Alfa Romeo 147 GTA (2003 - 2005) 3.2 V6 24V 3d (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I can tell a good thing when I see it.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Car as aquired quite a fan base in area!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not, can't imagine would ever have same car twice, but she's hundreds times better than some cars out there.
What are you likely to buy next?
In an ideal world I'd be looking for an Evo, harder to sneak into spaces with, but much more obnoxious!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
April 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, didn't even have 3000 miles on when I bought it. had every single extra fitted and it was about 10g away from the new retail price. Had only just been MOTd and taxed as well.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Her personality
What was the dealer like?
Didn't push sale, was no need. Drove half way across country to get the car
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Incredible in straight lines! There is always someone who wants to race you away from the lights, it's not even a problem in this car though. Sharp corners can be a bit of an issue, steering could be better
What's it like to park?
A pig. Can only reverse into spaces.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Had a bit of a costly issue with the brake discs 4 months after buying, apart from many parts of the car acting impulsively rather than to instruction, no problems.
What's most practical about your car?
Space, pick up, gets you out of the way fast and allows you to pull out into small gaps in traffic
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Bose sound system.
