Re: Any 1994 or 1995 Alfa 164Q's available for sale?

["Jason Hagen" <hagen_jason1@xxxxxxx>]

From Jason (orginal author)...

I am in Chicago.  As far as experience with Alfa's and mechanics, well I 
have owned a '73 Spider for 10 years and used to be a mechanic, an 
automotive engineer, etc.  I think I could handle most of the repairs, but 
do the 164's have chronic problems and repair bills?

I love my '73 Spider ans will never sell it, but all you digesters got me 
thinking I am not a real Alfisti if I only own one Alfa!  I figured if I am 
going to own another, why not a 164Q??

Also, I have been seeing these 164Q's listed for as much as $18,000!  Kelly 
Blue Book is talking less than $8K in excellent condition.  What am I 
missing here??!!

Any additional thoughts?  Why would you sell your 164 off, too much 
trouble??

-Jason Hagen
'73 Spider
(future 164Q????)



>From: Bernie Bennett <bennetts77833@domain.elided>
>To: Jason Hagen <hagen_jason1@domain.elided>
>Subject: Re: Any 1994 or 1995 Alfa 164Q's available for sale?
>Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 12:32:14 -0500
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 Jason:
you wrote ----

  Also, if anyone has any perspective to offer on these vehicles (vs. a
  164L, S, or LS) or in general, I would really appreciate it.

You don't post where you are located. If you don't live near a qualified
mechanic experienced with quad cam engines, esp the Alfa V6; ( I'd trust
a Ferrari mechanic $$$$$ to be able to figure out the 24 v V6)

OR and note that's a BIG OR if alternatively you are not a skilled
mechanic with the special tools and similar experience.

Then Caveat Emptor or in the vernacular, Buyer Beware!

My wife and I own both a '91 12 v and '94 24 v (both automatics) 164.
They are great cars, fun to drive, luxurious. Great Highway cruisers.
Lots of luggage space, good back seat! But, they have their maintenance
issues. If you want a V6 at about 600-700 lbs lighter a Milano (assume
you're looking for a V6) Verde is quite a package.

Lastly we bought in the spring of '02 a '92 automatic spider for its
timing chain and relative simplicity. And because my wife fell in love
with it.  I see it as the Alfa we'll still have in 20 years.

Best Wishes,
Bernie Bennett
Brenham, TX
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