Alfa Romeo 147 (2001 - 2009) 1.9 JTDm 16V Sport Q2 5d (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Couldn't care less what people think.

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

Love it

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, different from the herd, and so stylish

What are you likely to buy next?

Not sure, we bought this as new as possible, so hope to have it for many years

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

March 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Very good, it was an Alfa company car so sold on with very few miles and at a huge discount from new.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Looks good, stylish interior compared to other mainstream hatchbacks, great diesel engine.

What was the dealer like?

Very good, salesman couldn't have been nicer, so much better than most past experiences

What's it like to drive?

Very quick, useless in snow though (and I mean useless = 2 inches of slush and it stops). Snow tires for next year.

What's it like to park?

Easy but lack of body protection means parking dents are a problem

Have you had any problems with the car?

Wipers packed up, fault traced after many attempts by (another) dealer to identify problem to a trapped wire under the bonnet. This must have been like this since new, so down to Alfa's iffy build quality.

What's most practical about your car?

Spacious, punchy performance (150bhp) means it can hold it's own in town or motorway and can travel large distances in comfort

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Sports seats