1987 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint / Sprint Clover Leaf Green Stripe review from Australia and New Zealand
"Once driven hard, it becomes an addiction!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The speedometer has stopped and the fan has burnt out.
The air con is hopeless, as the car just over heats. However, living in Australia the weather can reach 40+. This probably had something to do with the electrics burning and the air con not working properly.
The engine can get noisy and the belts tend to squeak a lot. They need to be replaced more often.
General comments?
The motor loves to be driven hard. For a 1.5 it is quite quick, however I will put in a 1.7 in the near future. The engine also has a lovely sound. The car out handles it's big brother (GTV). I would relate the handling to the characteristics of a go-kart (very fun).
My sprint has a galvanised body so rust is not so much of a problem as the earlier models.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 boxer twincarb Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 124000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 135000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Laser |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2001 |