Other Alfa Romeo 147 (2001 - 2009) models:

  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Wide-boy? Poser?

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    nice looking!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No - poor resale, cambelt change every 3 yrs, dealer services extortionate and poor reliability reputation.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Not sure.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £7,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Private sale - good price for leather interior and full dealer history.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looks and panache

    What was the dealer like?

    Alfa dealers and by and large dreadful.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Sharp, but slow for a claimed 120bhp

    What's it like to park?

    poor visibility from rear

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No - remarkably.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nothing

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise Control!