Here's why my Alfa Romeo Spider is going up in value!

The Alfa Romeo Spider is a modern classic Alfa and prices are finally rising. Chris The Alfa Nut takes a drive in his rare V6 Busso engined example and looks at why this undervalued and beautiful classic car is now starting to look like a smart buy! With the right exhaust, the V6 Alfa Spider sound is amazing and even a restoration project is worth investing in, as prices are now on the rise.
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[@FullBoostJ4]

Great video, one of the best yet!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers for watching - I'm a bit biased when it comes to this car but I love 'em to bits!

[@C3Dsongs]

Yeah, I loved it - more please!

[@shinyred]

The famous gtv/spider owners moto "these are gonna go up in value soon" i tell my wife this every time we go out in mine . great video

[@TheAlfaNut]

Good man - keep up the propaganda! Seriously though - now is the time to buy one for sure, they'll never be this much of a bargain again.

[@mikav9241]

@@TheAlfaNut just recently got one myself, a 2.0 V6 Turbo GTV. I have a question though, is this the standard exhaust on a 3.0 V6?

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@mikav9241 Hi, that's a very rare GTV you've got - only a few examples left in the UK now. Look after it! My exhaust isn't standard - it has equal length downpipes, a Ragazzon "small silencer" middle section and a straight through rear section (all stainless)

[@TronicGames]

Yep, that's exactly what I've been telling my girlfriend for the past year or so. Market is finally moving though, at least here in Spain for the V6s.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching - Spanish weather and a V6 Spider sounds very good to me! I can only drive mine for 5 months of each year 😢

[@brucepatbland837]

American Alfa fan here. Owned a '71 spider (1750) and a milano 2.5. I've never seen one of these and enjoyed the review.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks Bruce (or Pat!) glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@mfh010]

This car design never gets old

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Mohamed, I agree - it still looks fresh & unique to me 👍🏻

[@TheAlfaNut]

A big thanks to everyone who has watched this - we have managed to reach 1,000 views in just a few days! 😊👍🏻

[@isthereanybodyoutthere9397]

This beauty never looks dated, and sounds fantastic. I agree that it is the most beautiful car ever made. If ever I get the chance I will have one. I can't describe how much it takes my breath away.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed.

[@annaberger707]

ME TOO...THE ONE AND ONLY CAR... A L F A FOREVER...ANNA LI ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sawnofflockie7180]

Just come across this video after 10 months. I've got a silver 3.0 24V 2001 916 Spider (with red interior), which I've had from new. Loved every minute I've had driving it. Took it to France on holiday once (not possible normally due to lack of boot space for anything but a long weekend), and everybody just stopped and stared as it seems never to have been sold there. I felt like I was driving something really special.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi mate, thanks for commenting. Nice - only a few dozen of them left now too, I’ll never sell mine - they’ll have to bury me in it! 😁. (Hopefully not for a while yet though!)

[@igorsimac391]

I had never problems with two to three weeks vacations up to 2000km in one direction for two. There is more than enough boot space if your woman is practical. The car is perfect!

[@artsmithdrums]

Great video and beautiful example of the car you have there, I have a Spider 2.0TS and look forward to seeing a video of that soon...??

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks Arthur - yours will handle better than mine then! All suggestions gratefully received :0)

[@markreynolds8449]

Great vid, great car. Yes I’m biased, I have one and it’s just coming out from winter hibernation this week! Keep up the good work!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers Mark - I love mine and had to do a feature on it just as an excuse to get her out the garage and drive in the sunshine!

[@miket5591]

Beautiful design that never gets old, feels rarer than a ferrari or lambo

[@martinmartinmoone3104]

I love Alfa for many years, my favourite that I owned was a 156 gta in red with red leather interior, today I have taken delivery of my Brera Prodrive 3.2 v6, again in red, it's the prettiest car I've ever seen and the drive is superb, if Carlsberg made cars, the Brera would be champagne

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Rob - sounds good, I do like the Prodrive Brera but have only driven the 2.0 version so far. Enjoy!"

[@martinmartinmoone3104]

@@TheAlfaNut grassy arse amigo

[@azizdrives]

Love the Video, very nice commentary very chill. Top notch!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching mate, appreciate the feedback! 😉👍🏻

[@chang69123]

Thanks for this nice video and review

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Chang - thanks for watching, I'm glad that you enjoyed it!

[@databaseserver1]

Great Channel, a good change of pace from the usual stuff.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Alin - thanks very much for watching. Glad you like it - do you have an Alfa?

[@databaseserver1]

@@TheAlfaNut Yes, I do. It's a 2017 Giulietta 1.4 120hp that comes with LPG from the factory, lots of fun to drive and very frugal.

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@databaseserver1 Wow really? Factory LPG??

[@databaseserver1]

@@TheAlfaNut Yes they used to sell them in Italy, the factory fit and finish is worth the extra 1500 euros you pay. Edit: as of MY2019 there are only 3 engine options 120HP petrol and diesel (1.4 and 1.6 respectively) and the 170HP 2.0 litre diesel.

[@michaelm5205]

Great video, and super cool car! Thank you 😁👍👍👍🍀🍀🍀

[@MarcsGarage]

I just bought a 1995 Alfa Spider and I definitely love your video. Great job making it!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Marc, thanks for watching - Good choice, I hope you get the chance to drive your Spider this Spring!

[@MarcsGarage]

@@TheAlfaNut I just got it today but I can't wait to drive it! Here in Spain we can drive the convertibles all year around if it wasn't for the coronavirus.

[@jesusuribe5984]

How much did you paid?

[@MarcsGarage]

@@jesusuribe5984 900 euros

[@andygtv]

Perfect video👍😀what a soundtrack😳

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yeah I know - bit too much! 😂

[@superballutim]

What a beautiful sample!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Glad you like it!

