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I've come a long way since March. I bought the GTV, which was a first for me in many ways. My first Italian car, my first Alfa, my first V6, my first 150mph car, and the list goes on. I knew practically nothing about Alfas, or indeed about GTVs except I wanted a V6 with Teledials, as original as possible, with a detailed history, all for less than £2500.
She came with her fair share of things to sort out, but nothing majorly wrong.
I joined you all on here, and have been addicted ever since. After getting loads of really helpful advice, and even bundles of personal help (thanks Starkers!), I have been enthused to bring the car to an exceptional standard, mechanically, cosmetically, inside and out.
So far I have had the cambelt changed at Giallo in Hildenborough, serviced by the good chaps in Rusper, put clear side repeaters on, Powerflexed the top engine mount, cleaned the engine bay, fitted white leather interior, replaced aftermarket aerial with OE aerial, changed the brake fluid, changed the MAF, refurbished the Teledials, fitted 4 new tyres, as well as fully detailing her several times and lots of other small jobs. I've spent alot more money than perhaps I would buying a 'fully sorted' example to start with, but I wouldn't have had half as much fun
...and I've learnt a hell of alot!
Now, she's booked in at Autolusso to (hopefully) have the last remaining niggles corrected. She needs a couple of rear bushes, 4-wheel alignment and an investigation of the aircon system due to the 8x flashing LED. I bought the white leather from them, and have spoke to Dan on the phone - I've got every confidence she's going into good hands - genuinely looking forward to going up on Tuesday.
I really want the car to be immaculate.
Thank you to everyone who's offered advice on this truly excellent forum and helped along the way - you're all helping make this car a fantastic example. :thumbs:
She came with her fair share of things to sort out, but nothing majorly wrong.
I joined you all on here, and have been addicted ever since. After getting loads of really helpful advice, and even bundles of personal help (thanks Starkers!), I have been enthused to bring the car to an exceptional standard, mechanically, cosmetically, inside and out.
So far I have had the cambelt changed at Giallo in Hildenborough, serviced by the good chaps in Rusper, put clear side repeaters on, Powerflexed the top engine mount, cleaned the engine bay, fitted white leather interior, replaced aftermarket aerial with OE aerial, changed the brake fluid, changed the MAF, refurbished the Teledials, fitted 4 new tyres, as well as fully detailing her several times and lots of other small jobs. I've spent alot more money than perhaps I would buying a 'fully sorted' example to start with, but I wouldn't have had half as much fun
...and I've learnt a hell of alot!Now, she's booked in at Autolusso to (hopefully) have the last remaining niggles corrected. She needs a couple of rear bushes, 4-wheel alignment and an investigation of the aircon system due to the 8x flashing LED. I bought the white leather from them, and have spoke to Dan on the phone - I've got every confidence she's going into good hands - genuinely looking forward to going up on Tuesday.
I really want the car to be immaculate.
Thank you to everyone who's offered advice on this truly excellent forum and helped along the way - you're all helping make this car a fantastic example. :thumbs:
