Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 Selespeed Review

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Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 Selespeed
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revvyman's Review of Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 Selespeed

3rd Mar 2004

Overall Rating

0 stars
  • Value for money
    1.5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    2 years
  • Practicality
    2.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2001
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    0 stars
Good Points

Looks
Sexy cabin


Bad Points

Everything else!
Dealers
Build quality


General Comments

The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 Selespeed 3dr is great to drive.... when it works! Those old Alfa gremlins are still there, suppose it was asking for trouble getting a Selespeed, but didn't expect it to start suddenly deciding neutral is the best gear to be in when overtaking...anyone got some new underpants!
The dealers are nearly as bad as Merc dealers, and that believe me is saying something! The vintage Lancia Dedra courtesy car was a nice touch from our local dealer, vintage cars could catch on - not!
More rattles than Mothercare, loose drivers seat (those sexy looking sports seats) and just generally poor attention to detail spoils what could be a class leader. The engine is fab, and I still think sometimes a Manual GTA might be OK, then I remember the dealers and wake up!
Go buy a Seat instead, looks similiar and less chance of getting to know the AA man on first name terms.

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Members' Comments onrevvyman's Review

  • natalieflo Rank: Staff Sergeant on 12th Oct 2004

    Excellent and so true, I would have got to know the AA man on 1st name terms too, had the garage told me I was actually with the AA ..doh!

  • JamesO Rank: Sergeant on 1st Feb 2005

    As an former Alfa GTV owner I can only agree unfortunately! Lovely looking cars no denying, but these cars really are a heartache to own on a long-term basis. Build quality is very poor given the purchase cost, this includes both chassis/mechanical and electrics. My GTV cost me £1100 to get it through the first MOT after a measly 21k miles! The dealers were appalling as were Alfa Romeo UK. Let this be a warning to you....use your head not your heart. I now have a Type-R Honda Accord which is fantastic and a refreshing change.

  • natalieflo Rank: Staff Sergeant on 3rd Feb 2005

    Ah good ol' reliable honda, I've had a few. An excellent choice the R type, funny thing is most people who have Alfa's go back to good ol'japanese reliability! Hence my review on another site entitled "Italians should get the Japanese involved" I do love my Alfa now all its problems seem to have been sorted out (touch wood) the only problem they cant cure on the 2.0TS lusso is it's drink problem (rather heavy on the juice and oil)...Thanks for your comment.