GTV6

[S3 Alex]

Hi chaps,

I'm interested in perhaps buying a 1999 GTV6.

What are these like to drive? I know they're only FWD, but what are the driving dynamics like? I'm more interested in cornering ability than straight line speed.

Cheers,

Alex

[wadgebeast]

They're very good, despite the fwd. The rear suspension is pretty fancy, so when you accelerate out of the apex of a corner, it tucks in nicely and feels rwd.

However, if you're after cornering prowess then the lighter engined twin spark is a neater, less understeering package than the heavy V6.

[pdV6]

For 1999, presumably you mean a GTV V6

...as opposed to a GTV6

[jamieboy]

pdV6 said:

For 1999, presumably you mean a GTV V6
...as opposed to a GTV6

Indeed, nor a GT V6.

[pdV6]

jamieboy said:

pdV6 said:

For 1999, presumably you mean a GTV V6
...as opposed to a GTV6

Indeed, nor a GT V6.

Good point!

[jamieboy]

Although looking at those photos, the GTV6 is the one I'd be after...

[_Batty_]

pdV6 said:

For 1999, presumably you mean a GTV V6

please stop teasing me

[dpbird90]

pdV6 said:

...as opposed to a GTV6

I think I just wet myself.


But if you're looking at a '99 GTV V6, perhaps widen your horizons (and your budget) to a GTV Cup. Can't remember the year but I saw a 2002 52 reg one on eBay with a Buy It Now price of £8.5k

[Sam Gamgee]

dpbird90 said:

pdV6 said:

...as opposed to a GTV6

I think I just wet myself.


But if you're looking at a '99 GTV V6, perhaps widen your horizons (and your budget) to a GTV Cup. Can't remember the year but I saw a 2002 52 reg one on eBay with a Buy It Now price of £8.5k

Oops! So have I....used to own a 2.0 one of these babies, absolutely lurved her!

Dave.

[Sam Gamgee]

Hey, pdv6, is that mtb of yours a carbon jobbie?

Dave.

[Ecurie Ecosse]

What is your budget?

156 GTAs can be had for very reasonable prices these days.

[pdV6]

Sam Gamgee said:

Hey, pdv6, is that mtb of yours a carbon jobbie?

Dave.

It's a Trek Y33 from 1997

[THE BIG DOG]

Get a Cup
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=scFNcpnCNFE

Slap on a Q2 and you will be

[pdV6]

THE BIG DOG said:

Get a Cup

...but bear in mind that the Cups are just phase II V6s with some cosmetic details changed, so if you like the look and can find one, go for it.