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I want an Alfa GT..... so 1.9JTD or 2.0JTS???

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  • #52
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    Lex Luthor wrote: »
    maybe if it was an estate....

    I thought the one you were looking at in Laois was about the same money?

    not an estate :(


    Yea the GT in Laois was the same price, which is why i didnt buy it. Tried to get it for less than 16k but they werent having it. Sold now.


  • #53
    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    vengeance52 wrote: »
    Tried to get it for less than 16k but they werent having it. Sold now.

    '06 or older for you then in that price I'm afraid unless you can find a 1.8 or get extremely lucky


  • #54
    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    vengeance52 wrote: »
    well i was planning to buy here and trade in my UK car to a dealer here, which they dont seem to have a prob with.

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/1.9-JTD*/200838190022209/advert?channel=CARS

    Currently looking at this and been emailing the dealer in question. I love it. its a Collezione edition and i think it looks stunning.

    I think I saw this GT you were looking at from Lismards in work this morning. Was it black with light cream interior leather 08 LS 659?


  • #55
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    Lex Luthor wrote: »
    I think I saw this GT you were looking at from Lismards in work this morning. Was it black with light cream interior leather 08 LS 659?

    That sounds like the car. it was gone from all the sites over a week ago. The woman in the place was polite, but she gave me such a terrible trade in price.


  • #56
    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    vengeance52 wrote: »
    That sounds like the car. it was gone from all the sites over a week ago. The woman in the place was polite, but she gave me such a terrible trade in price.

    must try and catch the person getting in/out of it next few days and see what they paid for it


  • #57
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    Lex Luthor wrote: »
    must try and catch the person getting in/out of it next few days and see what they paid for it

    well if was under 17k, dont tell me, cos ill try then drive down to the show room and leave a flaming bag of poop in the middle of the place.


  • #58
    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    vengeance52 wrote: »
    well if was under 17k, dont tell me, cos ill try then drive down to the show room and leave a flaming bag of poop in the middle of the place.

    what would they take cash for it?


  • #59
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    Lex Luthor wrote: »
    what would they take cash for it?

    didnt get that far, once i heard the trade in price i lost interest


  • #60
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    Great News....

    Due to a hopeful change in job, im back chasing after a GT again and i must say....im giddy.

    Only thing is ive moved to Ireland, so will be trading in my honda accord against a ROI car.

    Ive decided from previous posts to go with the 1.9JTDM engine.

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/1.9-JDM/200945195747817/advert?channel=CARS

    This car I have fell in love with. Perfect colour and I love the seats....only prob is the price tag



    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/1.9-D--S/201005196806979/advert?channel=CARS

    This is closer to my price range but id rather light grey or the beige leather seats rather then the black.



    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/1.9-SPOR/201005196769466/advert?channel=CARS

    This is well within budget but higher milage than the others and also black leather seats.


    What I want to know, is what work is required at the 60k mark, timing belt etc and whats a rough price and more importantly.....What do ya all think of these GT's

    Cheers
    V


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  • #61
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,289 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    The first one was discused in dept here recently, pay close attention to the photo of the front driver's wing where the bumper meets the wing. Looks like it got clipped by something or could indicate accident damage.

    Second one looks good though I am not a fan of the aftermarket tint on the windows.

    Third doesn't do anything for me, colour looks too dull and those alloy wheels look lost under those arches.

    This looks like a nicer example:

    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201004196720564


  • #62
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    unfortunately the red leather seats does nothin for me. Dont like em.

    Yea I noticed that on the wing alright, but my mates GT has the same sort of "gap" between the bumper and the wing so I thought that was normal.

    I was looking to go with a dealer to get some warrenty and to trade in my current motor.

    I also saw this one. the red is nice.
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/1.8-SPOR/200950196128329/advert?channel=CARS

    EDIT: Dang... thats the petrol model.


  • #63
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,333 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    vengeance52 wrote: »
    I also saw this one. the red is nice.
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/1.8-SPOR/200950196128329/advert?channel=CARS

    EDIT: Dang... thats the petrol model.

    That's a really nice colour-Roubino Red I believe-and it has nice wheels too. Both the colour and the wheels are rare enough options.

    Not only is it petrol, it's the 1.8 and not the 2.0. But have you actually driven either?


  • #64
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,333 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    bazz26 wrote: »

    This looks like a nicer example:

    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201004196720564

    Maybe it's the light, but I don't think I've ever seen a GT in that colour before.


  • #65
    testicle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭testicle


    vengeance52 wrote: »
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/1.9-JDM/200945195747817/advert?channel=CARS

    This car I have fell in love with. Perfect colour and I love the seats....only prob is the price tag

    There's also the problem of the dealer. Have a google, or a search on here...


  • #66
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,333 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    vengeance52 wrote: »
    What I want to know, is what work is required at the 60k mark, timing belt etc and whats a rough price and more importantly.....What do ya all think of these GT's

    Cheers
    V


    I like the first 2, not the 3rd.

    On the JTD at the 60k/4 year mark, best to change the timing belt and water pump. I can't tell you how much I paid, cos I got other optional (upgraded discs and pads etc) done at that same time. €500-€600 I'd say-if you give Gerry Campbell a call, he can probably give you an estimate.

    I have had a 'glow plug error' on start up for about a year now-it's only really caused an issue in the recent severe cold (-5 etc) when it took a bit longer to fire-I'm getting them changed at the next service.

    Check the depth on the tyres on whatever car you buy-replacing 17s on this car with decent tyres will cost you....

    FYI, get your alignment checked ASAP after buying and get the 'toe-in' on the front set to zero (NOT the recommended factory settings) or your tyres will wear quicker.


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  • #67
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    Cheers All.

    The down side with that Red GT is its petrol and I was hoping to go the 1.9JTD route.

    @Redsoxfan. Any idea how much the tyres generally cost for the 17's?


  • #68
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,333 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    vengeance52 wrote: »
    Cheers All.

    The down side with that Red GT is its petrol and I was hoping to go the 1.9JTD route.

    How many miles per week/annum do you do?
    vengeance52 wrote: »
    @Redsoxfan. Any idea how much the tyres generally cost for the 17's?

    1st change I got Goodyear F1s from camskill for €421 (plus €80 fitting etc.)
    2nd change I got Toyos from camskill for €310 (plus €80 fitting etc)

    Of course there are cheaper options, but I do like the Toyos...


  • #69
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    Redsoxfan wrote: »
    How many miles per week/annum do you do?
    About 250 miles per week, sometimes more

    Redsoxfan wrote: »
    1st change I got Goodyear F1s from camskill for €421 (plus €80 fitting etc.)
    2nd change I got Toyos from camskill for €310 (plus €80 fitting etc)

    Of course there are cheaper options, but I do like the Toyos...

    Well I usually buy tyres at 120euro each so I take it I gotta treat myself if I get the GT :D


  • #70
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,790 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Well I usually buy tyres at 120euro each so I take it I gotta treat myself if I get the GT :D[/QUOTE]


    I take you just like giving the money away ! ;)

    4 tyres for my Porsche + 2 for my 9-3 from Camkskill, €460 inc fitting. That's 6 tyres..........

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  • #71
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    galwaytt wrote: »
    I take you just like giving the money away ! ;)

    4 tyres for my Porsche + 2 for my 9-3 from Camkskill, €460 inc fitting. That's 6 tyres..........

    well i checked Camskill and it wasnt much cheaper for the tyres I currently use. Ill have to check it for the Alfa GT tho


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