[@philslinkee]

Another good video Mr. Nut. Although I'm a little disappointed at the lack of garden gnomes in this video, however, I don't think the lack of gnomes affected the quality of the content. Nice to see the value of your car start going up - a big middle finger salute to all those that made 'hairdresser' jokes at your expense ( I was one of them) when you brought it to the office for the first time. (Thumbs up from me). PS. I'm still waiting for you to accept the drag race challenge (4C vs TTRS).

[@TheAlfaNut]

Darnit - I knew I should have used Gnomes again! I'm happy to accept your drag race challenge but I thought I might use a $6M Bugatti Divo instead? Still keen? :0)

[@philslinkee]

Yes

[@jayjonas]

I love the red dash!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks Jay, the challenge is to stop it turning pink over time due to sun exposure! 😄

[@BlenderBends]

Great video. very impressive

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

[@ahmadfawzilafi]

Beautifull car, I still have one, the more I own it, the more I keep wanting to own it... the more I fix it, the more I discover it was a great project at the times....

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Ahmad - thanks for watching! Yes it's a beautiful car and they are increasing in value now too.

[@djm_852]

That’s good, hopefully my two GTV V6’s will shore up the massive gap in my pension 😬

[@TheAlfaNut]

LOL - good luck with your strategy Daniel - retire in 2045 and you should be sorted! ;0)

[@MS940]

Nice review. I'm just about to buy a GTV. That's pretty exciting!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hey, good luck with your GTV - I’m sure you’ll love it! 👍🏻

[@PaddyMcMe]

If you're ever considering this have a look at the 2004 version with the facelifted front, the updated grille makes all the difference, it's gorgeous.

[@TheAlfaNut]

I prefer the original design to the facelift personally :0)

[@Tourist1967]

​@@TheAlfaNutMatter of personal taste. Preferred the newer nose on the 156 as well. But the lights on the back of the GTV...always thought they let the whole thing down. Not enough to put you off buying one, of course!

[@iberiksoderblom]

Sexy, nimble, beautiful, drives good. Thats value !!!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes indeed - it's hard to beat for value at the moment BUT for how much longer??

[@greengrass9572]

Love the red plastic dash, looks nice.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yeah but it's difficult to stop it from fading to a not so cool pink!

[@greengrass9572]

@@TheAlfaNut, you could try some of that colour magic car wax/polish that you get from Halfords, it's the one that comes in a basic colour so for you you just want the dark or light red version. Although it's ment for exterior car body panels, I recon you might get away with using it on the interior, just to implant enough red colour pigment, then go back to normal dashboard cleaners. I used it on a red 02 plate 147 I once owned was turning a bit pink on some of the body panels and after the first few sessions, the panels began to go back to alfa Rosso Red. Then I only applied it once every six months and that was enough to maintain the colour, infact people used to comment on how nice the paintwork was.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Not a bad idea, thanks. I use a spray UV protector on the interior plastics & vinyl which helps avoid the damage.

[@konbal8]

This is in my opinion the most beautiful car ever made❤ wish i could buy one

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes it certainly is a beautiful car - get a cheap one and restore it slowly, that’s what I normally do! 😉

[@konbal8]

Yeah that's the plan... either the spider or a gt

[@ItaliaAutos]

Thumbs up from italia autos. 👍👍👍

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching Neil - maybe you could change the cambelt on her for me?? Needs doing soon!

[@ItaliaAutos]

The Alfa Nut sure would.

[@guidopontow1374]

I totally agree, one of the best coming young and oldtimer. Especially with this engine :-)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for commenting Guido! 👍🏻

[@guidopontow1374]

@@TheAlfaNut Your welcome :-)

[@stevebarnes2]

Really tempted to get a 2.0 t spark as a weekend companion to my 1.9 jtdm 159.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Do it Steve - they won't be this cheap for much longer!

[@studiocalder818]

As usual, almost all of the Alfa Romeo models become classic someday. Alfa Romeo is the only marque that is collected by everyone: from the billionaire collector who buys at auction an 8c 2900 of millionaire value to the young Dutchman who brings back a 33 or a South ... A unique story of passion. Cars from other emblazoned marques (except supercars and a few others) end up to the eastern countries, then crushed by the wreckers

[@TheAlfaNut]

Very true, something about Alfa makes grown men want to look after poor rusty old cars like little abandoned puppies! 😄

[@studiocalder818]

Alfa 8c2900 sold this year for 16.700.000 Euro at the Retromobile auction. motori.virgilio.it/auto-epoca/alfa-romeo-8c-2900-asta-record-gioiellino-italiano/120325/

[@bence22hu]

Great video! Can you tell me what type of exhaust do u have ? Thx...I have a GTV 3.0 V6 with Ragazzon but this sounds better... :D

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks Karoly, glad you enjoyed it. I have equal length downpipes, standard cats, a Ragazzon “small” silencer central section and a straight through pipe at the back (no silencer). I think the biggest change to the sound was when I fitted the equal length downpipes. They are great but ground clearance is bad! 🤭

[@Marco-vk7qm]

Ik ben de gelukkige eigenaar van zo’n mooie Spider V6. Zal hem bewaren tot mijn pensioen😁

[@TheAlfaNut]

Good idea Marco!

[@claudiustacitus5567]

What for a timeless pretty car.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks Claudius! 👍🏻

[@ed_do]

You forget to mention about GTV rear suspension: Copy/paste "The independent, multiple arm rear suspension comprises quadrilateral geometry with an upper triangle, double lower arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar secured to a light alloy subframe which is, in turn, mounted onto the car's body. The design of this geometry, and the fine tuning of the bushes, is such that during initial stages of a turn, the centrifugal forces create a small 'rear wheel steer' effect in the opposite direction to the way the front wheels are being pointed. Then, as the centrifugal forces build up through the corner, the rear wheels start steering in the same direction as the front wheels. The result is a more positive 'attack' into the first stages of cornering and increased stability in the later stages. This multilink rear suspension was designed by Gianclaudio Travaglio".

