Alfa Romeo 156 GTA | Wolf in sheep's clothing | Future Classics with Becky Evans S2 E6
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- Alfa Romeo will always be the petrolhead's brand. There's just something about the manufacturer that focuses on heart over practicality. A car that wasn't from its golden era but certainly belongs in it is the 156 GTA.
Pairing those looks with the work of art that is the 3.2-litre V6 Busso engine was always going to be special. Now 22 years old, we take a look at why it is a nailed on future classic.
Have you ever been tempted to purchase a performance Alfa?
#AlfaRomeo #156GTA #Busso #V6 #gwontheroad #futureclassic
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After 20 years, I finally own a 156 GTA ❤
Well done you!!! 🎉❤❤
congrats!
Like wise an English import to NZ Factory lowered LSD and Factory Blu
I had a 147 GTA in South Africa in 2003...THE most bonkers, suicidal, yet exciting car to drive...around town it was dangerous if you didn`t pay complete and utter attention to what you were doing but on long highway drives between Johannesburg and the Natal South Coast and Johannesburg and the Eastern Cape coast it was one of the most capable cars i`ve ever owned...a true GT car in a hatchback shell...that V6 engine was something else when you opened it up on a very long, straight and quiet stretch of highway...
I actually named the car Mr Hyde...with Mr Jekyll hiding not too far away ready to make an appearance...
I too live in South Africa... I currently have a red 156 GTA & am a member of the Alfa Romeo Club of SA ... My brother has a blue 147GTA with only 40 thousand km on the clock ... We love our 2 Bussos ... Regards Jeffery
Laurence has looked after my Alfa for 5 years, absolutely top man.
My '02 GTA has just gone past 254,000km, it's my daily driver and I've done 30,000km in the two years since bought it (ultra ultra cheap, due to mileage and being on interstate plates). Best car I've owned in 35 years of driving. It's also my third V6 156 and 4th Alfa overall (also still have a '81 GTV).
My dad and his friends have always had an alfa or two over the years ever since i was practically born, and i've always been around alfas. When my dad bought his first 156 and came and picked me up from kindergarten, seeing that sleek beautiful red alfa waiting for me litterly broke my brain, sure i had seen and been in the old 1600 gtj, and the gtv6 but the feeling of sitting in the back, in my boosterseat and hearing that busso just sing and the feeling of refined and contained, pure aggresion in that engine was something else. now that im older
i've had a few alfas. the "new" gtv, a gt and a 164 and all of them has that wierd lovely quirkyness, unlike with other cars, where it feels like you're commanding the car to do what you want. Alfas force you to have a conversation, a conversation between man and a machine with a heart
Great review Becky, I remember a video when you went to the Alfa Museum and you were a bit underwhelmed, nice to see you are starting to appreciate the brand. I'm a big Alfa fan and a BMW fan, heresy to many people, love my 156 GTA and E34 M5 plus my daily M140i
Autolusso Bournmouth - i recognize that shop right away. Its the very best place to take you're alfa. ive traveled 2500 miles to visit them twice now for servicing my GTV 916. Its always worth it, every singel time i go. Laurence and the guys make it worth it. The best in the business by miles - its like being in the shop without being in it. Service is always on point, daily updates and phone calls. The passion that those guys have is second to non.
Had the 156 T Spark in silver with red leathers. Even that was an amazing drive.
Orgoglio italiano ❤ orgoglio della mia nazione che sta sparendo anche io ho la 156
Alfa Romeo is hands down the best car manufacturer out there!
lol
No matter what you are searching, a nice coupé, a spider, a family proof saloon or sportwagon, a super car... There's always an Alfa to suit you, with at least two or three cool engines to choose from, and an unmatched driving experience. Something special about it.
Are they still losing the battle against rust ?
@@bendermi No. Since the 80s. And back in the 80s every car was a rusty shitbox after 10 years or so. Just look under a Golf II or III. An E36... And after seeing a lot of different cars, I can guarantee you that you'll see more rust under an E46 or W203 than a 156, 147 etc... Haters gonna hate. Move on from misconceptions
@@bendermi In fact, even today, most of the cars you see are assembled by Comau robots. Fiat robots. With assembly and galvanizing processes first used on the Croma and Alfa 164.
I still remember when my fathers cousin had bought a new car.
I love cars, so i asked if i could se the car.. and he said: "of course you can Daniel".
And added: "But it's only an Alfa"
I thought it was strange, but anyway...
I fell in love with Alfa Romeo that day, i liked them before, now i really loved them. And the paddleshifters were a really cool and neat feature. I loved it.
He sadly passed away in dec 2018.
He bought it in 2016. Sad thing is that the car got sold by his greedy wife just weeks after he passed.
And i don't even have a clue where it went. The only car i enjoyed this much and didnt even drive. (While he owned one)
Ps. I believe it was a Giulia Veloci or something similar.
Well chosen Becky! Ive had my Alfa Romeo GT (based on a similar platform) for the past 9 years, and am still loving it. What was that? How much have I spent on it? Er next question please......
Another great video Becky..I have a 147 GTA n absolutely love it it’s been the most reliable car I’ve owned I’ve had it 5 years n this is coming from a previous 964, 996 4S and cayman S owner will always stick to Italian now. Keep up the brilliant content ♥️
These videos are brilliant, the whole series with owner features 👌🏻
Thanks for the Video 😀👍Ein 156 GTA war schon immer ein schöner und rassiger Traumwagen für mich❤️🔥 Allein der Motor ist eine Skulptur mit famoser Leistung und herrlichem Klang❣️ Aber mir genügt trotzdem seit vielen Jahren mein geliebter "little" 156 1.6 TS ❤️🔥 von 1999! Auch wenn dieser vielleicht eher ein Schaf im Wolfspelz ist 😅, geniese ich dennoch mit dem 1.6 kurvenreiche und bergige Touren...😊 Viele Grüße aus Deutschland 👋😃
That mechanic knows exactly what its like to own an alfa
An engine management light on the dash and a wonderful noise behind it :) I miss my GTV of the same era sometimes but never again. The financial commitment required wasn't worth it.
Alfa Romeo = Passion ☘
Nice review! I bought a 156GTA SW new just as the 159 came out - for a 33% discount! It was badly criticised in the press then, good to see them appreciated now. It grounded out everywhere on the standard shocks, but felt better made than the early 2.5V6 I had previously owned. It did the family car / fun car thing extremely well, and while I missed RWD after a few years racing Caterhams, traction was actually pretty good, much better when I added a Q2 diff, strut brace and upgraded shocks. The lower limits of these cars made enjoying them on the road much more accessible, it was a very fun if dynamically flawed thing. It did shock other (mostly German) marques at times - I think some owners read too much into the poor press reports. Very much like the 987 Boxster S I have as a second car now, it was faster than it felt when revved out, and just like the Boxster the hugely flexible engine meant you could smoothly leave it in any gear pootling about. A great car! My last 3 daily drivers (currently an Alfa - once bitten eh) have all had >500bhp and RWD and been acclaimed in the press, but their limits are so high, on a typical B road I think the GTA put more of a smile on my face. Maybe my expectations are just higher now 🙂
I have owned Alfa since 2009 and a customer of Lawrence's since the early 2010s. Great guy, great garage.
Theres a 156 with plate R33 GTA near me and it woos me with its beauty. Even with the faded red paint.
Currently running my third Alfa, a 3.2 V6 GT. There is nothing quite like the mighty Busso is a automotive legend. 🍀
Had two 2.5s and one t spark over the years, always wanted a GTA.
I wish we had more of these in the states, we missed out on alot of great cars.
Fantastic video! Love that car!
Another great video Becky x
Jokes about Alfa repair bills from a BMW / Porsche fan..lol
My father bought me Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 TS IN 2004 was in grade 11. Let's just say everyone loved my Alfa. In 2017 Saturday morning timing belt snapped. Due in storage and didn't service it.
Busy with VW 18 t 20v swap. Hoping to get it back on the road by end of 2024.
I've never missed a car as much as i miss my one of these. I'll hopefully be able to justify the running costs for another one, one day. It was expensive enough to keep one when you could still actually get parts for them.
