RE: seeking daily driver update.

["Glenn Wasserman" <glennwa@domain.elided>]

My quibble was with viewing the GTV-6 as a hatchback, which to me
implies that the seats should fold flat, which they don't. In my eyes,
that diminishes the practicality of the GTV-6. It's really a coupe, with
a small back seat, more difficult entry into the back, and limited
luggage space.

In terms of practicality, you can fit more people, more gear, and have
more amenities (and therefore possibly be more comfortable) in a Milano
or 164.

The 164 has a gaudy-sized trunk, which does wonders for practicality.
Being roomy enough to sit three reasonably sized adults in the back seat
in comfort doesn't hurt either.

I love the GTV-6, but in the more mundane aspects of practicality like
people hauling or fitting cargo, it's not that good. It does get great
gas mileage, however...

Also I think the GTV-6 requires more tinkering than either the Milano or
the 164, but probably still is relatively inexpensive to operate.

-Glenn
'93 Spider Veloce
'94 164Q
(formerly owned an '87 Spider, Milano Verde, GTV-6/2.5)

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Shorey [mailto:bshorey@domain.elided]
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 1:57 PM
To: Adam Reeves; alfa@domain.elided
Subject: RE: seeking daily driver update.

> I've received some responses off digest
> to my quest for a new daily driver.
> Russ Neely noted that I neglected to
> mention where I am.  I'm in colorado,
> but willing to travel for the right
> car.  Glenn Wasserman has dashed my
> delusion of the GTV-6 as practical
> hatchback and made a compelling case for
> the 164 or Milano.  So, if any one knows
> of a well-maintained car the '78 Barolo
> is still available.

I'm don't understand why the GTV6 wouldn't be a practical option if the
Milano is.  The cars are the same basic car with different packaging.

If you're looking to drive year round and they salt the roads where you
are,
then the Milano would hold up better than the GTV6, imo (and the 164
would
hold up best).  Otherwise, there's really no difference between the two,
other than packaging.

bs

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