Thanks to everyone who has inputted into this post.

All have been so helpful.

Just to little update - I'm going to be the new owner of the second grey Coupe (with LE kit & seats) in this post now.

So excited!

Is there any forum members wanting to come view the car with myself (also probably my Dad)?

ST

The one with the plus interior? Looks a good buy. Belts will need doing sharpish mind, don't scrimp, but looks like eveything else has been well cared for and ought be in good shape.

Where in Sussex are you?

yep, that's the one. Exactly what I wanted.

Is it recommended even though the belts were done 3 years ago?

I'm from Seaford - near Eastbourne.

ST

For the cam belt on the 20v models only the intervals are now 5yrs/50k miles max. Auxiliary belts, inspect 6-12 monthly and change, without fail, every 2yrs!

Figures are different, and substantially lower for the 16v models in regard to the cam belt.

Look at the second post under Alarm and I.C.E for advice on converting to the new alarm fobs.

Good buy - enjoy

Was just popping onto the forum and saw this post. When I had my Coupe I lived just around the corner from this car and often saw it out and about. Always looked a well-looked after example - I would say you made a good purchase.

Thank for the comment Simon.

Looking forward to getting this car, exactly what I wanted.

Just need to sort out insurance and find a garage that specialises in Italian cars in Sussex.

ST

Rusper Alfa in Horsham spring to mind.

Hey everyone.

Just a little update that I'm now the proud owner of the grey Fiat Coupe 20VT and what a car!

I had the biggest grin driving the car back yesterday from Reading & the amount of attention it got was unbelievable.

So happy with her.

Just need some advice regarding the META M99TFA alarm key fobs, unfortunately the buttons have deteriorated on both fobs and it doesn't look like I have the key code card.

The fobs do work but with alot of pushing.

ST

Is that the rectangular or circular fob?

Its rectangular - the fobs work is I push a key into it.

Hence the reason for my post above

What system did you go for in the end Mark?

I went for the round fob, it has been extremely reliable and after a period of some months I have curiously found the plipper range to extend. At one time, soon after the change over I had to be on left side of car near the front wing (unit location), now I can do from any direction and a good distance (a learning factor - not sure ?). Still the new fob is streets ahead and looks perfect still after 2-3 years use. Much better design - recommend it.

I was thinking of using Abacus Car Alarms to do the re-coding of the alarm brain and replace the fobs for the circular ones. They look a better / robust design then the rectangular ones.

Agree, exactly what I did, but I used a guy local to me. (specialises in bikes and TVRs I recall)

Thanks Mark for your help - Unfortunately I dont have anyone around me to deal with that so I'll be using Abacus (also a FCCUK discount is involved).

Planning to remove the ECU this weekend to be sent off next week for a reprogramme.