Alfa Parts content (was Re: alfa-digest V7 #711)

[Carl Prochilo <Carl_Prochilo@domain.elided>]

Speaking of parts content, in starting to get intimate with my 164 (no
comments please :) ), I couldn't help but notice the high number of
Bosch components in my 164, the most infamous being the stepper motor
assembly.  I don't know if a breakdown of parts content by source
country was ever published for this car, but I am curious if in general
this is considered a good thing by hardcore Alfisti.

Carl P.
'91 164

From: David Milne <david.milne@domain.elided>
> 
> And both Alfa and the dealers should stop taking the utter piss when it comes to
> the price of spare parts. If you build a quality car, you can charge a top
> price for spares as they don't break often. However, although my Milano V
> is beautifully designed and a joy to drive, with a top quality engine, it has
> to be said that the plastic interior is low quality, the switch gear appalling,
> and the electrics iffy. Even parts of the gorgeous engine are flimsy, like
> the water pump. The price of a Sachs cluch in the UK is about 215 GBP.
> If you get the same thing from Alfa, it costs 350GBP. It is  a  work of art,
> but not Alfa's work of art ...
> 
> Dave Milne

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