what to do with 01 alfa 147

jon1981

hey,

have a 01 black alfa 147, its got 72k on the clock, windscreen wiper is not working properly and some heavy scratches on the door. Do you think i would get any sort of trade in off this car? I don't think id be able to sell it.

Henry Ford III

Fix it

no1beemerfan

Try breaker yards for wiper motor and you might be lucky if you try enough places and get the same coloured door. The car would be worth that bit extra fixed and easier to trade/sell.

Muckie

I'd check to see if the nut holding the linkage on to the motor had come

off, recently fixed an Alfa with the same problem.

As for the rest, if you can spend a few bob on it keep it.

Maruney

You can get those motors pretty easily, you should keep it as its worth more to you in how well it looks and drives when mainteined than what you would get on a trade in or private sale right now.
Unless the maintenance cost is an issue because it just has to be done to keep Alfa's driving like an Alfa.

jon1981

to be honest i want rid of it, fed up with the car how much i have sunk into it by now.

solo1484

jon1981 wrote: »

to be honest i want rid of it, fed up with the car how much i have sunk into it by now.

i'd say wax over the scratches (that will take the rough look off them) and bring it to a dealer to look for a trade in

mickdw

Fix the wipers and give it a colour polish. Let it off for small money then buy straight

Twin-go

Clean it up - fix the wiper motor and Stick it on Carzone or CBG

Garage wanted to give me €1,500 trade in for my 01 147. :eek::eek:

I cleaned it up and fixed a water pump and sold it for €6,000:eek: (14 months ago)

It can be done. But when you're rid of it you WILL miss it greatly.

Best of Luck selling it!!

Anan1

Helpful suggestions only from now on, thanks.

jon1981

Twin-go wrote: »

Clean it up - fix the wiper motor and Stick it on Carzone or CBG

Garage wanted to give me €1,500 trade in for my 01 147. :eek::eek:

I cleaned it up and fixed a water pump and sold it for €6,000:eek: (14 months ago)

It can be done. But when you're rid of it you WILL miss it greatly.

Best of Luck selling it!!

nice success story...although things have changed greatly in the last 14 months! but ill clean it up best i can and see what i can get.

Maruney

If you do decide to sell, let us know the model and spec.
I speak to a few Alfa fans, always someone looking to change.
Has to be a 156 for me, cant manage with the small cabin in 147/GT



Maruney.