gtv 3.0 v6 2000 model

[k321]

hi i am tempted to buy an alfa romeo 3.0 v6 with about 80,000 miles on the clock

are these cars usually mechanically sound> whats the performance like? and fuel consumption etc..anybody here had any experience with one>


thanks

[_Batty_]

mines got just a whisker over 90,000 miles on it, and other than the cambelt tensioner i have had no problems.
see www.sportsalfa.com for FAQ's and general q's.

Matt

[wadgebeast]

Try this, everything you need to know

www.gtvv6.com/buying.htm

[k321]

thanks a lot

Edited by k321 on Wednesday 15th November 16:09

[pdV6]

k321 said:

are these cars usually mechanically sound

Pretty much.

k321 said:

whats the performance like?

Depends what you're comparing it to but plenty nippy enough.
Alfa's claims of 6.5 0-60 and 155 all out are just about spot on.

k321 said:

fuel consumption etc

Not good - I average about 18mpg around town and 25ish on the motorway. Can get up to about 28/29 if driving very very carefully (but where's the fun in that?)

k321 said:

anybody here had any experience with one

For the entire history of mine from new see my profile.

[k321]

thanks pdv6

i used to work for an automotive retention sytems company analysing in alfa romeo aftersales service about 5 years ago and all i recall is how shoddy the service was and how the 156's used to break down a lot

though i seen these cheap alfa 3.0 v6's and they still look nice and they are fast

definitely better than my saab i think

[sjn2004]

k321 said:

thanks pdv6

i used to work for an automotive retention sytems company analysing in alfa romeo aftersales service about 5 years ago and all i recall is how shoddy the service was and how the 156's used to break down a lot

though i seen these cheap alfa 3.0 v6's and they still look nice and they are fast

definitely better than my saab i think

My 2001 GTV 3.0 has never broken down, infact never had a fault. Don't believe the hype about Alfa Romeo being unreliable, a friend of mine has had BMW's,Audi etc and they all had problems.

[wasted years]

Go for it! As long as it has been serviced it'll be a great car.

[k321]

i just might!

[saxmund]

Just don't use an Alfa Romeo service centre for servicing - there's plenty of good independents out there.

[wasted years]

I get mine serviced etc at a local independant and have had had no issues. Alfa prices can be scary!

[k321]

if i buy a car with 80,000 miles, are there any huge costs i will have to incur?

[_Batty_]

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

[k321]

thats cheap batty..are there many nice alfa romeo independent specialists?
and cheap?

[_Batty_]

k321 said:

thats cheap batty..are there many nice alfa romeo independent specialists?
and cheap?

where about are you located? there are a few about, like i mentioned above, see sportsalfa for links to specialists/recommended people....

[Jmanr]

Official technical figures here:
www.ultimatespecs.com/?option=4&brand=1&model=8&car=1054

Great car! Great V6 !

[StuMartin]

Am also tempted by one of these, having found myself abruptly on the lookout for a new car. They do look good, and depreciation from new makes these quite a bargain (provided it levels off a bit now). But, the reliability and servicing does concern me. Looking on the linked forum above, the technical pages do seem to have a few tales of woe...but then I am coming from Toyota ownership so pretty much everything will appear less reliable and costly to maintain at first sight.

Nevertheless, am largely reassured that low mileage + FARSH + tlc = few if any problems. So, guess will go have a look around at what's available. There's a nice looking Cup in the PH classifieds at the moment, for example.

Few quick questions, if anyone can be arsed (and if I may rudely butt in) with reference to the 3.0 -

Is it fairly torquey low-mid range? I'm hoping a 'yes' answer will round off a wholly impressive V6 experience

What's the cabin noise like a) "cruising" and b) during ahem, spirited driving?

What's the handling and turn in like, given that it's a large engine above front driven wheels?

The front seats - I've read they have all the lateral support of a park bench?

Many cheers, S

[pdV6]

StuMartin said:

am largely reassured that low mileage + FARSH + tlc = few if any problems.

Specialist SH as opposed to FARSH is actually preferable!

StuMartin said:

Is it fairly torquey low-mid range? I'm hoping a 'yes' answer will round off a wholly impressive V6 experience

Yes. So much so that I, for one, tend to get a bit lazy and in daily driving rarely get into the "fun zone" beyond 4k rpm

StuMartin said:

What's the cabin noise like a) "cruising" and b) during ahem, spirited driving?

With a standard exhaust and cats in place, (a) fine and (b) lovely!

StuMartin said:

What's the handling and turn in like, given that it's a large engine above front driven wheels?

A lot better than you'd expect. Ultimately it will understeer but the point at which that starts to happen is a lot further away than you expect. The sweet chassis and trick rear suspension (passive rear wheel steer) means that, up to a point, the faster you yank it into a corner the harder it works for you.

StuMartin said:

The front seats - I've read they have all the lateral support of a park bench?

Indeed. Be thankful for sitting in the driver's seat - at least you have the steeering wheel to hang onto!

[StuMartin]

Excellent summary, thanks PDV6

[k321]

one more questoin, how big are the back seats..can i get 2 mates in the back for short trips and spirited tunnel runs?