Alfa 75 or Alfa 156 - Which V6 is best??
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
- Which Alfa Romeo should I give attention to first - my 1986 Alfa 75 2.5 V6, or my 1998 Alfa 156 2.5 V6? It's a Busso-engined dilemma! Both these modern classic cars need some attention before they can go through an MOT, so I'd like to ask you, the viewer - which of the two cars you would like to see on the road first. Leave me a comment below to give me your opinion!
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Hi Chris,Both great cars.Personally I would go for the 75 first, purely because I love em and we need to keep as many old Alfas on the road as possible(sorry to all the “drivers”of those new fangled battery on wheels thing’ys)😅
Haha yes I’m completely with you on that score! Electric cars feel like white goods to me 😉
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Spot on Rob. Plus the 75 is the pinnacle of 80s box design - I just love 'em. Iconic - every single one that can needs to be rescued.
@@Rob-oi9mf Hi Robin! Thanks very much for the coffee mate - I have sent you a personal message. :0)
@@johnphaceas7434 Agreed John - this one is not very original but it's definitely a drivers car and I'll be spending some time & effort on improving it as best as I can.
If you remember sitting in a NEW Alfa 75 (with 3miles) at the dealer in 1992 - You’ll always pick the 75.
Also the magic mix of avant-garde-art design and engineering brilliance. However good the 156 is (and it is) it just isn’t that. 🙂
Thanks for watching mate, ok I agree with you - the 75 is a special car 😎👍🏻
"If you remember sitting in the very last 2002 156, top of the range, fully optioned including electric Webasto sunroof, cruise control and upgraded Recaro electric seats in Alfa Red, in the show room, on a spinning turn table, you will pick the 156 hands down!" LOL
75 all day long!! Ive had two 156 and now have a V6 75 and love the 75 so much even if tries my patience at every turn.
Thanks for voting! Looks like the 75 is winning so far 😎👍🏻
Chris good to have you back, we missed you! Even though I own a 156 - and which by the way had the interior recently restored, I guess 75 has a priority. I love your channel and always
Watching your nice videos. I Like your not so British humour as well ! Greetings to all ALFISTI from sunny Athens!
Γεια σου Δημήτρη, πώς είσαι? Thanks also for voting - the 75 is winning at the moment!
My old 156 ❤❤ absolutely loved that thing, so would be good to see it finished and getting properly used 👌🏽
Hey Lee. Hows it going mate? Still doing the new career? The 156 is going to get a new interior soon - rest of the mechanics are completed, (apart from aircon) it was MOT’d last year but only got driven once on an Alfa driveout. You are right, it needs to be driven more regularly! 👍🏻
I had 156 2.0 TS, I still miss that car. 75 looks nice, but the silver 156 from 1998 was one of the best vehicles I have owned. Even if the suspension was not as good as on the GT 2007, overall the 1998 really deserved the title back in the day, think it was voted European car of the year. Comfortable, economical, sporty - a pleasure to drive.
Agreed - the 156 was one of the most successful Alfas of all time - about 760,000 were built! I love my 156 :0)
Hi Chris! Another great video 👍
I prefer the 156 2.5 V6. I know this car, as I was the owner of a 156 SW 2.5 V6 for more than 10 years.
I love the design of the 156, and of course the fantastic V6 Busso.
However the 75 is great too.
Hi Stanislas - how are you? Thanks for voting - the 156 was behind in the voting but it is catching up now! I will do BOTH cars of course! ;0)
156 wagon is still a head turner.
Nice to have you back, as a 156 owner im biased, but reckon the 75 needs more love first.
Oh that's a very noble point of view David - spoken like a true Alfisti! ;0)
Do the 75! Its rare now, and I cant get enough of seeing that weird handbrake!😂
Hi Henry, ok thanks - yes its a super cool item isn’t it? 😂
American dealers referred to it as the Easter basket handle.
