Yet another GTV thread - this time its a cup :)
Discussion
What do you Alfisti's think of this GTV Cup?
http://www.veloces.co.uk/reg/O0CL3RG
Its at Veloce's and I took it for a test drive yesterday. It feels taught, apparently had everything done to it and will be perfect when sold.
The MD dealt with me, Paul, and he seemed a top bloke, very accommodating and helpful and even offered me a test drive without me asking. Overall, I'd be happy to deal with them and have them continue to look after the car if i bought it.
The only thing that concerns me is mileage, I'd probably want to keep it atleast 3 years but its already at 84k. What do you guys think?
If its not this Cup, it will be another, as I have definitely fallen for it!
http://www.veloces.co.uk/reg/O0CL3RG
Its at Veloce's and I took it for a test drive yesterday. It feels taught, apparently had everything done to it and will be perfect when sold.
The MD dealt with me, Paul, and he seemed a top bloke, very accommodating and helpful and even offered me a test drive without me asking. Overall, I'd be happy to deal with them and have them continue to look after the car if i bought it.
The only thing that concerns me is mileage, I'd probably want to keep it atleast 3 years but its already at 84k. What do you guys think?
If its not this Cup, it will be another, as I have definitely fallen for it!
Edited by AbarthChris on Sunday 2nd May 15:47
Hi, i viewed that cup when the private owner was selling it at £3500 on autotrader a couple of months ago. Check the front end out, it has been repaired after a collision with a police car according to the then owner. It had overspray in the wheel arches. The ac was faulty, might be ok now and it was still on original rear suspension/clutch and exhaust. The owner also had the radiator changed after an overheating problem and on test driving i found it to be down on response/power, which again the owner admitted to and had tried fuel additives etc.( i have a v6 gtv so was in a position to compare)
Be careful at that price as there are a few about with much lower mileages.
Be careful at that price as there are a few about with much lower mileages.
I know nothing about that particular car, however, whilst I appreciate the rarity of the 'cup' for £2k less you can get a V6 of the same age with less mileage, with good history etc.
I suppose it is a matter of taste, but I personally don't like the cup bodykit and side vents.
In saying that, they still look good and the engine is excellent so if you find a good one I don't think you will be disappointed!
I suppose it is a matter of taste, but I personally don't like the cup bodykit and side vents.
In saying that, they still look good and the engine is excellent so if you find a good one I don't think you will be disappointed!
Harbuzi said:
whilst I appreciate the rarity of the 'cup' for £2k less you can get a V6 of the same age with less mileage, with good history etc.
I suppose it is a matter of taste, but I personally don't like the cup bodykit and side vents.
I suppose it is a matter of taste, but I personally don't like the cup bodykit and side vents.
Same here. You can get exactly the same mechanical package in a standard GTV V6 with plenty of change to refresh any bits and pieces that need it, and the basic shape looks so much better without all the 'Cup' adornments.judas said:
I was in the same position a few months ago. I was looking for a Cup but came to the conclusion that as nice as they are, they're not worth the premium. For the same price as a 2002 Cup with 70k+ miles I bought a 2004 V6 with 24k miles. Same colour and goes just as well 
Would that be a facelift model? I really dont like the phase 3 model with the new alfa nose. I love the Cup kit, and I think i'd be disappointed with not having one but then again, I suppose i could find a minter and stick the kit on...so GX337 - are you talking about that Cup in the link or another one?
AbarthChris said:
I love the Cup kit, and I think i'd be disappointed with not having one but then again, I suppose i could find a minter and stick the kit on...
If you like the Cup, you should get one. Making a mock cup-a-like out of a normal V6 would be the worst of the three options, I think. 
AbarthChris said:
judas said:
I was in the same position a few months ago. I was looking for a Cup but came to the conclusion that as nice as they are, they're not worth the premium. For the same price as a 2002 Cup with 70k+ miles I bought a 2004 V6 with 24k miles. Same colour and goes just as well
Would that be a facelift model? I really dont like the phase 3 model with the new alfa nose. I love the Cup kit, and I think i'd be disappointed with not having one but then again, I suppose i could find a minter and stick the kit on...[/quote]If you like the Cup, you should get one. Making a mock cup-a-like out of a normal V6 would be the worst of the three options, I think.
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I agree with this! If it is a cup you really want, then it will be worth the premium to you! In addition to this, I think the cup kit may be hard to come by and the parts will always be a slightly different shade as they will have aged differently to the car you have etc..etc...!
Good luck OP!!
Harbuzi said:
jamieboy said:
If you like the Cup, you should get one. Making a mock cup-a-like out of a normal V6 would be the worst of the three options, I think.
I agree with this! If it is a cup you really want, then it will be worth the premium to you! In addition to this, I think the cup kit may be hard to come by and the parts will always be a slightly different shade as they will have aged differently to the car you have etc..etc...!Good luck OP!!
I'm going to take my time and find a nice, low mileage one with a full history. Whatever the premium over a normal one, it should hopefully keep that premium...
You should be able to get what you want for 6-7k, low milesge etc. I always prefer to buy privately for cars that sort of age as you can always see how a car has been maintained after seeing and speaking to the owner.
I can tell you the cup we have been referring to was not enthusiast owned so did not have regular oil checks etc, and all the tyres were budget brands i have never heard of.
I can tell you the cup we have been referring to was not enthusiast owned so did not have regular oil checks etc, and all the tyres were budget brands i have never heard of.
GX337 said:
You should be able to get what you want for 6-7k, low milesge etc. I always prefer to buy privately for cars that sort of age as you can always see how a car has been maintained after seeing and speaking to the owner.
I can tell you the cup we have been referring to was not enthusiast owned so did not have regular oil checks etc, and all the tyres were budget brands i have never heard of.
Nice one mate, thats great advice! I'm not really in a position to buy right now as I'm starting a new job on monday and need to get the transition period out of the way but I thought this was a good one seeing as it appeared to have good history! shows you how wrong i was...I can tell you the cup we have been referring to was not enthusiast owned so did not have regular oil checks etc, and all the tyres were budget brands i have never heard of.
I shall keep you helpful lot updated as to when (not if!) I find the perfect one for me!
Now... what bike rack for a GTV??
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