Scott Dorsey) wrote:

>In article >,
>Zathras > wrote:
>>On Wed, 6...
Forum: BMW April 7th 11, 11:53 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,alt.autos.audi
Replies: 114
Views: 8,770
Posted By Zathras
What I want vs. what the reality could support

On Wed, 6 Apr 2011 22:27:42 -0400, D. LaCourse >
wrote:

> The 335D has got plenty of ooomph with tons of torque.
>Put four good snow tires on it and it will survive very nicely in...
Forum: BMW April 7th 11, 11:53 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,alt.autos.audi
Replies: 114
Views: 8,770
Posted By Zathras
What I want vs. what the reality could support

On Wed, 6 Apr 2011 22:27:42 -0400, D. LaCourse >
wrote:

> The 335D has got plenty of ooomph with tons of torque.
>Put four good snow tires on it and it will survive very nicely in...
Forum: BMW April 6th 11, 04:30 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,alt.autos.audi
Replies: 114
Views: 8,770
Posted By Zathras
What I want vs. what the reality could support

On Wed, 6 Apr 2011 03:28:04 -0700 (PDT), AD > wrote:

>I have visions of next vevrsion of iDrive greeting a user of 335d with
>"you are an idiot" message on the dash
>once 0F and...
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