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks Ed - yes the rear suspension is quite unusual and surprisingly well designed for a modestly priced mass produced sportscar.

[@sylviamurley4968]

Great vid do one for a t spark gtv

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Sylvia, thanks for watching and yes I agree - the Twinspark is the best all-rounder GTV and needs a feature too! Watch this space (I hope you're subscribed?? ;0)

[@sylviamurley4968]

@@TheAlfaNut yes subscribed

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@sylviamurley4968 Many thanks!

[@92Aaront]

Exhaust note is 👌 What's it rocking?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers Aaron, it's got equal length downpipes, (original cats), Ragazzon "small" silencer middle section and straight through rear. :0)

[@jacopo2505]

Beautiful and incredibile car! It was too futuristic!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes maybe so. Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

[@MarkLsixtyseven]

They are going fast.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Mine goes quite fast when nobody’s watching! ;0)

[@michaelloach9461]

Great cars & vid. A friend of mine has the 2.0 & when I looked at the exhaust it had more like spaghetti. That & the cost of parts & getting one through its MOT emissions test is difficult. I'm just not brave enough to buy one. All the best...................

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching Michael - I’ve owned my Spider for over 5 years and not only has it never let me down but I’ve only spent about £500 on her in all that time. Emissions have never been an issue for any Alfa I’ve owned except for my 156 and that turned out to be caused by a cheap replacement cataylst that had been fitted. I bought a used original one and it went through 1st time! There are no bad Alfas, just bad previous owners 😉

[@michaelloach9461]

@@TheAlfaNut Thanks for replying. There is an Alfa specialist in Royston who said something a little different to you. Basically they said to get a car through its MOT emissions test, drive it very hard & get the 'friendly' MOT station to test the emissions first. I dont know if they were just saying that but it was very good advice. Then again his GTV does have 140k miles on the clock. I still cannot believe the exhaust though. He is building one himself & is thinking about different positions for the Cat. That V6 of yours does sound great though...........

[@hubertchen827]

Love the car and those wheels . Mine is a TS

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks Hubert - your Twinspark is going to handle better than mine! I think that the Teledial wheels are the best for the Spider too.

[@peejay8519]

Proud owner at one point ☝️

[@TheAlfaNut]

Don’t hang around - they are getting more expensive!

[@anaesthete]

Thanks for the video. Fun watch. I’ve had an 2001 Zoe Yellow V6 Spider for a very long while now. It’s unfortunately not driven enough and I’m about to leave the country for a while, so it’ll be stored. Regardless of value ( and I haven’t seen any appreciable increase in all the while I’ve had it), I doubt I’d ever sell it. It’s too lovable. The sound, the look, the uncanny drive ( considering it’s FWD format)...why ever let it go? Anyway, good videos. Keep it up.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi mate, thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed. i ‘m working on another V6 Spider video right now, so keep an eye out for that very soon! I think you might be surprised by the value of Spiders now, especially V6 versions (and a Zoe Yellow V6 is super rare - only a couple of those left in the country). In total today, there are just 23 V6 Spiders on the road and 15 SORN’d. My car has pretty much doubled in value in the 5 years I’ve owned it. You car would probably fetch between £7,500 and £12,000 depending on condition and mileage. Get an agreed value for your insurance by the Alfa Romeo Owners club - it’s free and you may be surprised by the figure! 😉

[@anaesthete]

The Alfa Nut Hi. Thanks for that. I genuinely had no idea about those values. I recall someone on Alfaowner running a check about 10 or more years ago as they worked for the ONS, and at that time there were 10 registered V6 Zoes in the U.K. and possibly around 100 or so V6s in total, so if the number has dramatically collapsed, then it’s a shame and a boon. I think I’ll take mine for a spin this coming weekend. I’ll keep an eye out for that video.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes, sadly numbers have declined with many being scrapped during the “nadir” of values. This is a classic Alfa pattern however and scarcity always helps to boost values. I just sourced a lovely Twinspark Spider for my Brother in Law which was £5k! The Spider video will be uploaded to KZbin tonight all being well. Enjoy your drive! 👍🏻

[@jrgentosterud3299]

10/0video! I just bought one yesterday exactly like the one you have. Same color combination and all, im having trouble with the electrical roof. How do you operate it manually? ☺️🍀

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hej Jorgen, congratulations! I hope you have a great Summer driving her around. There is a manual override for the electric roof: push the drivers seat back forward, you will see a small black plastic cover on the bulkhead behind. If you prise this off, there are 2 buttons behind - one button operates the hood down, the other button makes it go up again. Try this first to reset the mechanism. If it is broken, a common problem is a nylon toothed gear wheel which gets damaged. You can buy a replacement one from my friend Gary’s website: www.totallyalfa.com Good luck! 😎👍🏻

[@jrgentosterud3299]

@@TheAlfaNut thank you, I found it! Thanks for the link as well ☺️

[@TheAlfaNut]

Great. I hope you can get it working properly - enjoy! 😎

[@bibiwririw2896]

I have one.. its really a unique car. Si string mecanic, a lot of fun to drive

[@TheAlfaNut]

You have good taste! They are very rare now too and will be worth a lot of money soon.

[@bibiwririw2896]

@@TheAlfaNut thx man, it was my first car and i had never been able to sell it or change it.

[@GG-dp4xf]

Hi! Great video! I am thinking about getting a gtv but 2.0 TS. What do you thik about their future vaule?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks Gavrilo - yes if you can find a good one, they will go up in value too, just not as much. Avoid the weird colours, as they dont sell too well! 😉

[@GG-dp4xf]

@@TheAlfaNut I found the limited edition with great equipment! In serbia it is about 2500 euros

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thats pretty good - they are about the same price in the UK, about £1800 - £2000 for a good car. Good luck - make sure you check that all the electrics are working! 👍🏻

[@GG-dp4xf]

@@TheAlfaNut I will! Thanks!