@@shortsongs9394 I'd refer to it as "...the b*stard that nips my fingers!" ;0)
Good to see you again🙂
Both are great cars, but I’ll choose the 156👍🏼🍀
Thanks for watching and voting mate - at the moment, the 75 is winning though! 😜
156 for me, man I miss my 156 but it would have cost a mortgage to get fixed. Happily 159ti owner now, daily driver only 76,000ml. Love it❤
Cheers for voting Stevie - so far the 75 appears to be winning but don’t worry, I’ll sort out both of them! 😉👍🏻
Because you've worked on it recently, I'd say carry on with the 75 restoration - we need a part 2 video 😉
Hi Romain! How are you? Ok - got your vote! 👍🏻
All good. Been considering a 156 SW 2.5 V6 but now gone sadly. Good luck with the next video!
@@romainhervy9964 The SW versions seem to pop up now and again, I'm sure you'll find another one. Cheers!
Hi Chris -, Wow that was some heavy rain!!! I can’t say I miss that aspect about living in the UK! Oh the cars…. Jump on that 75 first! Both are nice though.
Cheers Martin! Yes I was marooned at work for a couple of hours due to flooding which was annoying 🤨. Duly noted that your vote goes to the 75! 👍🏻
Hi Chris, that’s a difficult questions because I like both and would like to see content of both. But as I am owning a 156 too, I would appreciate to see content of 156 first. Especially your quality experience ,especially with upper wishbone noises and overall corrosion. Fortunately I saved my 156 in winter with regular underbody cleaning and cavity conversation, but heard also about 156 with lot corrosion.
The 75 is technically much more sophisticated. Transaxle, rear drive, and overall concentration on racing technology. The 156 is based on FIAT Tipo platform and is more conventional, apart from great suspension construction. The 2.0 TS is a great engine for the 156 because of the much lower weight on front axis, while the Busso V6 is a dream for that car.
Thanks for your thoughts mate, my 156 has uprated suspension and handles very well for a V6 but had lots of corrosion which needed to be repaired.
Greetings from Greece Chris in my opinion 75 all the way.its my favourite alfa vehicle and i would love to see the restoration and upgrades you will make
γεια σας! Hi mate, thanks for watching and voting - the 75 is winning the competition! 😉👍🏻
My heart told me 156...
Haha ok Patrik - thanks for voting!
156 had a sport wagon amazing car 🚗 absolutely loved the 156
Cheers for watching Andy - what do you drive now?
Most are voting for the 75, I see. Let me put a vote in for the lively 156. But really, I want to see both, if you please!
Hi James, how are you? I'll still be doing both cars as you probably guessed, so don't fret!
@@TheAlfaNut I have a 156 and 75, myself. Not as well polished as your own. Massive welding job ahead!
Good man! The 156 has a floorpan made of chocolate unfortunately - mine needed loads of work too! My 75 is rust free thankfully, been completely restored underneath.
I'd go for the 75. And I got a sense from your face expression that you'd want that too as well. The 75 is a classic and with the V6 engine is even more desirable. Don't get me wrong I love the 156 as well but I believe it can wait a bit longer
Hi mate, how are you? Well the 75 is a bit more "exotic" and old and is obviously a very important milestone in Alfas history, so maybe you are right! ;0)
Love both, but would enjoy the 75 videos more I think.
Good to know! Thanks for voting mate.
I like the 156 way more, own one too, but since the 75 can be fixed quicker, I would start with that.
Good idea - the 75 has more votes so far too!
75, great looking car that deserves the love.
Thanks for voting Piglet!
Hi Chris , it’s your choice , and based on your own priorities. If you asked which model I prefer, I will always say the 75 as I still regard it the last real Alfa Romeo, but I’m biased as I had 2 , both TS and 3 litre V6. I still think the cars after we’re good , I liked the 155 and 156 , but had a liking for the 33 as well . Which ever you choose, enjoy. BTW keep giving updates on your Beta Spider.coming, did you manage the carburettor situation you talked about in your vid - i recommended the Malossi fuel filter if you remember.
