Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Twin Spark 5dr Review

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stew750's Review of Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Twin Spark 5dr

9th Jan 2007

Overall Rating

3 stars
  • Value for money
    3 stars
  • Length of ownership
    2 Years
  • Performance
    3.5 stars
  • Reliability
    1.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2002
  • Doors
    3
  • Practicality
    3.5 stars
Good Points

Alfa exterior/interior styling, good spec


Bad Points

Reliability, Alfa labour charges, did I mention reliability


General Comments

Have had my 147 for 2 years and while I loved it when it drove well, I have fallen out of love with it. why? Almost constant problems. Timing belt failure, reoccurring airbag failure, gearbox fault. nice £1500 bill 2 days before xmas has put me well and truly of alfas. Don't misinterpret me, the 147 is very stylish car and will make you happy behind the wheel, but it will empty your pocket. 35mpg doing well, oil top ups every 3000 miles plus the risk of timing belt snapping at any mileage is a lot of work and it needs a lot of looking after - stick to service intervals. Just not worth the hassle - They are a beautiful car but I won`t be buying another Alfa for a while until they sort the problems that should not be happening in an age when they`re up against makers that build reliable, powerful and economic motors. Sorry Alfa.

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