Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 TS Lusso 3d (01) (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Overpriced from a main dealer, but good value from a specialist or supermarket.
Costs
Above average service costs. MPG is respectable.
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On the road
Driving
The overall driving experience is good, but not quite up to the standards of some of the older Alfas.
Performance
I expected the performance to be better, it is good, but previous Alfas have seemed quicker? Have these newer models been de-tuned? An old 146 ti has better performance!
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Living with it
Reliability
Lots of problems, including power steering failure, rusted exhaust after 10k miles, leaking coolant system, and it eats tyres up very quickly.
Image
It's an Alfa!
Comfort
The ride is really hard especially with the 17 inch sports alloys, but it does corner really well.
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Security and Service
Security
Not been nicked or broken into yet!
Service
Slowly improving, but still not very eager to help with problems. The odd smile from staff wouldn't go a miss either.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Power steering, coolant, exhaust.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No