Saving up till about the 20k mark will me much better for me I think. Here's why...
I want one of these xd
- Pictures
Specs
- Engine: 2.5L V6
Max power: 160 bhp (117.6 kW) at 5600 rpm
Max torque: 157 lb ft (219.9 Nm) at 4000 rpm
Trasmission: 5spd Manual RWD
Final Drive : 4.1 : 1
Turning circle: 32.8 ft (10.1 m)
Turns lock to lock: 3.5
Kerb weight: 2664 lbs (1210 kg)
Weight distribution: 50.7/49.3 %
Maximum speed: 130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.8 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 16.7 sec, 84 mph
Geoff's Pros as to choosing one of these badboys.
- I would be driving somting I actually want as opposed to settling on something practical
It's possably the best looking car in that price range
If I take car of it, I'll be able to most of my money back, should I decide to sell.
It's Itaillian n_n
It has a favorable weight distribution
It looks better, and probably goes much better than anything els in that price range.
A coment from a girl, pertaining to me, her and the hood of the car
The sound of the engine going flat out. blaugh
It would be my baby. It was easy to get attatched to this car, and I am very sure I would take better care of it than if I where driving somthing cheaper.
Its Rear Wheel Drive 3nodding
Geoff's Cons as to choosing one of these badboys.
- Very Expensive parts
According to Auto Trader. Alfa GTVs are priced from R50 000(high) ->R17 500 (low); So would I be buying a car that needs alot of work. Or would it be ok.
It's Itallian
With its apitite for high octane, would I be able to afford it
I would only really drive it if:
- my friends chipped in petrol money
I couldn't walk
it was special occasion
And I may be over cauctious with it.
Buying this car would be like aquiring a work of art. However if I want to train myself when it comes to driving, would this car be a wise choice, considering the high cost of parts. A blown gasket could cost anyware from R6 000 to R10 000, wich would be half of what I paid for the car.
On the other hand it is one Sexy machine. Something I think I would have great pleasure in driving.
The car would have to last me the four years that I'll be doing my Mechanical Engineering diploma. I would probably end up taking public transport to get to campus, but would I be able to keep this stallion in my stable with a humble student budget?
What do you guys think about the car, weather I should get it or not, and anything els that comes into mind. Does anyone have any advice for searcing for one, and what I should do as a student, if I do get the car.