“You’ve got to be slightly chilled to own an Alfa…”
The hard, cold truth my mother failed to understand…
Fantastic. Review, big up to the owner!! I love it. there aren’t many 156s here in the US. A handful at the most. Funnily enough there’s an AutoLusso 3.7 here in the USA of all cars! I have a 4C , it’s great but but I miss the Busso V6. It’s in my 75 race car, so I don’t get to hear the Busso that often.
well, more and more 156s are getting to that 25 year old mark. would you reckon there would be a market for turn of the century Alfas over there? Especially considering the 147, 156 weren't sold over in the States. The 159 and Brera are still too young for the US, but I reckon a Brera TI with the 1750TBi engine would look right at home in SoCal
Beautiful car, beautiful hair
Those pepper pot alloys are amazing!!
Thats why i Love my 156 GTA
Girl car journo! Yay! Well done Bexky
I agreed with most of Becky’s choice. And this was the best 🎉🎉🎉
Another great episode Becky. I sense the move to a more ‘corporate’ presenting style which is fine but needs polishing 😊
Nice review! As far as the open diff is concerned, if i'm not mistaken, there was a factory optional Q2 diff that eliminated most of the understeer...
Almost every one that is still on the roads has had the Q2 fitted - either by the factory or retrofitted - like my '02 which has also had the 330mm Brembo upgrade and adjustable coilovers fitted. A lot of the open diff early models destroyed the gearbox, ergo not many survive without a Q2 being added.
What a great noise! I agree with the owner ir is already a classic. The Giulia will follow which is RWD, generally. I have the Giulia Veloce which is a great car as well
V6 Busso💪💪
I always wanted one of these but I has a rover 400 with a few bits on it....shes a gorgeous
animal even now
I love my 155 & 156 F3 the best car ever made. CUORE SPORTIVO
ty homi
Who else hits up auto trader after watching this series?
What’s the exhaust setup on this from the engine back?
I imported mine from Japan, I got it in May and I’ve done 2000 miles hassle free. Absolutely love the selespeed gearbox… so far lol
My father bought a Stilo Abarth back in 2005, with the same Selespeed gearbox fitted, and well I don't really see why people tend to be so mad about it. It's smooth when cruising around, and pretty responsive when needed. And man paddle shifters back in 2002 really was something special 😎
Keep your battery healthy, low amperage kills the Selespeed system. Don't be shy to buy a new one if it's getting old.
@@takao4491 most of the problem stems from almost nonexistent spare parts
@@Stef3m the only real issue this gearbox can have is related to the sphere and it is still buyable from Germany
I wish you could have got the QV with a tan leather interior like that
Future classics, but now bikes please Becky 🙏
I own a regular 2.0 ts and even the standard car is so much fun to drive! My car is black with a tan interior and wood inlays. I've had it for six years now, and I won't sell it any time soon. It's just an amazing car full of charm🍀
Said it would become a classic when i got my first one, wish i still had my second.
As an american, I sadly won't get to experience old school alfa. I lust after a 75, a 164 or a 33 1.7
The 75 was sold in the US
@@ArmySigs yes that and the 164. They're so few and far between it's hard to find one
when you have an engine that talks to you you don't need electronics that tell you the health of the machine
Turning circle is because of the large 6speed box, Fiat Coupe’s are the same.
Your audio's a bit quiet...! Very Quiet actualy
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Alfa are like Beautiful Women! Keep Them with the Right Love and Constant Attention! They will give back to You full of Passion and soul! If You instead want something that bring you from A to Z without soul, this is not for you. You don’t need a Beautiful Lady❤🍀❤️
Is this what we’re going to be talking about for the QV in 20 years time? Did they do a GTA wagon??
Yes!
My friends one failed its last MOT with a rusted out front sub frame, it was uneconomical to repair.
Unusual on a156. 159 maybe yes.
Try another workshop. Sub frames are not that difficult to refurbish, find or replace. Sounds like the workshop just had no idea - and if its viable to replace the subframe on a normal 156 it is absolutely viable on a GTA.
