Alfa Romeo 1999 GTV

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good second hand prices, don't buy new it will half in value in 1 year buy a 2 year old one for about 13-15k good really for a mini Ferrari! Don't buy an import as it affects resale value badly.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    £75 an hour at Alfa garages, extortionate! Running costs very high, fuel consumption ridiculous!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Should really be rear wheel drive!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very quick in a straight line but take it round a corner and your in trouble.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Battery died but expected after 3 years major problem with throttle potentiometer, otherwise ok.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Awesome, I love the image of this car, the aero kit is a must.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Front passengers fine, back seat forget it, boot small but better if you have a repair kit rather than a spare wheel. You have to be a contortionist to get in and out so forget giving granddad a lift!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Appalling people and service, find a good local mechanic and only go to an Alfa garage if you absolutely have to (e.g. 60,000 mile service if £450 standing charge!!!!)

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Ok.

    Other

    Door seals, wind screen wiper fluid going all down the side of the car when you wash windscreen wiper, throttle potentiometer took over 3 months to sort horrendous people and service at all Alfa garages I have encountered.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No