Sportwagon 2

Well yes, finally we bought the new one. Since the 156 Sportwagon came out in 2000, we wanted one. But prices were high and costs were plenty. So we decided not to buy one. Till last month. In the Betuwe region we found a suitable example of an Alfa 156 1.8 16V TS Sportwagon of 2001 with about 171.000 km on the counter. For a 16 year old car, not a high mileage, but reasonable.
The seller took our Fiat Punto in, that old car no one wanted ever more.

So the 156 has some work, of course. the rear tires are almost worn, the keys didn't work in remote, there is some rust, obviously. And the engine strikes at 3000 rpm. This last item occcured when we had it for a few days. During our trip home of approximatly 150 kms, it worked fine.
Was it a good buy then? No, we paid too much. But I wanted it, and I thought there can't be a thing that can't be fixed. We've settled with the fact. We're content with it, and it looks damend good in this bleu color (why do Alfa's always have to be red?).

To be continued

Pip has already taken her place in the new one.