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State Divisions => Victoria => Topic started by: RobFord on March 31, 2015, 05:08:51 PM

Title: Wanted : Looking for an Alfa 147 GTA
Post by: RobFord on March 31, 2015, 05:08:51 PM
Hi There

Looking for a really nice manual 147 GTA that has clearly been looked after by an enthusiast, or someone that can show receipts, services ETC. Budget around $13k - $14k.

I agreed a sale on a nice one yesterday but unfortunately the owner is having 2nd thoughts.

If anyone knows of anything please let me know, I live in Bright NE Vic and happy to travel all round Victoria or NSW and would require the vehicle be checked over by an Alfa specialist prior to purchase.

Thanks

Rob
Title: Re: Wanted : Looking for an Alfa 147 GTA
Post by: pasey25 on April 01, 2015, 09:30:55 AM
Good luck with your search Rob. Keep your eye out for my Red GTA this weekend, I'll be up there over the easter break. Feel to flag me down if you're interested in having a drive of a Selespeed one for comparison.
Title: Re: Wanted : Looking for an Alfa 147 GTA
Post by: tjb0274 on April 01, 2015, 05:18:51 PM
Hi Rob -

Glad to see that you're taking the plunge on a GTA after asking about them last October  :)

I'm still very happy with mine. I've sorted out a few little things in the last few months and it's running well.

One thing to bear in mind that I didn't know last year - all the ones I looked at had fairly weak airflow from the vents, and I've now discovered that mine had never had the pollen filter replaced. Suspect this is common on these cars, because it's a bit of a pain to do!  Anyway, I replaced mine a few weeks ago, and it's made a big difference to the airflow.

Good luck with the search!


Tim
Title: Re: Wanted : Looking for an Alfa 147 GTA
Post by: RobFord on April 02, 2015, 06:36:28 PM
Quote from: pasey25 on April 01, 2015, 09:30:55 AM
Good luck with your search Rob. Keep your eye out for my Red GTA this weekend, I'll be up there over the easter break. Feel to flag me down if you're interested in having a drive of a Selespeed one for comparison.

Hi Where are you staying in Bright ?

I am working up at Mt Hotham & Dinner Plain this weekend but will keep an eye put for you
Title: Re: Wanted : Looking for an Alfa 147 GTA
Post by: RobFord on April 02, 2015, 06:44:45 PM
Quote from: RobFord on March 31, 2015, 05:08:51 PM
Hi There

Looking for a really nice manual 147 GTA that has clearly been looked after by an enthusiast, or someone that can show receipts, services ETC. Budget around $13k - $14k.

I agreed a sale on a nice one yesterday but unfortunately the owner is having 2nd thoughts.

If anyone knows of anything please let me know, I live in Bright NE Vic and happy to travel all round Victoria or NSW and would require the vehicle be checked over by an Alfa specialist prior to purchase.

Thanks

Rob

Hi All

Thanks for all the help, I finally took the plunge yesterday and bought a 147 GTA referred to me through Mauceri Motors who specialize in Alfa's.

Mine is Blue, pick it up on Wednesday

Thanks again and will try and get to of the meets in Vic when they come up
Title: Re: Wanted : Looking for an Alfa 147 GTA
Post by: danielc on April 04, 2015, 09:27:20 AM
Congrats on the purchase Rob and once again sorry I pulled out of the origainal sale- just couldn't bring myself to letting her go  :)

Make sure you post some pics when you pick yours up and if you ever come down to Melbourne drop me a note and we can go for a cruze.
Title: Re: Wanted : Looking for an Alfa 147 GTA
Post by: pasey25 on April 04, 2015, 03:57:53 PM
Quote from: RobFord on April 02, 2015, 06:36:28 PM
Quote from: pasey25 on April 01, 2015, 09:30:55 AM
Good luck with your search Rob. Keep your eye out for my Red GTA this weekend, I'll be up there over the easter break. Feel to flag me down if you're interested in having a drive of a Selespeed one for comparison.

Hi Where are you staying in Bright ?

I am working up at Mt Hotham & Dinner Plain this weekend but will keep an eye put for you

Nice job on the purchase! I'm staying at a b&b in harrietville. Do stop and say hi if you see me