advice - may buy GTV

[JT]

Hi folks,

I'm thinking of buying this GTV for my daily drive:

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/ALFA...

Its an 1996 ALFA ROMEO GTV 2.0 TS 16V 2dr Coupe with 37 000 on the clock and on for £1950.

The owner tells me its a nice car but has two faults firstly the heater only works on setting 4 and also the air con doesn't work. Any idea how much these would cost to fix and also what do you think about the overall price?

Thanks

Jake

[V6Alfisti]

Air con could be anything from a re-gas to a new pump.

Any history/past MOT's to prove the mileage? Still seems like a lot of money to me, considering its one of the first and a phase 1.

Also make sure the cambelt has been done, its due every 3 years or 36k (whichever comes first)

[.:ian:.]

Heater blower is likely to be the resistor pack, close to the blower motor, passenger side footwell, £50? for a replacement and 20 mins to replace. Helps if you are a contortionist..

[S3_Graham]

check the rear suspension bushes and check them again to make sure!! to gauge your price, i paid £1000 (mates rates) for a 1997 2L Tspark with 85k on it with full history.

i would think £1500 is a more realistic goal!

i've had mine 4months now and put 6k on it. Its a really good car BUT it is one that needs tlc, just simple things like checking coolant and oil on a weekly basis at the least, as i do alot of miles i check mine twice weekly!