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for Alfa Romeo 147 1.6

Rating Summary based on 19 reviews

  • 5 Stars
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  • 4 Stars
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  • 3 Stars
    		1
  • 2 Stars
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  • 29 of 29 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    oi_nutter2000

    3 Stars Naughty Rorty 17/07/2005
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Fantastic free revving engine, bags of style

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Dodgy service support

    Introduction I seem to have fallen into a habit of only reviewing things that I really like, so to add a bit of balance I thought I'd write a review on something that I have mixed feelings about. Before I bought the Alfa 147 back in 2003 I owned a pretty modest Nova 1.2, which was my very first car. It was nice and reliable but I was dying to get behind the wheel of a car that was more up-market, and when I saw a little red Alfa on a forecourt nearby I thought I'd have a go. The Test Drive So I went into the dealership and asked if I could have a test drive. They were only too keen to get me ... more
  • 10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    DeliaS

    4 Stars Loving my first brand new car! 20/09/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Looks great, handles well

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Drinks a lot

    I purchased my Alfa 147 1.6 Lusso 14 months ago, for £12,500 OTR including upgraded wheels and few bits of Alfa toys, as well as 3 year's free AA cover. I was very pleased with the price as I had originally been looking at getting a 12 month old one and then discovered that it would only be about £1k more for a brand newie, so for the first time in my life, I got to drive a brand new car! I love the look of these cars, especially when so many other manufacturers seem to be assimilating the lines and design concepts of the ranges, and even cars of different badges can look so similar these days ... more
  • 29 of 29 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    CarNut

    5 Stars Don't believe all you hear about Alfa Romeo 23/12/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Eye catching looks - relatively rare

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Other peoples perceptions

    I purchased my 1.6 Lusso in June 2002 from a car supermarket. I had been torn bewteen the 147 and the new Mini. I visited both dealers - the Alfa dealer was keen but couldn't come down to my price, whilst the Mini dealer was very much "I can sell 10 of these tomorrow - why should I bother trying to help you!". Frustrated I visited a car supermarket and was somewhat bewildered by the choice on offer. I would strongly recommend it to anyone - even if you don't buy from them. Seeing the car in full colour beats trying to imagine it from the 2 inch square card in the showroom. The supermarket ... more
  • 10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 Dinah93

    Member since 19/10/2009

    Reviews written: 19

    4 Stars You're not a petrolhead until you've owned an Alfa. 19/11/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Fantastic driving experience, high quality finish, that growl

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Bad image regards reliability, some niggles

    I purchased my Alfa 147 in 2005 after falling in love with the noise she makes. Nothing has the same growl as an alfa. When I bought my 147 she was already 3 years old, and is nearly 6 now. I spend a lot of time driving each week for work, around 300 miles a week in fact, so I have experience of her on all kinds of roads and journeys. The first thing to be mentioned when I think of my car is the ride quality. I'm informed by passengers that she is very comfortable in the back, and doesn't make them feel sick. However as a driver she has nearly ruined my back. This is down to the fact that I ... more
  • 9 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    AbFab74

    2 Stars Love / Hate relationship 22/07/2006
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Cracking line, exciting drive, young 2nd hand cars cheap

    Disadvantages Disadvantages brand new car expensive, dealership = con-artists, Alfa central customer services is absolutely useless

    I bought my Alfa 147 1.6 Lusso in Nov. 04 in second-hand (manufactured in Jan. 04). I loved it for at least a year, until serious problems started to occur: In my first year of ownership I experienced some minor annoying problems like fan noises, window rubber sealing adrift, defective airbag sensor, but the car was under manufacturer's warranty (2 years) and this issues were temporarily fixed. When this warranty expired and was replaced by the 3rd year Dealership warranty, things became suddently much more difficult: My car was definitely not reliable and soon I experienced problems with the ... more
  • 7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Junglejuice30

    4 Stars It has its faults - BUT I LOVE IT!!!!!!! 27/07/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Looks fantastic & handles well

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Costly to repair

    Oh my goodness, where shall I start! I bought this car from my sister in law last year. I loved it when she bought it so when she decided to sell it, I couldn't resist - even though I was perfectly happy with my Corsa Sport! So lets start from the outside - it looks lovely. I have the three door version in Seagull Blue. The attention to details is amazing from the grill at the front through to the shape of the wing mirrors. Although I have the three door version, I also have a toddler with a bulky car seat - the combination usually don't mix - but I have no problem putting him in his car seat ... more
  • 12 of 12 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    SimonDolan

    5 Stars Expensive Looks 07/11/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages THOSE LOOKS, Drivability

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Costs and space

    We bought our Alfa 147 from a car supermarket. Ever since it had been released we dreamed of owning one of these cars. It wasn`t cheap but it looked great and drove great. The handling is second to none and the base 1.6 litre engine has enough guts to handle almost anything before it. The alfa is well equipped too in Lusso form (and in Turismo guise too) with Air Con, Cruise Control, CD player and the usual Central locking and electric windows. It`s a comfortable drive and a lazy drive if you want it to be without losing the character and raciness associated with Alfas. On the downside you get ... more
  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Borracho

    4 Stars It will be remembered as one of Alfa's best... 03/03/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages design, quality, timelessness, engine, handling

    Disadvantages Disadvantages second hand value

    The car is a driver's car for sure. Great handling, great engine, fun driving, agile, faster than most 1.6 engines. The design is magnificent. Some other brands have copied bits of its design later on. Alfa 147, winner of European Car of the Year Award 2001, has a lifetime of 7 years by now which proves the success of the model. Alfa 147 looks good inside as much as it looks good outside. The material quality and feel is high. The hidden door knob gives the coupe impression and is a nice little detail that now Seat Leon uses. I think Alfa 147 will be one of the cAlfa's icon models in the ... more
  • 20 of 22 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Barrichello

    1 Star Very disappointed in my Alfa - don't buy 25/03/2003
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Looks great, loads of extras, high level of safety equipment

    Disadvantages Disadvantages appalling build quality, expensive repairs, few dealers

    Having always wanted an Alfa Romeo I was thrilled when the 147 came out. Bought as an ex demonstator Feb 2001.I have had so many problems with it that I have again contacted Alfa UK and will have to sell the car very soon as I've had enough of things going wrong. Things were not good right from the start: It failed its PDI as the odometer read 6000 when new Both leather seats replaced as stitching too tight and leather was going to split Both electric windows have stuck in 'down' position No heat guard fitted Gearbox problems - difficulty selecting gear, often no neutral could be found, when ... more
  • 9 of 12 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 sezbobaloula

    Member since 06/04/2004

    Reviews written: 17

    5 Stars We love 'Alfie'! 04/08/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Looks lovely, wonderful to drive

    Disadvantages Disadvantages likes a drink!!

    We bought our Alfa 147 1.6 TS Lusso in February and love it!!! My partner and i had wanted a 147 for some time, when i got a job at a garage i saw more and more of them and got to want one more and more. Of course, we had heard the stories that have contributed to Alfa's bad reputation but decided to take a trip down to our local dealership and have a look into buying one. Upon taking a closer look and having a test drive we didnt leave before choosing a car, a 4 month old demo model. We've had it for 5 months now and have loved every minute of it. It is a pleasure to drive, really easy to ... more
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