Just picked up a car in Germany

Started by mzziaz, June 15, 2018, 06:06:12 AM

mzziaz

Been having an attack of the Alfa Romeo fever the last few weeeks. First, I was looking for a nice 166, but after a disappointing test drive, I went for 159 instead.

I wanted a manual 3.2 Q4 Ti Berlina, which are rare cars, but I came across this one in Bielefeld, Germany with 93xxxx kms with the right price. Long story short, I flew down and drove it home.


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mzziaz

The drive home was 1600 kms, which I had to to in less than 24h (!), because a meeting I had to attend on wednesday.

Gas consumption was old amcar bad, with an average at 12,4/100kms=around 20mpg, but keeping pace at around 150 km/h didn't help.

Got Norwegian plates yesterday. Happy so far.
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SJ_GTI

That is a nice looking car, I remember digging them when they were new.

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FoMoJo

Nice car.  How many do you have now?
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Raza

Quote from: mzziaz on June 15, 2018, 06:06:12 AM
Been having an attack of the Alfa Romeo fever the last few weeeks. First, I was looking for a nice 166, but after a disappointing test drive, I went for 159 instead.

I wanted a manual 3.2 Q4 Ti Berlina, which are rare cars, but I came across this one in Bielefeld, Germany with 93xxxx kms with the right price. Long story short, I flew down and drove it home.




Utterly gorgeous. Congratulations!
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mzziaz

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New plates issued. The car is washed and waxed, ready for vacation.




The car is getting a service and some minor repairs at Arnst Auto-Technic in Hamburg, while we take a trip to Spain. Pretty nice workshop. A beautiful, blue Montreal sat in the back yard.
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FoMoJo

"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

mzziaz

A Lancia Fulvia Coupe, I think. Not sure what year.
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FoMoJo

Quite lovely.  Your Alfa as well.
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MexicoCityM3

Now you are a true enthusiast according to Top Gear lore. Congrats. Beautiful car.
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dazzleman

Nice!  Did you have any fun on the drive home?  How did you get over to Norway?  Did you take a ferry from Denmark or drive across the Oresund Bridge to Sweden and then back over?
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mzziaz

I did the ferry Puttby Rødgarden, and then the Øresund bridge.

I'm about to repeat the trip now. Right now, I'm in Copenhagen after driving to Germany (with the Alfa), and a trip to Spain by plane.

It is a beautiful autobahn stormer.
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giant_mtb

Quote from: mzziaz on July 19, 2018, 11:57:51 AM
I did the ferry Puttby Rødgarden, and then the Øresund bridge.

I'm about to repeat the trip now. Right now, I'm in Copenhagen after driving to Germany (with the Alfa), and a trip to Spain by plane.

It is a beautiful autobahn stormer.

That's one awesome thing about Europe...you can be in many different countries easily.  Shit, I can drive for 8 hours and still be in the same state.  :lol:

cawimmer430

Congrats!  :cheers:

Why didn't you get the SPORTWAGON:praise:



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dazzleman

Quote from: mzziaz on July 19, 2018, 11:57:51 AM
I did the ferry Puttby Rødgarden, and then the Øresund bridge.

I'm about to repeat the trip now. Right now, I'm in Copenhagen after driving to Germany (with the Alfa), and a trip to Spain by plane.

It is a beautiful autobahn stormer.

I'm jealous.  I wish I could do that drive, man!
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mzziaz

Returned home yesterday evening after the final leg from Oslo. It's been a great trip.


Wims; I preferred the berlina over the sportwagen. Actually, I find the proportions to be better than even the Brera, which I also considered briefly.
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cawimmer430

Quote from: mzziaz on July 22, 2018, 06:22:39 AM
Wims; I preferred the berlina over the sportwagen. Actually, I find the proportions to be better than even the Brera, which I also considered briefly.

I usually prefer wagons over sedans, but in this case I think both the sedan and wagon look amazing. But with the wagon you get some added practicality. Congrats again! Sweet ride!  :cheers:

Alfa Romeo 159s are still a common sight here, also the 156. STYLISH!  :wub:
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mzziaz

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Hi, old friend. Soon it's spring.

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A barn find! This will only be complete if you tell us mice are nesting in the air cleaner.
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Oh God, for a second there I thought it was dented.

mzziaz

Quote from: Rockraven on February 18, 2019, 05:39:45 AM
Oh God, for a second there I thought it was dented.

Au contrare. It is in great shape. I even gave it a full Mercasol-antirust treatment before putting it in storaga. Right now, I'm tempted to have it professionally detailed. It does need a good polish.
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