Alfa 75 3.0 V6 or 2.0 TS?????

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Mandy - 17 Oct 2004 15:34 GMT

Hi everyone,

Just wondering which is best ??? have looked at a few websites used to own a
2.0 TS but don't know what to make of the 3.0 V6. Thing is is that there's
one local for sale and I'm very keen to say the least.

Appreciate all replies.
Mandy

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Hans de Heer - 17 Oct 2004 16:58 GMT

> Hi everyone,
>
> Just wondering which is best ???

Define "best"?

Best engine sound: the V6
Best fuel economy: the TS
Best topspeed: the V6

And so on, and so on. What is most important for you?

Cheers, Hans

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Mandy - 25 Oct 2004 21:14 GMT

> > Hi everyone,
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> Cheers, Hans

Hmmm, good question. I guess I just wanted a better overall idea of what
the 3.0 V6 is like, I know what the 2.0 TS is like as I used to have one.
Cheers
Mandy

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Tony Rickard - 25 Oct 2004 22:40 GMT

> Hmmm, good question. I guess I just wanted a better overall idea of what
> the 3.0 V6 is like, I know what the 2.0 TS is like as I used to have one.
> Cheers
> Mandy

FWIW I have a 2.5 V6 156 and a 2.0TS GTV. I like both but I am pretty sold
on the V6 Alfa engine. It is fairly old fashioned in that it is relatively
poor on economy compared to more modern engines, but it is very smooth
whilst retaining a real engine sound (I hate big engines that swoosh along -
if anyone can make sense of that!). I'd go for a 3.0 V6 any time.

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Catman - 17 Oct 2004 17:22 GMT

> Hi everyone,
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> Appreciate all replies.

Having both a TS and 3l 75 based 116 I reckon for day to day stuff the TS
is better. Seriously spankable, bundle of laughs.
The V6 is superb but requires more care. Hoofing it can cause the back to
wander off on it's own. It's lots of fun, but can be a bit wearing IYSWIM.

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Karl - 26 Oct 2004 23:04 GMT

Hi mandy, i have owned a 3.0 v6 veloce in the past and for out and out fun
with the 75 handling the 3.0 would be my choice every day. realy upsets the
boy racers out there when a big family car can walk all over them. one thing
to think about if you need the 75 boot space then go for the TS as the 3.0
has the tank in the boot. Karl

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> Mandy

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SteveH - 26 Oct 2004 23:21 GMT

> Hi mandy, i have owned a 3.0 v6 veloce in the past and for out and out fun
> with the 75 handling the 3.0 would be my choice every day. realy upsets the
> boy racers out there when a big family car can walk all over them. one thing
> to think about if you need the 75 boot space then go for the TS as the 3.0
> has the tank in the boot.

I'd hardly call a 75 a 'big family car' these days - it's shorter,
narrower and lower than a Ford Focus!

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Catman - 27 Oct 2004 06:52 GMT

>> Hi mandy, i have owned a 3.0 v6 veloce in the past and for out and out
>> fun with the 75 handling the 3.0 would be my choice every day. realy
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> I'd hardly call a 75 a 'big family car' these days - it's shorter,
> narrower and lower than a Ford Focus!

But it is amply capabale of carrying four adults, plus luggage, over long
distances. As was the Giulietta before it.

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