Hi, I have a 147GTA in Australia, I've upgraded the brakes to 330mm, Eibach pro street S coilovers and Q2 Diff, I have decatted wizard manifolds with supersprint exhaust, after a remap now runs 270 bhp its now the car that should have come out of the factory and really scares the trap out of modern hatches. :)
Hi mate, sounds epic - thats pretty much the same spec as Dave's car featured here. Its a car which many other drivers underestimate to their cost!! :0)
@FieryWings01 You could probably get an importer to send one over from Japan for way less than 30k. Right hand drive, very strict tests and usually no rust issues 👍🏻
What a great video! I still remember when I had the chance to drive the 147 GTA 15 years ago. The 3.2 V6 has the most beautiful sound you could imagine, and it is so powerful. It was really the best V6 engine at that time. I made a huge mistake: I have not replaced my 156 SW 2.5 V6 by the 147 GTA. My 156 was fantastic, but the engine of the 147 GTA was much better.
What a wonderful era of hot hatches! I own a 2008 VW R32 which I know is a swear word here. Love the GTA looks and sound! Keep up the fantastic videos! God Bless
Hi Frank, thanks for watching! Don’t worry - I’m not a brand nazi - the R32 is a great car and as far as I know, the only other manufacturer to have put a 3.2 V6 in a hatchback. A guy local to me has one that has been tuned to over 600 bhp. Its nuts and sounds amazing! Take care.
You are fortunate enough to have those models on your shores. I had 2 Alfa 75’s one being a Verde and a 164LS with the 24V Busso. I wish I had my 75 again!
What a great upload! Thank you for bringing us the Alfa virus again- it's more contagious and stronger than the Corona virus :) One of my ex gf had a 147 with the not so exciting 1.9 jtd engine though the memories i have from that Alfa are more than exciting :D 147 is a great car, far ahead from the competition when it has been first released. Stay safe Chris !
I have owned the 147GTA 2004 selespeed and it ran beautifully when the hydraulics didn’t let me down randomly, fixed that issue by replacing the pump and hydraulic actuator. Worked well after that and made me grin every time I started that mighty Busso V6
@@TheAlfaNut oh dear! That Needs sorting quick! You need some sort of escape! Ive a tweaked 159 Q4 2.4 too. Both sat there not getting much love at the moment! Such a shame. Unfortunately the 159 will be for sale soon!
@@TheAlfaNut I know a bit mad. I've seen some isolating cars (like people) prior to working on them. I'm not sure if that's even completely safe though. Crazy times.
I have owned a 147 gta for 5 years and i never get bored driving it. It's an awsome car. Reliable. Pocket rocket. And the 147 gta steering is not light.. plenty of feel.
Hi Paul, thanks for watching - I’d love one too! I agree that the steering is great on the GTA - the testers who criticised it obviously didn’t like Alfas!
Can't wait to see the video on 156 hacks. I had a unit with 2.5 V6 (Q system) since mid Jan 2019. Previously driven a 146 Ti (bought in Dec 2012) before I traded it with the 156.
Hi Nikolas! I hope you are doing OK and keeping safe? Thanks for watching - the GTA has some Wizard manifolds, with a Ragazzon catback exhaust. It's loud! I'm sad that my Cyprus trip this year may not happen now :0(
Hi Chris. Thanks for the info. I hope you and your family are also safe. No worries, let’s hope this pandemic finishes as soon as possible. I will be here with my Delta and you are welcome whenever this is posiible :)
Love the alloys on your 156 😻 I only had the 1.6 147 but it was a cracking car. The V6 is a great engine, tootles about when you want it to and goes for the horizon when you bury ya right foot 😎
Hi mate, how are you? Keeping sane? Thanks for watching - those alloys are 166 Supersport reproductions, made by a UK company that aren’t around any more. I don’t even know what they were called but I’ve never seen another set. They are made to fit the 156 (5x98) with no adapters etc, as the 166 wheels (5x108) were a different fitment to the 156. I’m very biased towards to Busso as you might have guessed! Stay safe mate.
Definitely the best Alfa I have driven so far was the 147 GTA. Sound, traction, road-feeling. Even though I have a Busso on my own (166 3.0 pre-lift with sportronic gearbox) this one stole my heart. By the way you should try the 166. It's amazing how this car combines comfort with sporty driving. Polish regards from Alfisti to Alfisti!
..damn! Great video Chris..👍..beautiful sound and loved the seats!..I've had a 147 from 2002..really liked it as a daily driver in the city..wanted a small car at the time...and Alfa was my only choise so there you go..had some problems in the end with engine controll indicator..could never find the real issiue even with a computer..so I had to let her go...bought a facelift 156 from 2004 instead..but that's another story..😁..Keep up the good work..looking forward to the 159 TI video and good luck with the new garage!🙏
Hi John, thanks a lot for watching - interesting to hear you had a 156, I love mine but it has been very resistant to me trying to restore it and get it back on the road! 😄. More welding and an MOT needed now, so thats not going to be possible for a while is it? Anyway, take care of yourself and keep washing those hands! 😉
@@TheAlfaNut ..yeah I saw yours..looking great..hope you can fix it and get her running again!..I acutally had two 156's..my first was a dark metallic green beautiful one from 98 with the wood steering wheel..😄..drove it with my girlfriend at the time all the way from Sweden down to Germany for the F1 race at Nurburgring in 2007..the year it rained like crazy during the start of the race..almost everybody skid of at the end of the start finish straight..maybe you remember?☺...anyway..got there and back without any issiues..🙏...Take care now!👍
@@johnp1787 Thanks John - I do remember that race, the Nurburgring is dangerous enough without heavy rain!! I was planning a trip there myself this Summer in my rebuilt V6 GTV for a road trip but looks like that will have to wait....: :0(
@@TheAlfaNut Thank you very much for a quick answer, I wish you all the best in future, for sure we share the same passion Looking forward to seeing your new videos
Great job again, thanks Chris and thanks also for comment about Spain. It's pretty bad here at the moment and not helped with what seems like months of rain. I'd love a GTA, d'you know anybody who wants to buy a left hand drive XK8 on Spanish plates? Cheers, David
Hi David, thanks for watching, sorry to hear that Spain is so bad, kind of what we are expecting to happen here in a few weeks I’m afraid 🙁. Keep your head down and I’ll try to kick out a few fun videos over the next few weeks to lighten the mood if I can. Cheers 👍🏻
Great video, great car. The 147 may have its faults but so what when a car looks this good and sounds so beautiful. Like you i prefer pullers to screamers. Am i alone in prefering the original frontal treatment of the 147/156 ? despite my old 156 being a later model. Look forward to every video on these gems.
