Alfa Romeo Spider (07-10) - Review Review by David Ross on 07 March 2007 Last Updated: 16 January 2009 What's most notable about the Spider aren’t its sharp lines or charismatic engines. Or even the attention to detail in the interior. After all these are bread-and-butter to Alfa Romeo. The biggest surprise is what you can expect after you’ve bought the car - and for a change it's good news. For once passion is starting to translate into decent service from dealers - many new, upmarket, sites have been appointed while those with bad records have gone. There's now better performance when it comes to reliability and customer service that’s more fitting for buyers spending BMW and Audi money on a car. It means for the first time, it’s possible to recommend an Alfa on all its merits – not just those that are skin deep. 3.5 out of 5 Other Alfa Romeo reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £25,500 - £38,725 Used price range: £7,713 - £18,520 View all used prices Get an Alfa Romeo Spider (07-10) information pack Next steps Alfa Romeo Spider cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 11 models like this for sale, starting at £9,495. Find used Alfa Romeo Spiders for sale Stunning looks, well equipped, available with an excellent diesel, stylish cabin Lacks refinement, body shake, steering lacks feel and precision, firm ride What's most notable about the Spider aren’t its sharp lines or charismatic engines. Or even the attention to detail in the interior. After all these are bread-and-butter to Alfa Romeo. The biggest surprise is what you can expect after you’ve bought the car - and for a change it's good news. For once passion is starting to translate into decent service from dealers - many new, upmarket, sites have been appointed while those with bad records have gone. There's now better performance when it comes to reliability and customer service that’s more fitting for buyers spending BMW and Audi money on a car. It means for the first time, it’s possible to recommend an Alfa on all its merits – not just those that are skin deep. Driving & Performance Performance 3.5 out of 5"The 2.2-litre four-cylinder with 185bhp is the best petrol engine. It’s very different in character..." Handling 3.5 out of 5"The Spider isn’t as sharp to drive as the Audi TT or BMW Z4 - the steering lacks precision and can..." Comfort Comfort 3 out of 5"Roof up, or roof down, the Spider is a comfortable car. The roof is well insulated, keeping out..." Practicality 3 out of 5"The Spider’s boot is deep and has a high loading sill, but is still fairly easy to access and large..." Equipment 4 out of 5"All versions of the Spider have the same standard specification. This includes electric windows,..." Behind the wheel 3 out of 5"Enthusiasts will appreciate the interior that echoes Alfa Romeo roadsters of the 1960s. First time..." Costs Running costs 3 out of 5"Depreciation is the biggest burden, but it's unlikely to be as bad as Alfa Romeos have previously..." Green credentials 2 out of 5"The Spider scores fairly badly on the eco front. With an average of 241g/km CO2 across the model..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"It's yet to be tested by Euro NCAP, but every Spider has five airbags including a driver's kneebag..." Reliability 3 out of 5"Owners of the previous generation Spider are surprisingly complimentary about the car's reliability,..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3.5 out of 5"Discounting undermines used values, so this is now a thing of the past at Alfa Romeo dealers, as the..." Buying used 3.5 out of 5"Expect to find the best stock in Alfa Romeo dealers, where cars benefit from an approved used..." Selling 3.5 out of 5"The Spider shouldn’t be a problem to sell. Only a few hundred are sold every year, so the market..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Alfa Romeo Spider (07-10) 2.2 JTS 2d 4 out of 5 “ The amount of space the driver has and the boot space for a convertible is practical. ” Saneal Dhanda Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Alfa Romeo Spider cars for sale We have 11 models like this for sale. Find Alfa Romeo Spider cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Alfa Romeo Spider (07-10) 2.2 JTS 2d 4 out of 5 “ The amount of space the driver has and the boot space for a convertible is practical. ” Saneal Dhanda