It is time to move on from the 182...

[DOWNHUMAN]

... Hi guys!

I've decided to move on from the 182 to something a little more unique.

Before I do, I wondered what your views were on:

- How much I could get for mine
&
- What I want to get next !

Firstly, my car is a 182 ff with cup packs, arctic blue, ITG maxogen, Group N Ecu, Janspeed Exhaust, Brembo Max discs and yellow stuff pads (brand new). 04, 29k on the clock. Very good condition.

Secondly... I'm after an Alfa 147 GTA. Any views??

Cheers!!

 

[Peperami]

147 gta's have a nice interior, and lovely engine, but as a drivers car, keep the 182.

 

[S77CCP]

plus Alfas break twice as often as Renaults do, and the dealer backup is shocking.

 

[Saundo]

plus Alfas break twice as often as Renaults do, and the dealer backup is shocking.

Can vouch for hat, if has no warranty dont buy it! Nice car though, but round the TG test track it was only just uicker than the 182!

 

[DOWNHUMAN]

Well, I have a friend who is potentially looking to swap his Focus RS for the clio + some cash his way

Could be a more 'chuckable' alternative to the 147!

 

[kully]

with the mods you got , dont think you that far behind the RS focus tbh .

you want more power and fun i'd look towards a good scooby or evo ??

 

[Graham Gooch]

Not everyone wants a car that is fast on track though, and straight line the GTA will literally pull away from a 182 with ease lol.

For the most amount of money I'd standardise the car and sell it for around 7.5-7.8k that money plus any saved and get DC2 or DC5 Integra Type-R imo.

 

[DOWNHUMAN]

with the mods you got , dont think you that far behind the RS focus tbh .

you want more power and fun i'd look towards a good scooby or evo ??

Hmm, not a fan of Scooby's and Evos really...

Drove the focus today - a lot of fun really and more 'stable' on the dual carriageway due to the wide track

Very very tempted.

And yeah, didn't feel much faster than the clio (a lot more refined with its power delivery though) but if I bought one ... Hello Bluefin, plus other choice performance upgrades (which would feel a lot faster)

 

[DOWNHUMAN]

Not everyone wants a car that is fast on track though, and straight line the GTA will literally pull away from a 182 with ease lol.

For the most amount of money I'd standardise the car and sell it for around 7.5-7.8k that money plus any saved and get DC2 or DC5 Integra Type-R imo.

Yup, I like them but aren't they 4 seat??

 

[Peperami]

Get the focus rs, lovely car, much nicer than the clio.

 

[M.C..]

have the RS nice cars and you won't lose much money on it in a few years when you want to swap again

 

[cat171]

I love the alfa 147 gta's I really do, but I hate the interior in them, I don't like the seats or the dashbord, so that rules that out for me.

A Focus RS isn't a bad car at all, plus as mentioned it won't have depreacitaed really when you come to sell it.

What is your budget ?

 

[Russ_16v]

id say def a focus rs matey,a cult classic most def

 

[Racingblue182]

... Hi guys!

I've decided to move on from the 182 to something a little more unique.

Before I do, I wondered what your views were on:

- How much I could get for mine
&
- What I want to get next !

Firstly, my car is a 182 ff with cup packs, arctic blue, ITG maxogen, Group N Ecu, Janspeed Exhaust, Brembo Max discs and yellow stuff pads (brand new). 04, 29k on the clock. Very good condition.

Secondly... I'm after an Alfa 147 GTA. Any views??

Cheers!!

Where did you get th eyellowstuff pads for the 182?
I was told that no-one does them for a 182!

 

[Peperami]

... Hi guys!

I've decided to move on from the 182 to something a little more unique.

Before I do, I wondered what your views were on:

- How much I could get for mine
&
- What I want to get next !

Firstly, my car is a 182 ff with cup packs, arctic blue, ITG maxogen, Group N Ecu, Janspeed Exhaust, Brembo Max discs and yellow stuff pads (brand new). 04, 29k on the clock. Very good condition.

Secondly... I'm after an Alfa 147 GTA. Any views??

Cheers!!

Where did you get th eyellowstuff pads for the 182?
I was told that no-one does them for a 182!

Who told you that?

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1784

 

[DanUK]

I am rolling on the floor when I read you want a GTA! Awful cars!!!

If you don't fancy a Subaru or Evo (which I can understand) it has to be a Focus RS or ST. Build quailty is much better.

Tried a Civic Type R? Integra is a bit gutless but rare!

 

[Peperami]

Id have said the civic was gutless compared to the integra?

