Oregon Alfas

[Joe Martin Cantrell <agiyo@domain.elided>]

At 09:56 PM 11/23/2002 +0000, you wrote:
> I've been very inactive on the list for a while because I have changed 
> jobs lately. I am now working as a statistician for a large US 
> semiconductor manufacturer. The change of job means that I will be moving 
> with family to Portland Oregon from April to August. Guess what, although 
> there is a rental car included in the deal it won't be an Alfa!
A number of us in the Alfa Romeo Owners of Oregon have history with Intel, 
some still work there.


> So I have a few questions about Alfa ownership in the States:
>
> - -Would I be mad to think that I could find and buy a reasonably reliable 
> Alfa in a few weeks in Oregon?  Of course you can!
>
> - -Are there any restrictions on a non-resident buying and registering a 
> car?  No.
>
> - -What is the best value in Alfa's in the US? Milanos? Berlinas? Spiders? 
> 164s?  Depends what you want in the Alfa.  Berlinas are hard to find now, 
> so many having been parted out over the years and the remaining ones are 
> becoming sought after.  There are examples of the others, plus a 105 GTV 
> or two, for sale in Portland now.
>
> - -What clubs are active in the Portland area?  AROO.  250 members, more 
> or less, with activities from tours to rallies to track days to auctions 
> to an upcoming end-of-year dance.  This must be one of the best places on 
> earth to have an old Alfa, lots of support, parts, and some of the best 
> roads and scenery anywhere.  Website: http://www.alfaclub.org/
>
> - -Any dealer or repair shop recommendations?  Write off-list, and I'll 
> whisper in your ear.
>
> - -What's the deal on insurance?  You must have liability on each car, 
> though obviously you can drive only one at a time.
>
> - -If I needed to sell the car again would that take a long time?  It depends.
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