I new here, and want me a G60!

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Hi all,

 

great website lads, I have been looking into getting a G60 now for a couple of weeks. The story goes, I used to have a Mk3 Golf Driver, it was my first car and loved it to pieces, when unfortunately i spooned it on christmas eve 2002 and wrote it off. I used to buy PVW and got the star letter in the wicker man issue back in July? 2002! I then went onto Alfa's, now i think Alfa fans and Dub fans have something in coomon, in that they like to keep things looking factory, or looking as if it came from the factoey, i.e no barry boy spoilers etc, just a clean looking ride. I have myself a 145 with the old skool boxer engines in it, being only a 1.6 8v its not the quickest but its no slouch, and its far quicker than my Driver. The time has come when i am looking to replace it, and my initial thought was 145 Cloverleaf (2.0 Twin Spark) as to be fair these cars are rapid, even in standard tune and great to look it. But then one day i thought to myself "I used to love the dub scene" and am a great fan of the Corrado in every guise, especially G60 (cant afford a VR6, let alone the insurance as final year of uni is beckoning) form.

 

What should i look out for in terms of known problems and faults? im used to a high maintenance car having owned an Alfa, so keeping on top of the G-Lader servicing isnt a problem. Its just the things like how often do you change/top up the oil? are the thirsty (mpg?) and do they rust? (again, owning an alfa u need to know these things, even though mine hasnt been bad at all).

 

Im looking for a standard as possible 40k+ (wishful thinking i know but you never mind) but no more miles than 80-90k, have cash waiting and need some tips people!

 

Keep up the good work!

 

if you ever fancy a look at some nice alfa's goto http://www.alfa145.co.uk (sorry if this forum has a "no other forums plug" policy.

 

Chris