Dithering over - GTV bought

[Andy665 0]

After much to'ing and fro'ing about what to get as a weekend fun car I decided to go with my heart and get something I have always wanted but never actually owned

 

FSH (pretty much essential), lovely overall condition and a very good price

[Danny B 0]

Snap Andy, I have a Cup so more or less same as mine but Silver !! ....... looks lovely fella, glad you went with one which has Cup body work as well.

 

Like the full red leather looks mint :salute:

[8vMatt 1]

I've never had any interest in these before so had no idea what they looked like inside or under the bonnet. BUT bloody hell that looks amazing :shock: Its a piece of art mate :luvlove:

 

We need more details, spec and pics please. Very impressed and good choice. Are they reliable? Or like a C :norty:

[VR6 0]

I quite like the overall looks ... with the exception of those poxy little headlights!

 

Still, bet it's a fairly nice, cheap piece of motoring fun :)

[Portent 0]

That's lovely. You know what, this could be something to consider instead of a Corrado. I've just taken a peek on PH and the prices are certainly affordable. And the spec if generally higher than a Corrado too.

[G-Lad 0]

wow, very pretty!

[aide 0]

L O V E L Y :luvlove:

 

i have an alfa itch i'm going to have to scratch someday, by and large they all ooooze style.

[Andy665 0]

Spec is good:

 

Air con

Momo leather

Electric windows

Remote locking

Alarm

ABS

Driver / passenger airbags

17" alloys

Brembos up front

Independent rear suspension

 

Parts availability is very good, good network of Alfa specialists and lots of cars being broken.

 

Bodywork wise they are actually very good, more likely to see dents than rust

 

The 3 litre is good for 220bhp (very last phase 3 cars - not as pretty but come with 3.2 litre 240bhp lump from the GTA's) and sounds fantastic, last proper Alfa V6, all current Alfa V6's use a Holden engine that has been thoroughly reworked

 

The V6 is regarded as being pretty bulletproof if maintained properly

 

The headlights are actually one piece rectangular units.

 

Bootspace is dire

 

Most definitely a car to buy on history and condition rather than age or mileage

[Danny B 0]

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The headlights are actually one piece rectangular units.

 

Bootspace is dire

 

 

Yes lights always slightly disapoint me when you open the bonnet and the bootspace is infuriating sometimes :lol: ....... but the V6 makes up for every single niggle !!

[Conker 0]

Sweet motor!

 

Whats the power delivery like in an alfa V6, top-endy like our C's, or more linear?

[coullstar 0]

Lovely engine, lovely interior, lovely front end......not keen on rear end. Looks in good nick.

[Jim 1]

Absolutely stunning. One of very few Alfa's i'd own in a heartbeat!

 

Very nice mate :)

[james28 0]

great looking car

i did look into them once but found out about suspension issues subframe issues electrical issues.So was put off big time.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Great looking car and you've got to love that engine :D

[g60greeny 0]

hmmmm (goes off to look at alfas) :)

[wy906 0]

Like!

 

:clap:

[Andy665 0]

I looked through all the paperwork last night - seller let me bring it all home - rear has been fully polybushed, nothing electrical done to the car which can't be bad for an 11 year old car, the rear subframe is 100% solid, lots of the suspension has been replaced through its life - only thing that seems to have genuinely caused a problem was 6th gear went at 69,000 miles but it was fully rebuilt.

 

Going by the paperwork it looks like its been a reliable car

[KIPVW 0]

Very nice Andy. love the interior 8)

[blue95 0]

Nice motor mate.....got ot admit no one does an engine bay like alfa! :luvlove:

[DIGGER B 0]

Luv that ! how much did you pay ?

[Abdul 0]

Nice car, i had a look too before i bought my VR as they represent better VFM but i was scared of maintenance costs!

 

Only thing i personally don't like is the bodykit but each to their own, as long as you're happy right.

 

Any further plans for it?

[The_Dude 0]

Me likey even if the rear does look like a bit of cheese.

[jazzdevil 0]

Nice choice sir... I drove a 156 GTA after the VR went, there's definitely something about that brand - every petrolhead should own one once! 8)

[CazzaVR 0]

Nice- always liked them :) Always been tempted by a GTV or GTA...

[Bullfinch 0]

Love the red leather, silver paint contrast 8) . That's why I ordered my Mk2 TT like that back in 2008 and I still haven't seen a better trim paint contrast. I hope she's reliable - good luck.