Thinking of getting a circa 2000 Spider - Am I barking mad?

[alanm]

Alfa 75 TS is an aluminium block (I have one myself), 164 TS in U.K./Euro presumably was the same. Did Alfa change to iron block for 145 and 155.
Al

[Colin Edwards]

I'm (actually the missus!) considering a early 2000 GTV - not the spyder for weekend plays and the occasional sprint.  I'd prefer the JTS with its better efficiency, however if it features an iron block I'd prefer an aluminium Twin Spark.  Second choice 147, third choice 156 JTS.  Again if the JTS in the 156 is an iron block, I'd go Twin Spark.  Prefer a lighter front end given the FWD arrangement on all three cars.  Decisions decisions!!!!

Got the hots at the moment for a 75 Twin Spark, but nobody seems to want to part with one!

[bazzbazz]

Colin, All engines from 1999 onwards in the GTV, 147, 156, both Twinspark and JTS are iron block.

[Neil Choi]

Off topic to OP.
GTV 2000 seems to be a good choice for sprints.  Though heavier but the suspension set up is easier.  Ask Hugh.
Couldn't really recommend JTS.  147 or 156 TS better.  But issue being solving the suspension set up, doable.
Mmmm, 75 TS is the go but lack of supply and dealing with all worn out parts etc.


Back to OP, 2000 Spider, well kept and a good example will be a very nice and pretty car for cruising in.  And a TS motor to boot.