[@TheAlfaNut]

👍🏻

[@arturocastillo7634]

Congratulations, your videos are very interesting. I have a question ... do you know where the OBDII port is located in a 1997 Spider Spider? Your answer will help me a lot. Cheers

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Arturo - thanks for your message. Your car does not have an ODBII port - it is too early a model What they have is the older type 3-pin connectors which can be accessed using a OBD2 to 3 Pin adapter such as this: cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBD-OBD2-to-Fiat-Lancia-Alfa-Romeo-3-pin-adapter-cable_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem56372f49e5QQitemZ370293033445QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools The engine ECU connector is located in the passenger’s footwell behind the cover on the centre tunnel. The ABS port is in the engine bay, close to the ABS pump. I hope this helps! Regards Chris

[@TheAlfaNut]

Sorry, try this link instead: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Alfa-Romeo-or-Lancia-3-Pin-OBD-to-16-Pin-OBD2-Adaptor-Diagnostic-Cable/112216894482?epid=724467905&hash=item1a20a5ec12:g:HxwAAOSwacRdj2In

[@arturocastillo7634]

@@TheAlfaNut Thank you very much for your kindness and response Chris. Just one more question... my alpha spider does not stay on. He starts at the first attempt but when I accelerate it goes out, I am frustrated with this and summer is coming that is when I enjoy it ... what could it be? Thanks once again and excuse me friend.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Arturo, is your Spider a Twinspark or a V6? It sounds to me like it could be a fuel or electrical problem. Did the problem start after you did some work on the car?

[@arturocastillo7634]

@@TheAlfaNut Hi Chris, my Spider is a Twinspark. He began to lose strength for no reason, little by little ... So I changed the timing belt, the water pump, and the belt tensioner that was damaged. Now when I started it, he didn't have the strength to move. Once I touch the throttle it turns off. Lately it turns off even when it is in neutral. Now I am going to clean the injectors to see what happens. If you know anything about this problem, I appreciate your help. Greetings from Panama!!!

[@henryhol8538]

Brilliant video! Next stop the Alfa GT.....

[@TheAlfaNut]

Funny you should say that Henry - I do have plans to feature a Rosso & tan 1.9jtd soon - it's way too popular and pretty not to get a feature all of it's own.

[@TheRealCoyote]

Nice video. As usual. I'm going through them in no particular order thanks to the youtube algorithm. Anyway, I was just thinking if the "scuttle shake" (I think that's the right term?) ever bothers you? Before buying my hardtop I test drove both, one after the other and decided I didn't like the open top feel enough to live with the shakes. There have been plenty of hot summer days where I questioned my decision. Especially that summer where the air conditioner aluminum pipe got a pin hole and I struggled to find a welder willing to fix it. Apparently part not available. Wonderful. Oh the pain, quite literally, sitting on black leather in shorts! I still think it was the right call for me how ever. But I admit looking enviously at a friends V6 spider sometimes on a beautiful summer day. Excuse my rambling. Just talked to my mechanic and there is a lot of work ahead before my mistress is back on the road and I miss her. Also means lot of work for me as well to be able to pay the bill. But they are worth it aren't they :)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hey mate, yeah the Spider is actually quite easy to improve in that respect - mine has wing braces made by Totally Alfa and also fitting a lower chassis brace makes a big difference too. Totally Alfa also fix the air con hoses - they do specialised ally welding on them. www.totallyalfa.com Where are you based? UK?

[@TheRealCoyote]

@@TheAlfaNut For some reason I never got a notification you had replied. Now I stumbled upon my own comment by accident. Funny. I'm in finland. My car has since gone through many modifications and fixes. Luckily the aircon pipe has kept working but there was a new issue last summer where it on hot days sometimes turned itself off, and sometimes it did not want to turn on. Basic aircon service did not reveal anything. System was almost full so not sure why it was acting up. Might be the rotten condenser, it is getting replaced by a used better unit. Hope that fixes it and it is not the compressor because I would not have a clue where to get one of those for a 96 turbo V6. If you ever read this then I wish you all the best. Ps. Since the first time watching this I have learned that Fiat management are to blame for the delay between first showing of the car and the actual launch. They wanted to release Fiat Coupe first.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hei Wiley! 🙂 good to hear from you and I’m glad to hear that your car is working - the V6 turbo is a very rare car in the UK, I think there are only 3 or 4 remaining 😢

[@TheRealCoyote]

@@TheAlfaNut wow, that is rare! In finland we have I think 8-10 but some converted to track use only. I want to keep mine as a summer time daily/occasional track use. Bigger cooler, turbo, better cams, ecu, high output coils, adjustable coilovers, Quaife, Full exhaust system etc. I try to keep her standard looking and just add a bit more funfactor. And she is getting to be quite a lot of fun 🙂

[@davidtilley2168]

Clearly the shirtsleeve footage with the top down wasn't filmed in current conditions...still, excellent entertainment once again

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching David - it was filmed last week in fact, I managed to get a sunny day!

[@jackdr1759]

No such thing as an alfa gtv spider, the spider and gtv are 2 different models. (not trying to be nasty, it just annoys me sorry) Anyway, my dad has a 2.0 gtv 916 and a 164 3.0 V6 and I loved this video, Keep it up!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Jackie, fair comment - I was including the GTV name for optimisation & search result reasons to be honest but you are correct so I’ve changed the title for you. How’s that? Thanks for subscribing too! 👍🏻

[@rezaq1]

We still got a 164 QV 24v aswell!

[@KulibobCZ]

To be fair this is a better way to say which Spider you mean, people can get quite lost in the chassis codes...

[@ds1868]

@@KulibobCZ it's easy, 916 Spider is a doddle to remember.

