1989 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde Sedan 4-Door 3.0L

This 1989 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde is a lifetimeVancouver BC car. Mileage is approximately 173,000 km. These cars have somewell documented design features and quirks, so if you aren't alreadyaware of the history of Milanos it is worth doing a quick read onWikipedia. This is the top-spec Verde model, with 3.0 L V6, fantasticRecaro interior, body kit, unique instrument cluster, LSD, and ABS. Verdes werequite rare with estimates of fewer than 1,000 being sold in NorthAmerica during their three year production.
In general the condition of the car is good. Paint shows a few smallmarks. The grey trim on the sides and spoiler is the weakest point onthe exterior and would benefit from fresh paint. There is one rust holein the rear passenger wheel well, visible in the passenger door jamb(common area). There are no other rust areas. The interior is decent with the exception ofthe bottoms of the front seats which show wear but no holes. Theheadliner is sagging. The wheels have some scuffs but are straight andbend-free. Tires are getting older but have decent tread. Glass isoriginal and good. These issues noted, the car cleans up very well andturns heads at most car meets.
Mechanically the car is good to verygood, with details listed below. As can be seen in the photos, the carhas not been freshly detailed but photos represent its normal state,e.g. tidy but not spotless. This car has benefited from quite a bitof attention while under my care.
Maintenance in the last two years
- Transaxle mounts (3) replaced
- Rear calipers, rear wheel bearings, and brake flex lines replaced
- de Dion bushing (poly) replaced
- Watts linkage bushings (5) replaced
- Timing belt, tensioner, water pump, aux belts, and associated seals replaced
- Clutch master and slave cylinders replaced
- Steering rack replaced
- Caster bushings replaced
- Front roll bar end links replaced
- Air inlet box, inlet hose, and MAF restored
- Floor mats replaced
- Oil pressure sender replaced
Other good stuff
- The Alfa 'Busso' has been described as one of the best sounding motors ever built. It is glorious.
- Set of 5 @ 15x7 Fondmetal basketweave alloy wheels with centercaps included with sale
- Aftermarket headers installed (brand unknown)
- OEM first aid kit included
- Box of random small spares included
Quirks (besides the well documented ones from the factory)
- ARC panel has blinky lights for brakes, oil level, brake lights andside-marker lights (but all reported functions do actually workcorrectly)
- Intermittent wiper setting works intermittently
- Shifting between 1st and 2nd needs a slight pause
- Limited range on the sun-roof due to the sagging headliner (works properly otherwise)
Issues
- Front passenger side window motor/regulator doesn't work reliably
- ABS warning light won't go out, and in the past pedal feel changesafter a drive longer than one hour. I've had this checked at twomechanics and they haven't found a fault. Brakes work fine and thewarning light could be due to a failed ABS sensor (which is no longeravailable). A spare ABS pump/accumulator, reported to be working, isincluded with the sale should buyer wish to troubleshoot further.
- Two small oil leaks present under the motor, generally only occur if the car is parked on a slope.
If you are reading this add fromthe USA, price is in CAN$, and the car is 25 years old so per previousexperience import to the US is easy. Information is available on yourgovernment websites.

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