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16V none tubby - What's it like?
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25/06/2009 17:45
25/06/2009 17:45
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sebasteeno
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Been searching for either a 16V or a 20V N/A for a little while now and i think im about to buy a 16V. This will be my first Coupe to see if i like it and itll be and a bit of a toy to play with and hopefull in the future ill be getting a 20vt (and when funds allow) but weve all got to start somewhere eh.
Anyway whats it like? All input greatly appreciated.
Last edited by sebasteeno; 25/06/2009 17:46.
Alfa 155 20V Turbo, Alfa 147 1.9JTDM, Alfa 159SW 2.0JTDM
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
[Re: barnacle]
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25/06/2009 18:31
25/06/2009 18:31
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frary
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frary
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i think barnacle will agree that they are now the most exclusive coupe you can purchase. not like these old two a penny turbos....
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
[Re: MattyB]
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25/06/2009 19:56
25/06/2009 19:56
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Vickster
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Vickster
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All this talk is making me want to keep my 16v! Shame i cant keep it! If i could i really would! 20v soon to be going as new job calls and etc! Eh???
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
[Re: MattyB]
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25/06/2009 20:30
25/06/2009 20:30
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symonh2000
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All this talk is making me want to keep my 16v! Shame i cant keep it! If i could i really would! 20v soon to be going as new job calls and etc! So Matty are you selling both of them?
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
[Re: samsite999]
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25/06/2009 20:35
25/06/2009 20:35
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Vickster
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
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25/06/2009 20:40
25/06/2009 20:40
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symonh2000
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He should get an Alfa GTV V6, like the one I am getting.
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
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#856561
25/06/2009 21:46
25/06/2009 21:46
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MattyB
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I actually want a MiTo, 20vt AND an Alfa GTV V6 (Alfa esp) Love them but i cant have all of them!
Ex Coupe Owner - Unfortunate Peugeot driver!
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
[Re: barnacle]
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25/06/2009 22:08
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lickyl
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lickyl
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The 16V is by far the best model to drive and own.
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
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25/06/2009 23:03
25/06/2009 23:03
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MattyB
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The 16V is by far the best model to drive and own. Agreed just alittle.. erm.. thirsty!
Ex Coupe Owner - Unfortunate Peugeot driver!
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
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26/06/2009 20:13
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RobShed
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The 16V is by far the best model to drive and own. Agreed. Useable everyday transport with style not-to-mention great fun.
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
[Re: Tommy_Coop23]
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27/06/2009 11:48
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MattyB
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Just driven the coop might be sold by the end of today! Scared of telling it go
Ex Coupe Owner - Unfortunate Peugeot driver!
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
[Re: samsite999]
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27/06/2009 14:09
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I have no idea mate it was a really cool thought and perfect for avoiding dog s t/chewing gum/oil (lol) etc
I'll be back Alor Blue Seat Leon FR 180 atm
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
[Re: MattyB]
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28/06/2009 00:29
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Sean
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I actually want a MiTo, 20vt AND an Alfa GTV V6 (Alfa esp) Love them but i cant have all of them! I have a GTV V6 for sale !! Can i tempt you
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
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28/06/2009 07:15
28/06/2009 07:15
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porkypaul
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I had my 16v for 5 years, fantastic car and it's still going.
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
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28/06/2009 09:32
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I actually want a MiTo, 20vt AND an Alfa GTV V6 (Alfa esp) Love them but i cant have all of them! I have a GTV V6 for sale !! Can i tempt you I can recommend the GTV V6, I have just bought my second one. Outright performance is about the same as a standard 20VT, but the engine sounds better and there is no turbo lag to worry about.
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
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28/06/2009 17:35
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MattyB
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I actually want a MiTo, 20vt AND an Alfa GTV V6 (Alfa esp) Love them but i cant have all of them! I have a GTV V6 for sale !! Can i tempt you No, trying to be sensible for work
Ex Coupe Owner - Unfortunate Peugeot driver!
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
[Re: barnacle]
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04/07/2009 10:45
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shinyshoes
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nope not on the 20v as for the original question, whats a 16v like, i would say confusing!!! but like all coupe's, oh so pretty
Last edited by shinyshoes; 04/07/2009 10:47.
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
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04/07/2009 21:03
04/07/2009 21:03
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Ok, short and sweet - it's got a fantastic sounding engine, better handling than the standard turbos, particularly if there's no aircon, due to the smaller weight over the front wheels. It'll cruise all day on a motorway at eighty and return mid thirties, and low thirties on the commute. It'll do a calibrated 136mph on the autobahn (well, mine will!) after a hundred and fifty thousand miles. And you'll get out of the car in Berlin without feeling particularly knackered.
Watch for worn cams and low oil pressure, as on any 16.
Suspension will be tired by now, so budget for replacement, and watch for rust at the front of the wheel arches on the bottom of the car. The rear sub-frame is probably also rusted by now - particularly the spring hangars and bump stop locators - and you'll probably need new brake proportioning valve and brake pipes. My handbrake's been fine; never once frozen - but others have had issues.
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Re: 16V none tubby - What's it like?
[Re: barnacle]
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04/07/2009 21:31
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RobShed
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Copy that except no body rust at all. Go for a K+N cone and loose the 'junior' wheels.
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