Trying to remain stoical

.... is really tricky when reading the posts on the AlfaOwner site. Mostly these relate to crises folk are having with their electrics, steering, gearbox etc etc... all familiar territory. I think that unless one is prepared to learn as much about engines as one can, get frequently greasy and cold, and lavish heaps of attention on maintaining them, one might not view Alfa ownership in the rosy manner one has previously...........