• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Alfa enthusiast

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

    they like it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, it's obsolete

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Audi / Subaru

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £13,500

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2002

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Lots of car for the money

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    It seemed like a good idea at the time

    What was the dealer like?

    Supermarket, no problems

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    excellent motorway cruiser, very quick if revved hard but can feel sluggish at low revs. Gearbox is reluctant to kick down in normal mode and needs more gears

    What's it like to park?

    Poor turning radius, no parking aids, can be a bit tricky

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Many of the exact same faults as other reviewers, cruise control, traction control, air conditioning, central locking, electric windows, gearbox, radiator, trim

    What's most practical about your car?

    Auto without sacrificing performance

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    cruise control (when it still worked)