Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS Lusso 3d (01) (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciation not as bad as 156, but still quite steep
Costs
Service £150 to £250 - more for cambelt
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On the road
Driving
Nice drive with sporty handling
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Living with it
Reliability
The worst car I have ever owned. Do not own one without a comprehensive warranty attached to it. Mine ran out and now I'm facing a massive bill
Image
Still gets a few looks
Comfort
Great with A/C in summer
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Security and Service
Security
No reason to doubt it - never got broken into or stolen
Service
Friendly and courteous at dealership while at company level - appalling
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Water leak from waterpump (30000). Cambelt needed replacing at 40000 miles. Bottom end gone at 43000miles.
Other
Front suspension wishbone needed changing after 2 and a half years (30000 miles)
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No