Advantages: Great to drive and look at. Reliable and well built. Disadvantages: Insurance can be pricey with some companies.
...Well I purchased the 147 2.0 Lusso last July (2003), brand new, from one of the many car supermarkets. It was just £13500 and has everything from the 17" supersports Alloys to Leather interior, sunroof as well as the comfort pact and winter pack. I saved around £6000 on the UK retail price and therefore should protect myself from any early depreciation.
Should you buy this car? Well YES it drives like it is on rails and the ride is still smooth considering it's on the wide 17" low profile tyres. Mine came with Goodyear F1 Eagle tyre which give excellent grip. I have had no problems and the first 12000mile service was done by my Alfa dealer in Amersham for a very reasonable £150. Average fuel consumption is 33-35MPG. It holds a decent amount in the boot, as shown by a recent holiday with the Inlaws and in our previous 1.6Lusso (which...
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Advantages: Style, equipment levels, ride. Disadvantages: Petrol consumption, insurance costs.
...something with a comparable spec.
The Alfa doesn't just compare, it blows it away, the equipment on the car includes;
1. Momo Leather upholstery
2. 16" alloy wheels with 205/55/R16 tyres
3. Dual zone climate control
4. Bose Hi-Fi System
5. Traction Control
6. Cruise Control
7. Electric windows all round
8. Electric/heated mirrors
9. Heated front windscreen
10. CD/Radio with steering wheel mounted controls
11. On-board computer
The design and style of the car are unquestioned, stunning looks are combined with practicality, particularly on my 5 door version with `hidden` rear door handles to maintain the looks of the 3 door. The car has the 16" Sport alloy wheels, the only drawback being the wide tyres do increase the roadnoise slightly.
To drive the car is a dream, the front wheel drive and wide tyres...
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Advantages: Great design Disadvantages: Not worth the money
...Got a 147 diesel as a hire car on holiday so when the time came to trade in my car and seen a lovely 5 door 1.6 Turismo at the dealers I was already sold on it. The car was two years old with full alfa service history. Great looking car although this one didn't have too many added options, compared to the one I had on holiday
Just got rid of it after 9 months as the costs were starting to pile up and could see it costing more and more even with me driving sensibly. Couldn't justify spending any more on it.
Petrol - it was drinking like an alcoholic in a brewery. Squeak coming from O/S front wheel bearing - had already replaced the other side. Tax band was the same as a 2L sports car. Finally decided to trade it in when I noticed a small patch of oil on the driveway....
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