156 GTA - I want one!
Discussion
Hello!
I've had my 156 2.0TS for nearly 3 years now and I'm hankering for something a bit more special.I'm so impressed with the car that I can't see any other car that I would enjoy as much except the glorious GTA!
Now they mostly seem to be around the 9K mark and quite few and far between so I'm wondering if there are any dealers around that have a good stock and if people think they are worth that kind of money. Tips on what to look out for would be useful.
Thank you.
I've had my 156 2.0TS for nearly 3 years now and I'm hankering for something a bit more special.I'm so impressed with the car that I can't see any other car that I would enjoy as much except the glorious GTA!
Now they mostly seem to be around the 9K mark and quite few and far between so I'm wondering if there are any dealers around that have a good stock and if people think they are worth that kind of money. Tips on what to look out for would be useful.
Thank you.
You could console yourself with a 166 3.0 V6 in the mean time, they still seem to be available quite cheap.
Bit heavier, but way better equipped.
Some slag off the looks but I park mine next to a 156 GTA in the company car park, and with the two next to each other I honestly prefer mine. I just wish I didn't have the baby 2.5 engine.
Having said that, both me and the GTA owner would rather like a Maserati
Bit heavier, but way better equipped.
Some slag off the looks but I park mine next to a 156 GTA in the company car park, and with the two next to each other I honestly prefer mine. I just wish I didn't have the baby 2.5 engine.
Having said that, both me and the GTA owner would rather like a Maserati
There was a GTA with roughly 80k going for £5800 recently.
Usual things to check for on the 156:
Cambelts
Oil Level
Service History
Squeaking from wishbones
The V6 is a trusty workhorse and at this mileage you should be checking the oil cooler pipes/radiator.
PS: Also early 156 GTA's had 305mm discs and were later upgraded to 355mm (sizes are probably wrong, but they went from a smaller size to larger) and the larger items are preferred (Alfa even upgraded a few under warranty).
Usual things to check for on the 156:
Cambelts
Oil Level
Service History
Squeaking from wishbones
The V6 is a trusty workhorse and at this mileage you should be checking the oil cooler pipes/radiator.
PS: Also early 156 GTA's had 305mm discs and were later upgraded to 355mm (sizes are probably wrong, but they went from a smaller size to larger) and the larger items are preferred (Alfa even upgraded a few under warranty).
Edited by V6Alfisti on Monday 23 November 22:11
14-7 said:
I'll agree with jezb, £9k is far too much for a 156GTA unless it has literally no mileage on it (under a few thousand) and has been serviced every year despite that as well as having the belts done.
Yeah but you've got to be lucky, in the right place at the right time.I just want the front seats out of one to stick in my 156, they look awesomely supportive.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2009...
While prices do seem to be generally pretty high, looks like there are still some silly cheap ones around. In black, as well.. Mmmm.. I think I know where my student loan's gonna end up!
While prices do seem to be generally pretty high, looks like there are still some silly cheap ones around. In black, as well.. Mmmm.. I think I know where my student loan's gonna end up!
Edited by McSam on Saturday 5th December 19:25
McSam said:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2009...
While prices do seem to be generally pretty high, looks like there are still some silly cheap ones around. In black, as well.. Mmmm.. I think I know where my student loan's gonna end up!
There were questions raised about that one on Alfaowner as the GTA headlights should be dark/tinted.While prices do seem to be generally pretty high, looks like there are still some silly cheap ones around. In black, as well.. Mmmm.. I think I know where my student loan's gonna end up!
Edited by McSam on Saturday 5th December 19:25
Which makes you wonder whether it's been in some kind of bump (possibly completely innocent though).
GTA's are lovely
Hmmm, I didn't spot that! Good job I talk to you guys, really 
It's possible that, since it's a black one, someone decided that the whiter lights would look better - and I'm in agreement with that - but since there's no explanation for the price being well under its competition on the Auto Trader, I think the boys at AO may well be onto something. Good call
It's possible that, since it's a black one, someone decided that the whiter lights would look better - and I'm in agreement with that - but since there's no explanation for the price being well under its competition on the Auto Trader, I think the boys at AO may well be onto something. Good call
dave_s13 said:
14-7 said:
I just want the front seats out of one to stick in my 156, they look awesomely supportive.
The seats are comfy enough, but they could do with a *bit* more lateral support, and less stuffing - you sit too high. I'm currently looking for some nice OEM replacements...saw some Ferrari 599 seats and thought, they'd look quite nice
McSam said:
Hmmm, I didn't spot that! Good job I talk to you guys, really
It's possible that, since it's a black one, someone decided that the whiter lights would look better - and I'm in agreement with that - but since there's no explanation for the price being well under its competition on the Auto Trader, I think the boys at AO may well be onto something. Good call
The GTA should have Xenon's like mine in the picture below with black plastic inserts - looks like this has been repaired with standard headlights which don't look as good.It's possible that, since it's a black one, someone decided that the whiter lights would look better - and I'm in agreement with that - but since there's no explanation for the price being well under its competition on the Auto Trader, I think the boys at AO may well be onto something. Good call
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