Cheap Alfa GTV or 166

[Andyt25]

OK so had a number of different Alfa's through the 90's...2x155 and 2xGTV...For the last 8 years I've had a number of Lotus but have decided to just use the Lotus at weekends, sunnydays and track days so need a cheap car for work (Only do around 6 miles a day)....Am I asking for trouble looking at a 166 or GTV TS for between £1500-£2200. I could not believe how cheaply you can buy these fantastic cars now. I heading towards a GTV more than 166 as I love the shape which for me hasn't dated one bit.

So any thoughts, advice, what to look out for at this price would be gratefull.

[_Batty_]

V6 166 for noise/waft.
ts for a more 'involved' drive.
standard GTV point (rear suspension, oil levels, afm, cambelt..) not sure on the 166..

[Andyt25]

Cheers Batty...agree with V6. Had a S plate V6 GTV and the sound was stunning.

[_Batty_]

Andyt25 said:

Cheers Batty...agree with V6. Had a S plate V6 GTV and the sound was stunning.

i have an s reg v6, and is one of the best sounding cars this side of a 355/360cs.

i'd love a 166, but think it would be horrendous to keep in fuel.
the ts might be a little more enjoyable.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/458346.htm
best of both worlds?

Edited by _Batty_ on Monday 14th April 21:04

[Andyt25]

_Batty_ said:

Andyt25 said:

Cheers Batty...agree with V6. Had a S plate V6 GTV and the sound was stunning.

i have an s reg v6, and is one of the best sounding cars this side of a 355/360cs.

i'd love a 166, but think it would be horrendous to keep in fuel.
the ts might be a little more enjoyable.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/458346.htm
best of both worlds?

Edited by _Batty_ on Monday 14th April 21:04

Did see that one on PH also this 2.0 TS is local to me and may have a look. Service history a bit patchy after 75k though.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/450270.htm
At this sort of money I'm not expecting to get a perfect example but I do want one thats been looked after.

From what I remeber the V6 GTV sounded awesome and what a pretty shape, how can something that looks so good be so cheap...I will say that I had a Maserati 3200gt a few years ago and that sounded a bit more sexy than the GTV...both great though.

Edited by Andyt25 on Tuesday 15th April 12:12

[pdV6]

The old adage does hold true, though:

If you can't afford an expensive one you certainly can't afford a cheap one!

[Andyt25]

pdV6 said:

The old adage does hold true, though:

If you can't afford an expensive one you certainly can't afford a cheap one!

Maybe so but believe me after Maserati running costs an Alfa is a pussycat so I'm not to worried about that.

[V6Alfisti]

As above....if you do buy one, buy the lowest mileage car with the greatest amount of work done.

On the GTV V6 check for:-

Cambelt changed (every 5 years or 72k whichever comes first)£500-750
Oil Cooler and associated pipes replaced (£200-300)
Clutch Slip £500-700
Key Code not going out
Red/brown master key (over a thousand for a new key from what i've heard)
Rear Bushes (these are rose jointed on the V6 and less prone to wear)
Air Flow Meter £150 ish

Just be careful, there are lots of abused examples out there