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GTV Alfa Romeo V6 24 valve Aero Kit Lusso Here I have my year 2000 GTV Alfa Romeo V6 24 valve Aero Kit. I have owned it for about a year and a half. Over the year I have completed a fair amount of mileage, but it hasn't been an everyday car. It has always been 100% reliable always starting and being an amazing Grand Tourer (at speed!) If you have never driven a V6 GTV then you will be surprised how responsive they are. The engine has so much torque, in any gear at any speed. This is the right year and model that you want (well unless you want to find a Cup). It has;
3 Litre 24v Busso Engine. It is the Euro2 with only one catalytic converter (later models are strangled with three catalytic converters) This also means that Tax is based on engine size rather than emissions (so is a bit cheaper).
Drive by wire for ultra quick throttle response.
6 Speed Gear box
Phase 2 car which includes a number of upgrades but particularly the interior.
Lusso; Leather, toys etc etc
17inch Teledial alloys
Aero Kit (apparently this gives a slightly higher top speed!)
If you have another car, then you can get classic insurance on this car.
On a motorway drive you can get over 30mpg is driven sensibly (6th gear comes in handy). The 2.0 litre ones, in reality, are little better. So later ones are strangled and the earlier ones don't have the drive by wire and upgraded interior. I have done a fair amount of work to it over the year;
4 New tyres (Hankook Ventus V12 Evo) just under £400 worth early this year (but still look almost new, Hankooks wear very well but are still ultra grippy).
New front control arms
New front drop links
Rebuilt rear brake calipers
New thermostat
New spark plugs
Made sure that any wiring associated with the drive by wire is all secure (common problem with this which gives the ECU errors).
I have been changing the oil / filter every 3000 miles or so. Other good points;
No rust issues from what I can see
Interior in great condition (for age a mileage)
You can drive away in a reliable car.
OK so why am I not asking for top dollar for this car?
Mileage is 161,000 I actually think this is a good thing, the car has been used not left around seizing up with rubber degrading. This is the second Alfa I have had with over 150,000 both have been 100% reliable. But it obviously means there is some wear.
It leaks a small amount of oil from the oil cooler, you need to keep an eye on the oil level anyway so the most major issue with this is the mess on the drive.
Gearbox appears to be leaking a little oil, it is still smooth but I would want to investigate (and probably replace the clutch and differential at the same time).
It could do with new shocks and springs + rear suspension rebuild.
Exhaust manifolds has a bit of a tick
I would want to re apply rust proofing underneath.
Front bumper looks as if it needs some new supports.
Glove box is a little bent in the corner.
The body work is good for a 13 year old car. It polishes up well, but there are marks on it. The worst is a scratch on the rear wing and the damage near the drivers lock. (this was done by the previous owner leaving the door open and without the handbrake on properly)
I have no history of the cambelt being changed. I would suggest it is done sooner rather than later. The V6 engines appear to be far more resistant to cambelt issues compared to the twin spark models.
So yes, it has its issues but you can drive away in this car and immediately have fun! It is beautiful to look at and surprising cheap to run.
Writing this is now making me think that I shouldn't be selling it..... but alas, the girlfriend wants a house so I have to save every penny. This car has 5 months tax and MOT until Feb. | 