Hi Steve, thanks for commenting. Yeah I've always preferred cars with some grunt as well as top end power. The Busso is such a flexible and torquey engine. Years ago I used to own a BMW 535D which was remapped to 350 bhp and 670nm of torque! That car could pull tree stumps!! No you are not alone in preferring the original front end, I do too. The later upgrades look a bit "overhang" heavy in my opinion. Look after that 156 - not many left!
@@TheAlfaNut sorry to disappoint you Chris but i sold the 156 2.4 diesel 8 years ago. Mint with only 27000 miles on it. Missed it ever since. Hope one day another Alfa comes into my world.
Hi Marcus, many thanks for watching! I haven’t actually driven the 156 GTA yet, so cant compare directly but the 147 version ticks many boxes for me: small, light (ish), cute looking and fast!
Hi Vincent I think there is a long list of mods but the main ones are Ferrari 360 throttle body, performance air filter, Wizard manifolds and Ragazzon exhaust, remapped of course! 👍🏻
As Chris said, Ferrari 360 throttle body with machined plenum, CF2 (decat) manifolds and a good remap by Celtic Tuning. The straight intake pipe, Pipercross air filter and Ragazzon might add a little to that too
lovely car the v6 gtv ,my father owns quite an extensive alfa collection including the exact same gtv in the video silver and red seats 1998 model. also owns a black 147 gta, red brera v6 only 30,000km!, an alfa 4c and a 147 twin spark i use to think he was insane for owning so many alfa now iv come to love them because of my 156 jts. hope all corona virus doesnt effect you to much
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/woodlands/cars-vans-utes/alfa-romeo-gtv-spider-v6/1238697097?.sec.android.app.sbrowser&VIP_sticky selling it sadly if anyones in australia and wants a v6 gtv for a decent price
Ever considered making an epsiode about the 156 Crosswagon? I know it's a true oddball, but I always liked it, looking like an armany suit with combat boots :-)
Hi Thom, yes I’d love to feature the Crosswagon - its a rare and interesting Alfa but problem is, I’ve never seen one and the only guy I know who owns one lives in the Italian alps!
@@TheAlfaNut Well, now you know a guy who is one country closer to you ;-) Mine is getting a new clutch and a bit of a mechanical checkup and makeover next week. And who knows? Maybe next year a little roadtrip to the UK would make up for a nice holiday :-)
@@TheAlfaNut Well i'm the owner of one Alfa Romeo 146 2.0 Turbo diesel, fascinating car, old but gold! That should be great. Thanks. I'll be looking for that one cheers from Serbia! Best wishes in ongoing reviews :)
Thinking about getting an Alfa as a first car, not really looking at the MiTo or the Giulietta but rather a 156 or a 159 or a GT. What do you reckon, should I hold out and get one later down the line or just go for one now.
Hi Toni, still thinking about an Alfa? Buying one now should find you a bargain, as many people will be trying to get rid of cars and other assets to raise money. We are going through a bad time internationally but now would be a great time to buy a car. Just sayin!
As always cool video, I already see your chanel as similar as the stuff that Harry's Garage does, but with alfas of course. I would really like to hear what do you think of the V6 Engine by GM after the Busso was cancelled. :)
Hi Peter, thanks for watching and for the Harry Garage comparison! He has a few more subscribers than me at the moment though! (Also a LOT more money!). Appreciate the support, just hope I’ll be able to get out and do some more filming soon. Take care
Hi there! Great to see you "alive and kickin'" Is this alfa rims for your GTV to heavy? Considering upgrades you plan to do, maybe some lightweight will fit better, just a thought Stay safe and regards from Croatia!
I believe GTV is 5x98...here you have everything you need: alfavirtualclub.it/forum/threads/codici-foto-e-peso-dei-cerchi-in-lega-alfa-romeo-147-gt.34309/
@@TheAlfaNut i live in Newton and drive a white 916 v6. I met a fellow nut in Totnes this week who has two red 916 convertibles and a 156 gta sportswagon.
Haha yes - we realised after we had fitted the cams and pulleys back on and timed everything up! Doh! Still trying to find a workaround so we don't have to disassemble everything again! Currently considering carving up some old covers to see if we can fit them while everything is in situ... We are professionals you know ;0)
“20 nuts”...🤣🤣nice one ,although maybe a teeny bit optimistic with a 3nut wallet score ?l suppose you have to have abit of luck, like with all cars.Lovely cars with one of the best ,most iconic engines ever.I seriously considered getting an absolute mint example a couple of years ago but ended up going for my Giulietta QV,all the mod cons and 280 hp chipped.(also quite exciting)But a bit more “daily driver” for an old bloke like me🤪Great video as usual,Cuore Sportivo......
