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FlightService
FlightService SuperDork
2/12/12 2:55 p.m.

In reply to MG Bryan:

found a classified ad for one in jersey, $2600

MG Bryan
MG Bryan Dork
2/12/12 3:00 p.m.
FlightService wrote: In reply to MG Bryan: found a classified ad for one in jersey, $2600

Can you shoot the ad my way?

The last three I've gone to look at have been complete E36 M3. I'm pretty much done buying rusty cars at this point. There are some remaining exceptions, but none of those are Alfas.

FlightService
FlightService SuperDork
2/12/12 3:07 p.m.

pm sent

vwcorvette
vwcorvette GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
2/12/12 3:34 p.m.

Worked on both. Driven both. The boss had a barely street legal GTV6 that was occasionally hillclimbed. I was tossed the keys to once to get lunch for the shop. Wholly hell that was impressive. Chirped the tires in the first three gears getting around a bus. And oh that sound. Alfa V6 noises FTMFW for sure!

If I could afford an Italian car this would be on my short list with the x1/9 and the 124 spyder.

EDIT for sound: SEXAY

mad_machine
mad_machine GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
2/12/12 3:47 p.m.

beautiful sound... ugly video. Six cylinders really does seem to be the number for the sweatest sound.. aside from maybe a v12

FlightService
FlightService SuperDork
2/12/12 3:51 p.m.
Raze
Raze SuperDork
2/12/12 6:30 p.m.

I am actually stuck, seriously, something broke in my brain on this one, I can't decide, I vote for BOTH!

wrek496
wrek496 New Reader
2/12/12 7:12 p.m.

Easy choice for me after researching the scorpion a little. Weak sauce U.S. version of the monte, although gorgeous. Alfa V-6 all the way! That someone else has completely sorted out.

Curmudgeon
Curmudgeon SuperDork
2/12/12 7:14 p.m.

Know nothing about the Alfa so I gotta sit this one out.

wlkelley3
wlkelley3 Dork
2/12/12 7:23 p.m.

This is a tough one. I'd go for either, think both are great. But if I could only have one then Alfa it would be.

EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
2/12/12 7:37 p.m.

Scorpion with Alfa V6 in the back.

92CelicaHalfTrac
92CelicaHalfTrac SuperDork
2/12/12 8:31 p.m.

SWMBO votes Scorpion again.

Jeff
Jeff Dork
2/12/12 8:49 p.m.

This thread has confirmed one thing for me; I'm in desperate need of a sexy Italian!

pete240z
pete240z SuperDork
2/12/12 8:55 p.m.
Curmudgeon wrote: Know nothing about the Alfa so I gotta sit this one out.

Back in 1979 I was looking for my high school used car and my dad shot down the $300 Impala and the 1970 BMW 2002 I wanted.

My mom was trying to talk me into getting a $900 Alfa Romeo GTV instead. I wasn't totally sure about working on an Alfa since I knew GM and Beetles and wussed.

I also passed on an early year ex-drag racer lime green Pymouth Road Runner.

Travis_K
Travis_K SuperDork
2/12/12 10:06 p.m.

GTV6 for sure for anyone over about 5'10, I have sat in a scorpion and it has even less room inside than a GTV6 from what I remember. I talked to someone who had both and they said in stock for scorpions arent much fun, no power and the suspension is too soft. With the right modifications they are both awesome though.

The alfa is pretty simple and easy to work on, I dont really know anything about the scorpion other than looking at one in pick and pull and talking to someone who used to have one.

mad_machine
mad_machine GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
2/13/12 2:08 a.m.

I think the GTV-6 took this one... what do we pair it against next?

HappyAndy
HappyAndy Dork
2/13/12 6:01 a.m.
mad_machine wrote: I think the GTV-6 took this one... what do we pair it against next?

BMW 2002 tii?

FlightService
FlightService SuperDork
2/13/12 6:17 a.m.
pete240z wrote: Back in 1979 I was looking for my high school used car and my dad shot down the $300 Impala and the 1970 BMW 2002 I wanted. My mom was trying to talk me into getting a $900 Alfa Romeo GTV instead. I wasn't totally sure about working on an Alfa since I knew GM and Beetles and wussed. I also passed on an early year ex-drag racer lime green Pymouth Road Runner.

Alfa_Sam
Alfa_Sam New Reader
2/13/12 7:19 a.m.

I have had a ride in a Scorpion and owned a GTV6 for about 17 years now, I guess I voted with my $, so GTV6! My GTV6 is by far my favorite car, don't think I will ever get rid of it!

alfadriver
alfadriver SuperDork
2/13/12 7:24 a.m.
FlightService wrote: Race GTV-6 Engine test, noise from under the hood

Looks like a later 4V 164 motor installed into a GTV6.

Rusted_Busted_Spit
Rusted_Busted_Spit GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
2/13/12 8:28 a.m.

I have owned a GTV-6 and there will be another one in my garage at some point. They have the best sounding motor this side of a Ferrari.

FlightService
FlightService SuperDork
2/13/12 7:53 p.m.

Winner GTV-6!

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