re: 1.3 alfa 33

["jake o domhnaill" <runachaibui@domain.elided>]

Do not think the smaller engined alfa less of a car because of it's lack of 
cubic inches.
I own a 1992 1.3 33 with standard Dell'orto carburettors, it now has close 
to 90,000 miles on the clock and the car is still a head turner and a hoot 
to drive. It does all required of it very well, but it needs the typical 
alfa attention. You need to change the engine and gearbox oil and power 
steering fluid frequently, but these are very easy to do. You will need to 
carry of the few circlips that keep the gearlever attached to the box 
because they have a habit of going awol, leaving you stuck in gear. The 
crunchy second synchro is now legendary, and changing sparkplugs requires 
patience and calm that will make you a Zen master.
The 1.3 can cruise distances with comfort and ease, and with very good 
m.p.g. I find it is thirstier than other cars in heavy traffic however, and 
it has a much wider turning circle and the windscreen demister is not up to 
much, and replacing the brake discs and pads will very likely be necessary 
as they don't give much bite after even a few year's use.
However, it is very comfortable over uneven roads, better even than other 
modern cars, and it holds the road very well, and top quality tyres further 
improve grip.
Plenty torque and the flat four howl are grin inducing, and all this for 
very little cash.

Cheers,
J.






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