Alfa Romeo GTV (1996 - 2004) 3.2 V6 24v Lusso 2d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Style and pizzazz! You appreciate beauty and the finer things in life. Driving is fun, not a chore.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone will love it, but when you try to sell it to them they will make up some kind of excuse! Obviously they just lack the class.
Would you buy this car again and why?
YES! i am looking to sell it as i have a baby on the way so we are looking to buy just one family car. But i will have one again, without a doubt!
What are you likely to buy next?
A family car. Not sure which one but when im in a postion to buy a car for myself again it will be an Alfa, 100%
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,500
When did you buy the car?
June 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, the car has built in sat nav, red leather seats (gorgeous), Aero pack and Enzo style 17" alloys. It had done 70000 miles and the price i paid seemed very fair as i got a 12 month warrenty with it too.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
My pure love for Alfa. I had a 2litre 16v version before and decided to upgrade to the 3.2 (even the same colour!)
What was the dealer like?
Great help, the car was found near manchester and brought down for me to view. Very honest and fair.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A dream. The 2litre 16v version was great fun, but this beast with a 3.2 litre V6 24v engine and 6 gears has the power to match a great drive. Its front wheel drive but corners and windy roads are no problem. YOU WILL NOT HAVE A BETTER DRIVE FOR ANYWHERE NEAR THE MONEY!
What's it like to park?
Vision is limited but after a few days the car just seems to fit like a glove and parking is only a problem because it means you are not driving it!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Withen a couple of months the engine management light went on. a reset sorted it out. I was told that if the air temp drops, condensation will cause the Lamda sensors to report a fault but as i said a reset sorted it. All coverd under the warranty.
What's most practical about your car?
Practical? well it has a steering wheel? If you are interested in this car you know its not about practicallity!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I have the latest facelift version but the basic design and gadgets are the same as the 1996 cars. I havethe built in sat nav so i guess its that.
