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Old 23-07-2007   #1 (Post Link)
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I am new to this forum and found my way here from the Ducati Sporting Club forum. I am an Italian motorcycle fan (over 20 odd years) and I am thinking of getting an AR to compliment the Duke. I am considering a GTV or Spider in the £5 - £8k range. I am looking for something that will be fun to drive and own and different from the norm and definitely Italian. It won't be used daily, just for odd days and weekends away (Just like the Duke really).

I have found this forum really useful and it has given me loads of great advice on what problems to look for etc. Then the decisions, do I want a TS or a V6 - it could take me months just to decide what I want!

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Hi and welcome...

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if you buy a TS you'll regret not buying a V6 the Arese V6 is one of the great engines of all time especially as it;s not for a daily driver...

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Hi Simes

I suspect my heart may over-rule my brain when it comes to the TS or V6 decision or is it a no brainer?

I suspect the main problem is going to be finding good Spiders and GTV's to test drive in my area. They seem to be few and far between

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Welcome to AO, go with the V6, I would if I could
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Thanks everyone

I've just been to see a yellow Spider V6 and I must say it is very nice in all respects but not too sure about the colour!

I will try to see a few more before I make my mind up

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Hi and welcome, I hope you find this site of some help, me the v6 just think of that italian v6 singing in the only way they do...........nice, very nice
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Hi Daryl, welcome to the AO family
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Hello and Welcome to AO, the GTV V6 sounds as a very good joice!
In Red / should be fab! Should also match up with your Duke!
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Check this out;

http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfas...-tan-sale.html (My 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV V6 in Grey with Tan For Sale)
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Hi and welcome to AO, a Ducati and a spider look nice together
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Thanks everyone

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