Hi Martin, yes thanks I remember - I have been driving the Spyder quite a bit and it’s actually running very well now! I think it just needed to be used - like all old cars, they don’t like being stored and carbs especially gum up don’t they? I’ve been spending time trying to improve the indicators as they were very faint - the main culprit seemed to be the hazard switch which after cleaning has made a difference. Electrics are not a strong point on the Betas!
The 75 is a real rwd-car, with race attributes. It even sounds and looks great.
The 156 is just a fwd-car for families, yet with good steer capabilities.
To be honest, there is nothing to discuss. The 75 is the keeper!
I agree with you about the 75 but I think the 156 is a little more than just a fwd car for families! Its also very pretty don’t you think?
156 ❤ but whichever you choose, have the other in the background so it’s not forgotten!
Cheers for your vote Peter - both cars will be done on video in the end, so everyone will get to see their favourite! 😉👍🏻
Do you have a 156?
The 156, just before the facelift.
Far, far better quality than the 75, and actually a better driving car.
The only one of my Alfa's I truely miss is my 2.0 V6 - 156.
But then I just remember changing the oil/oilfilter, the stupid rusty srews in the airfilter box, ultimately changing the timingbelt...
Then I'm ok again 😀
Hi mate, thanks for watching and commenting. My 156 drives really well - it has uprated bushes and Koni adjustable suspension! I haven't driven the 75 yet though, so I'm loking forward to comparing them!
Love the subtitles - instead of Chris the Alfa Nut, it shows “Chris the Elephant”!!!
Haha, classic! I' must see that! Cheers for watching mate
@@TheAlfaNut always a pleasure. As a previous owner of an Alfetta GTS and three Lancia HPEs I very much enjoy your posts.
I do love an HPE - my cousin bought one in 1982 and I was very jealous - made me buy a Beta coupe a few years later!
I would get a double garage and keep both. If I had to pick one I'd do the 75 as I guess there are fewer of them and we need to keep as many classics as possible. Love the cars at the show. I have never seen so much rain in all my life
Haha - me neither and it rains a LOT in Devon! I'm definitely keeping both cars, just wanted to see which one was of more interest to my viewers. So far, the 75 is the winner!
@@TheAlfaNut fair enough. I see why the 75 is getting more votes. They are certainly rarer than the 156. I've never even seen one at the car shows I've been to
Hey Chris hope u had a great holiday and if it was my choice I would have chozen the 75 v6 allthough the 156 is a great looking car but not that real ALFA like the 75 and especially the sound of it
Hey Robert, yes thanks it was a bit too busy but not bad. Looks like the 75 is winning so far! 😎
Difficult to decide. Both are wonderful cars, but as I've owned three 156s I'm biased and would like to see the that one finished off first. Plus the front end of a 156 is so pretty.
Agreed - the 156 is a really timeless design and still hasn’t really dated.
75 all day everyday. Got the 70’s dna 👍🏾
Thanks for voting Stephen - the 75 is winning so far! Do you have an Alfa?
I have a 75ts and a 156gta. I'd personally consider selling the gta, but 75 I'd like to keep forever. 75 would be my priority.
I know what you mean - the GTA is rare and cool but the 75 is an important piece of Alfa history!
156 please. I have a 1999 2.0TS 156 from new and I love it.
Thanks for voting John and well done for looking after your 156 for so long 👍🏻
Hi Chris
Do the 75 and get the 156 ready for the spring
Hi mate, thanks for watching! The way the weather is going, I won't be driving either of them until the Spring! ;0)
I’d like to see the work on the 156, but I think I’m in the minority on that.
Hey mate, hows it going? Thanks for voting - in fact opinion seems to be getting more balanced - I'll be doing both anyway so don't worry!
Both great I got both 1988 milano quadrifoglio oro 2.5 black and 2000 156 2.5 6 speed manual lusso wooden steering and dash trim Cosmo blue
Also I got 2000 156 twin spark 2lt. Manual fantasia blue and I just bought a 1982 alfetta 2lt.