Hi Rob, thanks for watching. I really like the Giulietta QV and would love to get one out on the road for a video. To me it seems like a very overlooked car? Did you see the Harrys Garage video, comparing the Golf GTI to the QV? Very interesting - he and his Son are smiling non stop whilst driving the QV!! :0)
I did indeed , Harry's the man .Bit dissapointed he decided to sell that lovely duetto spider though.I would have dumped one of those silly Jags..not the old souped up one though...very nice😂
Hi mate, thanks for watching! This GTA has a set of Wizard manifolds, along with a Ragazzon catback exhaust. Sounds very bassy at idle and very "screamer" at the top end!
Epic sound of the gta...lacks nothing...q2, ferrari intake...I've got 3 alfa 147: my old beloved 2001 1.6 120cv 5 doors I'm driving since new; and two 2.0, one 2003 and one 2007 (facelift). Have to say that the 2001 is waaaay better in terms of construction quality, assembling, reliability, etc. After 19 years, it holds together very well. And, needless to say, it is still lovely to drive... I've got also a Giulietta 1.4 multiar 170cv, but using the 147 90% of times... Cheers from Italy!
@@TheAlfaNut me too...mi uncle's 33 qv first edition I had the luxury to drive for 6 months in 1992 (he bought the new 155 1.8ts 8v), when I was 19, until the insurance expired...
ciao Nikola, grazie per i tuoi gentili commenti. Dobbiamo ricordare che siamo tutti fratelli e sorelle e ci sosteniamo a vicenda. Anche il mio bisnonno si chiamava Nikola, era di Cassino.
Hello Chris , i recently bought a 2.4 Diesel Alfa Romeo 159 . It look very sexy and badass , what you think about these type of engines . This is my first Alfa ... cheers 🤗
being italian, liveing 20km from arese, you miss two tests. a gtv v6 turbo and a 164/166 v6 turbo. the 3.2 v6 is a great engine, i have a 166 3.2 myself, but the v6 turbo is the v6 as paolo lanati planned it to be. maybe it's less technologically advanced, but it is the true alpha spirit, the best for all, not for few. i would also like a gt 2000 jts. this, post 2004, is the latest true alfa engine, with a direct line from busso to lanati to balduzzi.
Ciao Luigi! I had planned to visit the Arese museum this year on 24th June for the opportunity to see the rare cars which Alfa keep out of sight! (In the back rooms!) This is now certain to be cancelled, so I'm very sad. Yes I would love to drive a GTV V6 T - they are now very rare in the UK - I think just 4 or 5 still remain. What about the 4C engine? This is a real Alfa engine too! ;0)
all alfas are real.alfas, even the arna, even the brera v6. well.the brera v6... mhhh... the top section of the engine is real alfa, designed by paolo lanati, not the basement...they say lanati became mad to develop this engine using the experience from the jts he developed with balduzzi. you should ask to andrea vecchi. he knows almost everything about this.
The museum is just...amazing. mhhh..no... it's something in the middle between 'Wow' and 'OMG'! But remember to bring a pullover with you 'cause it's also fucking cold there!
i am saddened by the notion that we're unlikely to see a new alfa hot hatch for some time if ever again. and all because of the idiot trend towards fucking SUVs. i loved the steering on my 147. you pointed it where you wanted to go......and it fucking went there. when i swapped it in for a 159 it did feel shoddy by comparison but my god it was fun to drive
Thanks for watching David. Yeah wtf is it with suv’s?? I think it taps into the “Ranger Rover jealousy” that so many “Sheeple” seem to have these days! “Ooh, must buy an suv because then I’ll be trendy”. No. You’ll just be a feeble minded dick like all the other suv zombies! 😉
Cheers for watching Phil! Not been through divorce personally but my friend has: He says he's not going to get married again, just find a woman he hates and buy her a house! ;0)
I have to say I don't agree with the criticism of the steering, seats and a cramped interior, and they were certainly not know for floor pan rust, until they are well over 10 - 15 years old. These were the bias complaints of Golf obsessed motoring journalists. True the suspension bushes were made of cheese, but overall it was an excellent car. Having owned 2 twinspark models my complaints were obviously the bushes, weak camshaft variator, and the chassis was not stiff enough, the 4 door cars were better, the 2 door version has terrible chassis flex, which can be cured by fitting a front strut brace, no need to do that on the 4 door version. I reckon the 147 interior build quality is better than the giulietta that replaced it, and the twinspark was always reliable if you kept the oil topped up and cambelt changed on time. I covered about 12,000 miles in each of my 147s without any reliability issues whatsoever mechanical or electrical. The reason I owned 2 is because after I sold the first one I missed it so much I had to get another.
I agree - in my limited experience the 147 was quite comfortable inside (I'm 6ft) and the steering is like most Alfas - pointy and direct. I didn't know about the chassis flex, that's interesting and I think the interior build quality is also pretty good. My GT is excellent inside - very solid. As I said in the vid though - these were just "professional" road testers niggles and we all ignore what mainstream testers say about Alfas don't we!
I’d love to George - I had a plan to test drive some Alfasuds soon but this lockdown is in the way! I love Alfasuds! I used to own a Gold Cloverleaf back in 1991.
The Alfa Nut my dad had a 220bhp black 16v 1.8 alfasud in the late 80s and early 90s it was featured in the auto italia magazine. Wouldn’t surprise me if you had crossed paths as he owned hundreds of classic alfas in Derbyshire
@@georgesandiford1141 220 bhp Alfasud??? That must have been a hoot to drive! I went to college in Sheffield in the late 80's so spent a fair bit of time in and around Derbyshire!
