Spider buying pointers

[Alfa Romeo Search and Rescue Society <alfabill@domain.elided>]

> 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.
> 
if you pass on every Spider with a crunchy 2nd gear, you'll pass on
most. It's very common and would be a shame to miss an otherwise nice
car over this.

Just one opinion, 

AlfaBill
91 168,
88 SAAB 900T cab (ick...)
85 Spider Grad, getting facelift.
71 VW Westy, getting weatherproofed for Sebring...

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