Thanks for watching. You obviously have great taste in Alfa Romeo’s! And a Frida Kahlo fan too? 😎👍🏻
@TheAlfaNut thank you I would like if you test drive an aletta sedan and talk about it please
I just bought a month ago 1982 alfetta 2.0 special edition in Australia 100 made called sportiva 1 got Stripe on the sides and boot similar to alfa 75 has momo small wood wheel and campognolo wheels with competition rear springs and gas shocks .❤️
@Liban46227 Sounds like a great find - does it need lots of work? I will hopefully review the Alfetta at some point - I have to find one first and they are super rare in the UK!
156 - there’s less restoration videos on these so good to see something different I do like the 75 more but there’s more content on them already
Hi Andrew -thanks for votoing and yes I agree that there isn't much 156 content out there! Do you have an Alfa?
@@TheAlfaNut no worries! yeh I got a 116 gtv and a 952 Giulia Veloce 👍👍
@@andrewp9725 Nice combo mate! I thought the Giulia Veloce was the best all-rounder in the range, I was tempted to buy one myself but then found out that the fuel consumption wasn't much different to the Quadrifoglio, so.......😋
156. Seems closer to finishing and good to get it completed.
Cheers for voting Mark! Probably the other way round though 😂
156 for me, although some might say it's just a fiat tipo is a nice dress, it's a beautiful car
Cheers for watching Kevin - I don't really care what platform it's based on, it's still a great fun car. Mine handles brilliantly with Koni yellows and lowered springs, uprated bushes and brakes. I'm planning some further vids on the 156 anyway, so keep 'em peeled! 😎
Much as I love the 156 (I think, the best car I’ve ever owned) - the 75 is waaaaaaaaay more interesting!
Hi Simon, thanks for voting! The 75 is winning so far 😎
I'd be happy with both but 75 if had to choose one
Hmmm.... I suppose the 75 but I would like to see a tan interior on that red 156, it'd be a great improvement I'm sure (as I have a red Giulia with a tan interior, it's a great combo)
Hiya Steve, how are you mate? Yes indeed - the red / tan combo is one of my favourites, along with the gunmetal paint / red interior! You are obviously a man of impeccable taste! ;0)
Even though i really love the 156 i would vote for the 75 cause it's just more special
Hi Denis - thanks for voting, one more for the 75 👍🏻
Definitely the 75 first please!
Cheers for voting John - duly noted! That will be the quickest to sort out too I'm pretty sure ;0)
From a point of personal interest, I'd say the 75. But my heart is feeling for that 156, waiting for so long to return on the road. Poor thing...
Yes I have to admit that I felt a bit guilty about not driving the 156 last year - just too many projects going on all at once!
If the 75 fix is quicker and it means you can get it out on the road before autumn really kicks in. Then go for that! The 156 work sounds perfect for November rainy days. So go for the 75!
Hi mate, that is good logic and hopefully we will get a few more sunny days before the Winter drops on us like a wet blanket! Do you have an Alfa in your driveway?
Go for the 75 first - it's a quick win and will warm you up ready for the bigger job.
Haha - hi Bruce, thanks for watching and for your vote! To be completely honest, I'm itching to drive the 75, so as it's winning the vote anyway, looks like it will be next!
Thanks
Cheers Kirk - did you buy a "SuperThanks"? I can see a £4.99 sticker!
Yes that’s right Chris
I was just looking for a way to support your channel
That's fantastic Kirk, many thanks for the kind gesture, it really means a lot! I'm going to give some shoutouts to contributors in my next video and you will be included! Cheers again @@kirkthackray2659
I've owned a Busso Veloce 156 for about 150 years now so im a bit biased 😁
Thanks for watching mate, I guess you are voting for the 156 then? ;0)
Go for 75 I had both from new ! Liked them both but 75 last real Alfa👍👏😁
Hi Eddie, thanks for voting - I know what you mean - the 156 is newer, prettier and more advanced but the 75 is a very important car in Alfas history!
Hi 156 Please & I would like to hear your thoughts on whether Alfa will do electric versions of all there best models from history please like 155, 33 gtv sz etc
Thanks for voting! That is a good question - the new 33 Stradale has a petrol V6! 😎👍🏻
75 please, the 156 is lovely but there's no contest
Got it! Thanks for watching and voting, the 75 is winning so far!
