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Spider Hunting - Alfa Romeos and the fools who want one

55 messages,  Last post on Jun 04, 2012 at 8:02 PM

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What is this discussion about? Alfa Romeo Spider, Classic Cars, Convertible

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#36 of 55 Re: OK, Mr. Shiftright.... [Mr_Shiftright] by isellhondas

Apr 23, 2012 (1:22 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 23, 2012 12:47 pm)
The way I look at it, if I were to pay 10,000 for it and two years later, I decided to dump it, what's the most I could lose?
 
But, then, selling one would limit my audience compared to a Miata I would think for sure!

#37 of 55 Re: OK, Mr. Shiftright.... [isellhondas] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 23, 2012 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (Apr 23, 2012 1:22 pm)
Oh I don't think so. Miatas are a dime a dozen and very cheap to buy. Your audience is smaller but more affluent and informed.

#38 of 55 Re: OK, Mr. Shiftright.... [isellhondas] by hpmctorque

Apr 30, 2012 (8:40 am)

Replying to: isellhondas (Apr 23, 2012 1:22 pm)
The fact that Fiat will reintroduce the Alfa Romeo brand to the U.S. next year should help the values of old Alfas in a subliminal way, I would think, as more Americans will become acquainted with the Alfa name. It should help the heritage factor, not big time, but somewhat.

#39 of 55 Re: OK, Mr. Shiftright.... [hpmctorque] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 30, 2012 (9:30 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Apr 30, 2012 8:40 am)
The Alfa enthusiasts in the USA have always been quite active, enthusiastic and "clubby", and see themselves as quite apart from the Fiat brand.

#40 of 55 . by fintail

Apr 30, 2012 (10:16 am)

I saw a dark red late Spider this morning, thought it might be the car isell saw, before I came here to see his was green. It was in normal traffic, didn't look to be having troubles.

#41 of 55 Re: . [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 30, 2012 (10:40 am)

Replying to: fintail (Apr 30, 2012 10:16 am)
Alfa Spiders are quite reliable cars, especially the 80s models--as good as anything out there at the time.

#43 of 55 Re: Spider Hunting - Alfa Romeos and the fools who want one [louisd2012] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 03, 2012 (1:26 pm)

I recommend not to buy a fixer upper because many of the 80s & 90s era Spiders are simply not worth restoring. You could just go buy a decent one for far far less than even attempting to restore one. If I sold you a ratty, non-running 1985 Alfa Spider for $1, you could still do much better by just buying a clean, running one.

#44 of 55 Re: Spider Hunting - Alfa Romeos and the fools who want one [Mr_Shiftright] by fintail

Jun 03, 2012 (2:32 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 03, 2012 1:26 pm)
You got spammed, look at the link
 
I think the no fixer upper rule applies to any car. Always cheaper and easier to buy someone elses restoration. Only fix up the beater if it is a sentimental labor of love.

#45 of 55 Re: Spider Hunting - Alfa Romeos and the fools who want one [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 03, 2012 (4:47 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Jun 03, 2012 2:32 pm)
Well, what if you found an old Gull Wing for $500?
 
Actually if it were, say, a 60s era Spider Veloce and a real mess, but genuine, it might be worth saving.

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