[@KulibobCZ]

@@ds1868 yes, but it's also the only model that is identical to the GTV, because the former GTV was an Alfetta, while the Spider was an old Giulietta, and the modern Spider comes from 159, no GTV in production. For me "GTV Spider" is the best way to remember it

[@rezaq1]

Great car and beautiful to boot

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching Rezaq - its my favourite Alfa I think!

[@rezaq1]

Alfa’s are great great cars. I still have a 916 2.0, a pair of 145 Cloverleafs and am currently building an Alfetta GTV6 with a 3.0 heart from a 75 QV. The 916 spider is epically pretty, and your black one with the 17” teledials looks just perfect. Maybe I should have kept my Spider...never driven a 3.0 version, mind

[@TheAlfaNut]

You obviously have excellent taste! 😄 I’ve had a soft spot for the 145 ever since they came out. Such a cool little car - I’ll feature one in a video one day for sure. Good luck with your GTV6 build, another beautiful design! The Busso V6 in a Spider is a great combo, especially with the roof down and a tuned exhaust, the sound is epic. Handling is more neutral with the Twinnie engine of course but for me, the V6 is a fast cruiser rather than a track day car. (Having said that, I have done a track day in it!)

[@rezaq1]

Yeah I’ve always loved the 145 Qv and then I bought one and realised its even better than what everybody had said, especially after serious restoration work including all new suspension. They are, however, unsellable (my Phase 1 project has received no bids and has a very low starting price). The Alfetta is currently in our garage having some prep work completed under the arches (it’s amazingly solid for one of these) and should be MOT’d early next year. I sold a 164 QV 24v early last year and kind of regretted it, but my brother still has a red 164 QV 24v with the optional black Recaros so I still get to experience one. I may hunt down a 3.0 Spider like yours to try....the last 3.0 Busso to leave my household was my Phase 1 166 Super Lusso which I sold a few months ago (was sat 13 years)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Sounds like you are an unstoppable Alfa Nut! I’d buy a 145 like a shot but I’ve already got 4 Alfas and 2 other vehicles so don’t have the space at the moment! If you are looking for a V6 Spider, now is the time to buy - dont hang around, they are heading North in price!

[@2many2say]

I love the GTV convertable when the hood is down, the side profile looks very classy. Unfortunately for me when the hood is up it spoils the car's intent design theme. The coupe's lines on the other hand works best in side profile and generally has a better proportioned profile. Had myself a early GTV 2L T Spark Coupe back in 2004. Best looking car but really bad fit & finish issues. Hope they improved things on the revised addition with new interior. I'm tempted to buy the early 90's GTV V6 model in turquoise blue. These are very very rare as early GTV V6's in general aren't too common to see as to the revised later versions.

[@TheAlfaNut]

My Spider rarely gets driven with the top up! 😉. I am currently restoring an early 1998 GTV V6 (ph2) as its a great colour combo (metallic grey with red leather) and I prefer the earlier interior. Watch out for an update on this car soon. 👍🏻

[@2many2say]

@@TheAlfaNut You've got yourself a very nice 98 GTV V6 colour combo. Very much looking forward to seeing it on your channel. I'm tempted to get myself a early GTV or Cup edition but no space as my current TT takes up the garage. Unfortunately the TT lacks soul while the GTV made me feel very special even though it's a slower car.

[@TheAlfaNut]

The TT is a classic in its own right and another brilliant design. However, I think it feels more like an “occasion” when you drive a GTV and the TT will never go up in value, as so many of them were built. GTV’s have been quietly increasing in value for the last 2 years now. 🙂

[@pabloiaconoguitar311]

what a beautifull design an engine sound are incredible , i have a 166 amazing car, but this coupe its a pending acount in my life

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Pablo - buy one quickly before they are too expensive! 👍🏻

[@pabloiaconoguitar311]

@@TheAlfaNut yes All the Alfa models are potentially classic and this coupe become grow your price i think yes agree thanks !!!

[@Ramsezsh]

Great car!

[@Oemg35]

Wish Alfa was more prevelant in the States when this came out

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes, such a shame that the US didn’t get certain Alfa models. I believe you could import one after 25 years as a classic? Only 5 years to go!

[@Oemg35]

@@TheAlfaNut yeah starting this year we can import the 95s

[@MadelnMachines]

How does the later 2005+ Spider market compare? I prefer the design with the 6 headlights. Which engines are good? I can only see 3 V6s on the market and they're quite bit more expensive than the other engines.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi - thanks for watching. I think the later Spiders are holding their value reasonably well and are more modern of course. HOWEVER.... they are much heavier (1700 kgs) and the V6 isn't a Busso of course - it's a GM engine and doesn't sound anywhere near as good. It has 40bhp more than the Busso engines car but is slower 0-100km. It's too heavy and the handling is softer but still a nice car. All the later V6 Spiders are 4WD too. Hope that helps.

[@benhale2837]

I’ve recently entered a 2.0 twin Spark Lusso, apart from suspension tweaks, what else would you advise doing?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Ben, thanks for watching. Delete the rear silencer and replace with a straight through section. Best solution for a nicer exhaust note. Also check carefully for floorpan rust and if there is any, sort that out before doing anything else! 😉

[@benhale2837]

The Alfa Nut... brilliant, thank you for the advise. By the way love you the sound of yours!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers Ben - that has two silencers replaced with just one tiny one! 😉. I am making another video about my Spider now - keep watching for an upload soon. 👍🏻

[@dearelbulli]

So nice and cool ...

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching, I am sorry that I can’t drive her at the moment - we are all at home in the UK 🙁

[@rspo4710]

If not FF, can consider this car. Similarly, LOTUS M100 ELAN

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes, another great car, whose excellent suspension inspired the Spider and GTV’s running gear!

