1999 Alfa Romeo GTV Lusso review from Germany
"Turns heads everywhere you go and you can't complain at the performance and price either"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The steering has started to become a little unstable over undulating roads. New shocks, top mounts and lower wishbones didn't seem to cure the problem.
Driver's and passenger's window never seem to fit properly.
Driver's airbag light came on at 30000 km, which was fixed by the dealer.
General comments?
Seriously quick and sexy car.
Wish I could cure the constant wind noise from the window seals, which sometimes work, sometimes don't.
Sometimes isn't keen on slipping into second gear, but I put this down to the usual Alfa Romeo quirks.
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| Looks Great, but some serious flaws |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 24v Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 34000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Calibra |
| Date of Entry | 6th June, 2001 |