Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0 TS 16V Lusso 2d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very good second-hand - low depreciation. Not so clever if purchsed new.
Costs
Surprisingly cheap to run - BMW/Mercedes rivals much more expensive to service/maintain - I know this from bitter experience!
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On the road
Driving
Very good performance/handling compromise - brakes are incredible and gearbox one of the best. Poor ride quality lets it down a bit.
Performance
Capable of embarrassing certain German sportscars with much bigger engines!
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Living with it
Reliability
Very good if you look after the car (I have covered 45,000 miles) - neglect servicing requirments and you will pay!
Image
Future classic Alfa - and you don't see many about.
Comfort
Very comfortable over long journeys - only problem is poor ride quality on minor roads.
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Security and Service
Security
Very good key-chip immobiliser system.
Service
The good, the bad and the ugly! - some good dealers about, but you need to hunt around a bit.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Uses 300ml of oil per 1000 miles - no other problems.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes