RE: Shed of the Week: Alfa Romeo GT
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Quite a surprising lack of haters for this week's shed - perhaps people's tolerance of less-than-perfect motoring is a bit broader when there's an Alfa badge
I also have a GT - a Blackline diesel that I picked up five years ago with already high miles - it was supposed to be a stop-gap for a year or two until I could afford the 635D or CLS I've been promising myself
I could afford the BMW or Merc now if I wanted to, but the GT has got under my skin a bit and I rather like it. I've spent a few quid on consumables (which includes three sets of front wishbones....), but its still going very strong - now has 248,000 miles on it and still returns 50+ mpg on my daily commute
More importantly, I reckon it still looks pretty decent for a ten year old Italian shed....
Alfa in the snow by Nigel Ogram, on Flickr
I also have a GT - a Blackline diesel that I picked up five years ago with already high miles - it was supposed to be a stop-gap for a year or two until I could afford the 635D or CLS I've been promising myself
I could afford the BMW or Merc now if I wanted to, but the GT has got under my skin a bit and I rather like it. I've spent a few quid on consumables (which includes three sets of front wishbones....), but its still going very strong - now has 248,000 miles on it and still returns 50+ mpg on my daily commute
More importantly, I reckon it still looks pretty decent for a ten year old Italian shed....
Alfa in the snow by Nigel Ogram, on Flickr
Edited by Nigel_O on Friday 17th August 14:46
Nigel_O said:
Oh I say, fine shot sir!Chris Type R said:
Not just a 'pretty face' - an incredibly practical way to own a Busso engine (the 5 bins fit in the boot for dump runs). The 3.2 definitely benefits from a diff upgrade. Mine is now 13 years old.
cracking picture to really show off the side lines of the car Edited by Chris Type R on Friday 17th August 11:26
IntriguedUser said:
Have been looking at these recently, along with the 166 3.0 v6
Maybe next year when I can afford one, I'm just scared of buying cars and them losing massive value during my ownership, any tips for me?
You could buy this SOTW? It's already done 90% of it's depreciation.Maybe next year when I can afford one, I'm just scared of buying cars and them losing massive value during my ownership, any tips for me?
IntriguedUser said:
Have been looking at these recently, along with the 166 3.0 v6
Maybe next year when I can afford one, I'm just scared of buying cars and them losing massive value during my ownership, any tips for me?
As above – how much are you looking to spend to worry about (possibly) losing a few quid? Most of the depreciation on either of your choices must be near-peak right now. Buy it because you really want it, not because you've got one eye on the resale value. Maybe next year when I can afford one, I'm just scared of buying cars and them losing massive value during my ownership, any tips for me?
Nigel_O said:
I want that framed on my wall ReaperCushions said:
cracking picture to really show off the side lines of the car
It's my 'binned it' photo. I continue to be amazed by the load lugging/passenger lugging practicality of it. Previous cars were a GTV, a S2000, and an MX-5 so this has been very different in that respect.
Evanivitch said:
It's interesting how many people are confident it has future classic potential.
The question is, will the Diesel models be included? Or even the JTS for that matter.
I think a lot of the 'value' is due to it being a 'GTA' on the cheap, and one of the last models to contain the Busso engine. So, if I was buying speculatively it'd have to be the 3.2 V6. The question is, will the Diesel models be included? Or even the JTS for that matter.
The 3.2 was covered by modern classics magazine a while ago - https://www.modernclassicsmagazine.co.uk/clever-mo... - reason I know this, someone approached me at the dump offering to buy mine.
DrSteveBrule said:
As above – how much are you looking to spend to worry about (possibly) losing a few quid? Most of the depreciation on either of your choices must be near-peak right now. Buy it because you really want it, not because you've got one eye on the resale value.
Most of the cars I've seen have been between 5k and 7k, then again I've only been looking at facelift models.Will have another look
Chris Type R said:
Evanivitch said:
It's interesting how many people are confident it has future classic potential.
The question is, will the Diesel models be included? Or even the JTS for that matter.
I think a lot of the 'value' is due to it being a 'GTA' on the cheap, and one of the last models to contain the Busso engine. So, if I was buying speculatively it'd have to be the 3.2 V6. The question is, will the Diesel models be included? Or even the JTS for that matter.
The 3.2 was covered by modern classics magazine a while ago - https://www.modernclassicsmagazine.co.uk/clever-mo... - reason I know this, someone approached me at the dump offering to buy mine.
J4CKO said:
Nice enough, not really something that's ever been on my radar, too expensive (for me), not that pretty when new and not that fast in any form, just a bit of an also ran but at least its an interesting thing at £1500.
A bit meh but, I would like to show my general appreciation for SOTW, far too much moaning about prose on PH, I just take it on face value and enjoy seeing what it is going to be every Friday morning, it reminds me of the excitement as a kid, when watching "Bod" and waiting to find out what flavour of milkshake Alberto the Frog would choose. Showing my age there.
Must be a bit of a chore finding a new shed each week, finding the words and then waiting for the whingeing, guess what, you arent paying for this.
Its been a few years and now a staple of my Friday morning routine, I look forward to it, tragic as that may sound, not all week but I think "Cool, its Friday morning, lets see what horror we have to pass judgement on today", a mix of nostalgia, interest, joy and sometimes revulsion.
So, after all this time, I want to say a heartfelt "thanks for all the Sheds", it is appreciated.
My sentiments exactly. First thing I do on a Friday is check for SOTW. Love the cars found and the narrative that goes along with them in the article. Keep it up! (And the good articles.... phnaar phnaar!)A bit meh but, I would like to show my general appreciation for SOTW, far too much moaning about prose on PH, I just take it on face value and enjoy seeing what it is going to be every Friday morning, it reminds me of the excitement as a kid, when watching "Bod" and waiting to find out what flavour of milkshake Alberto the Frog would choose. Showing my age there.
Must be a bit of a chore finding a new shed each week, finding the words and then waiting for the whingeing, guess what, you arent paying for this.
Its been a few years and now a staple of my Friday morning routine, I look forward to it, tragic as that may sound, not all week but I think "Cool, its Friday morning, lets see what horror we have to pass judgement on today", a mix of nostalgia, interest, joy and sometimes revulsion.
So, after all this time, I want to say a heartfelt "thanks for all the Sheds", it is appreciated.
drjdog said:
From the GTV, which is a mostly good looking car, to this, which is awkward from almost every angle. The Brera was definitely better looking, but not as nice to drive. I think this sits in the middle as a disappointment in some way to nearly everyone.
I'd say these look okay, with perhaps a challenging rear. Beautiful they are not.I find both the GTV and Brera better looking.
I broke shed's budget by £50 to land my dirty diesel which has just ticked over 122k miles and feels none the worse for it. Average economy 55mpg including some town work, enough poke and chuckability to be moderately entertaining, rather nice to sit in and look at. What's not to like!
As has been previously mentioned, the driving position is superb, by far the best of any car I've ever owned! Fixes so far: door handle and brake light switch for £13 all in
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