• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I'm not prepared to go for a run of the mill car

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

    Always gets admiring looks.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    A bit early to say as I've only had it 3 months.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Almost certainly another Alfa.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    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?

    March 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Desira,Norwich. Not much discount, but reasonable trade-in.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looks fantastic!

    What was the dealer like?

    Salesman was v. good - Not pushy, and was more than happy to get involved with the minor niggles I had. There was never any argument about fixing the faults - just a bit frustrating that they hadn't been resolved earlier.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Can be a bit unsettled on the worse roads. Apart from that it's great - feels like you are part of the car, not just driving it. Quite quick with plenty of low down grunt. You only hear it's a diesel at low speeds.

    What's it like to park?

    Reverse PDC will save the delicate bodywork!

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Half a dozen minor problems - cruise control, rear PDC, drivers seat not moving correctly to allow access in the back. Boot release stopped working.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Split folding rear seats - makes enough room for the golf clubs.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?