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Alfa 147????

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  • 09-09-2008 8:12pm
    #1
    MissMo
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Thinking of Buying an Alfa Romeo 147, Can anyone tell me if they are any good or not?


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    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    This thread might be of use to you. Alfa 147


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    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,300 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    Awful cars. Avoid Alphas at all costs.


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    grudgebringer
    Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭grudgebringer


    I had one, a 02 2.0 147 Selespeed Twin Spark Lusso .... absolutely loved it. Only problem was it seemed to love to break down more .... I owned it for only 3 months, 2 of which it spent eiher on Alfa Romeo diagnostics or back with the delaer I bought it from.

    I would however still recommend them, just steer clear of older Selespeed models, manual models seem ok, just be warned that they take a lot of TLC and are not in any way forgiving of lack of maintenance, it will cost you to keep it running but when they are running they are a delight to drive. If you can opt for a 2.0 version and just listen to the engine growl :-)

    Generally, when buying a used one, you will get it quite cheap anyway so the money you save there can be used to ensure it is kept in goodrunning order!! Just make sure if the car you get is used and has anywhere from 30-40,000 miles that the timining belt has been changed by a reputable dealer.


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    Biro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,091 ✭✭✭Biro


    Redsoxfan wrote: »
    Awful cars. Avoid Alphas at all costs.

    Go back to Bostin! :)


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    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    The best reason not to buy a 147 is the 156, IMO.


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    nollaigc
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭nollaigc


    I own a 03 147. I still remember going to buy it with the now wife. I had never seen anyone so excited by a car. She absolutely loved it and so did I.
    Now I know all the tales of alfa's going wrong and there are no shortage of them but I still have ours and love to drive it.
    The 147 is still in my humble opinion one of the best looking cars in its class.
    I would agree with staying away from the Selespeed model.
    Timing belt is absolutely essential......much much cheaper than repaining a blown engine.
    Engines renowned for drinking abit of oil. But that is an easily monitored thing.
    Go and drive as many as you can. there is no shortage of them out there.
    Make your choice on the one you like best and haggle like bejasus.
    For further info consult the Alfa forums/discussion boards. You will find a big family online.
    Happy Alfa(:):)ing)


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