My go one it the same one❤❤❤ my dad like car❤
Kralsin
😍💯❤️💎🇮🇹
The turning circle is so bad because of the almost perfect ackermann gemoetry steering, the engine has nothing to do with it, as even the base diesel suffers from the same issue.
the volume is a bit low 🔇🔇🔇
🥴🙄😆
Thanks 9 head
It’s a shame that the 156 GTAm never got the green light . One was built but Fiat pulled the plug
Truth be known the V6 was Half a Ferrari V12 and the 156 GTA Designed by Pininfarina was destined to be Ferrari's entry into the more affordable market !?
I'd say it's a fox in a sexy Italian dress. 😂
I rly love this car from the bottom of my heart... but I wish it was RWD =(
why do you perpetuate the "italian unreliability"? It gets tiring
This is a hole lot of familiar comments on this car, doesn’t ad anything
You look like this car fits you.
As much as I like the Alfa Romeo's of that era I'm still confused as to why they made most of their vehicles FF instead of rear wheel drive. FR is way better fir a drivers car.
Money , simply down to Money . Alfa was Fiat owned at the time and had been struggling for a long time. They didn’t have enough investment to develop a rear wheel drive platform. Having said that the 156 had great success in racing much like it’s predecessor the 155
I’m selling my giuila qv for 147 gta the busso v6 sounds way better
Direct steering. It does. But beware. I own one. They’re awful on a three point turn. Even a mini roundabout taken wrong means reversing.
First
no one cares
That's still a thing, first??? Hmm
Score
Alpha only drives a tow truck ha ha ha
a frontwheel alfa as comming classica car? i don t see
Drive one - you'll understand.
@@johnphaceas7434 I made friend of Mine sell it because it was slower than my Delta Integrale hahaha
@@deltasterone I'd love an Integrale too. Reality is that even many ordinary modern cars are quicker than both today, but nothing makes a noise that comes close to the music of a GTA.
@@johnphaceas7434 if you buy for the noise take an electric car then you can switch from 4 cylinder or 6 or 8 or 10 or 12 just by the Soundmodul. If you want to go fast around corners of the forget the gta
@deltasterone error no, i don't think so. Pretend engine noise is for teenagers on xbox. And my GTA with adjustable coilovers and sway bars Q2 diff, and 330mm Brembos handles like its on rails.
4 door, nice car, never get high dollars. Just a fact, ya have to have 2, not 4 doors.
... except that 156 GTAs sell for way more than two door 147 GTAs, GT 3.2s, and 916 3.0 GTV6s. It's called rarity - only 2600 manual 156 GTA sedans were ever built, from the total 156global production run of about 650,000. RHD (like mine) especially rare - maybe under 1000.
Look at that rust...wow!
what a cheap undeducated comment
The orientation of the engine in the transverse direction is just wrong. So meh! The Alfa is a money pit and a pile of Italian junk, that is what you are buying into! Character is code word for everything will break and will leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere.
Thanks to add your useless opinion to the Motor industry..
certain things can be a bit more delicate, that doesn’t make them a piece of junk…Italians always make something special and beautiful, and like anything, they need to be look after.. period.
keep driving those cars that put fake noise in to the speakers.. we keep the Busso👍🏼
I've had my 156 GTA Sportwagon for 15 years and done over 100,00 miles. It has never not got me home 🙂
My GTA has done over 254,000km, and is my daily driver. You have obviously never owned one. Always smile when I pass yet another BMW/MB/Audi/VW owner waiting for the flatbed to arrive...
most people with these opinions have never driven one and meatride german or japanese cars religiously. embarrassing
Prices in Australia have doubled in the last 3 years
Nah, they have come back down a lot post Covid and interest rate rises.
@@ArmySigs nah - I paid $8500 for mine in 2021 (total cost was $12k once I'd got it roadworthy for licencing in my homestate), now cant find one listed anywhere here for under $32k and most are over $40k.
@@johnphaceas7434 what???? thats crazy money
that's the market - and I paid less than half going market price for mine at the time.@@Archman155
I have 5 GTA Sedan
Solo io ho lla 147 jtdm 😥
Non sono un fan del diesel peró hai tanta coppia e con in differenziale e qualche modifica ne tiri fuori un bel mezzo
@@Stef3m certo la mia è una 150 cv a una bella ripresa tutta originale
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