"simon" > wrote in message
...
> I'd bitch like hell and create a scene along the lines of 'what a 3.5 year
> old car breaking down already'
> you never know they might just go halves if you make enough fuss -
> especially if the place is full of prospective
> buyers...

I think my girlfriend has something along those lines planned !
Especially as it seems to be a well known fault in certain Alfa's .