Re: Newbie needs info on Spider

["Henrik H. Johansen" <gtv1750@domain.elided>]

> I am new to Alfa's and I am thinking of purchasing a spider =
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> 1. What was the last model year sold in the USA.

AFAIK 1994/5

> 2. What can I get for around $10K-$12K

A very good nineties or an excellent mid seveties.

> 3. Is rust a major problem?

Depends where you are buying it :-) California cars are usually not =
rusty

> 4. What should I look for in purchasing a spider

Gearshift from 1st to 2nd and 3rd to 2nd and 4th to 2nd. That means that =
you should be able to shift effortlessly into 2nd at all times. If the =
seller tells you that all Alfa's have problems with 2nd gear synchros, =
walk away, you are looking at a fairly expensive gearbox overhaul.

> 5. Is the spider a good daily driver.

Have been for me for 2 years now. I do have 3 Alfa's so...

> 6. Someone recommended a Milano Verde instead of the Spider as a daily =

> driver; is this true?

Yes and no, depends on what you need the car for.. if you need to haul 3 =
kids and a wife and groceries for a week, go for a Milano :-)

> 7. Any good websites on the Spidyer?

Check the links pages at http://www.speedquest.com/ara and =
http://www.aroc-usa.org


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> TIA.
> Take care,
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> Ken Ross
> Kdross@domain.elided
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Best regards and hope you find what you are looking for

Henrik Johansen
President
Alfa Romeo Association of California

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