Craigslist find of the day!

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 10/08/2014 at 11:36 • Filed to: Alfa GTV6

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Three Alfa Romeo GTV6 for 5k.

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From my understanding these cars are pretty brisk little fun cars. And besides who wouldn't want to own an Alfa? I love the look of these.

SPNKiX > JR1 10/08/2014 at 11:43

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Dah! Don't post cap like this! Don't you know what these cars do to jalops?! You may as well offer us meth!

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > JR1 10/08/2014 at 11:53

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thank god that's too far away to make sense to go get as two of them will need to be towed...

JR1 > SPNKiX 10/08/2014 at 12:01

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Do it! Do it! Screw what your wallet says

JR1 > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 10/08/2014 at 12:02

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Maybe you could just offer the guy on the one then it makes a lot of sense

RallyWrench > JR1 10/08/2014 at 12:27

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I'm so glad this is on the other side of the country. The GTV6 has been my craigslist fantasy car for the last 6 months. They're loads of fun, but not without their caveats.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > JR1 10/08/2014 at 12:28

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SHUTUP! NOT LISTENING!!!!

JR1 > RallyWrench 10/08/2014 at 12:36

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I mean I figure Alfa stands for A Lot of Freaking Attention needed to keep it running

RallyWrench > JR1 10/08/2014 at 12:56

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Depends on how good a car you buy, there are lots more bad ones than good. They're actually pretty reliable & tough cars, but have some things to look out for. The transaxles can be weak, so make sure it shifts well without synchro crunch or other noise. They don't shift fast, so don't try. The driveshaft guibos are notoriously weak. The Busso engine is a gem, with reliable Bosch injection, but make sure the timing belt & valve adjustments have been done on time, and that the fairly terrible multipiece stacked thermostat housing/water manifold isn't leaking. The sump is very low in the front of the car, so check for evidence of impacts. The gauges often don't work individually, but can be fixed without too much trouble. Also, they rust literally everywhere, so check the sills, fenderwells, hatch, around the taillights, and around the windshield for bubbles. Also look for evidence of previous repair with filler. It doesn't hurt to go over the car with a magnet.

JR1 > RallyWrench 10/08/2014 at 12:58

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Sounds just about like buying any other classic car

RallyWrench > JR1 10/08/2014 at 13:02

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Yep, but more so an Italian one.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > JR1 10/08/2014 at 18:14

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Busso V6 Alfa Romeo GTV-6 2.5 with Campagnolo wheels? GIMME GIMME GIMME. This tempts me so much. I'll have to settle for the one in Fourza.

JR1 > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 10/08/2014 at 19:58

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Doesn't it though? Like how awesome would it be to own not 1 not 2 but 3 Italian beauties!