I would say its perhaps a young mans Alfa rather than call it chavvy. As for style and elegance, agreed it’s not a 33 Stradale but I think its a lot prettier than the 75 or the 155 for instance. (What isn’t!)
Hi, I have a 147GTA in Australia, I've upgraded the brakes to 330mm, Eibach pro street S coilovers and Q2 Diff, I have decatted wizard manifolds with supersprint exhaust, after a remap now runs 270 bhp its now the car that should have come out of the factory and really scares the trap out of modern hatches. :)
Hi mate, sounds epic - thats pretty much the same spec as Dave's car featured here. Its a car which many other drivers underestimate to their cost!! :0)
Mate you lucky bugger. Here in Aus yoir GTA is now worth 30k ish depending on locale 😅
Hi mate, wow that’s a lot - if you look hard you can still pick up a standard GTA in the UK for £6-8k. I’m very tempted myself 🥴
@@TheAlfaNut been trying to find one here on the East coast and I’m finding it nearly impossible.
@FieryWings01 You could probably get an importer to send one over from Japan for way less than 30k. Right hand drive, very strict tests and usually no rust issues 👍🏻
What a great video!
I still remember when I had the chance to drive the 147 GTA 15 years ago.
The 3.2 V6 has the most beautiful sound you could imagine, and it is so powerful. It was really the best V6 engine at that time.
I made a huge mistake: I have not replaced my 156 SW 2.5 V6 by the 147 GTA. My 156 was fantastic, but the engine of the 147 GTA was much better.
Hi Stanislas - yes it's a great car for sure. But then I also have a 2.5 V6 156 and I love it! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the solidarity shown! Cheers form Italy Rome area. And stay safe home everybody!
Aho' Gippo! Anche tu.
What a wonderful era of hot hatches! I own a 2008 VW R32 which I know is a swear word here. Love the GTA looks and sound! Keep up the fantastic videos! God Bless
Hi Frank, thanks for watching! Don’t worry - I’m not a brand nazi - the R32 is a great car and as far as I know, the only other manufacturer to have put a 3.2 V6 in a hatchback. A guy local to me has one that has been tuned to over 600 bhp. Its nuts and sounds amazing! Take care.
Haha, a tuned R32 can scare some pretty fast sports cars away from the lights!
You are fortunate enough to have those models on your shores. I had 2 Alfa 75’s one being a Verde and a 164LS with the 24V Busso. I wish I had my 75 again!
Hi David, thanks for watching! There are many cars I wish I’d kept too - I’m planning to make a video about them all 😄
What a great upload! Thank you for bringing us the Alfa virus again- it's more contagious and stronger than the Corona virus :) One of my ex gf had a 147 with the not so exciting 1.9 jtd engine though the memories i have from that Alfa are more than exciting :D 147 is a great car, far ahead from the competition when it has been first released. Stay safe Chris !
Hi D-r, thanks for watching - the 147 had a small back seat! 😉😈
Spot on Chris ! The back seat was indeed quite challenging 😈😳
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I have owned the 147GTA 2004 selespeed and it ran beautifully when the hydraulics didn’t let me down randomly, fixed that issue by replacing the pump and hydraulic actuator. Worked well after that and made me grin every time I started that mighty Busso V6
Love it, my 3.2 GT Busso has been giving me a nice escape in these trying times!
Hi Connor, thanks for watching. Sadly my Spider needs an MOT so I don’t get any Busso escapism at the moment! 🙁
@@TheAlfaNut oh dear! That Needs sorting quick! You need some sort of escape!
Ive a tweaked 159 Q4 2.4 too. Both sat there not getting much love at the moment! Such a shame. Unfortunately the 159 will be for sale soon!
@@smudge5 Yeah I know - sitting at home looking at sunny weather is driving me mad! Where do you get an MOT when all the garages are closed? :0(
@@TheAlfaNut I know a bit mad. I've seen some isolating cars (like people) prior to working on them. I'm not sure if that's even completely safe though. Crazy times.
I have owned a 147 gta for 5 years and i never get bored driving it. It's an awsome car. Reliable. Pocket rocket. And the 147 gta steering is not light.. plenty of feel.
Hi Paul, thanks for watching - I’d love one too! I agree that the steering is great on the GTA - the testers who criticised it obviously didn’t like Alfas!
@@TheAlfaNut people that don't like alfas dont have any taste or brains
@@jaymyers6452 ...or soul! ;0)
I love this car 😍.
Ciao Lorenzo ! I love it too now I have driven it! Thanks for watching.
Can't wait to see the video on 156 hacks. I had a unit with 2.5 V6 (Q system) since mid Jan 2019. Previously driven a 146 Ti (bought in Dec 2012) before I traded it with the 156.
Hi and thanks for watching! I also havea 2.5 V6 asnd I love it. I also like the 145 and 146 - they are very rare now.
Great video, can't wait until this virus is over so I can go buy a gt v6 busso
Hi Cameron - thanks for watching, yeah i agree, you might find some real bargains when this is all over too! :0)
Damn that sound’s awesome. Great video Chris! The first task after I finish my Delta Project is to make my 916 V6 to sound exactly like that
Hi Nikolas! I hope you are doing OK and keeping safe? Thanks for watching - the GTA has some Wizard manifolds, with a Ragazzon catback exhaust. It's loud!