[@paulbrowne5049]

I've got the last road legal Alfa 156 V6 Q-system Sportswagon on UK roads. Can't say rarer than that. Alfa Rosso red with lusso walnut and blue leather interior. Surprisingly rust free. Got to be worth a few quid in 5 or 10 years

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Paul, yes indeed it will. There are so few 156’s left driving around now!700,000 sold and probably only about 5% of those are left on the road. Hang onto yours! 👍🏻

[@paulbrowne5049]

@@TheAlfaNut sure will. I'm upgrading the exhaust to a SS cat back with resonator delete to appreciate the full busso experience. Can't wait!

[@TheAlfaNut]

I have a secret, which is that I love the 2.5 Busso, probably even more than the 3.0! It revs so sweetly and feels more “jewel - like” than the bigger engines.

[@paulbrowne5049]

@@TheAlfaNut next I'll be looking into sorting out the spongy lusso suspension with a strut brace and coil overs. The weight do weight is too much for the lightweight tipo chassis in my opinion.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Good idea. My 156 has yellow Koni adjustables and lower springs and on the softest setting its perfect for UK roads. Supersprint backbox too 😍

[@themancuniancandidate2744]

I just picked up a 2001 2.0TS base model Spider here in Western Australia for peanuts ($4500, about 2500 quid). No rust whatsoever thanks to our arid climate, recent cambelt change, 168000kms, and obviously been loved. Needs a couple of bits like an exhaust and a service, but it's already more enjoyable than the 2007 MX5 I had before it. I had a nearly new Twin Spark GTV 20 years ago which was utterly reliable, and this Spider brings back some very special memories.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi mate, thanks for watching and the comments - yeah the TS Spider is still a bargain, although I've noticed they are creeping up here in the UK - a good one is now at least £3.5k and some changing hands for £5k now. Parts are still mostly easy to get but if you get stuck, speak to my mate Gary Fisher at www.totallyalfa.com Summer is on the way over there so have fun! ;0)

[@user-hs4yi1cg3u]

Hi, the car is good! I will also buy this car next time, but if you like it, can you tell me the name of the muffler you are using?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi - thanks for watching! The Spider has a Ragazzon small silencer middle section, with a straight through rear section. Equal length downpipes and standard cats. 👍🏻

[@paulo3564]

So elegant car!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Ciao Paulo! Grazie Mille. Sei in italia? Come vanno le cose adesso?

[@paulo3564]

@@TheAlfaNut ciao, Sono nato im Brasile ma mio cuore è italiano.

[@paulo3564]

@@TheAlfaNut moro no Brasil na cidade do Rio de Janeiro.

[@TheAlfaNut]

O Brasil é um lugar que eu tenho que visitar antes de ficar velho para dançar! Sou músico desde os 7 anos e adoro música brasileira. do samba e da bossa nova ao sepultura! mantenha-se seguro e obrigado por assistir.

[@paulo3564]

@@TheAlfaNut estamos lhe esperando de braços abertos.

[@hotmilkgt]

How is the 16V motor for the Spider?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Some say that the Spider is best with the Twinspark 2.0 and for handling I agree. The 2.0 Spider is better in the corners and feels lighter and quicker to change direction than the V6. Its much cheaper to buy also. 🙂

[@jclarkson3865]

Cool car

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching mate, she’s a keeper 👍🏻

[@user-hr2xb1em8e]

I love my twin spark, still a head turner

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Juanita, thanks for watching! The Twin Spark is another of Alfas masterpieces 😎👍🏻

[@ahmadwhocos]

Getting second hand alpha for my son something under 10 or 10k not sure what to get in between guileta and mito

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi mate, depends on how old he is and if you trust him in a quick car but if he’s young, the Giulietta 2.0 jtdm is very cheap to run, nice to drive and practical. Stereos are pretty good too. (Kids need tunes) The Mito is a bit underwhelming in my opinion but insurance may be cheaper?

[@ahmadwhocos]

@@TheAlfaNut yea definitely not a convertible for a first car yea was looking for something 1.6 2.0 max

[@TheAlfaNut]

I’d go for a Giulietta 1.6 Super then - cheaper insurance 👍🏻

[@user-rs8gx6fl4d]

Is the Spider also a GTV? For some reason I thought just the coupe was a GTV

[@TheAlfaNut]

No you are right, a Spider is a Spider & a GTV is a GTV - what I meant to say was a “916 Spider” - I wish I’d done another take - so many people have corrected me! 😅

[@tony21ole]

Make a review for alfa romeo gtv 916 if you can, thank you..

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Tony, thanks for watching - strangely enough I am! 😉. I’m working on an update vid for my V6 GTV now, which I’m currently rebuilding with GTA cams and all new gaskets, seals etc. I’m also planning a video of my friends’ GTV Cup soon. 👍🏻

[@tony21ole]

@@TheAlfaNut Thats interesting, I want to buy one 1.8 ts so I need some info for the car. I never owned an alfa romeo before. Actually i am driving a jeep, but for years I wanted to have an alfa ( not ordinary such as 147, 156 but something remarkable)

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@tony21ole Buy one now before the prices go up too much! You won't regret it.

[@cameron4907]

How reliable are the 4 cylinder versions?

[@TheAlfaNut]

The Twin-Spark engines are very reliable - just watch the oil levels, as they tend to use oil even when they were new. Check it every week. The 2.0 is my favourite.

[@Razzzordback]

I remember when gtv916 coupe with 1.8 TS in good condition are worth almost nothing . Now the price boom.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes, its true, thats why I am rebuilding a GTV V6 now! 😉

[@dannyhelderdenkende6647]

What About the gtv V6 turbo? I bought one...just for fun. Still cheap....but They go also slowly up...i think. I geus...That every alfa sportscar go up,on a day.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Danny, thanks for watching! Yes, all Alfas go up in value eventually!

