Not even sure how many LYN members drive a bella- trust me there are.
Have met them before, when they buy items from me. Haha.

he told me the cars break down very often and go into the workshops very often- this i can confirm..

maintenance more expensive than owning a evo

This post has been edited by airline: Sep 22 2009, 09:20 PM

they need to be red-lined every now and then... so there's less problems

saw alfa 159 during my trip at singapore...love it..so garang...wish had the money lo...

i am suprised to find an alfa thread here. I drive a 147.
It is a fun ride.

What do you guys think of a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 1.7 Boxer?

146 is a nice car but the boxer engine lately that parts hard to find but u shd get the 146 2.0TS engine,there a lot of used parts u can get too....

big fan..





This post has been edited by infinityKL: Feb 22 2010, 03:49 PM

what german u got there?

156 2.5 v6? that's a beast!

you type really familiar....

If you are the person in your avatar, then sorry I have the wrong person,
but if the person is your gf, whoa!

Wow! Surprising to see an Alfa thread here and nice to see Jun here as well! Haha!

Jun, got ur Alfa yet? Ditch the current ride and go Italian!

If you come and see, my Waja, Neo and Volvo are hardly used and collecting dust at home. That will let u understand the joy and addiction of driving an Alfa! It sounds great!

This post has been edited by nickster82: Dec 4 2009, 07:23 PM

ahhh!!!! cant wait to get bak home to drive my BABY!!!!
the music that comes out of it... my radio is NEVER used in that car.

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Added on December 4, 2009, 9:25 pmonly fun?

This post has been edited by jeffrey1004: Dec 4 2009, 09:25 PM

oh hey man!
yeah I will soon, but its only 3 years old. would be a shame to sell it just yet. I am thinking alot about the 155. man I dont know how but the poison has taken over.
lol

The 155 is a very nice car! To me, that car looks very muscular and rugged! It is a cool car!

If you want the 155, I would suggest taking your time and look for one with the TS engines. They are simply awesome for its class and sounds beautiful. Many would agree that other car manufacturers wont be able to make the 4-cylinder engines sound so good.

I have seen a few 155s around with the 2.5 V6 engines! Those are even more awesome! With a manual tranny, it would only be lovely!

Seriously, after owning my current 156...I am addicted to it and am thinking of getting another Alfa! Was thinking of the 145 Boxer (love its looks, 2-doors and the boxer sound). I would also consider a 145 Cloverleaf with the TS engine, if I can find one. Only thing, not many in the market and have not found one for sale yet. They are like so rare in the market!

Anyway, ur current ride is nice. You had also done much to it and made it look great! So, take ur time in finding another ride!

However, be on the look out as once in awhile a great ride comes out for sale and you just have to make that decision and get that car quick! If you know what I mean!

there is a 145 clover on sale in mudah....black....in quite good condition....I love alfas....too bad my dad doesn't share the same passion...

Hi Jeff, you must be a real Alfista!

You are right in saying that the sound that comes out from driving our bellas are like music. I also do not turn on my radio when driving my Alfa!

They are definitely more than just being fun to drive...I totally agree with you!

Um, sorry if i missed it out earlier...but, which Alfa do you drive? Boxer, TS or V6? They all sound awesome! Lol!


Ps. Before someone asks what is the difference between Alfista and Alfisti...Alfista is for an individual Alfa enthusiast (singular) whereas Alfisti refers to a group of them (plural).

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Added on December 7, 2009, 10:17 pmThanks bro for pointing that to me! Will check that car out and see how it is! Looks nice, but i noticed something which brings a question to me. Anyway, i would just call the owner and find out more.

My dad also questioned about why I bought the Alfa. He used to own a Spider and GTV6. He had much problems with those cars and nvr owned an Alfa after that. I remembered I was very young at that time, but ady loved the sounds it made!

However, my dad sold those cars and nvr went back to Alfa. He is a BMW loyalist now! Haha! Been owning BMWs eversince and I used to drive his E36 (328) and E34 (525).

They were great and nice cars to drive! The 328 was fast and I would say faster than my 156. More fun in corners as well due to RWD. However, the Alfa has something which excites me more. It is like it has more soul and spirit. Owning and driving the Alfa is more special to me!

After my dad sat in my car and tried it...he nodded and said not bad! Good choice, but still not a car for me...I go BMW! Lol! These Alfas are for young blood such as you! Hmmm....die la to all BMW drivers....he said BMW more for uncles! Lol! Young ppl like me can take Alfa. I should intro him to the many uncles I know who drive Alfas.


Ps. When I came back and was a fresh graduate, I wanted to buy the 156. My mum did not allow and said I was a fresh grad la, bla bla bla...wont allow me to buy such a car. High maintainance and all! Thus, I ended up buying a Waja Campro! It is still a nice car and no regrets! Still owning it!

However, after I made my own money and can afford my own car...I just buy the 156 and whatever car I want la! No need to ask mummy or daddy! It is your money ma!

So, no need to worry about your dad not sharing the same passion!

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Added on December 7, 2009, 10:39 pmHaha! You sell some Alfa parts, so u should know how much more they cost than other cars. You tell us la! Hehe!

Anyway, to say that Alfas break down very often and go into workshops very often is wrong to say. Actually, I used to have many problems with my Selespeed and it gave me numerous issues.

It really masuk the workshop every week at one time, just to rectify my Selespeed problem. I spent much money and changed many things, yet the same issues creeped out.

Eventually, I was told that I may be going to the wrong mech who may not specialise with the Selespeed. Other Alfas and things, they may be good...but, Selespeed...no!

So, I found another mech which I am going to. Also, most of the other Alfa owners that I know who come here, have no issues with their car. Thus, it is really a matter of who you go to for maintainance of your car. Also, with Alfas...you can't skimp on the parts. You must go original. Many owners want to save and get used parts and non-original. Surely, they wont last and break down quickly. Then, they say Alfas are not reliable!

Ps. With me saying the above, I have to admit that parts for the Selespeed are EXPENSIVE!!! Hehe! Besides that, the normal servicing and maintainance of the car is affordable and reasonable!

This post has been edited by nickster82: Dec 7 2009, 10:42 PM

that's why I drive a manual alfa romeo...
first few gens of selespeed seems to give quite a bit of problems, compared to the latest which seems more stable

Yes! The Selespeed would give quite a few issues! However, if you have the right mechanic and they know how to maintain it well...it should not give you much problems.

I drive the Selespeed because I love the F1 style and experience that it gives me. You can throttle blip by pushing on the button or pulling down the gear lever. The response is quick and swift. Double throttle blipping (dropping two gears) is a easy job with the Selespeed and the sounds it makes when you do this is so nice! Hehe!

I was thinking of the manual initially, but decided against it because the Selespeed is so so fun!

just saw this again today ..
well .. it is sexciting .....

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Added on December 11, 2009, 1:31 pmsure thing... i like

This post has been edited by infinityKL: Feb 22 2010, 03:52 PM

hehe, if i were to stay at KL, i will get the new alfa 159 already


but since i am from kedah, the place to service is at Ford, and no showroom here, so forget it, so in the end just get a JDM

had always love the design of alfa man