Alfa Romeo GTV enquiry

tooler7

Hey guys,

am considering buying a late 90s model Alfa GTV 2.0. Can anyone tell me any experiences they've had with this car, good or bad? Is the Lusso the highest spec one?

NewApproach

tooler7 wrote: »

Hey guys,

am considering buying a late 90s model Alfa GTV 2.0. Can anyone tell me any experiences they've had with this car, good or bad? Is the Lusso the highest spec one?

Take a look on www.alfaowner.com, its a mine of information. I have no expreience of a GTV to be honest.

unkel

Great car although the 2l is a bit pointless. I'd go for the 3l V6. You need to know what you're getting into, so if I were you I'd do some research on enthusiast websites and do not buy one from any dealer, only buy from an enthusiast

ottostreet

i know tooler well, hes only 20, so 2.0l is probably the max he can go! he also typed that message out at my flat, in case any mods are wondering why the IP's are the same!

3ps

wealth of info on alfaowner alright.
I have a 3.0 V6 and it's great.

the 2.0TS is still agreat engine though but the usual oil level and timing belt checks are necessary.

In generally they are an expensive car to maintain, but look fantastic

cjt156

Main issues with the GTV are oil, belts and suspension bushes. All need regular attention. The Twinspark makes it a nice little sports car, the V6 makes it an animal. I'm getting one next:D

smash

as mentioned above, check the oil regularly, check the belts, check the coolant and check the bushes. I have a 3.0 V6 - drinks oil, just ordered new bushes, replaced the coolant bottle and hoses recently. And get a car with a metal impeller in the water pump as the plastic ones tend to break and will cause serious issues.

Also the pre tensioner under the driver seat has a fit sometimes and the air bag light comes on. easy fix though.

And no matter how you feel about the issues you've heard - it's a great car!

@cjt156 - when you're going to get one drop me a pm, I'll be selling soon. Or upgrading the engine in it...

Anan1

If LHD isn't a problem, there's also a 2.0V6 turbocharged engine.:)

3ps

steve06 wrote: »

I have a 3.0 V6 - drinks oil

the V6's don't tend to use any oil...... wassup?

lightening

I had a 2L 00 Black one. I loved it, really really loved it. Here are the plus and minuses for me anyway...

PLUS
Stunning looks, the styling is amazing.
Great fun to drive
Nice noise
Leather seats

MINUS
A little underpowered for a 2L engine
The doors were about a foot wide! Mind where you park
My back demister didn't work, had to get a new fuse box
The usual problem with a low down car (lights shining in from jeeps behind...)
The steering arc was bad
One day the key code just didn't work, had to be reprogrammed. (all faults fixed under warranty from Alasta Autos)

I know there are more minuses than pluses, but it was worth it. Great car.

Anan1

3ps wrote: »

the V6's don't tend to use any oil...... wassup?

This oil thing seems to vary from car to car. We have a 130,000 mile 156 2.0 in the family from new and it's never used any noticeable amount of oil - it just stays at the full on the dipstick from service to service.

Lex Luthor

Anan1 wrote: »

This oil thing seems to vary from car to car. We have a 130,000 mile 156 2.0 in the family from new and it's never used any noticeable amount of oil - it just stays at the full on the dipstick from service to service.

I'd have to agree...my 1.8TS 156 used approx 1l of oil every 10k miles

3ps

i agree it varies from car to car, but I thought that was only on the TS?
from what I can gather the V6 shouldn't use anything.

cjt156

steve06 wrote: »

@cjt156 - when you're going to get one drop me a pm, I'll be selling soon. Or upgrading the engine in it...

I'm committed to keeping the current 156 until it becomes a financial drain (don't say it! - 115k miles and no major issues yet). When it goes I'll be hunting far and wide for a well maintained late Phase 2 V6 in Rosso with tan leather.
I was considering something with a semi-sensible JTDm but whenever I hear that 3.0V6 through a Ragazzon I go weak...

Zube

My auntie's cat's cousin's owner's uncle had a GTV, and it collapsed into a mini black hole which ate his garage, so be warned!

unkel

Anan1 wrote: »

If LHD isn't a problem, there's also a 2.0V6 turbocharged engine.:)

G'luck trying to legally export that out of Italy

smash

cjt156 wrote: »

I'm committed to keeping the current 156 until it becomes a financial drain (don't say it! - 115k miles and no major issues yet). When it goes I'll be hunting far and wide for a well maintained late Phase 2 V6 in Rosso with tan leather.
I was considering something with a semi-sensible JTDm but whenever I hear that 3.0V6 through a Ragazzon I go weak...

how about black with tan leather and a ragazzon midsection with a powerflow rear

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=f9kuzKhm73E

3ps wrote: »

the V6's don't tend to use any oil...... wassup?

She's just a thirsty b!tch... If I don't sell her and upgrade to the 3.4 supercharged engine I hope it'll be better

cjt156

steve06 wrote: »

how about black with tan leather and a ragazzon midsection with a powerflow rear

Ohh, matron...I'm gonna have to clean this mess up now!

I'm in Shankill and have seen and heard your car on the road; me likey mucho bueno!!

smash

yea the video doesn't do it justice.