gtv 3.0 v6 2000 model
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I bought a 2001 80k mile 3.0l GTV about 2 months ago. I got it cheap partly because the MOT was about to run out, but all it needed to pass was a new numberplate (the old one was cracked). I have replaced the rear suspension bushes which improved the handling, it is now very good with high levels of grip, particularly on smooth roads but it does bounce about a bit on the bumps so I think it could do with new shocks. I had a problem with the fly by wire throttle but it turned out to be a dodgy connection on the throttle butterfly which I sorted myself. My kids fit in the back no problem but I haven't tried getting an adult in yet. I am happy with the car and would pick out the engine and the interior and exterior design as being my favorite bits.
Edited by pooh on Thursday 30th November 08:57
Alfahorn said:
The to go for if you can find one is a GTV Cup, they were made between 2001Y nad 2002 52 and start at about 9k, they were limited in number I believe less than 200 in the UK so may make a sound investment in the future.
...but bear in mind that the differences are purely cosmetic and all available aftermarket if you want them that badly and can't find a Cup.
pdV6 said:
Alfahorn said:
The to go for if you can find one is a GTV Cup, they were made between 2001Y nad 2002 52 and start at about 9k, they were limited in number I believe less than 200 in the UK so may make a sound investment in the future.
...but bear in mind that the differences are purely cosmetic and all available aftermarket if you want them that badly and can't find a Cup.
don't forget the silver plate!
that adds at least 12p to the value
cups are nice
The Cup is OK from the side, and the wheels look ace (a strange "satin" finish IIRC), but from the front, they're offensively ugly. There're too many tacked-on scoops, wings and slits, all of which are stacked atop each other and looking like too much of a bodge-job to be comfortable with.
_Batty_ said:
k321 said:
if i buy a car with 80,000 miles, are there any huge costs i will have to incur?
not really as long as all the usuals are dealt with, cambelt, bushes etc etc.
the engines are really bombproof, but check for oil leaks around the oil cooler (expensive to fix) and any tappet noises.
mines done 94k and still as tight as ever.
only costed me 2 wishbones and front bushes so far @ £200
Mine's done 175k now. It is still rock solid.
No rear legroom to speak of, as mentioned above. I did get a couple of mates in the back of mine but they complained loudly. And I'm only 5'5 so have the seat forward.
Not a problem most of the time but the throttle response is very quick so you have to be careful not to give it too much when doing emergency starts on the wet(more wheel spin = more revs = more power = more wheel spin). In the dry or if you aren't too lead footed in 1st in the wet it is not a problem. Getting on the throttle round a corner in the dry seems to tighten the line rather than make it run wide.
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