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Just Got a GTA
Hi All, just bought a GTA and it will be due a service (72k) just wondered where you recommend near north London, its had the belt done so hopefully it should be just an oil and filter service, any idea`s what I should expect to pay for this, Thanks for you advice guys  |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Originally Posted by turbole
Hi All, just bought a GTA and it will be due a service (72k) just wondered where you recommend near north London, its had the belt done so hopefully it should be just an oil and filter service, any idea`s what I should expect to pay for this, Thanks for you advice guys
Has the cambelt been changed yet?
Is it a 147 or 156?  Pics please! |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Congrats  |
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17-04-2008
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Yeah thankfully Cambelt done with waterpump upgrade 
Its a 156 GTA in Red with Black interior
Try and get some pics soon |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Congrats! Its wasn't that Cosmos Blue one on eBay was it?
EDIT: Just seen your post   |
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17-04-2008
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Originally Posted by turbole
Yeah thankfully Cambelt done with waterpump upgrade
Its a 156 GTA in Red with Black interior
Try and get some pics soon
Nice... I just picked up one myself I would avoid Desira in North London. Where abouts are you based exactly? |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Im in Edmonton, no I missed the one on Ebay bit far to go |
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17-04-2008
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Re: Just Got a GTA
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17-04-2008
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Looks like mine.,. only I have the imola leather.
Hope you got a good deal on here. Are you selling the turbo then?
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Never sell the turbo
I love that bought the GTA for my everyday ride , I know some of you will think the GTA is a better car
But the Coupe is very special |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Both cool cars.. Providing we don't catch you off boost. 
Regarding servicing.. how far are you willing to travel?
Autolusso are based near Dunstable but they are excellent for servicing by all accounts. |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Congratulations - just turning the key can put a smile on your face.
And the 156 GTA has trhe 200mph speedo (why did they just put a 180mph one in the 147  |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Originally Posted by Ecurie Ecosse
Congratulations - just turning the key can put a smile on your face.
And the 156 GTA has trhe 200mph speedo (why did they just put a 180mph one in the 147
I didn't know that! |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
I think 200mph is a bit overkill
What sort of money is the 72k service |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Providing you have no suspension issues and the cambelt is done it should only cost around £150-£200 max
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Originally Posted by OperationAlfa
Autolusso are based near Dunstable but they are excellent for servicing by all accounts.
Definitely come in recommended. If they can do engine transplants and transmission modifications then I would certainly trust them for servicing. Their prices are under-cutting main dealers too.. |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Originally Posted by Pud237
Their prices are under-cutting main dealers too..
That isn't too hard though.  |
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17-04-2008
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Originally Posted by Ecurie Ecosse
And the 156 GTA has trhe 200mph speedo (why did they just put a 180mph one in the 147
Not to worry, we got the 'ready, steady, go' oil temperate lights on first click, realtime mpg and no day of the week that goes coo coo occasionally to make up for it |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Originally Posted by Caldo Bollente
Not to worry, we got the 'ready, steady, go' oil temperate lights on first click, realtime mpg and no day of the week that goes coo coo occasionally to make up for it
Hey, the day of the week is sorted..
We get the oil temperature bar on the Infocenter which is great. We also get realtime MPG. |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Originally Posted by OperationAlfa
Hey, the day of the week is sorted..
OK, 2-1
Originally Posted by OperationAlfa
We get the oil temperature bar on the Infocenter which is great. We also get realtime MPG.
Pain to get to though. Thought it was just average mpg on the 156...
Sorry where are my manners, welcome Turbole! |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Originally Posted by Caldo Bollente
OK, 2-1
Pain to get to though.
Yup. 6 clicks I believe! |
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Re: Just Got a GTA
Originally Posted by OperationAlfa
We get the oil temperature bar on the Infocenter which is great. We also get realtime MPG.
TBH I'd hate to get realtime MPG, watching the figures fall would make me not want to boot it.. |
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