Sure, you can say about this Alfa whatever you want, and sure it's a little worn,
but let's be honest here for a moment. It's the sportiest car of the three. We've got an American cruise ship and a telephone booth on wheels.
And then there's this incredibly sporty Alfa Romeo. That sportivity can be shown in a lot of ways, and top speed is certainly one of them.
It's one of the quickest cars here. Theoretically speaking, Michiel's car might come near, but I should easily be able to surpass 200 km/h.
And that's quite the achievement after 352.934 km on the dial. So it's almost done 353.000 km. Let's set our goal at 200 km/h.
To ensure we can see that we've reached that speed, we've got the GPS. Usual Italian thoroughbreds like Ferrari's come...
with an expensive passenger display, but for some reason I couldn't get it on this Italian thoroughbred. And ducktape didn't work either.
So we've now put it in the middle, but you'll be able to see. Let's go.
We drove 170 km/h for a while, but all of sudden the speed started decreasing. Very quickly now. And that's bad news.
Let's see... Oh, all kinds of lights have started burning... Check engine light is blinking as well now...
Crap, I'm hoping we can make the exit. I'll just tag along with this lorry, I'm afraid... Oh dear.
Oh shit... There's a lot of smoke coming from the back as well. The temperature gauge still says there's nothing wrong...
I do have to say, usually it doesn't really get to temperature. The thermostat is broken. Just like in almost every 156.
Nope. This isn't good.
Oof. That doesn't look good at all. I'm sorry owner-of-the-parking-spot, because I've never seen this much oil on the outside of an engine.
Oopsie. Well, I don't think this is going to do 200 km/h anymore. We'll check the footage to find out the exact number,
I think it's going to be around 170 km/h. But I also think that was the last time this car ever drove by itself.
Oh man. Is that mud? - It's not so bad right?
You tell me. Have you ever encountered this in your Alfa's? - No, because we know how to treat Alfa's. Jan.
Oh is that it? - If you ask me, you should caress and love a car. And you didn't.
A car can feel that. You've been punished. - So it's the lack of passion?
It was. Alfa's have a very strong personality. - I know, and this is strong proof I'd think.
I just think you haven't warmed it up properly. You just raced onto the Autobahn with a cold engine.
So what now? - I think we need some lunch and... I wanted to say beer,
but let's not with all of the driving we have to do, but let's have some lunch to talk about our next move.
And I need to get it out of here. - You'll be alright on your own right? Nice and sunny.
Are you kidding? - Our cars are working, you know?
Maybe they've got a seat left for you in the 6-door Mercedes - Well, I know a certain Mercedes-driver, so no thanks.
Just look at that. That's special. Nic, do you have some stickers left?
It's your new lemon, Jan. And it's a Mercedes! - Yes. A real car!
Hi, I'm Jan. - Hello, I'm Rick.
This is the patient. You can probably tell what's wrong. - That's it? There's oil everywhere.
I haven't tried starting it again, because I'm a little bit afraid. - Alright, let me try.
I'm stepping back before bearings start hitting me in the face.
Ouch. - Is it a diesel all of a sudden, Jan?
If it wasn't over yet, it's now. - No, this is done. The connecting rod bearings have all failed.
So it's game over? - Absolutely. I'll load it up for you.
Well. Thanks...
Evert? Hi, this is Michiel from AutoWeek. Remember me? Good! Listen, I've got quite the pickle here.
That Evert who was on the phone was someone Michiel knew from before my time at AutoWeek, in the time AutoWeek still did vacation lemons.
You might remember those. Evert has a car dealer in Apeldoorn, called Mobiliteits Service Evert, and he said he had a car for me.
Hi! Are you Evert? - Absolutely, welcome.
I'm Jan. Michiel sent me and he told me that you've got a car for me?
You're right. Michiel is a close friend to me. There's a car on the grass outside over there. Take this and have fun with it.
There it is! It's a Renault Scenic. It looks pretty neat, and as long as it's not a SceNIC de Boer, I'll be okay.