Advantages: Style, equipment levels, ride. Disadvantages: Petrol consumption, insurance costs.
...and had always fancied an Alfa Romeo.
Having now reached an age where I've owned several cars, Ford, Vauxhall, Citroen, Renault and Ford again, I decided the time was right to be that bit decadent and treat myself to an Alfa.
The model I've bought is the 2.0 TS Selespeed Lusso, just over a year old with 3500 miles on the clock which is absolutely stunning in black with light grey Momo leather upholstery. Having paid just £12000 for it (best part ... ...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 ...
JasonJohn 09.06.2004
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...28mpg for work use.
Avoid Alfa main dealers for servicing,they are pricey and customer service leaves alot to be desired,find an independent that has a knowledge of Alfa's and you cant go wrong.60k service will set you back mega bucks as second set of plugs will need doing and they £80 on their own along wit timing belt. ...
ack1 07.11.2006
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