Alfa Romeo Gtv V6

[bxzx16v]

I've got the chance of a V6 Alfa Gtv, a very good price with the nice momo leather, I've just got to break it to swmbo. It seems a shame to the garage sat empty now the Zx had gone and I've always wanted a V6 engined alfaa

Mark

[CitroJim]

Ohh I approve A very good choice...

The engines in those sound like an orchestra of angels

Go on Mark, get it. It might be even more unreliable and badly built than an old Citroen but great fun..

And it has soul

[addo]

Better off with a 2.2 diesel C5 - it'll be less problematic.

The 147 or 156 GTA is worth having, but earlier cars I seriously wouldn't touch...

[citronut]

I've got the chance of a V6 Alfa Gtv, a very good price with the nice momo leather, I've just got to break it to swmbo.
Mark

i thought all girlies like a bit of Italian Mark

[CitroJim]

Better off with a 2.2 diesel C5 - it'll be less problematic.

So, they're THAT problematic are they then Adam?

[bxzx16v]

Well the wife's just sold her fiat 500 Malcolm so I guess having another Italian might work? Jim I'm SO tempted at the price I can get it for, it's a mechanic at work who needs some cash for his wedding. Addo are they really that bad? Anyway it's a 1999 3.0 24valve lusso with sensible miles and the seller will put a year's Mot on it for £1000, I'm going to look at it tomorrow so I'll keep you posted.

Mark

[CitroJim]

At that price and provenance it's an absolute no-brainer Mark

[bxzx16v]

I've been to have a look at the Alfa this afternoon and it is a very straight car, it's been stood a while and requires new discs and a repair on the exhaust but the owner says he will sort these. Other than needing a thorough wash I think it will make a good one, watch this space.

Mark

[CitroJim]

Good We need pictures Mark

[bxzx16v]

I'll see what I can do Jim, it's got a very nice black leather interior and the exterior is silver but with a tinge of green due to it being stood. It definitely wants a full set of discs and pads, I'm going back on Wednesday to fire it up, I can't wait.

Mark

[daviemck2006]

I think you will have it Mark. I can feel it coming Your not a real petrol head until you have owned an Alfa. And a v6 GTV sounds just the job for a bit of weekend fun.

[bxzx16v]

I wasn't really planning on another car this soon after the Zx but for the price it's too good to miss. It will take something special after the Zx.

Mark

[Deanxm]

Better off with a 2.2 diesel C5 - it'll be less problematic.

So, they're THAT problematic are they then Adam?

No they are not!
Mark you need to buy this, i only had a lowly 2.0ts but they are great cars, beautifull to look at and even the little ones make a nice noise, ok they are not the worlds best handling car but YOU MUST BUY IT!

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[CitroJim]

YOU MUST BUY IT!

I quite agree

[bxzx16v]

I think its as good as mine, it will definitely require the brakes discs/pads sorting for the MoT which the seller said he would do and there's a blow on the front pipe apparently, all will be revealed tomorrow when it gets fired up. Its also had a full timing kit fitted not that long ago, Wednesday morning can't come around quick enough.

Mark