I'm sad that my Cyprus trip this year may not happen now :0(
Hi Chris. Thanks for the info. I hope you and your family are also safe. No worries, let’s hope this pandemic finishes as soon as possible. I will be here with my Delta and you are welcome whenever this is posiible :)
Great video Chris! Beautiful car....
Hi mate, thanks for watching! Sure was a fun drive.
Love the alloys on your 156 😻 I only had the 1.6 147 but it was a cracking car. The V6 is a great engine, tootles about when you want it to and goes for the horizon when you bury ya right foot 😎
Hi mate, how are you? Keeping sane? Thanks for watching - those alloys are 166 Supersport reproductions, made by a UK company that aren’t around any more. I don’t even know what they were called but I’ve never seen another set. They are made to fit the 156 (5x98) with no adapters etc, as the 166 wheels (5x108) were a different fitment to the 156. I’m very biased towards to Busso as you might have guessed! Stay safe mate.
Definitely the best Alfa I have driven so far was the 147 GTA. Sound, traction, road-feeling. Even though I have a Busso on my own (166 3.0 pre-lift with sportronic gearbox) this one stole my heart. By the way you should try the 166. It's amazing how this car combines comfort with sporty driving. Polish regards from Alfisti to Alfisti!
Thanks for watching mate! 👍🏻🐣🐥
..damn! Great video Chris..👍..beautiful sound and loved the seats!..I've had a 147 from 2002..really liked it as a daily driver in the city..wanted a small car at the time...and Alfa was my only choise so there you go..had some problems in the end with engine controll indicator..could never find the real issiue even with a computer..so I had to let her go...bought a facelift 156 from 2004 instead..but that's another story..😁..Keep up the good work..looking forward to the 159 TI video and good luck with the new garage!🙏
Hi John, thanks a lot for watching - interesting to hear you had a 156, I love mine but it has been very resistant to me trying to restore it and get it back on the road! 😄. More welding and an MOT needed now, so thats not going to be possible for a while is it? Anyway, take care of yourself and keep washing those hands! 😉
@@TheAlfaNut ..yeah I saw yours..looking great..hope you can fix it and get her running again!..I acutally had two 156's..my first was a dark metallic green beautiful one from 98 with the wood steering wheel..😄..drove it with my girlfriend at the time all the way from Sweden down to Germany for the F1 race at Nurburgring in 2007..the year it rained like crazy during the start of the race..almost everybody skid of at the end of the start finish straight..maybe you remember?☺...anyway..got there and back without any issiues..🙏...Take care now!👍
@@johnp1787 Thanks John - I do remember that race, the Nurburgring is dangerous enough without heavy rain!! I was planning a trip there myself this Summer in my rebuilt V6 GTV for a road trip but looks like that will have to wait....: :0(
Hello Alfa nut
I would like to ask you, do you have any plans to make videos about 3.7 litre Afla's?
Cheers
Hi there, yes my friend Gary is building a Busso V6 and he is thinking about converting it to 3.7 or 3.8 ltr! If he does I will film it 👍🏻
@@TheAlfaNut Thank you very much for a quick answer, I wish you all the best in future, for sure we share the same passion
Looking forward to seeing your new videos
Great video I wish I could have afforded the GTA but have got the 147 TI 150bhp and love it best car I have owned. Also stay safe.
Hi Aman, thanks for watching and you too! 👍🏻
Thank you. Love your videos!
Thanks for watching MW - appreciate the support. Stay safe!
Driving a 156 2.5 v6 great cars👍👌
Yes indeed - cant wait to get mine back on the road!
Thanks man, hope you are doing well too! Im from italy.
Hi Vasil, thanks for watching. I’m doing ok thanks but I need more driving!!! 😩
@@TheAlfaNut yea i miss it too.
Great job again, thanks Chris and thanks also for comment about Spain. It's pretty bad here at the moment and not helped with what seems like months of rain. I'd love a GTA, d'you know anybody who wants to buy a left hand drive XK8 on Spanish plates?
Cheers,
David
Hi David, thanks for watching, sorry to hear that Spain is so bad, kind of what we are expecting to happen here in a few weeks I’m afraid 🙁. Keep your head down and I’ll try to kick out a few fun videos over the next few weeks to lighten the mood if I can. Cheers 👍🏻
Thank you, this vid made me smile in this miserable time!
Thanks for watching Chrissey - glad you enjoyed it!
Roughly where in Devon are you? I aim to move back to Torbay in the next few years. Currently in the Far East.
Hi mate, I’m in mid Devon near Exeter. Did you see my Spider roadtrip through Torquay and Dartmouth?
This one: m.th-cam.com/video/dfE3l_GSSDU/w-d-xo.html
The Alfa Nut I have now! A very stylish presentation - that black Spyder especially. A trip to Dartmouth is always a great day out. Chish & Fips too!
Great video, great car. The 147 may have its faults but so what when a car looks this good and sounds so beautiful. Like you i prefer pullers to screamers. Am i alone in prefering the original frontal treatment of the 147/156 ? despite my old 156 being a later model. Look forward to every video on these gems.
Hi Steve, thanks for commenting. Yeah I've always preferred cars with some grunt as well as top end power. The Busso is such a flexible and torquey engine. Years ago I used to own a BMW 535D which was remapped to 350 bhp and 670nm of torque! That car could pull tree stumps!! No you are not alone in preferring the original front end, I do too. The later upgrades look a bit "overhang" heavy in my opinion. Look after that 156 - not many left!
@@TheAlfaNut sorry to disappoint you Chris but i sold the 156 2.4 diesel 8 years ago. Mint with only 27000 miles on it. Missed it ever since. Hope one day another Alfa comes into my world.
