Alfa Romeo GTV (1996 - 2004) 3.0 V6 24V Lusso 2d (1998/R) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Individual thinking, Stylish and a real headtunrner.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Most children LOVE it, again this is the acid test as they are uninfluenced by motoring snobery or opinion. A bit loud with SS exaust. Every one who has been a passnger loved it!

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes. They ar enow so affordable and lotts of opportunity to upgrade as bits fall off. They will become rare (as those left are not provided with the TLC they need) and I belive will become a collectable classic.

What are you likely to buy next?

TVR Cerbera for all the same reasons.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,500

When did you buy the car?

October 2004

Did you get a good deal and why?

yes, I got the dealear to chnage the cambelt and service it for the price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

For the money it had outstanding looks and performance. Nothing this exotic came close.

What was the dealer like?

Typical wide boy.

What's it like to drive?

Original suspension and brakes were not up to the job, once upgraded pads and disks and coilovers it was fantastic!

What's it like to park?

can be difficult to revers because of the limited rear visibility.

Have you had any problems with the car?

yes, cooling system failure (twice), battery, master cylinder, radiator, condensor, gearbox, clutch. ariel...and some other things. BUT..as i purchased a warranty most of these were covered!

What's most practical about your car?

can get the children in the rear, which I could not with an Audi TT. fast and rel;atively small. Practicality is not the driver for this purchase.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The V6 sound track.