For me, owner of GT 3.2 Busso, a video about Alfa 75 would be more interesting choice.
Ok mate, thanks for voting! You have a nice car 😎👍🏻
Thanks! @@TheAlfaNut , I have 939 Spider Italia Independent 1750 tbi, and Tonale as daily driver. Thinking about 33 or 155 V6 too... being Alfista is kinda addictive :)
Yes it is! I would love a 33 myself, or another Alfasud Sprint
Hi Chris, do them both no favouritism here cheers Al
Thanks for watching and voting Al, appreciate it mate. OK you got it, I'll roll up my sleeves and sort both of them! ;0)
Hi Chris, personally the 156 is my preferred choice..
Hi Michael, thanks for watching & voting! Do you have an Alfa?
@@TheAlfaNut Yep the Mito lovely example leather auto tuned fast car..
I haven’t driven or reviewed a Mito yet - I need to add that to my list! 👍🏻
My vote is for 75 it's the last real Alfa Romeo nice to see a surviving one on the road.
Thanks for watching & voting mate - another tick in the box for the 75.
The sound of 75's engine though...
I would put a classical wooden steering wheel (I appreciate that in the new 33 Stradale at least they have made a tribute to those wheels).
Hi mate, yes I agree - strangely enough I have just bought a boss for the 75 as I have a black leather Momo wheel from the 1990's to try on it. I did see a lovely limited edition factory wooden steering wheel for the 75 which I am tempted by.....
Update: I am buying the wooden steering wheel for the 75! 😉
@@TheAlfaNut Wow! I'm eager to see it on it then! 👍👍
156 is my childhood dream, and I vote 156.
75 is a great car too and I will follow whatever you will decide. I have to say that has been hard to choose for me 😂
Haha yes - me too! I have always loved the 156 and mine drives very well, with uprated Koni suspension but the 75 is a very important Alfa and I haven't driven it yet, so I am very curious to try it.
@@TheAlfaNut Koni shock absorbers are a good way to improve the brilliant handling of the 156... when you drive the 75, you feel like Tom Cruise in TopGun plane cabin.... without wings 😁
@automunirsi you mean 1.5 metres tall? 😂
@@TheAlfaNut and the handbrake... or the windows switches 🤣
@@automunirsi Oh, I see what you mean! ;0)
Love the 75 V6, THAT engine is irresistible, and who doesn’t love an alloy transaxle with rear mounted gearbox/clutch and inboard rear discs with pads that have to be adjusted using counterrotating Allen keys!??!!
Thanks for voting Brian - you sound like a man who has had to get underneath a 75 regularly! 😂 Were you / are you an owner?
@@TheAlfaNut I owned four 116 Giuliettas between 1986 and 1993 which was effectively just a 75 underneath, with the same doors fitted with different plastic trim. Also owned a 1981 GTV/6 in 89/90.
Love the transaxle cars deeply, despite spending several hours ‘attempting’ to change the rear pads. Gave up eventually and had the car transported to a nearby ‘fixed service costs’ garage for them to sort. After five hours it was back and working perfectly, though the garage firmly told me never to darken their doorstep again!! 🤣
@brianward9973 oh dear - that sounds ominous! 😂 I think the rear driveshafts need to be removed first don’t they?
@brianward9973 oh dear - that sounds ominous! 😂 I think the rear driveshafts need to be removed first don’t they?
@@TheAlfaNut not for pad changes, but if I remember the calipers also pointed up towards the floor pan a little, further complicating access!
Great handling cars, worth the complexity of the transaxle
I vote for the 75 which is a little more niche and exotic! 😃
Very true - it's even more rare than the 156 and is the last "real" Alfa!
156 please
First vote of the day! Thanks mate, duly noted. Do you have a 156?
I loved my 156 Selespeed but I loved my V6 75 a little bit more so please do the 75 first.
