Re: Need help with pre-purchase of 1990 Spider

[Steve Yin <steve@domain.elided>]

Ken,

4 tips:
1)Paying a mechanic for an hour's work to look over the car is always worth
it.
2)I don't think Graduates have A/C or power mirrors. At least the 1986-1988s
I've seen do not have them.
3)Also, make sure the odometer works. Basically, drive it a few miles and
see if it functions properly. :) 
4)The price does not seem too low. It seems to be in the right range.

Hope this help,
Steve
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Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 12:30:56 -0500
From: "Ken Ross" <Kdross@domain.elided>
Subject: Need help with pre-purchase of 1990 Spider

I have found a 1990 Alfa Romeo Graduate Spider for sale with only 12K miles.
The ad reads as follows:
alfa romeo spider graduate.  It is a 1990 and looks brand new.
It has 12k miles on it, air conditioning, AM/FM cassette, power mirrors,
and a tan interior.  The price is $8500.

Is this price too low?  Should I be weary of something wrong with the car?
What is the difference between the various spider models (graduate, veloce,
and Quad.).  What do the 1990 and older models lack that the newer post 1991
models have?  Any pointers as to what I should look for in a pre-purchase
inspection?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Take care,

Ken Ross
Kdross@domain.elided

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