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CedGTV
Original Poster
2,177 posts
123 months
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crostonian
1,189 posts
41 months
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Looks a good example, these seem to be valued more on condition and history rather than age/mileage which is a sure sign that they are on the cusp of classic status.
My pet hate though is when people say in their ads, 'best colour combination', for the advertiser yes, but not necessarily for everyone else. Personally I'd go for Meteor or was it Eclipse Grey with red leather, love Lightning Blue but it shows every mark and you can forget Alfa Red (Pink) on a GTV unless you get it resprayed and are willing to polish it every weekend!
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CedGTV
Original Poster
2,177 posts
123 months
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Yes I spotted that but it is my fav combination of colours so very happy.
It looks and sounds awesome in the flesh.
So much more has been done to the car and he's left all the ICE in which he was going to remove.
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george123
104 posts
51 months
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A beaut! Has had a lot of the good stuff done to it so worth paying that bit more than going rate. How much did you pay?;) I bought this, which was in the colour combo I wanted, a couple of months ago - black with red style interior.....  It wasn't perfect but got it at a price where I'd have the budget to get a few things done , eg: sorting out paintwork, new brakes, new suspension and looking at the GTA clutch and flywheel option next . Interestingly AHM have quoted £1100 for this whereas Autolusso in Bournemouth have quoted £600 for the same work  Might get the quaife fitted as well....then I really must stop spending money on it...! Enjoy!
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CedGTV
Original Poster
2,177 posts
123 months
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I paid asking price, he has the trailing arms in the boot (with the poly bushes) but didn't want to push him to undertake the work as he threw in all the ICE (head unit, Sub and amp) which wasn't included in the ad.
Was worth it for the burst of sound as he came across the car park towards me.
Can't wait to pick it up.
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robsco
5,316 posts
45 months
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crostonian said: Personally I'd go for Meteor or was it Eclipse Grey with red leather Mine was Eclipse Grey with red leather and red style dash, it was a beautiful combination. They did do Meteor Grey too, which was a little darker IIRC. Lovely car OP, here's hoping you enjoy it.
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george123
104 posts
51 months
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CedGTV said: I paid asking price, he has the trailing arms in the boot (with the poly bushes) but didn't want to push him to undertake the work as he threw in all the ICE (head unit, Sub and amp) which wasn't included in the ad.
Was worth it for the burst of sound as he came across the car park towards me.
Can't wait to pick it up.
Enjoy!
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strangehighways
209 posts
34 months
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Looks awesome mate. AWESOME. I am gonna try and keep my GTV forever. I just love it and can't imagine replacing it. 
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GTIAlex
373 posts
35 months
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strangehighways said: Looks awesome mate. AWESOME. I am gonna try and keep my GTV forever. I just love it and can't imagine replacing it. 
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A lex
8,849 posts
102 months
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Looks lovely and has obviously been well cared for. Towards the top of the tree price wise, but buying cheap is a false economy with these (ask me how I know). Here is my 'cheap' Spider - cost me well over €25k in repairs and upgrades since '07  Another one firmly in the 'never selling' camp here! 
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CedGTV
Original Poster
2,177 posts
123 months
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It's home and the trip back from Blackheath was amazing.
The Blackwall tunnel was fun.
Brilliant, might creep out later and give a proper blast round the M25 for a few junctions....
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MrC986
553 posts
60 months
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I'd be really interested to hear your experiences of ownership...I'm quietly looking to add one to the driveway as I think they look massive VFM and with a decent exhaust/decat must sound like a mini Ferrari! I also think they are a stunning shape & likely to be a future classic - supply of well looked after cars is looking scarce & I understand how you justified buying such a well sorted example! They are very much an under rated car on the road. Happy motoring 
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CedGTV
Original Poster
2,177 posts
123 months
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I'll get some more miles under the belt so to speak in this one and would be happy to answer any questions. A good read through the Alfaowner site helped me phenomenally when it came to deciding, that and I've had a Twinspark GTV for 5 years now.
Oh and the sound under load is pretty special.
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