What major faults to look for when buying a 1986 Spider?

Question

Noob here so please be gentle.

I've recently seen a 1986 Alfa Spider with 80k miles on sale by a local dealer. I've always wanted a convertibela nd the Spider seems like something different from all the others and might be a bit of a head-turner.

I'm not very much into DIY and don't know much about tinkering with engines and what have you. What are the major things to look out if I decide to go check out the car and what are going to be my most major headaches with it (and appox cost)

Thanks!
Christopher

Answer 1

the answe is: EVERYTHING. the 80s alfas were pretty much the most unreliable cars ever built. Theyre fun and are cool cars, but if you dont like working on cars and spending time/money looking for parts all the time, then dont get one.

a much better bet would be to get a miata. I know theyre generic and percieved as gay, but theyre still the best roadster on the market.