I wish the MiTo GTA came out. The MiTo means a lot to me.
Hi Lucas - I hope to feature the Mito soon - keep watching 👍🏻
As usual another great video and a new studio coming !! Very cool stuff. 156 gta or 147 gta ?
Hi Marcus, many thanks for watching! I haven’t actually driven the 156 GTA yet, so cant compare directly but the 147 version ticks many boxes for me: small, light (ish), cute looking and fast!
great video bro .mind i know your workshop location?
Cheers Dean, I’m not in there anymore - have moved to a bigger unit! Going to the Re:Fuel Italian car day today? (Saturday) 👍🏻
Solid car, love mine to bits
Hi mate, thanks for watching. Lucky man to have a GTA - they are a lot of fun!
How did you get it to 272 BHP? I'm planning to update my own gta, same colour by the way
Hi Vincent I think there is a long list of mods but the main ones are Ferrari 360 throttle body, performance air filter, Wizard manifolds and Ragazzon exhaust, remapped of course! 👍🏻
As Chris said, Ferrari 360 throttle body with machined plenum, CF2 (decat) manifolds and a good remap by Celtic Tuning. The straight intake pipe, Pipercross air filter and Ragazzon might add a little to that too
Excellent intro!
Thanks for watching! 👍🏻
lovely car the v6 gtv ,my father owns quite an extensive alfa collection including the exact same gtv in the video silver and red seats 1998 model. also owns a black 147 gta, red brera v6 only 30,000km!, an alfa 4c and a 147 twin spark i use to think he was insane for owning so many alfa now iv come to love them because of my 156 jts. hope all corona virus doesnt effect you to much
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/woodlands/cars-vans-utes/alfa-romeo-gtv-spider-v6/1238697097?.sec.android.app.sbrowser&VIP_sticky
selling it sadly if anyones in australia and wants a v6 gtv for a decent price
Hi mate, thanks for watching. Yeah the “Alfa virus” tends to affect you for life! You and your Dad sound like you have excellent taste! 😉
Very nice car. I also enjoy life with 156gta.
Ever considered making an epsiode about the 156 Crosswagon? I know it's a true oddball, but I always liked it, looking like an armany suit with combat boots :-)
Hi Thom, yes I’d love to feature the Crosswagon - its a rare and interesting Alfa but problem is, I’ve never seen one and the only guy I know who owns one lives in the Italian alps!
@@TheAlfaNut Well, now you know a guy who is one country closer to you ;-) Mine is getting a new clutch and a bit of a mechanical checkup and makeover next week. And who knows? Maybe next year a little roadtrip to the UK would make up for a nice holiday :-)
Great! If you do come over to the UK, let me know, I’m based in the South West. 👍🏻
Excellent video! Just subscribed!
Can you please do an review of Alfa Romeo 146? Thank you!
Hi Miki, thanks for watching! Yes, I am hoping to feature the 145 and 146 this year but I am now a little bit late with everything! ;0)
@@TheAlfaNut Well i'm the owner of one Alfa Romeo 146 2.0 Turbo diesel, fascinating car, old but gold! That should be great. Thanks. I'll be looking for that one cheers from Serbia! Best wishes in ongoing reviews :)
Thinking about getting an Alfa as a first car, not really looking at the MiTo or the Giulietta but rather a 156 or a 159 or a GT. What do you reckon, should I hold out and get one later down the line or just go for one now.
Hi Toni, still thinking about an Alfa? Buying one now should find you a bargain, as many people will be trying to get rid of cars and other assets to raise money. We are going through a bad time internationally but now would be a great time to buy a car. Just sayin!
As always cool video, I already see your chanel as similar as the stuff that Harry's Garage does, but with alfas of course. I would really like to hear what do you think of the V6 Engine by GM after the Busso was cancelled. :)
Hi Peter, thanks for watching and for the Harry Garage comparison! He has a few more subscribers than me at the moment though! (Also a LOT more money!). Appreciate the support, just hope I’ll be able to get out and do some more filming soon. Take care
Nice video, wonderful channel ... Alfa through the veins butt! Greetings from Spain, owner of a Spider v6 939
Gracias Ernesto, thanks for watching! 👍🏻
Can you do a mito and Giulietta review/comparison?
Hi Connor - I'm planning to feature both of those cars soon. Cheers for watching!
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Sounds like a Giulia Quadrifoglio
Hi Teodor - thanks for watching! Yes it does sound quite like a Quadrifoglio, but not quite as fast! 😉
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Hi there!
Great to see you "alive and kickin'"
Is this alfa rims for your GTV to heavy? Considering upgrades you plan to do, maybe some lightweight will fit better, just a thought
Stay safe and regards from Croatia!
Hi Willy, yes I was thinking about the weight of the rims too. Maybe I’ll weigh them to see how heavy they are.
I believe GTV is 5x98...here you have everything you need:
alfavirtualclub.it/forum/threads/codici-foto-e-peso-dei-cerchi-in-lega-alfa-romeo-147-gt.34309/
Yes they are 5x98. Thanks for that 👍🏻
Thats very useful - I also have some 18” cloverleaf wheels which are 1kg lighter (10.45). Maybe I will use those 😉
That was crossing the river teign towards shaldon!
Hi Andy - yes it was mate, are you a neighbour?
@@TheAlfaNut i live in Newton and drive a white 916 v6. I met a fellow nut in Totnes this week who has two red 916 convertibles and a 156 gta sportswagon.
