1996 Alfa Romeo GTV Twin Spark review from France
"Again - but with the real V6 for the next one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Passenger rear view mirror electrical fault (could not move up and down) - fixed under the extended warranty contract.
General comments?
Great car. My only regret is that my model lacked air conditioning. It was very reliable and gave a great kick to drive. Never reacted badly to any situation though you had to to be careful under rainy conditions.
The 2.0 liter version is a bit underpowered for quick starts (the car is heavy), but is great once you're moving on. The sound is not quite as empowering as the old GTV 2.0 liter when idle, but gets a lot nicer as you rev up.
I had to get rid of it because I lost my original quiet parking spot.
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All 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV reviews
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 69000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 98500 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2001 |