Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Twin Spark 5dr Review

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maverz's Review of Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Twin Spark 5dr

15th Nov 2005

Overall Rating

4 stars
  • Value for money
    3.5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    18 Months
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    2.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2001
  • Doors
    5
  • Practicality
    4 stars
Good Points

The car looks great. Curvy sporty lines that turn heads. The engine is quite powerful, even though it's only a 1.6. The interior of the car looks great, and is filled with great gadgets.


Bad Points

Reliability/quality of parts. Lack of 6th gear. Bad dealerships


General Comments

It's a pleasure every morning to walk up to such a stunning car as the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Twin Spark. When I open the door it's great to step inside and drive the car. It puts a smile on my face when I am driving it as it's lovely to drive. But at what cost? The quality of parts/reliability is not always up to scratch. Owning such a car does hurt your pockets unnecessarily, as my girlfriend puts it. After just 44K the cam-belt and variator went, and cost me a whopping £500 to fix, add £250 for a service, £120 for spark plugs, and your looking at a hefty £900 repair bill. The question is, can you afford/justify an Alfa 147, or should you be more rational and go for a less exciting, but reliable/economical option? I haven't decided yet, but my head tells me to go for another make which will make my heart bleed!

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