Hi Andy, sounds good, I’ve never seen a white GTV! The guy you are talking about is Mike Zollo - the 147 GTA is owned by Dave, his Son! 😉
@@TheAlfaNut yep that's the guy. I did say i saw a 14 7 gta on his driveway a month earlier! Heceven has two non descript Fiat's for his run abouts!
hope you know you forgot the timing belt rear covers. lol
Haha yes - we realised after we had fitted the cams and pulleys back on and timed everything up! Doh! Still trying to find a workaround so we don't have to disassemble everything again! Currently considering carving up some old covers to see if we can fit them while everything is in situ... We are professionals you know ;0)
BTW - didn't you buy one of these recently? What happened to it?
I have an alpha 147 jtdm 2007 and i love my car so much
Hi Walid, thanks for watching! Alfas make you love them! 😍
Great vid love the busso but come and play with my t spark gtv when life gets back to normal
Hi Neil, thanks for watching - I haven’t driven a TS GTV yet - looking forward to trying one. 👍🏻
“20 nuts”...🤣🤣nice one ,although maybe a teeny bit optimistic with a 3nut wallet score ?l suppose you have to have abit of luck, like with all cars.Lovely cars with one of the best ,most iconic engines ever.I seriously considered getting an absolute mint example a couple of years ago but ended up going for my Giulietta QV,all the mod cons and 280 hp chipped.(also quite exciting)But a bit more “daily driver” for an old bloke like me🤪Great video as usual,Cuore Sportivo......
Hi Rob, thanks for watching. I really like the Giulietta QV and would love to get one out on the road for a video. To me it seems like a very overlooked car? Did you see the Harrys Garage video, comparing the Golf GTI to the QV? Very interesting - he and his Son are smiling non stop whilst driving the QV!! :0)
I did indeed , Harry's the man .Bit dissapointed he decided to sell that lovely duetto spider though.I would have dumped one of those silly Jags..not the old souped up one though...very nice😂
What's the exact exhaust setup on this car? Sounds lovely :)
Hi mate, thanks for watching! This GTA has a set of Wizard manifolds, along with a Ragazzon catback exhaust. Sounds very bassy at idle and very "screamer" at the top end!
To clarify, CF2 (cat-less) manifolds, Wizard downpipes, standard Cats and then Ragazzon cat-back :)
Epic sound of the gta...lacks nothing...q2, ferrari intake...I've got 3 alfa 147: my old beloved 2001 1.6 120cv 5 doors I'm driving since new; and two 2.0, one 2003 and one 2007 (facelift). Have to say that the 2001 is waaaay better in terms of construction quality, assembling, reliability, etc. After 19 years, it holds together very well. And, needless to say, it is still lovely to drive... I've got also a Giulietta 1.4 multiar 170cv, but using the 147 90% of times... Cheers from Italy!
Hi Paolo - thanks for watching! Its strange how a simple little car can get into your heart. I still wish I had my 1989 Alfasud gold cloverleaf. ❤️
@@TheAlfaNut me too...mi uncle's 33 qv first edition I had the luxury to drive for 6 months in 1992 (he bought the new 155 1.8ts 8v), when I was 19, until the insurance expired...
I think that 33’s are a very overlooked Alfa - they drive as well as an Alfasud but have 4 doors! Good if you have kids! 👍🏻
Thanks, dude.
Stay safe also you British friends!
You too - which country are you in?
@@TheAlfaNut Italy. Just in the middle of the "red zone".
OK - hope you are out of lockdown soon, we are 2 weeks in now - no driving my Alfas 😢
Grazie tante , sei stato l'unico a dirlo... Hai sensibilità... Grazie mille 🇮🇹
ciao Nikola, grazie per i tuoi gentili commenti. Dobbiamo ricordare che siamo tutti fratelli e sorelle e ci sosteniamo a vicenda. Anche il mio bisnonno si chiamava Nikola, era di Cassino.
Hello Chris , i recently bought a 2.4 Diesel Alfa Romeo 159 . It look very sexy and badass , what you think about these type of engines . This is my first Alfa ... cheers 🤗
Hi mate, I think that if I was buying a 159, I would only choose the 2.4 (and tune it of course!) or the 1750 tbi.
You chose well i think - enjoy! ;0)
0-100 6s @ 6.3?
Hi Erando - more like 5.3 seconds now! 😉💪🏼
i have a alfa 147 1.6 can i swap a 3.2 v6? will it fit??
That would be a very difficult project! Everything is different in the GTA - wiring, suspension, engine mounts etc. Good luck!
Are you a Alpha dealer? That’s a lot of red and chrome on that v-6 !
Haha no I’m not a dealer - just a fan! 😉
Spell it correctly please..AlFa.
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Grazie per la solidarietà
Ciao Claudio! Grazie per la tua riposta. Stai attento. 👍🏻
Why can’t you avoid hitting the rev limiter in first gear?
I’m not driving it Tim! 🤣
Great car
Hi Richard, thanks for watching! 👍🏻
I'm Italian and I love Alfa And I'll tell you You are a beautiful person your Alfa your little girls very well Congratulations Thank you very much 👍👋
Ciao Michele! Thank you for your kind words and for watching my channel. Take care of yourself!
very difficult to drive this car conservatively
grazie alfa nut!!
Prego Alessandro!
buona salute anche a te dall'italia!
