Alfa Romeo 1999 GTV

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    New price is a little high but secondhand is excellent.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good but new front tyres are needed frequently. Belt changes need engine out.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lovely, but you really feel small potholes. Standard Alfa brakes very poor.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic engine and gearshift, pulls like a train.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Tracking needs adjusting regularly (3500m), minor niggles with loose interior trim and sunroof. Windows need regular adjustment to prevent fouling.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Gets looks, image only marred by interior and Fiat's image.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Headrests are not adjustable(!) and the seat doesn't hold you round corners.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarm and imobiliser, nothing much more than basic.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Tools left in engine bay, after work on sunroof interior had oily fingerprints over the grey material. Always some problem with service quality every time.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Front suspension/steering seems to be very sensitive to geometry. Brakes poor.

    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