My new Alfa GTV....

[Pete102]

Hi,

In (potentially) a moment of madness I finally scratched my Alfa itch today and placed a deposit on a GTV. Unfortunately its not the 3.0 V6 I was hoping for but this isn't such a bad thing (insurance mainly and cost of repair when it goes wrong ).

One of the main reasons I wanted the V6 was because of the optional aero kit they seem to be fitted with...then I spotted this little beauty on the bay of E last night. Cue a 3 hour drive up the A1 to view and decide I wanted it and it was mine. Picking it up next sunday and I'm already like a kid at christmas, absolute luxury compared to the Nissan Micra 1.0 stbox I'm currently in.

The aim is to keep it largely 'as is' but tidy up any less than perfect bits and detail the paint, the other things I haven't made my mind up on are the crests on the wings...they have an alfa logo and GTV in them (not a prancing horse before anyone asks ) but they may be removed yet...

So, its red, its italian and its sporty(ish) whats the worst that can happen lol

[Petrolhead747]

Very nice, I love these cars - currently own a 2.0 916 Spider and a 3.0 GTV.
Are they the 16" Teledials off a 156 that are fitted? I want to change the wheels on my Spider but was told the 16" teledials dont look right. I think they look great on yours!

[Pete102]

They are 16's, not sure if they are off a 156. Im on the lookout for a set of 17's from the GTV V6 if your potentially interested?

Edit: That is if I can find a set of 17's first, the few sets on ebay are a bit pricey.

[Petrolhead747]

Yeah, id like to fit 17"s to the spider aswell but dont want to spend that kind of money. I have two 156's aswell (bit of an Alfa obsession!) one of which the engine is blown in and im just keeping for parts. That has the 16" Teledials so ill swap them over. Thanks for the offer though.

[Pete102]

yeh no worries. This is my first foray into Alfa ownership so fingers crossed.

[Vitorio]

Pete102 said:

yeh no worries. This is my first foray into Alfa ownership so fingers crossed.

From the text i take it that its a 2.0 twinspark? if so:
- keep a very close eye on oil-level, if it drops below the LOW mark, chances are your crank bearings will be damaged and need replacing, if you are unlucky you could write off the engine
- keep a very close eye on the cam belt, replace it often (i think 3 years 35k miles?), they tend to snap when going over the mileage, and a snap means a written off engine.

Other then that, briliant car! I want a GTV somewhere down the line, allthough i have my heart set on a v6 turbo, for some financially unsound reasons :P

Briliant wheels by the way, i almost bought a metallic deep red one a few years back with those wheels, i was super pissed when i found out it was sold already

[Fitz666]

The better half (an Alfa nut) has had both the 2 and 3 litre versions.

Whilst the 3 was quicker the 2 was much better balanced and handled far better.

[Pete102]

Being completely honest, I've never been really bother about a car, but this one has me both worried and excited in both degrees. Worried its gonna be a nightmare, but excited because its italian, and pretty (to me anyway) and I know i'll pamper her. Already looking at little improvements here and there to tidy up the less than perfect bits.

I must admit, the 3.0 V6's sound glorious tho...

[S3_Graham]

Petrolhead747 said:

Yeah, id like to fit 17"s to the spider aswell but dont want to spend that kind of money. I have two 156's aswell (bit of an Alfa obsession!) one of which the engine is blown in and im just keeping for parts. That has the 16" Teledials so ill swap them over. Thanks for the offer though.

you'll need longer bolts+spacers for 156 wheels. I had them on my TS. check my profile

[soad]

Aero kit looks great, love the (rosso) colour too!!

[Pete102]

Ordered the obligatory ph sticker last night, first mod on Sunday

[Petrolhead747]

S3_Graham said:

you'll need longer bolts+spacers for 156 wheels. I had them on my TS. check my profile

Thanks Graham, car looks good in your profile. Do you know what size spacers and bolts I'd need?
(sorry for the thread hijack)

[TAHodgson]

Not long bought a seriously cheap 156 as a stop gap (incidentally my first alfa) and really really like it, but am already looking at replacements for it. Really don't need a four door saloon. These are catching my eye, the 2.0 as yours. Would be interested in you posting running costs? Avg MPG (the 1.6 in mine is doing about 36 mpg), any consumables etc, many thanks!

[Pete102]

yeh I'll do that once I pick it up. Insurance is coming in at £650, aged 27 on a public road, 10k p/annum no convictions, non fault accident in 2008.

[LocoCoco]

Make sure you put the seat belt back properly before shutting the door. Every GTV I've been in (only 3) had a hole in the door card where the belt buckle gets squashed when shutting the door.

Nice car btw.

[Fitz666]

LocoCoco said:

Make sure you put the seat belt back properly before shutting the door. Every GTV I've been in (only 3) had a hole in the door card where the belt buckle gets squashed when shutting the door.

Nice car btw.

Yup, both of ours had that lol

[shouldbworking]

Nice. I'll reiterate what was said about the oil. Mine used to get through about a pint every 1000 miles - thirsty!

I had 156 wheels of that type on mine. Had to get some hubcentric spacers machined and longer bolts. Damned if I remember the sizes though. 4x98 keeps coming into my head but thats probably off my older alfas and lancias...

[Trophy200]

Lovely looking car, well done!

Is the reg. plate coming with it and does anyone else read it as ciao SL or is it just me?

Trophy200

[Pete102]

Yeh the reg plate is coming with it. Ive been trying to work out what its supposed to say.

[Andy665]

Lovely, like red on a 916 and you don't see too many

You'll soon get used to the feeling of relief when it makes a complete journey, my v6 is one of the best cars I have ever owned