Hello! Just became a member of the Alfa family by picking up a stock 2003 147 GTA with 130k on it and in pretty excellent condition for a measly 8 grand. I am very happy with my new car, am in love with the sexy sound of that lovely V6 - and so far haven't had any issues apart from an eccentric engine warning light. Just drove it from Brisbane to Melbourne and she ran like a swiss watch the whole way down.
She does need a bit of work, the front suspension is a bit rattly, and I think the clutch might need replacing soon. I would also like to get one of those Q2 diffs installed. I've been told Alfamen and Donnini are good places to go in Melbourne for that sort of thing?
See Bruno at Maranello Pur Sang in Brunswick or Hugh at Monza Motors in Bayswater. Good blokes and will help you out, both life members of the club. Excellent reputation.
Thanks Neil, I have booked my car in at Maranello!