MalcH
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Thanks, I'll browse some Alfa's.
I'm expecting the insurers to come back to me with an estimated cost of adding a Z4 (I gave them 3 options to get a rough idea of cost) and that should help me decide how serious I am about it. I know it's not very logical but I'm happier dropping £10k on a car than increasing my annual insurance by £500 a year....
Boxster is out I think - I just don't trust them. (Plus - although I technically do still have a Porsche due to the Cayenne, having sold the 996 turbo when I bought the Vantage I just have no particular desire to get another Porsche).
ETA : Those Brera 2.2 petrols look lovely, and you seem to get an awful lot of car for the money. They even look like they have the centre console tilted towards the driver? Something my Supra's had, and always thought that was a lovely touch. They are definitely on the list of possibles I think!
They do indeed, the same dash as my 159 with three small clocks (mine are Turbo boost, temp and fuel) also pointed at the driver.
The 2.2 is not a rocket but more than adequate. They are chain driven cams too.
Alfa still suffers from the problems they had in the 70's and 80's in that the price for secondhand cars are low. I recommend as you would Ferrari, probably Porsche too, that you only use a specialist if you go down that path.
Service history and all that just as any other car, you'll pay a bit more but arguably have a little more peace of mind.
If it has belts then just like a Ferrari it is every three years or 30k usually although the diesels are five years. Obviously a belt change is far cheaper than your average Ferrari but arguably more expensive than your average car (which is what Alfas are more or less).