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Alfa Romeo 164S

Discussion in 'Other Italian' started by otaku, Jan 23, 2006.

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  1. otaku

    otaku Formula 3

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    #1 otaku, Jan 23, 2006
    I've been looking at one for sale in washington state (closest alfa I can find to me and one of the cheapest) its red/black. However it has a dent and a scratch on the trunk-any idea how much it would cost to fix these two things? Also it needs brakepads. The buyer has agreed to take 3,000 in cash for the car.

    Is this a good buy? How much will the car cost me in repairs (see above damages) its a 93 with 111,000 on it, one owner and the interior is in great shape. It has been maintained by alfa of tacoma. That is who I plan on having my repairs etc. done by.
     
  2. Stackhouse

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    #2 Stackhouse, Jan 24, 2006
    Have the belts been done?

    Also check the power steering for leaks and ask about the stepper motor (AC and Heat). How about door handles? any cracking? expect to replace them often.

    Aside from that the 164 is a very strong car if its taken care of! I have two. one with 195K and the other just hitting 165K. Very enjoyable cars and if you enjoy tinkering not hard to maintain.
     
  3. dave_fonz_164

    dave_fonz_164 Formula 3

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    #3 dave_fonz_164, Jan 24, 2006
    As pimpdaddy said, weakspots are stepper gears/ac/climate controls, chek if most things electronic work, including the shocks and make sure the belts, tensioners and water pump have been done.
     
  4. Eau_Rouge

    Eau_Rouge Karting

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    #4 Eau_Rouge, Feb 10, 2006
    Make sure the rear suspension bridge and the front sub-frame have not rusted through.

    Also check the rear body frame where the doors shut around the wheelarches for rust. Apart from that, the 164 is a good car. I have a late model Super as a cheap runabout. Very enjoyable with good Pininfarina styling. The V6 tends to run up to 250.000 kms before an engine refurbishment is required.
     
  5. Brianjonesphoto

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    #5 Brianjonesphoto, Feb 13, 2006
    Where is Washington is it?
     

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