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Title: Got myself a new toy Post by: Robert on November 02, 2011, 02:51:51 PM A bargain, and concerning style it beats any contemporary BMWAudiMercedes ;D
(http://www.oelprinz-online.de/images/w126forum/166_03.jpg) (http://www.oelprinz-online.de/images/w126forum/166_04.jpg) (http://www.oelprinz-online.de/images/w126forum/166_05.jpg) (http://www.oelprinz-online.de/images/w126forum/166_06.jpg) (http://www.oelprinz-online.de/images/w126forum/166_07.jpg) (http://www.oelprinz-online.de/images/w126forum/166_08.jpg) (http://www.oelprinz-online.de/images/w126forum/166_09.jpg) (http://www.oelprinz-online.de/images/w126forum/166_10.jpg) (http://www.oelprinz-online.de/images/w126forum/166_11.jpg) Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: 106usj on November 02, 2011, 02:55:58 PM Lovely looking motor ! and i really like the interior and the dashboard layout.
Nice toy 8) Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: Rob 131 on November 03, 2011, 05:17:22 AM Always had a soft spot for these and the 164 ;D. I wish Alfa would make a modern one ???. There must be a market for those of us who are bored with the default German option ;).
Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: simon131 on November 03, 2011, 08:15:03 AM Some of us aren't yet "bored with the default German option" Rob ;) I suggest you buy your next 'default German' with a bigger engine - or a turbo - or both - like I did! 8) :D :D :D
Looking forward to my local BMW dealer getting their new M5 demostrator. ;) ;D ;D ;D Big engine and two turbos and more torque (just) than my current steed. 8) Not sure I can afford the ?73k sterling (basic) asking price or the huge fuel consumption - but it's good to dream. :-\ Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: kev131 on November 03, 2011, 08:16:14 AM Lovely motor Robert - And a 3.0 as well.
Looks in good condition too - Enjoy.. :) Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: Rob 131 on November 03, 2011, 09:10:51 AM Simon
One benefit of 'my default 2.5 German' is that it is a Company Car and therefore costs me nothing :D ;D. However like all people with Company Cars there are Bands :-\. These 'Bands' become a little distorted the further up the pecking order you go. However anything more then the mid range German Marques with the Mid Range Engine would be a 'no no' for me :-\. It is in fact due for replacement. Note the word 'Due' rather then will be replaced :-\ My future motoring priorities are primarily concerned with 3 Numbers 1*1 ;D ;D 8) The Dubai Motorshow starts next week which based on 2 years ago should be good. A good opportunity to see the latest offerings including some exotica. First stop must be the Audi Stand and the S5 8) 8). Now that is not a Default German Choice and IMO better then BMW's offerings ;D ;D :) 8) Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: Robert on November 03, 2011, 09:39:11 AM Not sure I can afford the ?73k sterling (basic) asking price or the huge fuel consumption - but it's good to dream. Well, the 166 cost roughly around 1k sterling (as is); now you tell me a new M5 is 73 times the fun... ??? ;) IMHO with today's jammed roads and ever stricter regulations the fun in driving really fast cars is limited. Very very limited. So I'm content having now a 226 HP 240 km/h Vmax car - maybe the wisdom of age came upon me ;) Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: stathe174 on November 03, 2011, 04:51:31 PM A very nice choise you have made there! I only wish tax restrictions where a bit lighter here concerning cars...
Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: bellamacchina on November 04, 2011, 09:52:24 PM Nice car Robert, well done!
Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: jack1 on November 05, 2011, 09:54:43 PM my sis had 1 in silver with identical interior and rhd drive ,it was a beautiful car and a great drive but unfortuneatly she got sick of the electrical gremlins and got rid but still say's its the nicest car she's had,,,enjoy as they are a great drive
Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: mirafioriman on November 05, 2011, 10:18:26 PM Nice car the 166. Would quite fancy one but I have too many cars already ;)
I guess you must live in or near Mainz? A lovely city, I have stayed at the favouite park hotel a number of times. Usually at the same time as the winefest ;) Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: Robert on November 06, 2011, 11:00:58 AM Well spotted Dave, this is a Mainz reg plate (vanity plate anyway) :) let me know when you come visiting the next Weinfest, I'll pick you up either in the 166 or the 131 8)
Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: mirafioriman on November 06, 2011, 11:07:57 AM I certainly will, perhaps next summer depending on my plans :)
Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: Robert on November 15, 2011, 10:18:13 AM Small update on fuel consumption of the not very fuel efficient V6 Busso engine: on the first long distance trip with 4 persons + luggage, cruise control set to 120 km/h (75 mph) for most of the trip, the car took 9.96 l/100 km, equalling to 28 mpg. Not too bad for auto trans and a high rev engine not optimised for fuel economy.
In two weeks the cam belt change is scheduled, afterwards she will be allowed to fly ;D Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: Rob 131 on November 15, 2011, 01:42:41 PM Robert
In mixed use driving mainly Town and Motorway the Computer tells me I get 11.3L/100Km. On a recent gentle run with the family (2 adults and 2 children plus luggage) to Oman this improved to 9.5L. Hardly Great. Title: Re: Got myself a new toy Post by: Robert on November 15, 2011, 01:57:15 PM Quote In mixed use driving mainly Town and Motorway the Computer tells me I get 11.3L/100Km. On a recent gentle run with the family (2 adults and 2 children plus luggage) to Oman this improved to 9.5L. Hardly Great. oops. Right, "hardly great". Especially considering onboard computers tend to display "optimistic" values. So much to contemporary (2009) cars as considered to a 1999 model with an engine that was developed in the early 70s. (And yes, the 166 is equipped with all contemporary gimmicks and weighs 1550 kg empty, so it's not a lightweight vehicle) |