[@tbm17]

Fantastic car, good review, but the music was too loud...and useless. Please don't put any music while you review cars, especially when the engine sounds so good.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes don’t worry I have learned a lot in 5 years since this video was made! 👍🏻

[@neverquit2470]

Bravissimo!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Cristian, thanks for watching! 👍🏻😉

[@lennyvalentinoSchiaretti_lvs]

Nice video and nice car!!! Mine is a first series, spider, 3.0 V6 Busso 12v, it has only 26.500 km, one owner, full black, 17" wheels...if anyone is interested in it...can contact me! The car is really perfect, it is not a joke! ps: standard left drive.

[@lennyvalentinoSchiaretti_lvs]

@Maha S Germany, Munich

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Lenny, that sounds fantastic and super rare too! 😍

[@rezaq1]

I’ve got one of these but the TS and in Giallo Zoe

[@TheAlfaNut]

That is a great colour choice for the Spider! I just read this week that Enrico Fumia owns a Zoe yellow TS Spider. 😍

[@rezaq1]

The Alfa Nut no way?? Yeah it’s stunning with blue mohair and blue Momo leather! Just need some 17” teledials if you have a set...

[@TheAlfaNut]

Sorry I’m keeping mine! 🤣

[@Redsquirrel007]

Two comments A) the car you are driving is a spider, not a gtv. The gtv was the coupe version built on the same chassis B) sad to see you have the airbag light on. On my car back in the days it was a regular occurence, due to faulty wiring of the seatbelt pre+tensioner under either driver or passenger seat For the rest, you got yourself a mint conditions car there, even if probabpolished for the video. Perfect paint , even the seat leather and the famous “teledials” rims look scratchless. That car is probably worth a lot of money An (ex) Alfista

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Fabio - thanks for watching! Yes I know the difference, (I also have a 1998 V6 GTV) I should have been more careful to note the difference in the video, sorry. ;0) My airbag connector under the passenger seat was disturbed by a friend the day before shooting, by moving the seat when the engine was running!! The car wasn't polished for the video but is in great condition and has been very well looked after - the previous owner also had 2 x Ferraris so was happy to spend money on the Spider! She is only driven on sunny & dry days too. ;0) You have no Alfa now then? That's a shame. Hope you are keeping safe if you are in Italy? Cheers Chris

[@jaymyers6452]

You keep calling it a gtv but it isnt, its just a spyder... but yes same car. Nice video

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching Paul, yes everyone else has told me off about that as well! 😁

[@danieleiaccino8008]

alfa romeo e stata sempre avant anni luce con desing e motor in confronto a tutti gli altri

[@TheAlfaNut]

Vero, Il mio motore preferito, (insieme alla Maserati V8!!)

[@alphatrion100]

It remains a scary car to buy. Especially at the age they are now. That and the fact that its a Front wheel drive sports car... I dont know. The original is legendary.

[@TheAlfaNut]

It sounds like you've never driven one - if you did, you would realise what a huge bargain they are at the moment. If you have driven one and are still unconvinced then it's probably not the car for you. Probably one of the best handling FWD cars of it's era. (with suspension in good condition that is! )

[@alphatrion100]

Not trying to be mean. Gtv and spider are really good looking. But buying one (or a fiat coupe for that matter) today...there have to be alot of cars out there that are basically at the end of their lives but they are only still around BECAUSE its a good looking car...

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@alphatrion100 No don't worry - I agree, you are completely right about that - many owners have not maintained their Alfas properly because they were cheap to buy. If you decide to buy an older Alfa, always do homework and make sure the cars history is good. Unless you enjoy restoring basket cases. (like me!)

[@jamesroseby3823]

No backing track required.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hahah - exactly James - I never listen to the stereo in my Spider!

[@rocfella]

i think only v6 will go up, but not very high probably. replacement parts are already hard to find.

[@TheAlfaNut]

So are parts for the 105 GTV's and they are now £20k - £60k! Time is the great value booster!

[@rocfella]

@@TheAlfaNut in 50 years probably but that is too long 😁

[@routesentier1963]

J'ai la même sauf tableau de bord rouge.. Mais avec les tapis de soll rouge sieges y compris....et deux sorties double inox ragazzon 150 km en France...à vendre...capote neuve....un régal

[@TheAlfaNut]

excuses pour la réponse tardive - j'espère que vous avez réussi à vendre votre voiture ? ça sonnait bien

[@Razzzordback]

Men wish my 1.8 T.Spark Coupe do the same LOL

[@TheAlfaNut]

With a good exhaust you can get close to the sound 👍🏻

[@Razzzordback]

@@TheAlfaNut i have custom made that cost a lot but still, hard to compare with authentic busso music

[@konsextus]

Would I be a total nutcase if I spent €7k in Ireland for a GTV with the V6, dark blue, 80k miles, very good condition with nothing needed to be done to it?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Konstantin - thanks for watching. Well €7k isn’t over the top price - wise if the car genuinely is completely sorted and doesn’t need anything. What colour is the interior? That affects the price too. How old is the car?

[@oranjelicht]

i once bought one for 500 euros and drove it till it broke 3 months later, it was real crap. My right door tended to fall of while driving. i made it not do this with rope and a friend also afterwards welded the door stuck to the chassis. eventually the drive shaft fell out of the car and made me crash into a appartment building with 30 km/h cuz the breaks also broke as i stepped on break too fast

[@TheAlfaNut]

Oh dear, thats a shame. Sounds like it hadn’t been looked after very well by its previous owners! 😄

[@gnuttz1972]

I had one which I loved to a point but it should have been rear wheel drive. I mean who wants a fwd in anything but a hatchback? What other 2 seater convertibles are fwd, not many. Also the electric roof mechanism kept failing and parts are not cheap....

