Re: Milano vs. 164 vs. GTV6

[Alfisto@domain.elided]

Am glad to see that Nizam has deceided to keep his LS as he had threatened to 
sell it. On the strength of his post (and others) and tha fact that I just 
love driving the car, I am keeping mine and selling my 87 Milano Gold (118K. 
miles, v.g. condition - email for particulars). I  had  many little problems 
with the Milano but few major other than clutch and steering rack, both 
replaced. Also 2nd and 3rd. synchros (not replaced as tranny is still so nice 
!). The LS also has its own idiosyncracies but again, once the small things 
like sensors and sending units have been replaced, plus belts and fluids it 
should be extremely reliable over years. Main problem is that front exhaust 
manifold which hangs so low (and I just banged causing both gaskets to blow 
!) and sensitivity to wrong spark plugs. One has to use the NGK PGR6A plugs 
which Norman and others sell for $32 each. However David at AllParts sells 
them for $13 and I just got them from Monarch Plugs for $11.50 ea. They do 
make a difference as the Bosch Plat 4s are junk and have given me lots of 
headaches. 
I still love to drive the Milano however and will miss it, but unfortunately 
shoulder problems handicap me in the use of a 5-speed tranny and I find it 
hard to manipulate the roof mounted window buttons. The Italian driving 
position is also difficult to adjust to as one ages and is uncomfortable on 
long trips, otherwise it is a fast, nice handling sports sedan which is 
relatively reliable as long as all grounds are kept clean.
Graham Arlen
101 spider, 74 GTV, 87 Milano, 94 164LS

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