87k Mile 2.7

[d21212]

Thinking about this black, sports seated 87k mi 2001 2.7, manual trans, as a daily driver, for under $17,000. Maintenance records are incomplete (for example, no info if timing belt's been changed). A lovely car, but what exactly should I fear? I'll do a compression check and the usual due diligence exam...what should I be worried about?
Don (in Maryland)

[greenalfa]

Originally posted by d21212@Dec 24 2004, 10:48 PM
Thinking about this black, sports seated 87k mi 2001 2.7, manual trans, as a daily driver, for under $17,000. Maintenance records are incomplete (for example, no info if timing belt's been changed). A lovely car, but what exactly should I fear? I'll do a compression check and the usual due diligence exam...what should I be worried about?
Don (in Maryland)

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I'd check the front rotors as they are very expensive to replace on this model. Also make sure that both turbos are functioning properly. Air flow and other sensors have a way of going bad around this mileage as well. Have a diagnostic run to check out any fault codes. I would also check out the drivetrain and listen for a "howl" from the rear when driving as that is usually a sign that wheel bearings are going bad. Repair of both rear bearings can run very high as well.
Good luck! If this car checks out, you won't be disappointed.

[d21212]

Originally posted by greenalfa@Dec 26 2004, 12:15 PM
I'd check the front rotors as they are very expensive to replace on this model. Also make sure that both turbos are functioning properly. Air flow and other sensors have a way of going bad around this mileage as well. Have a diagnostic run to check out any fault codes. I would also check out the drivetrain and listen for a "howl" from the rear when driving as that is usually a sign that wheel bearings are going bad. Repair of both rear bearings can run very high as well.
Good luck! If this car checks out, you won't be disappointed.

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Hey, Greenalfa, many thanks! (I had a grey w/red interior 1300 cc Alfa Giulietta Spyder looooong time ago. Sweet little car, but parking up on a hill was often useful.)
Don

[greenalfa]

Originally posted by d21212@Dec 26 2004, 10:55 PM
Hey, Greenalfa, many thanks! (I had a grey w/red interior 1300 cc Alfa Giulietta Spyder looooong time ago. Sweet little car, but parking up on a hill was often useful.)
Don

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Actually my Spyder is very reliable. In fact, before I bought my Audi, I had a 1995 BMW 7401 (Black by the way) and it had so many battery and alternator problems that I once even had to take the '74 Spyder to give my wife a jump start in a parking lot......wish I'd had the sense to take a picture!