1997 Alfa Romeo GTV Lusso review from UK and Ireland
"Fantastic fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electric aerial operates 'erratically', often not rising until 1 - 2 minutes after the radio is turned on. Going to get this fixed as part of the first service (£60 + VAT for aerial).
General comments?
The paint seems to pick up stone chips like there's no tomorrow, but other than that it's fantastic.
The front windscreen seems to mist up for no good reason, and takes quite some time to clear.
The engine is thirsty when driven around town, but settles down on motor ways. The noise it makes when revved more than makes up for the petrol used!
Overall, I can't think of a car I'd rather have bought for the money. All the toys you could want (air con, leather, etc) and an engine note that's simply out of this world. The rear seats are only suitable for short journeys or for people you dislike, but there's room enough for two people plus luggage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34250 miles |
| Most recent distance | 34750 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2002 |