Alfa romeo GT - thoughts on these please?

[thekingisdead]

Am thinking of getting a GT, auto trader has thrown up these to locally, which is appealing, as I'm lazy :-)

Do they seem fairly priced? Don't mind paying a little for convenience, but obviously not way over book.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

On phone so struggling to do the URL thing. Sorry.

Not seen either yet, but thinking of calling in on way home from work

Thanks,

[Raverbaby]

Can't comment on price, but they look lovely.
I'm on my 2nd GT and love em!
Have a read at this if you haven't already.
Good luck!

http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/alfa_gt_guide.shtml

[ODIN V6]

History history history make sure all servicing is up to date, prices a little high for the milage.
my gt got 20 k lower miles was a 800 cheaper

Check this fourm out http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/

[Ej74]

Great Long Distance cruiser
Very supportive seats

Check the Timing belt/ Water Pump, EGR and electrics !

[thekingisdead]

Thanks guys. Seeing the blue one tonight.

[flyingplum]

Also, listen out for creaking / knocking front suspension. - Creaking could be upper or lower arms, knocking from lower down could be drop links or ARB (although ARB bushes can also squeak a little), and tailgates are prone to squeaking and rattling - not serious but very irritating!

I've owned my Blackline JTDm for just over a year, and apart from one drop link and a couple of upper arms, it's been great! Quite fancy a Brera S Prodrive though...

[Ej74]

My opinion is the blue one looks overpriced
Get one with less miles and remap for 300 on JTDM

[Nigel_O]

I bought a 2008 Blackline diesel a couple of weeks ago as a daily hack - getting mid 40s mpg and plenty of comfort and refinement. - very impressed for such a cheap car

It's done over 150k, but it drives very well - had the cambelt and water pump changed straight away along with a full service and an mot, but it still stands me for less than £5k

Stylish, individual and practical motoring for peanuts

Plenty of tech knowledge on AlfaOwner forums

[thekingisdead]

Well I've found me a GT! First 'proper' car I've owned (only my 3rd car in 8.5 years)
Q2 cloverleaf in black. Absolutely love it.

[Merp]

Looking to buy one of these out in Austria as my first car out here. Few questions..

2.0JTS engine, do you hear much noise or droning on the motorway?
The one I'm looking at is a dark metallic red, it's a 2006 model and I hear often about poor red paint work on pre 2007 alfas.
This one has a few front end stone chips but overall looks okay.

Can you attach a roof rack? For the ski season I want to be able to take boards etc, there is the possibility to slide them through the boot and centre seat.

Any other known 2.0 JTS issues?

[alfabadass]

JTS is improved over the TS in terms of reliability but loses some of the soul.

I know it's a sin but stick to the JTD. Less engine hassle in the long run.

[Pud237]

The 3.2 V6 is a fantastic car once you've fitted the essential limited slip diff, which is an easy enough job and can be done without taking the gearbox off the engine.

The 1.9 JTD is a great mile muncher and its a great engine, much nicer than the 2.0 PD in my wife's Mk5 Golf.

[wilbo83]

Thread revival, considering a 1.9 JTDm Blackline. I understrandc these don't have a DPF but they do have swirl flaps. Should I be worried about these at all? Can they be deleted like BMWs?

Also, do any of the trim levels have heated seats?

[Merp]

wilbo83 said:

Thread revival, considering a 1.9 JTDm Blackline. I understrandc these don't have a DPF but they do have swirl flaps. Should I be worried about these at all? Can they be deleted like BMWs?

Also, do any of the trim levels have heated seats?

I have the "Winter Pack" which includes heated seats....not sure about trim level specifically.

[flyingplum]

wilbo83 said:

Thread revival, considering a 1.9 JTDm Blackline. I understrandc these don't have a DPF but they do have swirl flaps. Should I be worried about these at all? Can they be deleted like BMWs?

Also, do any of the trim levels have heated seats?

I'm considering selling my Blackline 1.9 JTDm - feel free to mail me if you're interested.

[Merp]

flyingplum said:

Also, listen out for creaking / knocking front suspension. - Creaking could be upper or lower arms, knocking from lower down could be drop links or ARB (although ARB bushes can also squeak a little), and tailgates are prone to squeaking and rattling - not serious but very irritating!

I've owned my Blackline JTDm for just over a year, and apart from one drop link and a couple of upper arms, it's been great! Quite fancy a Brera S Prodrive though...

I noticed after approx 200miles after driving away from the dealer I now have creaking front suspension. It only gets driven at the weekend as I commute to work on the train. I have 6months warranty from the dealer so this "should" be covered! If not, how big of a job?

[flyingplum]

Merp said:

I noticed after approx 200miles after driving away from the dealer I now have creaking front suspension. It only gets driven at the weekend as I commute to work on the train. I have 6months warranty from the dealer so this "should" be covered! If not, how big of a job?

I had mine done at the main dealers but at separate times - top arms were £150 fitted per side, lower arms were £250 fitted per side. I previously used a reputable indy specialist, but the upper arms they used were rubbish (and they tried to charge me for genuine parts + their labour was more than the main dealers!).

If the creaking sounds like its coming from behind the dash, it's likely to be uppers. Creaking lower down is probably lowers, or ARB bushes. Mine wasn't covered by the dealer warranty.