1986 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV GTV6 from UK and Ireland - Comments

The passenger seat slips a little under hard acceleration.

Rear suspension bushes needed replacing.

The car needed new rear discs.

Hadn't been serviced when bought for 9K, should be 5K intervals for an old car.

Driver's door seal leaks slightly in a car wash.

Poor gear change.

Driving position could be better.

The last rear-wheel drive Alfa coupe. What more do you want me to say?

I've had three 75's and they are technically superior to the GTV6, but they do not look half as sexy.

It's lower geared than a 75 3.0, but the smaller bore hints at a freer revving unit. Superb ratios, terrific sound, handling excellent for the year, but a little low-geared to get maximum enjoyment.

A great driving car, and I'm incredibly lucky - the cigarette lighter, interior lights etc, in fact everything still work on this baby.

I have GTV6 too, they are excellent cars but people don't look after them, that's why they run into trouble.

I bought my first Alfa Romeo, an Alfetta GTV in April 2001. I am only the second owner of a 1982 car, which, at the time of purchase had only done 42,000 miles. It was love at first sight and I bought it straight away. It's really a great pleasure to drive as it pulls away really well.

The only downsides are:

Parts getting hard to find - have had to replace smashed rear windscreen, ignition switch and window-winder mechanism

Rubbery gear change and very heavy steering

Poor ventilation.

That said, the paintwork has lasted extremely well and there is relatively little rust. I was lucky in that the first owner always garaged the car. All in all, I'm pleased I bought it.

Steve (August 2002)

Hi readers,

I have spent the last couple of years restoring my much loved GTV6, new panels, 3.0L engine, totally stripped of all bolts and bearings, all have been replaced with stainless steel parts. I have also added power steering which improves the handling greatly. My car now runs like never before and I enjoy using it every day. All problems have been solved therefore I couldn't ask for a better car, and I've driven quite a few different cars over the years.

Thanks all.

Paul UK.

I bought my 1985 GTV6 new and have owned it since. I now have 247,000 miles on the car and with the exception of the usual head gasket replacement (3 times) the motor has not been touched. Original heads and lower end, still with almost no oil consumption. The clutch has been replaced twice (single disc now) and the 2nd gear synchro changed once. I drive it daily and it has been the best car I have ever owned. Very little rust at the bottom of the door sills and the battery storage area. I do all the work on the car; water pump, timing belt, etc. I redline the motor regularly and the car loves it. Would not sell for any price! Well, may be not.

I've had a GTV6 for the past 6 years and have been very happy with it. Unlike the other satisfied customers I do have most work done by a garage. Most failures have been mileage related and replacing the part has always solved the problem. These cars are beautiful, fast, surprisingly economical and reliable and totally addictive! Anyone who loves driving and finds BMWs, Audis and Mercs antiseptic should give one a go.

I had one & the gearchange was woeful. I don't expect this in a sports coupe. Neither do I expect to have to spend thousands on making it right. It should "be right" out of the box. Not good enough!