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vengeance52 · 15-06-2009, 21:27

Ok all,

My original plan was to get a Holden Manaro, and that didnt work out, which is prob for the best as im moving to the south again, so cant afford the whopping tax bill.

Now im after an alfa GT.

Ive been looking at either a 1.9JTD or 2.0JTS.

Ive been driving diesel saloons for the last few years, current motor a honda accord (dont ask) and now i want somthing fun and sporty but looks the mutts nuts.

This in mind, ive been leaning towards the 2.0JTS, but there doesnt seems to be many out there at the moment, but the place is awash with 1.9JTD adverts.

Ive been reading a few threads
http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f...

http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt...

Now there isnt many Alfa/Fiat showrooms about, plus there arnt much in the way of alfa specialists about.

With all this factored in, which would be best between the diesel and petrol (no V6 unfortunatly

)

Cheers
-V-

VolvoMan · 15-06-2009, 21:40

Be a bit different and go for the JTS.

vengeance52 · 15-06-2009, 21:49

id prefer the petrol, but I was the 2.0JTS, and there hard to find

VolvoMan · 15-06-2009, 22:41

What age bracket are you looking at?

vengeance52 · 15-06-2009, 22:41

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Originally Posted by VolvoMan

What age bracket are you looking at?

hopefully 2006 - 2008 age mark

bazz26 · 15-06-2009, 23:20

A purist would say it is a sin to have an oil burner under the bonnet of an Alfa Romeo but I'm a bit fan of diesel cars and the 1.9 multi-jet is one of the best in it's class. It would also be cheaper to VRT too if that is a factor in your decision.

BTW check out the prices down here, they really have dropped lately.

drunkmonkey · 15-06-2009, 23:26

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Originally Posted by bazz26

BTW check out the prices down here, they really have dropped lately.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Ro...t?channel=CARS

but seriously I haven't seen them drop at all, no price movement on carzone this year... I'm looking out for a 04/05 smokey...

DanGerMus · 15-06-2009, 23:33

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Originally Posted by drunkmonkey

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Ro...t?channel=CARS

but seriously I haven't seen them drop at all, no price movement on carzone this year... I'm looking out for a 04/05 smokey...

And again here...http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Ro...t?channel=CARS

Good old infallible carzone

VolvoMan · 15-06-2009, 23:47

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Originally Posted by vengeance52

hopefully 2006 - 2008 age mark

The 2.0 JTS will be a rare enough car if you're looking in Ireland, although I think this is absolute sex!: http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Ro...t?channel=CARS

drunkmonkey · 15-06-2009, 23:57

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Originally Posted by DanGerMus

Good old infallible carzone

hard to beat ebay though...
http://cgi.ebay.ie/RENAULT-LAGUNA-au...3%3A2|294%3A50

bazz26 · 16-06-2009, 00:26

I like this particular one especially the ivory interior:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index...&carID=1207210

galwaytt · 16-06-2009, 00:37

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Originally Posted by bazz26

I like this particular one especially the ivory interior:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index...&carID=1207210

...didn't they close down last week ?

OP - you need to drive both. I have that 1.9Mjet in my 9-3 and it's a hoot. The JTS, though, would be cheaper, and probably cheaper to service, too.

ciarsd · 16-06-2009, 09:04

Have owned both a petrol and diesel GT from new... the JTDm engine'd GT kicked the arse of the petrol equivalent in nearly every respect.
No comparison IMO.

Do it, you won't be dissatisfied

If you've cash, get on a flight and import a diesel blackline from the UK for buttons.

alias no.9 · 16-06-2009, 10:34

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Originally Posted by galwaytt

The JTS, though, would be cheaper, and probably cheaper to service, too.

The 2.0JTS is basically the 2.0 twinspark engine with the small spark plug removed from each cylinder to make way for the direct injection. Cam belts carry the same health warning, change every 36k to avoid destruction of your engine. Regular servicing will keep them sweet but neglect one at your peril.

vengeance52 · 16-06-2009, 19:31

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-Ro...t?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.

15-06-2009, 21:27	#1
vengeance52 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,512 Adverts \| Friends	I want an Alfa GT..... so 1.9JTD or 2.0JTS??? Ok all, My original plan was to get a Holden Manaro, and that didnt work out, which is prob for the best as im moving to the south again, so cant afford the whopping tax bill. Now im after an alfa GT. Ive been looking at either a 1.9JTD or 2.0JTS. Ive been driving diesel saloons for the last few years, current motor a honda accord (dont ask) and now i want somthing fun and sporty but looks the mutts nuts. This in mind, ive been leaning towards the 2.0JTS, but there doesnt seems to be many out there at the moment, but the place is awash with 1.9JTD adverts. Ive been reading a few threads http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f... http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt... Now there isnt many Alfa/Fiat showrooms about, plus there arnt much in the way of alfa specialists about. With all this factored in, which would be best between the diesel and petrol (no V6 unfortunatly ) Cheers -V-

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15-06-2009, 21:40	#2
VolvoMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,290 Adverts \| Friends	Be a bit different and go for the JTS.

15-06-2009, 21:49	#3
vengeance52 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,512 Adverts \| Friends	id prefer the petrol, but I was the 2.0JTS, and there hard to find

15-06-2009, 22:41	#4
VolvoMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,290 Adverts \| Friends	What age bracket are you looking at?

15-06-2009, 23:20	#6
bazz26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Co. Limerick Posts: 20,082 Adverts \| Friends	A purist would say it is a sin to have an oil burner under the bonnet of an Alfa Romeo but I'm a bit fan of diesel cars and the 1.9 multi-jet is one of the best in it's class. It would also be cheaper to VRT too if that is a factor in your decision. BTW check out the prices down here, they really have dropped lately.

16-06-2009, 00:26	#11
bazz26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Co. Limerick Posts: 20,082 Adverts \| Friends	I like this particular one especially the ivory interior: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index...&carID=1207210

16-06-2009, 09:04	#13
ciarsd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,712 Adverts \| Friends	Have owned both a petrol and diesel GT from new... the JTDm engine'd GT kicked the arse of the petrol equivalent in nearly every respect. No comparison IMO. Do it, you won't be dissatisfied If you've cash, get on a flight and import a diesel blackline from the UK for buttons.

16-06-2009, 19:31	#15
vengeance52 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,512 Adverts \| Friends	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-Ro...t?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.