Living with the cheapest Alfa Romeo 156 GTA in the UK!!

Prepare for an exhilarating journey into the realm of Italian automotive charisma as Andi Sykes presents his remarkable experience living with the UK's cheapest Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Sportswagon, powered by a thrilling 3.2L V6 Busso engine. In this video, we take you from the car's original state, complete with rust and flaking paint, to its stunning transformation into a retro GT masterpiece.
But the big question lingers: has Andi made a mistake with the UK's cheapest Alfa Romeo 156 GTA, one of just 110 left on the road? Join us on a scenic drive through Derbyshire's captivating roads as we embark on this intriguing tale. Discover if this Italian gem lives up to its reputation or if Andi's choice was a leap of faith. Get ready for a unique journey. Don't miss out!
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[@Scheltokeeper]

I didn't even know that the 156 GTA was also available as a sportswagon. Definitely the most beautiful wagon out there imo. Alfa simply has a way of building beautiful cars. Still looks fresh and modern even after all these years.

[@johnphaceas7434]

Reckon I bought the cheapest GTA sedan in Australia when I got mine 2 years ago for AUD$8,500 (~£4,000) with 220,000km on it. I've used it every day since including peak hour commute (70km/day), and now has done almost 260,000km. I had to spend about $4k to get it through inspection and licensed in my home state, but back on the road for total spend of under $13k was less than half the cost of the next cheapest at the time. Now, all prices start over $30k. It's been brilliant, and so far (touch wood!) has actually been cheaper to maintain than my prior two 156 V6s. Mine is a very early '02 GTA but has coilovers, Q2 LSD, custom exhaust, strut brace and the bigger 330mm Brembo upgrade. Best car I've owned in 35 years. They are even more rare in Oz - only about 100 were ever imported originally, and no wagons at all (a couple of grey imports have been brought in recently) - but there are at least 4 in my home city. Coincidentally, I also had to replace the info centre display and did the exact same swap with the same Chinese replacement - simple plug and play with no soldering. Just a bit of swearing...

[@iamandisykes]

Sounds like you got yourself a keeper there mate!!

[@johnphaceas7434]

@@iamandisykes thanks mate - absolutely. I intend to to hang on to it for good. I'll be watching for update vids on yours. Just watching the most recent one now.

[@martinlagrange8821]

Keep it out of the landfill ! I am doing the same with my 156 V6 manual sedan

[@mickhonig7958]

Hi Andey, I'm jealos, great video.

[@iamandisykes]

Thanks 🙏 more videos coming once the weather improves 🤟🤟

[@williamyoulad7064]

Love the GTA 🎉❤ I had a 147 gta years back and the sound was brilliant 😀

[@iamandisykes]

Oh I would love a 147 GTA 😍

[@08Brams]

The Selespeed version of the 156 GTA is way more reliable than the TS/JTS version. People need to stop telling to avoid these Alfa's with automatic gearbox the maintenance can be done by yourself with a laptop and MultiEcuScan. I've have my 2004 Red 156 2.0 JTS Selespeed SW from 8 years and I will not sell it. Already make the mistake to sell my 2004 GT Coupé in 2020

[@iamandisykes]

I heard that parts are tricky to source for the auto system?

[@TheTruth-ht7qm]

Parts are readily available. I have had my seven years plus Multiecuscan twice a year.@@iamandisykes

[@mre7862]

You have my ideal two garage. I’m contemplating selling my boring Volvo and sticking an offer in for the black GTA Sportswagon AutoSportivo will be listing soon which they’ve just restored. Great vid and it seems like we’re not too far apart!

[@iamandisykes]

Thanks mate 🤟 oh I saw that black one at Shedfest, will be great to see it all restored. What Volvo do you have? I've a soft spot for Swedish cars too 😍

[@mre7862]

V60 T5 R Line. Got rid of a 535d touring for it (one headache after another that thing). The Volvo is good and shifts in a straight line but the handling is devoid of any feel. Probably due to the electric rack.

[@iamandisykes]

@@mre7862 Let me know if you go for that GTA would be cool to meet up and do a video on it 🥰

[@mattbettany1174]

Gorgeous GTA mate , beautiful example. That colour is sublime. I used to sell these when they were new , I was too young to have one as a demonstrator though , the boss wouldn’t let me 😂 I noticed you call it a Sportswagon , Ant from Autosportivo does this too , it’s actually just Sportwagon, but hey it’s just semantics 😂 I prefer the shape to the saloon , it looks like a shooting brake

[@iamandisykes]

Thanks mate I'm well chuffed with it 😊 I wonder where I got the additional 's' does Saab call theirs a Sportswagon? Haha cheers ☺️

[@mattbettany1174]

@@iamandisykes not sure about Saab but Kia call their C’eed the Sportswagon

[@alacarteprojectv2]

Another quality edit! Looking forward to more GTA content!!

[@iamandisykes]

🤩

[@raydiamond-qi3dv]

Very nice ❤👊🏾

[@tim__sadler]

You need some suction cup/ GoPro shots to show that paintwork off... Great video!

[@iamandisykes]

ahah great minds! you mean like this kzbin.info1bWt9FA6szk

[@alessandrocolombera9251]

bravo!

[@aggie3344]

Great video love your 2 car garage

[@iamandisykes]

Thanks mate appreciate it 😊

[@cbi04]

Alfa❤❤❤

[@stephenbrookes7268]

Getting that GTA for that money. You got all your Christmas presents in one go there.

[@iamandisykes]

Yup pretty happy with it, although I am thinking of selling it to fund another project 🤔

[@stephenbrookes7268]

I am currently working on my 2.5 v6 24v. Which has similar faded red. Or I would be on your door step with a bag of cash.

[@iamandisykes]

@stephenbrookes7268 🤣 still undecided 😅 I quite fancy a 2.5 for my Mrs to nip about in 🙌

[@jamesdecross1035]

One thing to be aware of with the Alfa 156 is to replace the cam-belt every 36,000 miles, not the official 72k. Otherwise, a fab car!

[@iamandisykes]

Yup good tip that, but is that for the V6 too? I know its this for the Twinspark but I thought the V6 intervals were longer?

[@jaroslaf6905]

Ready to scrap? Where I live this would still be considered a fair state car.

[@iamandisykes]

Did you see the images of the car before it was painted and the just removed in the video? 🤔

[@RickertPos]

Overtake any suv man

[@iamandisykes]

😊🤟