1999 Alfa Romeo 146 ti review from UK and Ireland
"Designed by the blind, built by chimps on a friday... leave them alone!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioning failed.
Radio stays on.
Alloys corroding.
General comments?
My girlfriend got this car as an interim company car, she thought it would be sporty and a bit different, she always liked my old 33 1.7 16v.
I can certainly say after driving the 146 that my old 33 was like a roller compared to it..
The 146 has a good spec, large alloys, leather interior etc, but apart from the standard Alfa engine note, that's all it's got going for it.
It's like driving a sporty bus, you sit right up, I'm 6'3 and can never seem to get comfy in it, it has the noisiest transmission I've ever heard and whines away like a tractor. It corners like a Transit, steers like a lurching pensioner, the build quality seems to have got worse since my 33. In short, I have never been more disappointed in driving an Alfa. Even my girlfriend now hates it and can't wait to see it go.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 0/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen GTI |
| Date of Entry | 16th September, 2001 |