I know exactly how you feel OA! How sweet is the steering, handling, looks and best of all the noise! I haven't had the privilege of owning an alfa before my GTA so i don't know the difference between a TS and a GTA but i did have a Peugeot 3.0ltr V6 before the GTA and the GTA is SOOOO a cut above. Yes, the Pug was nice inside, great engine, handled well but it looked like a grampas car and was french. I love my GTA too OA. shame we're on different Continents. i'd love to go for a fang with you.(and possibly steal your intake)