 

[Mark-182]

id go for the 147 gta myself.although we all no the break downs are a huge possibilty and the dealer network is pretty shockin and the end off the day you will have a car that is quite a rare tool and it certainly has a passion that comes with it.o the other thing is when you lift the bonnet and just see those polished inlets,the alfa has been detailed in every way imo

 

[DanUK]

Id have said the civic was gutless compared to the integra?

Hmmm, maybe I drove a bad one! I felt the Integra heavier! Either way wasn't really impressed! Type R losing it's reputation IMO!

 

[graham_172]

your better off taking all the performance stuff off and returning it to stock and making some money on the parts as you'll only make a big loss on the car with all fitted.

Unless a forum member buys it

 

[DOWNHUMAN]

your better off taking all the performance stuff off and returning it to stock and making some money on the parts as you'll only make a big loss on the car with all fitted.

Unless a forum member buys it

Yeah I'm thinking of selling it to an enthusiast if I can. IMHO is has most of the *choicest* mods on it! Good condition, looked after what ever the cost.

 

[DOWNHUMAN]

I love the alfa 147 gta's I really do, but I hate the interior in them, I don't like the seats or the dashbord, so that rules that out for me.

A Focus RS isn't a bad car at all, plus as mentioned it won't have depreacitaed really when you come to sell it.

What is your budget ?

Budget is £13k - £14k.

Drove an RS today and have kinda fallen in love with it. Crazy cornering ability and deceptively quick.

My mate's is a phase II with 45k on the clock. Great condition thou. What do you reckon it should be worth? I think £12.5k, looking at pistonheads as a benchmark?

 

[Peperami]

Id have said 13-14k. Was looking at them the other day, would love one.

Tell him 12 though

 

[DOWNHUMAN]

Id have said 13-14k. Was looking at them the other day, would love one.

Tell him 12 though

Ha ha, will do. Just signed up to the RSOC forum and posted. They reckon I'll get a low miler for that money - the ST has knocked the prices down a bit in their opinion

 

[Gary-Lew]

I have owned an Alfa 3.0 V6 GTV, tread very carefully when looking at Alfas, by the best you can afford, do not f-ck about with induction kits it kills AFMs at 200 quid a pop, Alfa dealers are useless, dont be put off by alfas that have had services at Alfa specialists these guys normally know V6s inside out. I was a member of GTVV6 forum you can get huge help off the related forums, buy off an enthusiast they normally cherish their cars ,anything autodelta, supersprint mods are good (expensive kit) and believe me these mothers are rapid in a straight line. Hope this helps a little

 

[Peperami]

Ah, thats good. Post up pics if you get it mate

 

[gaz44]

147's are pretty gash. Look nice but I doubt you would be happier with one. Focus RS is better option but interior is rank in my opinion. What about Megane?

 

[DOWNHUMAN]

147's are pretty gash. Look nice but I doubt you would be happier with one. Focus RS is better option but interior is rank in my opinion. What about Megane?

I considered a megane but do much prefer the look of the RS. Agree the interior is an acquired taste!! Comfy though, I'm 6ft2 and it was easier to drive than the Clio (my knee hits my wheel when I change gear, even on max height :S )

 

[Racingblue182]

Where did you get th eyellowstuff pads for the 182?
I was told that no-one does them for a 182!

Who told you that?

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1784

Some clown from monstermodz told me that! They're awful expensive though, and dont look very yellow!

 

[Hawk]

The 147 GTA cant lay its power down unless its already doing 50mph on a dry good surfaced road. I tested one before I bought the 182, the Clio would leave it for dead in the bends. However the GTA looks awesome and the engine is very special indeed with an awesome note!

 

[sh33n]

Tried a Civic Type R? Integra is a bit gutless but rare!

Are you talking DC2 or DC5?

For the money of a 147 GTA, you're talking DC5 money, and I can assure you they are far far from gutless, and in a different class to a Clio.

 

[Dan 172]

The Alfa is a great car, but your looking at around 22mpg on average.

 

[DOWNHUMAN]

The Alfa is a great car, but your looking at around 22mpg on average.

I've heard from the Focus RS owner's that those cars drink petrol. 220 miles out of a 55 mile tank of VPower!

 

[cat171]

Id have said 13-14k. Was looking at them the other day, would love one.

Tell him 12 though

Ha ha, will do. Just signed up to the RSOC forum and posted. They reckon I'll get a low miler for that money - the ST has knocked the prices down a bit in their opinion

If you can get your mates RS for 12k you'll be doing well (assuming it's in good condition etc) most of them are the 13k mark upwards, some are up for over 15k !
I like the RS I really, do - only downer for me is that as it's got big wing mirrors, I wouldn't be able to fit it down our drive (my mums got a 2.0 esp & it has to stay out on the street because of that:dapprove: )