1991 Alfa Romeo 75 3.0 v6 Qv from UK and Ireland - Comments

Changed radiator at 58,000 miles.

2nd gear sincromesh went on the gear-box at about 59,000 miles.

Changed front and rear gear-box mountings.

Head gasket blew at 62,000 miles.

Slight wear on drivers seat causing the crumbled sponge effect.

All in all a great car.

This is one of if not the best V6 engine in the world, talk about sound, this car has an orchestra under the bonnet. Having fitted some stainless steel racing manifolds and getting rid of the Cat and fitting a 3.5 inch stainless steel Tig Welded exhaust this baby really sings over 3000rpm. And the throttle response is phenomenal compared to standard, well worth the £1000 price tag.

To date there has not been any other car that puts that sort of huge smile on your face when you give it some.

The torque on this car in any gear is fantastic.

The cars best acceleration kick in at about 70 mph then it really starts hammer right up-to 140 mph. (had the car on a track)

I've had one too and I have to agree it really is a great car.

Well worth the odd problem you get.

On a track there`s not a lot of cars in its class that will keep up.

Steven.

When you want to sell the car on, give me a shout on

07817 977769. I've been looking for a decent one with a decent pipe on it for a while.

Darren.

I completely agree - it's a cracker of a car, although a little lightweight; helps the speed/power, but probably not good in an accident (think sardine tin).

I have one too (not a QV though) and it has been one of the best handling (it's lowered so even better than normal), quickest (complete recon mildly tuned engine from an independent Alfa specialist) and most exhilarating, fun cars to drive that I've ever come across.

Minus points - build, boot size, errr... that's about it.

Problems - needed new prop doughnuts when I tried to race a Cozzie (silly) ; needed a steering/susp alignment when new engine was fitted, just to make sure handling was spot on; needed new half-shaft and HT set. Service items really, not problems. Absolute cracker of a car and highly highly recommended.

I also own a 1992 3.0 V6 (last of the last). I had it for years now and it has, admittedly, given me quite a few problems:-

Some electrical anomalies due to poor connectors (nothing serious)

The usual troublesome rear disks/calipers which can munch their way through pads at an alarming rate if not adjusted properly.

Rear wheel bearings, gear box mounts etc etc.

Having said all that I still love the car and am just about to replace the gearbox (can't wait!) having just freshened up the suspension (stiffer bushes and Bilstien dampers)

The can has also been tweaked slightly (high lift cams, K&N and CSC manifolds/system) so I just can't get rid of it without one last 'freshening'

All in all one of the most fun cars I've ever owned/driven. It has a perfect blend of practicality (some might even say it's sensible) combined with hairy @r5ed tail out thrills. Perfect 50/50 weight distribution, one of the best sounding engines in the business with a great power delivery (loads of low down torque, but still sings at high revs) plus (most importantly) a ludicrously light body. I'm really struggling to think of anything to replace it with.

Only down side is, possibly, that no one, who hasn't driven one, rates them at all,,but maybe that a plus point: At least it means they're still cheap:-)