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Alfa

  • 05-03-2010 5:19pm
    #1
    draward
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭


    Would a lad be mad to buy a alfa 1.6 gt


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  • #2
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,368 ✭✭✭bladespin


    No, once you know what you're getting.
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  • #3
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,478 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    does such a thing exist?


  • #4
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    Yes.... get a 3.2!


  • #5
    draward
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭draward


    yes Just they seem to have some bad press


  • #6
    Danbo!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,942 ✭✭✭Danbo!


    Dont you mean alpha? :pac:


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  • #7
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,368 ✭✭✭bladespin


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    does such a thing exist?


    Not many left.fs_p1010055.jpg
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  • #8
    For Forks Sake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,654 ✭✭✭✭For Forks Sake


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    does such a thing exist?

    good point, I thought it was a 2.0 or 3.2 petrol or a 1.9 diesel only?


  • #9
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Do a quick search, there are a few long recent threads about them.


  • #10
    draward
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭draward


    Stee wrote: »
    Dont you mean alpha? :pac:
    SO SORRY yes alpha


  • #11
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    Stee wrote: »
    Dont you mean alpha? :pac:
    No, you're the one who's wrong there mate! ;)


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  • #12
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,336 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    draward wrote: »
    Would a lad be mad to buy a alfa 1.6 gt

    Yes, a 1.6 is a girl's car.


  • #13
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,336 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    For Forks Sake wrote: »
    good point, I thought it was a 2.0 or 3.2 petrol or a 1.9 diesel only?

    The 2004 GT also comes in 1.8 petrol


  • #14
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,478 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    If we're talking the current GT (and I assume we are since this isn't in the Classic section) the smallest engine is a 1.8.


  • #15
    For Forks Sake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,654 ✭✭✭✭For Forks Sake


    Redsoxfan wrote: »
    The 2004 GT also comes in 1.8 petrol

    http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/alfa-romeo/gt-coupe-2004/?section=good

    I stand corrected. Still no 1.6 anyways.


  • #16
    draward
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭draward


    For Forks Sake wrote: »
    http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/alfa-romeo/gt-coupe-2004/?section=good

    I stand corrected. Still no 1.6 anyways.

    07 1.6 gt badge on the car its for the wife.


  • #17
    For Forks Sake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,654 ✭✭✭✭For Forks Sake


    draward wrote: »
    07 1.6 gt badge on the car its for the wife.

    Link to ad?


  • #18
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,336 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    Someone's hardly gone and dropped a 1.6TS from a 147 into a GT and then advertised the fact?


  • #19
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,478 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Alfa 147
    alfa_romeo_147.jpg

    Alfa GT
    gt.png


  • #20
    draward
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭draward


    Redsoxfan wrote: »
    Someone's hardly gone and dropped a 1.6TS from a 147 into a GT and then advertised the fact?
    i will see car next week again private sale. My point was am i going to get a good car or a pile of s---e was told to keep away from said car.


  • #21
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,478 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    as previously suggested, read some of the threads on the GT. I had an Alfa and it was sort of rubbish but I'd still buy another one, that was 10 years ago and they're a lot better now both in looks and quality.
    It annoys me when people buy something like a VW over an Alfa because they want reliability.


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  • #22
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,336 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    draward wrote: »
    i will see car next week again private sale. My point was am i going to get a good car or a pile of s---e was told to keep away from said car.


    We still don't know what Alfa you're talking about as there is no such thing as a 2007 1.6 GT (from the factory anyway).

    Can you find a picture of the car like the one you saw?

    Were you told to keep away from this car you are looking at or Alfas in general?

    You could certainly get a pile of s---e if it hasn't been serviced or cared for properly.


  • #23
    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    draward wrote: »
    Would a lad be mad to buy a alfa 1.6 gt

    Mad? Definitely...because it doesn't exist


  • #24
    draward
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭draward


    SORRY 1.6 4door alfa 147or 146 someting like that


  • #25
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,368 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Lex Luthor wrote: »
    Mad? Definitely...because it doesn't exist


    Yes, it does but it's a classic.
    draward wrote: »
    SORRY 1.6 4door alfa 147or 146 someting like that

    Lots of threads about them, they're great cars as long as you get one that's sorted and looked after.

    Lots of info here too.
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  • #26
    TheColl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 321 ✭✭TheColl


    driving a '07 1.6TS 147 myself at the mo, lovely car to drive, looks class to if i may say so!

    Have a read of this thread, lots of helpful stuff here.


  • #27
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    draward wrote: »
    SORRY 1.6 4door alfa 147or 146 someting like that

    You are making little sense. Find out what you're buying and post back then. Both of those cars are worlds apart.

    I would have no problem whatsoever buying any Alfa from the last 15 years if it has been looked after


  • #28
    draward
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭draward


    alfa 147 might buy never said i was just trying to find info before hand


  • #29
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    ok, 1.8, 1.9, 2.2, 3.2 Petrol

    1.9 120 or 150 brake diesel plus 2.0 diesel.

    Which?

    Lovely car btw:D


  • #30
    draward
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭draward


    does it not come in 1.6


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  • #31
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    no...unless it's a 156 maybe? What year?

    Not being smart but I honestly don't think an Alfa will suit you. You need to look after them and know what to look for...


  • #32
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    bladespin wrote: »



    Lots of threads about them, they're great cars as long as you get one that's sorted and looked after.

    and then continue to look after it of course.

    It's not going to stand up to leaving 2 years between services and never lifting the bonnet in those 2 years.


  • #33
    guerito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 285 ✭✭guerito


    draward wrote: »
    does it not come in 1.6

    The GT? No, it doesn't. 1.8+

    If you haven't done the homework on an Alfa, then steer clear. If you have, and are prepared to put up with the increased effort required to keep it purring, then get stuck in :D


  • #34
    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    draward wrote: »
    SORRY 1.6 4door alfa 147or 146 someting like that

    big difference between the 146 & 147

    Post up the link or stop wasting peoples time :mad:


  • #35
    draward
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭draward


    sorry for wasting peoples time. 07 1.6ts 147 and i will not be buying it,it looks like a lovley car wife drove it i dident a friend of hers is selling it , dont knnow how much. WE live in the country and was told that a wing mirror will cost 280 300 euros to replace and the roads are not fit for thhis car pitty. Again sorry for wasting peoples time. very nice car.


  • #36
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    draward wrote: »
    Would a lad be mad to buy a alfa 1.6 gt

    go for it!


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  • #37
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,110 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    draward wrote: »
    sorry for wasting peoples time. 07 1.6ts 147 and i will not be buying it,it looks like a lovley car wife drove it i dident a friend of hers is selling it , dont knnow how much. WE live in the country and was told that a wing mirror will cost 280 300 euros to replace and the roads are not fit for thhis car pitty. Again sorry for wasting peoples time. very nice car.

    You can get a pair of 147 wing mirrors on eBay for less than €50.

    http://tinyurl.com/yg8mtqn

    I live in the country too and the roads are unsuitable for all modern cars, the 147 is not a special case. I have 17" wheels and it is not too bad. If the 147 you were considering had 15-16" wheels then I don't think you should be overly concerned.


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