Stai al sicura Alessandro ma non perdere di vista la vita e il divertimento! Tornera di nuovo alla fine. 👍🏻
We need like like this, I mean same class in the USA
Hi Sammy, yes many cool Alfas like the 147 GTA were never sold in the USA. ☹️
MY CAR ....I LOVE 147 GTA ...CRAZY ITALIAN CAR 💪🇮🇹❤️
Thanks for watching - glad you enjoy the madness! 😎👍🏻
being italian, liveing 20km from arese, you miss two tests. a gtv v6 turbo and a 164/166 v6 turbo. the 3.2 v6 is a great engine, i have a 166 3.2 myself, but the v6 turbo is the v6 as paolo lanati planned it to be. maybe it's less technologically advanced, but it is the true alpha spirit, the best for all, not for few. i would also like a gt 2000 jts. this, post 2004, is the latest true alfa engine, with a direct line from busso to lanati to balduzzi.
Ciao Luigi! I had planned to visit the Arese museum this year on 24th June for the opportunity to see the rare cars which Alfa keep out of sight! (In the back rooms!) This is now certain to be cancelled, so I'm very sad. Yes I would love to drive a GTV V6 T - they are now very rare in the UK - I think just 4 or 5 still remain. What about the 4C engine? This is a real Alfa engine too! ;0)
@@TheAlfaNut is you come to italy to see tue museum in arese, just write. if it is possible, we could see with my gtv.
all alfas are real.alfas, even the arna, even the brera v6. well.the brera v6... mhhh... the top section of the engine is real alfa, designed by paolo lanati, not the basement...they say lanati became mad to develop this engine using the experience from the jts he developed with balduzzi. you should ask to andrea vecchi. he knows almost everything about this.
Thanks Luigi, if I manage to come to Arese this year I will let you know. 👍🏻
The museum is just...amazing. mhhh..no... it's something in the middle between 'Wow' and 'OMG'! But remember to bring a pullover with you 'cause it's also fucking cold there!
Friend had a 147 gta 3.7 compresore 368hp omg that was a f..kin beast u could not flor it becouse the tires were just spininng al the time
Haha that sounds like a real handful, especially on corners?
It was ok if u drive it like a normal person....
e sempre forza alfa!
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i am saddened by the notion that we're unlikely to see a new alfa hot hatch for some time if ever again. and all because of the idiot trend towards fucking SUVs. i loved the steering on my 147. you pointed it where you wanted to go......and it fucking went there. when i swapped it in for a 159 it did feel shoddy by comparison but my god it was fun to drive
Thanks for watching David. Yeah wtf is it with suv’s?? I think it taps into the “Ranger Rover jealousy” that so many “Sheeple” seem to have these days! “Ooh, must buy an suv because then I’ll be trendy”. No. You’ll just be a feeble minded dick like all the other suv zombies! 😉
I have an alfa romeo 147
Hi Paul - the 147 is a great car and still pretty today!
@@TheAlfaNut Yes the Alfa Romeo 147 is very good because I have it from 2006 and I still have an Alfa Romeo Spider from 1997
Alfa Romeo wears down those who don't.
Nevermind the Irish then Chris? 😅
Sorry Ciaran - I ran out of flags!! All the best to you fellas too of course! 👍🏻
@@TheAlfaNut it wouldn't be TH-cam unless someone turned it political 🤣🤣🤣. Love the content!
I’m used to it mate 😄
As supportive as an ex wife 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Cheers for watching Phil! Not been through divorce personally but my friend has: He says he's not going to get married again, just find a woman he hates and buy her a house! ;0)
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Thanks for watching! 👍🏻
I have to say I don't agree with the criticism of the steering, seats and a cramped interior, and they were certainly not know for floor pan rust, until they are well over 10 - 15 years old. These were the bias complaints of Golf obsessed motoring journalists.
True the suspension bushes were made of cheese, but overall it was an excellent car.
Having owned 2 twinspark models my complaints were obviously the bushes, weak camshaft variator, and the chassis was not stiff enough, the 4 door cars were better, the 2 door version has terrible chassis flex, which can be cured by fitting a front strut brace, no need to do that on the 4 door version.
I reckon the 147 interior build quality is better than the giulietta that replaced it, and the twinspark was always reliable if you kept the oil topped up and cambelt changed on time. I covered about 12,000 miles in each of my 147s without any reliability issues whatsoever mechanical or electrical. The reason I owned 2 is because after I sold the first one I missed it so much I had to get another.
I agree - in my limited experience the 147 was quite comfortable inside (I'm 6ft) and the steering is like most Alfas - pointy and direct. I didn't know about the chassis flex, that's interesting and I think the interior build quality is also pretty good. My GT is excellent inside - very solid. As I said in the vid though - these were just "professional" road testers niggles and we all ignore what mainstream testers say about Alfas don't we!
Get behind the wheel of an alfasud cloverleaf thats a proper alfa
I’d love to George - I had a plan to test drive some Alfasuds soon but this lockdown is in the way! I love Alfasuds! I used to own a Gold Cloverleaf back in 1991.
The Alfa Nut my dad had a 220bhp black 16v 1.8 alfasud in the late 80s and early 90s it was featured in the auto italia magazine. Wouldn’t surprise me if you had crossed paths as he owned hundreds of classic alfas in Derbyshire
@@georgesandiford1141 220 bhp Alfasud??? That must have been a hoot to drive! I went to college in Sheffield in the late 80's so spent a fair bit of time in and around Derbyshire!
FCA is not serious about there own brands like fiat and alfa, now they like more jeep brands
Am American bias maybe?
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Hi mate! Nice to see you all today! 😉👍🏻
@@TheAlfaNut yeah it was nice to see you
I am not a fan of the 147 /147 GTA it does not have the style or elegance of an Alfa for me. Bit too dare I say chavvy and bullish.
I would say its perhaps a young mans Alfa rather than call it chavvy. As for style and elegance, agreed it’s not a 33 Stradale but I think its a lot prettier than the 75 or the 155 for instance. (What isn’t!)