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1989 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce Convertible - California Car, Very Nice Shape on 2040-cars

Year:1989 Mileage:175500
Location:

Rockville, Minnesota, United States

Rockville, Minnesota, United States
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My summer toy is up for sale - 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce.  Very fun to drive, gets ton of "thumbs ups" everywhere you go!  I purchased this car a little over three years ago from its longtime owner in southern California and drove all the way home to Minnesota.  Since then, it has been properly stored every winter, and properly enjoyed every summer.  All maintenance faithfully performed and has never needed any mechanical repairs since being in my possession.   Interior in very nice shape with tan leather seats and black carpet that are both like brand new.  Door cards in great shape.  Some minor warping is present in the soft dash and console parts.  Body is straight and clean with no visible rust.  Underbody is also in very nice shape, as it has likely never seen any salt or snow.  New tires with only  a few thousand miles on them. Handles nicely with no annoying vibrations.  Tracks straight and true.  Remarkably free from annoying squeaks and rattles while driving.  Top is in great shape, thought the back window could use replacement.  This is the "veloce" model, so it is pretty well equipped with (working) power windows and (currently non-working) keyless entry, air conditioning (in need of a recharge), CD player, 5-speed manual transmission, and the aforementioned beautiful leather seats.  Mechanically, this car has always gotten me around with no hassle, and even drove in the famous Grand Old Day parade in Saint Paul last year.  The 2.0 liter Alfa engine still pulls well, though it does leak a very slight amount of oil by the spark plugs.  Runs well after it has been warmed up, does stumble a bit for first few minutes of operation.  Fuel injected, so it tarts easily and reliably.  5-speed transmission shifts smoothly and the cutch works well.  Brakes are strong, but will pull to the right on hard braking, I'm guessing that it may have some air in the line that should be bled out.  Consistently gets around 30 MPG and is perfectly happy cruising at 70 MPH on the freeway.   Does have it's share of quirks, as are to be expected in a 25 year old Italian car.  As previously mentioned, the keyless remote is no longer working, nor is the AC.  The speedometer does not function, and the tach is not accurate, though the odometer is.  The interior gauge and switch lights work intermittently.  All in all, while this is not a show car, it is a very reliable, fun, functional summer toy and is in rare condition here in the midwest.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to arrange for a drive.  I do drive the car frequently, and continue to do so - so mileage will increase slightly.  Happy to assist with shipping in any way I can, including arranging for transport.  Also happy to deliver at no charge to anywhere within central Minnesota or the twin cities.  Thanks and Happy Bidding!!! Zach

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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Drivers' Notes | Italy's last savior

Wed, Nov 22 2017

Alfa Romeo may be beloved by enthusiasts, but the brand has always had a rough go in the United States. Sure, we may look back fondly now at cars like the Spider, Milano and Giulia, but those models never had the impact of their German or British rivals. Slow sales and a reputation for poor reliability killed Alfa in the U.S. more than two decades ago. The automaker is back with cars like the 4C, Giulia and, most important, the 2018 Stelvio crossover. The Stelvio needs to sell well if Alfa has any hope of staying alive in America. Sure, it may not be as sharp or as handsome as the Giulia, but the market demands crossovers, so that's what it'll get. The Stelvio is jumping into a tough and highly contested segment. Rivals like the Porsche Macan, Jaguar F-Pace, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class are all strong competitors with handsome styling and sporty driving dynamics. The Stelvio is going to have to really shine to make a dent. Associate Editor Joel Stocksdale: The Alfa Romeo Stelvio feels very much like a bigger, taller Giulia. While this does mean that it feels a bit less nimble and frisky, it also means that it's one of the best drivers in its class. Under the hood is the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 280 horsepower. It feels just right for this crossover. It's happy to sit at low rpm on the highway, but also delivers brisk acceleration when tromping on the gas. It even sounds good, providing a growly snorty sound when accelerating. It's sort of like a grown-up version of the engine in the Fiat 500 Abarth. Ride and handling are well-balanced, too. Steering is very quick, and the whole vehicle feels remarkably light. It leans significantly more than the Giulia in turns. But as crossovers go, the Stelvio is a great handler. The ride is on the stiff side, but far from punishing. I do wish the steering was a little heavier, and that the weight built up more progressively. It feels a little less communicative than I'd prefer. The Giulia connection continues inside, but this time we wish they weren't so similar. Though the dashboard is an attractive shape, there are quite a few low-rent plastics strewn about. A number of the knobs feel chintzy, too. There's not a lot of knee room up front, either, and the seat could use a few more adjustment options. One thing the Stelvio's interior nails, though, are those wonderful shift paddles.

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The 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Lusso is the type of car that reminds you why you love cars in the first place … and why everyone has perhaps gotten a little too practical in their automotive tastes. This is a car filled with life and joy, with controls that speak to you in ways that most other cars and their brands have long ago forgotten. ItÂ’s far from the spiciest Giulia available, but if anything, IÂ’d say the Quadrifoglio overshadowed just how enjoyable the base car is. This was the most time IÂ’ve spent in any Giulia, and whether I was driving my son to school, making the L.A. freeway trek down to the VW ID. Buzz reveal, or whisking through the Santa Monica Mountain roads, the Lusso made the experience extra special. Here are 9 thoughts on the Alfa Romeo Giulia Lusso. 1. All-star steering The steering is just incredible, one of the main reasons I find the Giulia so desirable. ItÂ’s quick and feelsome with a terrific wheel to grip. LetÂ’s talk about D mode, which is the sportiest of the three “DNA” drive modes (N is normal and A is eco). A subtle amount of extra weighting on turn-in is added, and itÂ’s perfect – utterly spot-on and natural. That weighting then lightens as you keep turning through tighter turns, which means the car isnÂ’t fighting against you and allows you to genuinely feel the road free from excess weighting as you make minute adjustments. Steering in N mode is still relatively firm on center, but that turn-in weighting is just a bit lighter. Still great during most of the times youÂ’re driving, but D mode is so, so, so good. All-star, Top 10 board with various Porsches, Mazdas and the surprisingly great Aston Martin DBX on my scorecard. 2. Hey, I actually noticed the brakes! Sadly, the Giulia is not available with a manual transmission. Like a giant tease, though, the brake pedal is closer in size and shape to one from a three-pedal car. Pedal aside, wow are the brakes it's attached to ever good. Wear thin shoes and youÂ’re able to delicately brush the pedal, feeling the calipers brush the rotors in kind. So beautifully modulated. I could see someone finding them a little too responsive resulting in jerking stops, but either stop wearing work boots, try harder or buy a Lexus ES. I donÂ’t usually notice brakes unless theyÂ’re especially good or especially bad/weird. These fall in the former category, and whatÂ’s even more impressive, is that theyÂ’re brake-by-wire.

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