The 75 is now mot’d and road legal but needs some balancing to the prop. I’m not very familiar with working on transaxle Alfas so will need to get some pro help when the weather improves. Watch this space!
@@TheAlfaNut I seem to remember some kind of centre bearing that sometimes needs replacing. Because the car has a rear transaxle (gearbox at the back) it's not a prop shaft as such but a torque tube.
Not a question. Both. In parallel 😎
Haha ok, I’ll do my best! Do you have an Alfa?
Of course I do. Alfa 75 3.0 QV, 75 TwinSpark, Spider 816 TwinSpark
@@alfa7561 Ooh, some lovely cars there - congratulations!
75 is the last pure Alfa
This is true! Thanks for your vote mate.
Hello, both are beautiful but I have a 156 2.5 v6 that's why I prefer the 156 hehehe
Hi Robertio - OK so you are biased! ;0) Not many 2.5 V6 156's left now?
@@TheAlfaNut Unfortunately there are not many V6s and spare parts in my country are scarce and very expensive.
@@robertiocastillo Oh dear - which country do you live in?
Love everything Alfa. But soft spot for 156's❤
I'm owning one. Busy VW swapping my 156 after 4 bad Alfa engine fails 😢
That's a bummer - is it a V6 engine or a 4-pot?
@@TheAlfaNut it was v6 originally, so my father didn't do cambelt service , cambelt snapped. so we swapped and i bought another import v6 engine. it mixed water and oil in the engine.
so i bought an written off 156 twinspark. swapped subfame everything into the 156. was driving good. for about 5 years. then my ex wife waterlock the engine. bought another import 2.0 ts. on test drive piston 1 left the chat.
now the passed 5 years trail and error with 18t 20v vw swapping 😭
@@FrancoisProjects Wow that's a lot of engine swaps!
Either good
Hi Jason - how about I just do both? ;0)
Loved our 156, so would say that. 75 I am a bit more ambivalent about (despite both of ours being in that colour, albeit with the Veloce kits on them)
Thanks for the vote Katy - so you had 2 x 75's but you are still not sure if you like them?
@@TheAlfaNut , more that I preferred the 156.
We had a 2L TS and a 2.5 V6 auto. The 2L TS had a brilliant engine (I prefer revvy engines - too many years of 2 stroke bikes). I replaced the 2L with a 33 P4, and that was a lot more fun (it did rather encourage thrashing!). Still have a few random 75 parts around.
@@katywalker8322 Haha, I've had a few 2-stroke bikes too back in the day, so I know what you mean. Try finding a 33 P4 these days though - there are only a couple left I think.
@@TheAlfaNut I sold my P4 a couple of years ago as realistically I wasn't going to get around to rebuilding it (too maby 2 stroke bikes to rebuild....)
@@katywalker8322 I was tempted to buy one in running order a little while ago but trying to find parts for it was impossible. I bought the 75 instead! I am also on the lookout for a late '70's RD400 project in case you hear of anything.
Having the engine of a 75 in my Alfetta, then it has to be that ....
Hi Alex, thanks for voting - won’t be long now! 😉👍🏻
I would vote for the 75. I've always had a soft spot for the 70's Berlinas, soo...
Hi mate, how are you? Thanks for voting - the 75 is winning so far!
Hi. Doing well, thanks. Glad you had a nice holiday! Welcome back@@TheAlfaNut
Cheers! 👍🏻
Hi Chris. As a former owner of a 1999 156 2.5 Lusso & 2000 156 1.8 Veloce...It's the 156 for me please..👍
Cheers for voting Simon! No Alfa in your garage now?
@@TheAlfaNut Sadly not Chris. A man with two Saab 93's at the moment. But I miss my 156's.
@@simondavies438 I also like a SAAB Simon - quirky and cool, my best mate used to sell 900’s back in the late ‘80’s and we spent a lot of time hooning around in various models!
@@TheAlfaNut my Saab's feel like a spiritual successor to my Alfa's if that makes sense. I'll get another 156 one day. Just finding good ones these day..but they are out there.
