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Alfa Romeo 147 2005

  • 28-05-2010 5:59pm
    #1
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭


    Any opinions on this car? Is it likely to give me a load of hassle?

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    No, if:

    1. it's been properly cared for

    and

    2. you continue to do the same.


    If, however, you:

    1. buy something with a partial SH

    2. lack mechanical empathy

    3. adopt a slipshod approach to maintenance

    then you'll quite possibly be in for a world of pain.


  • #3
    Hotwheels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭Hotwheels


    Yep, and bring along a Alfa Mech to look it over, not a lad who thinks he's one...:)

    Anan1 wrote: »
    No, if:

    1. it's been properly cared for

    and

    2. you continue to do the same.


    If, however, you:

    1. buy something with a partial SH

    2. lack mechanical empathy

    3. adopt a slipshod approach to maintenance

    then you'll quite possibly be in for a world of pain.


  • #4
    macroman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 980 ✭✭✭macroman


    Bargain hard if it doesn't have a FSH. Look out to see if its burning oil. The 1.6 isn't the best engine, the 1.8 is a much sounder engine.

    Ignore Alfa's recommendation of changing T/B at 72k, but to do it at 36k instead as there is a high failure rate of the tensioners. Alfa electrics - 'nuff said. Pick and Mix of problems from alarm problems, blowing fuses, c/l problems,

    If you're willing to overlook the above they are a brilliant car if you get a good one. Look at a few. Try to find an enthusiasts car, try the classifieds in the owners forums.


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