Alfa Romeo 145 (1994 - 2001) 2.0 Cloverleaf 3d (1997/R) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

sporty and different. slightly mysterious as they are not well recognised

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

all liked it. interior did look dated though

Would you buy this car again and why?

definitely. it is the most fun i have ever had driving a car on public roads

What are you likely to buy next?

have wanted another alfa ever since i sold it

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£600

When did you buy the car?

December 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

yes very cheap though there were few small niggles

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

love alfas. saw it cheap on owners club web site

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

fantastic, i loved every moment. i could feel the road and know exactly how hard i could push it before it began to lose traction. lost control once on country lanes and dramatically drifted both right and then left before i restored control. still to this day do not understand how i stayed on the road

What's it like to park?

ok

Have you had any problems with the car?

failed MOT disastrously after 5 months of ownership. ended up selling for £500 making small loss in time i owned it

What's most practical about your car?

huge boot

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

the engine. it purred and i fell in love with it. revved up to 8000rpm and had no flat spots whatsoever. pulled like a v6 and felt quicker than it was. also having the steering sytem from a gtv made for great handling