Talk to me about GTV 3.0 v6

[cirian75]

Got a new job, don't drive to work any more so my 09 50mpg sensible suzuki swift is a bit boring no.

I do around 45 miles a week now, so why not 45 miles in something special

Always loved the looks of these

This one is drop dead pretty if overpriced

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

This one is nice too, but the "Amazing example fully resprayed and undersealed 2 years ago by Ferrari specialist" make me think why was it so bad to need one ?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

[cirian75]

silver one is 7 miles away

those pics however are not the forecourt

they are taken at the Fujitsu campus near GMP HQ

website does not work

[cirian75]

bqf said:

I have a silver one with red leather, teledials, powerflexed, undersealed, 65k miles.

I loved it, but bought a Ferrari and so I can't store it. Might sell if you're interested.

Reg/age

Miles

MOT

location

history

[cirian75]

george123 said:

cirian75 said:

Reg/age

Miles

MOT

location

history

Are you this rude when you speak to people face to face? You start a thread asking for info on a car, people take the time to give you an opinion and you reply like this to each post. Guess you must be very busy and important

I'm sorry, it was not meant to be rude, just after some basic info besides the model, there was no need to sarcastic on condescending at the end either.

[cirian75]

he says its been undersealed, I assume this is a preventative measure

[cirian75]

275 miles away eeeepp !

[cirian75]

been looking at the GT


JTD seems good, but its a diesel = DMF, swirl flaps, EGR's and DPF are all things to go wrong

JTS seems to be a very heavy drinker vs the older TS motors

and the V6 seems past budget

[cirian75]

cheapest local to me is 5.5k

a few in the UK at 4.5k


most are at 6.5 to 9k

and non are red

[cirian75]

what do you like better about the 156?

[cirian75]

maybe a 147 ?


but not at his price

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

about £500 needs to come off that one.

[cirian75]

Pat H said:

cirian75 said:

what do you like better about the 156?

Interior miles nicer. Not claustrophobic, far better seats, nicer styled dash, more modern switchgear.

2.5 V6 revs harder, sounds better, is smoother and sweeter than the 3.2.

Bodywork nothing like as vulnerable to parking dings.

Nose not as vulnerable to stone chips.

Steering lock not quite as crap on the 156.

The doors on the 156 have proper frames. On the GTV the frameless glass fails to seal properly if you open and close the windows at speed, causing lots of wind noise and water leaks.

The 156 rides more quietly. GTVs suffer from terrible tyre noise if you have the wrong tyres fitted.

The 156 is better built and feels more durable than the GTV.

Silly things like airbag warning lamps and key fobs are less problematic on the 156.

The 156 gives away absolutely nothing to the GTV in terms of driving pleasure, but has a nicer cabin, proper rear seats and a useful boot.


Don't get me wrong, I really like the GTVs.

Apart from the rarity and the looks, a 156 (either 2.5 or a GTA) or a 3.2 GT is more pleasurable to live with. But as a future classic, the GTV beats the 156 or the GT hands down.

mmm, 156 sounds nice.

[cirian75]

if I don't mind the 2.0 JTS I could have a nice 156 or GT quite easy

what is the opinion of the 2.0 JTS engine?

Google search does not say nice things about it

[cirian75]

[quote=Pat H]If we are allowed to post gratuitous photos, then here are my two 3.2 GTVs.





Now that is gorgeous !!!!!!!!!

[cirian75]

oohhhh, sounds nice.

Do you have any pictures ?

[cirian75]

275 miles is the big hairy arsed baboon in the room

[cirian75]

done the insurance quotes, and V6's are out

looks like if its a GTV its has to be a TS, or if a 147/156 a TS/JTD