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Corsa_Sport21

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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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14th Apr 13 at 14:00

So, sold the Prelude few weeks back and been on the hunt for new car since. Viewed all sorts of shite and walked away undecided. Few folk at work commented saying i havn't had an Alfa and quoted JC saying i wasn't a true petrol head blah blah.

Then this popped up. At the price, i didn't have high hope's for it but went for a look. Got there and was greeted by a same owner car for last 9 years (2nd owner), full Alfa service history, mint inside and very very good condition outside.

So, its a 2000 phase 2 GTV Lusso 2.0 TS....

Quite happy with it, drive's friggin awesome for a car with 111k on it. Suspect it needs a MAF as it has the notorious flat-spot between 4-5k rpm. Previous owner prob never knew this as i couldn't see her being up that end of the revs.lol. Other than that its tip top.

Kyle T

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14th Apr 13 at 14:05

Different!

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Ben G

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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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14th Apr 13 at 15:04

Love these. Needs better alloys though.

Seany

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Registered: 13th Dec 06
Location: Dunfermline, Fife : Drives Astra cdti Sri
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14th Apr 13 at 15:21

Looks nice

im glad the bonnet covers the headlights as it would look horrible if it didn't.

random dav

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Location: NSW
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14th Apr 13 at 15:35

Always liked these, nice colour too.

Headlights look like Clio ones when the bonnet is up

WRLFC !

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Colin

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14th Apr 13 at 16:03

Nice, I had a 156 many years ago on a 98 plate. It was family owned & cared for from new for but still caused a lot of expense.

Corsa_Sport21

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Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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14th Apr 13 at 16:41

Cheers.

Wheels are a bit iffy. Thing is though, apart from the 17" Teledials, there isn't much choice for Alfa'as they all kinda look the same. Not alot pops up for sale but i am on the lookout.

I wasn't sold on the colour at 1st, but with the styling and it being an Alfa, i think it pulls it off ok.

I am counting the days till something breaks lol. Might get lucky and the old boy i got it from said his wife kept on top of the servicing and never had any bother in the last 9 years.

Its braw to drive, and sounds pretty good. Drivers seat isn't height adjustable and sits pretty high which is a bit shit.

Ben G

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14th Apr 13 at 16:47

Teledials, they're the ones

Robin

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Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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14th Apr 13 at 17:15

Future classic these, perfect colour for it too!

harrisp

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Registered: 15th Dec 07
Location: Derbyshire
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14th Apr 13 at 19:00

I love the seats in these.

alan-g-w

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Registered: 9th Nov 07
Location: Glasgow
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14th Apr 13 at 20:27

I always think with these that I'd be tempted to cut the little joining bit between the two headlight holes just to see how it looked

3CorsaMeal

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14th Apr 13 at 21:48

Wicked. Love the look of these.

Are they expensive to service?

kennySRi

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Location: Lancashire
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14th Apr 13 at 22:48

Very nice looking cars IMO, I'd keep it standard and make it clean as possible. Nice choice

Jambo

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14th Apr 13 at 22:49

I like these!

Corsa_Sport21

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15th Apr 13 at 04:15

quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Wicked. Love the look of these.

Are they expensive to service?

Not sure on the other servicing parts prices, but they need 8 spark plugs instead of 4

flybikeslee

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Location: Liverpool
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15th Apr 13 at 11:21

always thought they were separate lamps for the headlights!

Robin

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15th Apr 13 at 11:23

Rear suspension arms are hideously expensive but other than that they're normal to live with

pktunn

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16th Apr 13 at 11:48

I love it. Beautiful color too.

A2H GO

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16th Apr 13 at 12:08

Another car that only the internet would like.

Balling

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16th Apr 13 at 12:12

Always thought these looked dated from the minute they were made.

That said, I've been a passenger in one and it sounded incredible.

Balling

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16th Apr 13 at 12:28

quote:
Originally posted by alan-g-w
I always think with these that I'd be tempted to cut the little joining bit between the two headlight holes just to see how it looked

I think that could look awesome!

Whittie

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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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16th Apr 13 at 12:31

Horrible looking things imo, lovely interior, on the plus side.

pow

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17th Apr 13 at 19:15

They share most of the interior with the 156, I had one as a courtesy car for a couple of days last week when the arb and drop links what themselves. Was a 2.0 t Spark with 132k on the clock but it was an absolute hoot to drive

Are the pedals offset to the wheel?

Hammer

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17th Apr 13 at 19:19

quote:
Originally posted by Balling
Always thought these looked dated from the minute they were made.

This

Thought I was the only one reading through the thread. Whenever I see these on the roads they are normally rusting, filthy and being driven by a Geography teacher type with a grey beard.

Corsa_Sport21

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21st Apr 13 at 14:33

quote:
Originally posted by Hammer

quote:
Originally posted by Balling
Always thought these looked dated from the minute they were made.

Whenever I see these on the roads they are normally rusting, filthy and being driven by a Geography teacher type with a grey beard.

So it would seem I've got a good 1 then lol

After having it a week, it seems like its a car that the older generation like and young folk think its chakit.lol

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