159 SW Ti for a GT 3.2?

[robbo 2006]

Hello all.

I wanted to get thoughts on my scenario.

Thinking to change my car. It's a red Ti sportwagon, one of the last run ones with 40 k on the clock. It's a great car, rare spec and I've owned since new. I have been offered 11.5k for it with 16 monthly payments left before I own it outright. I do fancy a change and owning a Busso v6 before these are all on big miles would be cool. Veloces have a nice GT for sale for 7,950. It looks well kept. If I bought it and ran it for 2 years until the Giulias are out, it would be essentially a trade in and no payments which I'd put aside for a new car.

These seem to be holding their value at the moment/going up. This particular GT has 79k on the clock and had 4 owners. I believe it's been owned by someone in the Bedfordshire section of AO. I only do 7-8k a year so wouldn't put much on the clock. let's say I want to sell it in 2 years would I get close to my money back for it? Or should I hold on for one with 50-60k on the clock. Or will it make much difference in order to enjoy one?

Thanks,
Iain

[robbo 2006]

Thanks very much for both your thoughts. I've asked the question. This one doesn't appear to have had any mechanical issues with it. They've given it a proper once over sorting the brakes, suspension, cal opera and wheel refurbishment. Obviously I'll check servicing, timing belt and any rust issues before expressing proper interest. My only concern is even with doing low miles, I will put 8k X 2 years on to 78k =94k. I think that's still going to warrant good returns if I looked well after it?

Cheers!
Iain

[robbo 2006]

Ended up going for the Dijon blue V6 that Autolusso had. Engine rebuild, timing belt etc done. Only 43k on the clock and being a 55 plate, one of the last cars in the lower tax level. Pretty pleased with it!

Cheers,
Iain

[robbo 2006]

I will miss the stunning interior of the late run 159 however the Busso is a special sound..

[robbo 2006]

3 months in and have to say owning a GT with the Busso is something I don't regret. The engine has a glorious progressiveness through 4000 rpm. I do miss the quality spec of the Ti wagon and a little extra space- I'm 6 ft 4...however the handling of the GT is nimbler, mine has had the Quaife LSD done. Yes the snag list is one to keep on top of(just small things like electric Windows, door lock etc and now know checking the oil regularly especially as it's had an engine rebuild) but it feels like a special car to own when you fire her up first thing in the morning. The V6 springs to life ) I don't think there can be many Dijon blue metallic V6s in the UK?(slightly lighter shade than the blue on the later run 2.0

The only downside is I cannot see a 2 litre Giulia replacing it in my driveway...it's going to have to be the big one better start saving! Depreciation on registered Cloverleaf Giulias is going to be interesting to observe. I think they're going to hold their value unless Alfa punt a few in the UK market.

Cheers,
Iain