Subject: Trade So. Cal Spider for So. Cal 4-door Alfa

["Sedon, Doug (OD)" <sedond@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

don, you said:
>...I'm clueless as to the differences between a
>Milano Verde and Milano Gold or a 164 and 164L....
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verde has 3.0, gold has 2.5 v6.  verde has recaro front seats, verde has extra
body trim at the wheels, rockers, front, and rear.  verde is going +/-82mph in
top gear at 3k rpm;  gold is going +/-70mph at 3k rpm.  verde has 195-55-15
tires on 15x6 wheels, gold has (i think) 195-60-14 tires, not sure of wheel
width. verde has lsd t/a, the platinum is the only other 2.5 w/lsd t/a.

as far as the 164's go, i understand they're the same mechanically, the "L"
stands for luxury - they have more upgrades, i.e. leather, etc.  the "s" model
has shorter gearing, and a higher-tuned engine - different cams/pistons, sport
suspension, lower profile tires.

hope this helps,

doug s.

(personal opinion - get a milano, unless you need to seat 5 - more fun!)

'78 ducati darmah
'86 gtv6
'88 milano verde
'92 164L
'95 buell s2 w/ white lightning top-end

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