Alfa GT 2.0 JTS info please
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Raverbaby

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896 posts

207 months

Sunday 27th January 2013
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Hi, was looking at a GT 2.0 JTS cloverleaf (2009) and was just looking for anything to look out for, it has just under 10k on the clock.
I currently have a GT 1.9 JTD(2005)and love it but fancied a change as its getting a little tired but love the shape of the GT.
The main thing I was wondering is the cambelt, is this still a weak point, I had a 2.0 156 a few years ago and was always told to get the cambelt done every 36k/3 years, is this still the case on GT's.
Also does anyone know if the cloverleafs have HID's as the headlights on my GT just now are pretty poor on country roads.
Any info/advice appreciated.
Thanks

rijmij99

423 posts

182 months

Sunday 27th January 2013
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go for a V6 as IMO and experience the JTS isn't that much more economical over the Busso when pushing on. they're cheaper to buy too from what i can see and have much better reliability

Alfahorn

7,815 posts

229 months

Monday 28th January 2013
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I'm sorry that just isn't logical. The V6 will cost a lot more to run, there are other factors to be taken in to consideration; cost of cambelt changes, servicing, other consumables such as the suspension as well tax and insurance.

rijmij99

423 posts

182 months

Monday 28th January 2013
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well having run 2 bussos costs haven't been that much more than 2.0's cambelt changes are less often, suspension would cost more why? i went from calais to paris for £12 more than the same journey in a 2.0 ts, before you say anything fuel was the same price

vantastic

165 posts

230 months

Tuesday 29th January 2013
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V6 all the way in a GT

Squadrone Rosso

3,546 posts

168 months

Tuesday 29th January 2013
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JTS over a diesel any day (why fit a smelly traction engine in such a beautiful body) but a V6 over both.

I've owned a JTS 156 & loved it, now pretty taken with the V6 GT we have.

Buy the JTS, get it teracleaned wink

V6Alfisti

3,313 posts

248 months

Friday 1st February 2013
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I would also say the 2.0 JTS is underrated and I prefer it over the 1.9 JTD.

If you check my history you will see I have had both JTD and JTS in a GT, plus 2 other 156 JTS's.

In that time the only abnormal problem I have had with any of the cars was a coil pack failure and that was only about £50 and 10 minutes work.

They have torque, usable power range, reasonable on fuel and sound better than most other modern 4pot (although the TS sounds better!)


Raverbaby

Original Poster:

896 posts

207 months

Saturday 9th February 2013
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Well a wee update, I took the plunge and traded in my tired 1.9JTD GT and bought the 2.0 JTS
Love it, looks & feels like a new car, there's hardly a mark on it, inside & out.
Its a 59 plate and has 7500 miles on it.
Its certainly doesn't have as much torque as the JTD but is very quiet & smooth.
Its quite thirsty too, but not to worry!
Heres a couple of pics of my new GT biggrin




V6Alfisti

3,313 posts

248 months

Saturday 9th February 2013
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Raverbaby said:
Well a wee update, I took the plunge and traded in my tired 1.9JTD GT and bought the 2.0 JTS
Love it, looks & feels like a new car, there's hardly a mark on it, inside & out.
Its a 59 plate and has 7500 miles on it.
Its certainly doesn't have as much torque as the JTD but is very quiet & smooth.
Its quite thirsty too, but not to worry!
Heres a couple of pics of my new GT biggrin



That is lovely! I would of had that if I spotted it. I do like that colour with those wheels.

Enjoy her biggrin

Oh and remember to replace the cambelt/tensioners/balance belt every 3 years (regardless of mileage!) or 36k..whatever comes first. The tensioners generally fail with age


Edited by V6Alfisti on Saturday 9th February 22:49

Raverbaby

Original Poster:

896 posts

207 months

Saturday 9th February 2013
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Thanks folks, yes I'm going to get the belts/tensioners done this year, not taking any chances!

Squadrone Rosso

3,546 posts

168 months

Saturday 9th February 2013
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Very nice biggrin

Alfahorn

7,815 posts

229 months

Sunday 10th February 2013
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Raverbaby said:
Well a wee update, I took the plunge and traded in my tired 1.9JTD GT and bought the 2.0 JTS
Love it, looks & feels like a new car, there's hardly a mark on it, inside & out.
Its a 59 plate and has 7500 miles on it.
Its certainly doesn't have as much torque as the JTD but is very quiet & smooth.
Its quite thirsty too, but not to worry!
Heres a couple of pics of my new GT biggrin



Very nice indeed.

superlightr

12,920 posts

284 months

Thursday 28th February 2013
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Raverbaby said:
Well a wee update, I took the plunge and traded in my tired 1.9JTD GT and bought the 2.0 JTS
Love it, looks & feels like a new car, there's hardly a mark on it, inside & out.
Its a 59 plate and has 7500 miles on it.
Its certainly doesn't have as much torque as the JTD but is very quiet & smooth.
Its quite thirsty too, but not to worry!
Heres a couple of pics of my new GT biggrin



wow thats stunning. so nice.