Berlina/Giulia Sedan Prepurchase Inspection Checklist

Inspecting a Berlina or Giulia Sedan

Body

• Paint color/condition; original color?
• Straight?
• Complete?
• Accident damage
• Berlina rear fender/door condition
• Rear panel
• Front, rear wheelwells
• Trunk floor
• Fit of doors
• Rust
• Floors
• Sills
• Wheelwells
• Front and rear windows surrounds
• Wiper cowl
• Trunk lid
• Trunk floor
• Radiator apron
• Door jambs
• Door bottoms, esp rear Berlina
• Glass OK (esp Berlina windshield; no cracks, scratches)?
• Doors open and close OK?
• Trim complete?
• Badges, grille, etc correct?
• Bumpers OK?
• Looseness of steering box to body

Interior

• Complete?
• Seat condition
• Door panel condition
• Headliner
• Carpets
• Dash, gauges
• Switches, heater, etc. function?

Engine

• Correct engine/induction system?
• Compression (engine hot, throttle open): 1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____
• Oil pressure (55+)
• Water temp (180)
• Head gasket (oil in water, etc)
• Exhaust condition
• Intake/air filter condition
• Smokes? What color and when?
• Funny noises?
• Starts hot/cold
• Modifications?

Driveline

• Trans shifting
• Synchros
• Clutch actuation
• Vibration/noise
• Clunks
• Donut condition

Suspension, brakes, tires

• Shocks
• Springs
• Ride height; sagging?
• Bushings
• Squeaks, groans, looseness
• Brake condition
• Brake booster(s) present?
• Wheel bearings
• Tire type, condition
• Steering feel OK?

Test drive

• Starts OK, idles?
• Engine pulls well?
• Trans shifts OK?
• Car tracks straight?
• Car corners OK both directions?
• Brakes work? Pull to one side?
• Suspension loose, noisy, flaky?
• Electrical system function?
• Steering light, not too sloppy?

History, other

• Spare parts, manuals included
• Ownership, service history. Who serviced?
• Why selling?
• Raced/tracked?
• Major repairs done
• Accidents, rust repair
• Salvage title?
• Passed smog/safety check?
• Repairs needed?
• Specific issues on driving, etc?

I am available to do inspections on pretty much any Alfa, but know 105/115 cars best. Email me at the link below to discuss availability and prices.

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