1997 Alfa Romeo GTV t spark review from UK and Ireland
"A great true Italian sports car for far less than a Ferrari"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch slave cylinder (quite a common cheap fix though)
Rear suspension wear, required replacement arm.
Door trim come adrift a little.
Window requires lowering and rising each time you shut the door it ensure a tight fit.
The radio aerial does not raise and lower any more.
The lacquer of the roof is flaking away form the paint in places.
General comments?
I am very pleased with the car overall. I don’t think there is anything else around for similar money looks as good. I like the fact is quite original and you don’t see too many around.
The performance is very good (better than most hot hatches like golf GTI’s etc) it is also quite a comfortable car.
It gives the initial impression of being very classy and well made.
Although after 80k my example is starting to show its not quite as well made as some Japanese and German cars I have owned.
I would highly recommend this car as a fun practical sports coupe. It is not the most practical car, but its unique styling more than makes up for this for me.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota MR2 |
| Date of Entry | 5th March, 2006 |