Alfa Romeo Spider (07-10) - Review

Review by David Ross on
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.
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Buying used

Expect to find the best stock in Alfa Romeo dealers, where cars benefit from an approved used scheme. All cars come with at least a year's warranty, a 30-day exchange policy, one year's breakdown cover and a vehicle history check.

  • Boot/Load Space Alfa Romeo Spider (07-10)
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Selling

The Spider shouldn’t be a problem to sell. Only a few hundred are sold every year, so the market isn’t flooded, which also helps keep residuals firm. It may not be as good to drive as an Audi TT or BMW Z4, but buyers should be more than won over by its Italian charm and beautiful interior.