Definitely the 156 much better Car only the front wheel drive and rear for the 75 is a choice
Thanks for watching and voting mate - the 156 is catching up!
Hey Chris, any update on the 156?
Hi Kirk, it's on the video list, waiting it's turn to be shot and edited! I only have time to do one or 2 vids per month sadly! I also run 2 businesses and have a family to look after, so have very limited time....
Totally understand Chris. She is a beauty, and looks even better than a gta in my opinion. Once finished I’ll likely be pestering you to sell it 😂
@kirkthackray2659 Haha yes I think she’s better looking than a GTA too - totally unique alloys also - custom made copies of 166 Supersports but with the correct pcd & offset! The UK company who made them went out of business years ago I’m told. Shame - I’ve never seen another set
75 pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :)
Haha - ok Alek - I think the 75 is winning the cometition!
The nostalgic part of me says the 75. There's so few of them left.
Hi mate, how are you? Yes this is true and I'm itching to drive it and hear that engine!
@@TheAlfaNut I'm good. The season for meetings and track days are over for this time so that's a bit sad but back at it in the spring! You just have to get that 75 on a track when it's done, that's where it is at it's best.
@anakondase Ok thanks for the tip - I might do that. There is supposed to be a final bit of hot weather heading in our direction, so fingers crossed!
@@TheAlfaNut I'm sure you'll love track day if you haven't tried it yet. I'm gonna capture the ones I go to next year and put up on YT.
@anakondase I have done track days in my V6 Spider and also my V6 156 which were fun but it destroys tyres! 😂
156 for me ❤
Thanks for voting Su, I guess you might be slightly biased? 😉X
@@TheAlfaNut only a little xx but that said both are grest cars xx
@@susanfuller2521 Hopefully I'll bring the 75 to a meet soon? X
Do 75 1st! so few left now I'm sure
Cheers for watching Mick! Thanks for your vote - duly noted 👍🏻
75 please 🙏
Hi Matthew - thanks a lot for watching - another vote for the 75!
I’d get the 75 up and running if it’s the simpler job. It’s also a better balanced drive than the nose-heavy 156 and more interesting technically with the rear-mounted clutch and gearbox. Looking forward to seeing whatever you choose. 👍
Cheers for your thoughts James - I’m looking forward to driving the 75 because everyone tells me it is great 👍🏻
You're right. The V6 156 is nose heavy. Otherwise perfectly balanced in the 4cyl. I have both.
My vote goes to the 75 as there isn't as many videos about the 75 as there is of the 156 but either way i'm easy, i'll watch whatever lol
Thanks for voting mate - strange you say that, some people have been saying the opposite!
Milano oops 75! My choice only because I'm going to get one and restore it.
Im getting my 1987 2.5 'Gold' automatic this Sunday, I'm in the states, hopefully your videos help me. Mine is a mess but does run. Can't wait to see which one you start to restore!
let's go with 156
Thanks for voting Michal
I'm biased as I have a Grigio Africa 156 2.0TS with a few mods.
Hi Roberto, good to hear you are also a 156 fan! Thanks for voting 👍🏻
Yep 75 for me 😀
Hi David, thanks for watching and voting - the 75 is winning! 👍🏻
Red over tan 156 please ✔️
Coming up soon Ben! 👍🏻
@@TheAlfaNut 🍀 ❤️
I've had three 156 V6s, including my current GTA daily driver - but a 3.0L 75 Potenziata remains my "perfect" Alfa. Very hard to find here in Oz these days. But one day...
Hi John, thanks for watching and I guess that means you are conflicted but the 75 wins by a narrow margin?
Yep, definitely. My GTA is best car I've ever owned and is a keeper, but I'll always be on the lookout for a 75 V6. Potentially could be convinced to swap my '81 GTV for one I reckon@@TheAlfaNut
@@johnphaceas7434 Ooh - a controversioal move I reckon! Many people think that the GTV is a much prettier car than the 75 but it could be argued that the 75 is more of a brutal looking "Man's car"?