[@TheAlfaNut]

The Lotus Elan M100 - one of the best handling FWD cars ever? An example was allegedly bought by Alfa so they could work out the handling secrets to use on the spider! Parts are cheap if you use totallyalfa.com 👍🏻

[@gnuttz1972]

@@TheAlfaNut problem is the M100 leaked like a drain!

[@autoazure]

Great vid, just that the mazak is too loud lol!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching Jim! Yes something I’ve been guilty of a couple of times 🤓

[@annaberger707]

THE CAR!!!!

[@TheAlfaNut]

It’s a beauty! Thanks for watching Anna

[@annaberger707]

@@TheAlfaNut A BIG KISS FOR YOU AND MY SPIDER...LOVE FOR A LIFETIME... (DRIVE THIS CAR IN HEAVEN...TOO)💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💚🤎🤎🤎🖤🖤

[@vojtara]

The GTV 916 and Spider 916 are heavier than MX5 not because of that engine, which is by its own about the same weight as that 1.8 in MX5 (around 140kg each). It is heavy because it is rather luxurious grand tourer than a sports car and has more rigid and stiff body, better soundproofing etc.

[@TheAlfaNut]

If you were in my Spider when it goes over bumpy roads, you wouldn't say it had a rigid and stiff body!! ;0)

[@vojtara]

​@@TheAlfaNut Well... its not great but not that terrible like Miata NA and NB. NC is a different story - modern chassis developed for RX8 and MX5. But for me 916 series is not that much of a drivers car. I much more prefer 164, 166 and old 116 series GTV.

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@vojtara Rear wheel drive would make the 916 a great car.

[@vojtara]

​@@TheAlfaNut It is not about driven wheels, there are many great FWD cars and many utterly miserable RWD. For example old Skodas were rubbish. Or Chrysler Crossfire comes to my mind. As for Alfas - 147 and 156 GTA are with no doubt great cars if retrofitted with LSD. But that is just typical Alfa - make a great car and just before it is properly finished say "Nah... that´ll do" and they go for lunch. But that is just Alfa... you love it or you hate it. Nothing between :)

[@hamada316]

Zdravim 😀

[@jamesavickers5961]

Grazie grazie Mille ciao ciao

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers James!

[@JJHurst]

Watching again in anticipation of picking up my Zoe yellow TS spider from Autolusso next month, They do look beautiful to my eye , although I admit it’s a bit marmite. The 3.0 is a fab engine, I have owned to date 3 , GTV x 2 and a GT ... However...... In the spider I think the TS is the one to have , 4 pots are the mainstay of open top motoring for me , and the lighter front end leads to a lot less understeer , the V6 does want to plough on , and even the addition of a quaife doesn’t entirely mitigate for it. Weight is weight after all, an if you were to go to the trouble of doing the same to a twinny and having some fun with induction and ignition timings there really wouldn’t be much in it.. That said in the hardtop the V6 is the only engine to have... Enjoyed the video as much second time around if not more..👌 They will go up in value , marque of note, coach works of note, engine of note, factory of note..if they were RWD they would already be much more expensive...

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Joe, thanks for watching. Zoe Spiders are pretty rare now, so sounds like a smart purchase! My Spider has had a bit of chassis work done, new suspension, thicker anti roll bars, poly bushes and wing braces. It’s much improved and handles great but you are right, it won’t ever feel as neutral as a Twinny. Fantastic noise though! 😄

[@geoborgreece]

Should I sell my tigra twintop to get the 1.8 of that car?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes! But there is no 1.8 Spider - get the 2.0 Twinspark! ;0)

[@geoborgreece]

@@TheAlfaNut what would you recommend... twinspark or jts? because jts is newer.. i need your opinion on consumption and errors...

[@TheAlfaNut]

JTS has more power -165hp but the Twinspark has more character & sounds better I think. Twinsparks use more oil & gas though. Tough decision. 🤨

[@geoborgreece]

@@TheAlfaNut thank you! i have found my car but i cant get rid of that tigra still..bummer

[@TheAlfaNut]

Good luck with swapping!

[@ChrisSpriggs-rj2ys]

If you know you know 😊

[@Kristalz1983]

156 5 cyl diesel or 159 5cyl diesel?

[@TheAlfaNut]

You want to see a video featuring this engine?

[@Kristalz1983]

@@TheAlfaNut yes. Im thinking about 159 with 2.4 diesel

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thats probably the best engine, apart from the 1750 tbi. The 2.4 can easily be remapped to give 220 -250bhp 😎👍🏻

[@1240enzo]

I suspect the V6 models, GTV and Spider may well go up in value, but the twinnies at this stage remain very cheap and most are getting scrapped when the cost of fixing them outweigh their value. A mate of mine offered his 2L spider to me, for $2k Aud but it needs many repairs and bodywork, all of which would significantly outweigh its value even when repaired. I said no thanks.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi David, thanks for watching mate, yep a V6 would be a good investment now. The Twinnies will go up eventually but will always lag far behind the rarer models. Shame - the Twinny Spider is a better handling car than the V6.

[@Kedut]

Which of the smaller engines is better the 1.8 or the 2.0 ? If heard the 2.0 is prone to catastrophic engine failures.. Asking because both can be had for under 5000€

[@TheAlfaNut]

I wouldn’t agree with that - personally I’d get the 2.0 Twinspark engine. They are great if you look after them properly - they use oil however and you must check the oil level every week. The later JTS engines are best avoided as they are expensive to maintain and not that reliable.

[@Kedut]

@@TheAlfaNut Thanks for the answer! Ye if read that the JTS engine were pretty underwhelming. I'll definitly look into getting a 2.0 twing spark spider or a mr2

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@Kedut It was all going so well until you mentioned an MR2!! ;0)

[@Kedut]

@@TheAlfaNut haha ye ill get one if i fancy being boring :P

[@zoltanvass2079]

Great Video!! ❤️🍀🖤Busso🖤🤔🍀❤️

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Zoltan - thanks mate! 💪🏻🍀🍀