I've got a replacement for the Alfa...another Alfa. 147JTD 16v. First foret into the dirty diesel world, test drove a diesel last week, a 8 valver...clutch was heavy, felt sluggish, and didn't ride the bumps well, I was quite put off it. But I drove this one today and it felt completly different..maybe it was just better looked after.
Black with red leather interior..well red leather seats, door cards are suede..good combo. Also has six speed gearbox which it probably needs with spirited driving, as power band is quite short lived with the modern diesel. Although the wife will probably just use the first four gears!...drives like a vicar.