@@TheAlfaNut definitely. I actually bought it on the rebound after a 3.0L 75 I was on my way to see was sold before I got there. The GTV was the very next Alfa I looked at. I've had it about 7 years, it's licenced and running but it is in need of tidying up. I'll probably just hang on to it, and grab a 75 if a bargain pops up.
I bought an ‘83 GTV 2.0 last year but it was in need of too much welding so I sold it on this Spring. Very original and an almost perfect interior though so I got my money back and it went to a local guy with loads of money & other cars who is restoring it, so I didn’t feel too guilty!
75 please
Hi Patric - thanks for voting.
both ;-)
Hi Chris, thanks for watching and voting. I'll do my best - do you have a 75 or a 156?
I have some Alfas, I had a lot, for the moment I have a nice 156, 1,8 ts 1998.;-)@@TheAlfaNut
Good choice, mine is a 1998 too 👍🏻
Ciao Chris, 75 per favore
OK thanks for voting!
Chris. Just wanted to point out that the 156 Seats are originally an option that I also have. Since I've had my car since new, I know they are original. Mine are electric and heated (though not connected, because no one knew where to put the switches). I think they might be Recaro's. New carpets are expensive, but make it look great.
Hi mate, I didn't know that but these were definitely retro fitted as the previous owner told me. Mine can't be adjusted because they are electric only and there is no connection for them, so my seat is stuck in an uncomfortable position! How do you adjust your seat back if they are not connected up?
@@TheAlfaNut Mine are connected, so they are fully adjustable. However, the electric bum warmer is not connected because there's no where to put the switch and no one wanted to drill into a brand new car. I would definitely keep them, but apply some power. There is a switch on the side to move the seat back and forth. Which I'm sure you've already found.
I have a 156 2.0 JTS TI edition from 2004. These are indeed TI seats and back placement is indeed done by a switch on the front left or front right of the seat, depending on which seat you’re sitting.
I never knew these came with bum warmers. I know they give off a slightly cold breeze or warm air while working together with climate control, but as far as I know my seats don’t have bum warmers.
156 first definitely 👍
Cheers Tim - so far the 75 appears to be winning mate - let's hope that the 156 can close the gap before the end of the vote!
75 …..I had one the same, different wheels though. Also had a 156 but it was the Twin Spark……
Hi Graham, thanks a lot for watching. So which one gets your vote in the end?
@@TheAlfaNut I would have to choose the 156 because of the more modern features like the suspension and braking, also the fuel range better suited the 700km country trips I regularly take. My 156 was twinspark Monza 2001 which I had for 7 years. I replaced it with a 2005 156 JTS and I still have this car, 14 years later and 120,000km on board. I have owned about 10 Alfas since 1980 so I may also be an Alfa Nut…..
Cheers from Orstrailyuh….
@grahamklemke2622 Hi Graham, thanks for watching mate! So you are a confirmed Alfa Nut for sure - the 156 is a little gem which is heading back up the usual Alfa price curve! Hang onto yours for another couple of years and it will be worth more than you paid. 😉👍🏻
Hi Alfanut, I have just brought a used 2023 Giulia Veloce, red with the new style wheels. Also balance of 5 years warranty. It also has an iRoad x9 camera wired in front and back…..cheers from the land of Oz.
Love them both, but focus on the 75.
Hi mate, thanks for voting - the 75 appears to be winning at the moment!
Personally I will chose the 75
Ok thanks for voting! 😎👍🏻
156 chris😊
Hi Kirk - thanks for voting mate, the 156 was falling behind earlier but now it seems to be catching up again!
75 For sure!
Cheers for voting Alan! 😎👍🏻
75 to me
Thanks for watching and for your vote - another one for the 75!
156 definitely...... 😊
Thanks for voting mate, duly noted! 👍🏻
156 for sure. 🍀
Cheers for watching Morgan - do you have an Alfa?
@@TheAlfaNut I have owned 156 & recently sold 159. I will certainly be getting another one, just not sure what one next!
Good luck with finding something nice!
75😊
Thanks for voting Nikola! 👍🏻