Faults:

When I bought the car it had 2nd gear synchromesh wear.

At 140400 kilometres the fuel pump failed.

At 145000 kilometres the valves needed regrinding. (it had been stood for a few years previous)

That's all (so far)

General Comments:

Can be a bit thirsty.

Pretty quick for a 16 year old car.

I find it very comfortable and relaxing to drive on journeys.

Although it is left hand drive, it is a delight to drive.

The only bad point really - heavy steering when parking (no PAS)

Faults:

Clutch replaced when I got the car.

Exhaust centre section every 14 months.

Steering geometry/bushes replaced and reset.

New bottom ball joints every year.

General Comments:

Excellent fun, excellent handling once I had the suspension bushes replaced and the steering geometry reset.

Must be looked after to get the best out of it.

The car understeers very very badly if the bottom ball joints are worn.

Faults:

Snapped cam belt at 2,400 miles.

Water leaks, electrical problems.

Cams have had to be replaced due to the loss of one of the lobes.

General Comments:

I have owned this car for 9 years. It is finished in Alfa red with the full Zender kit and Revolution alloys. Several people have stopped me and tried to buy it, where ever you go you get noticed. It has been ultra reliable (for an Alfa) with only sevicing really being required. The car handles well thanks to "Alfa tune" in St Helens Merseyside. Also fitted 210 bhp cams.