1985 Alfa Romeo 33 review from Australia and New Zealand
"I wish my 1972 Celica hadn't died"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In one year of ownership the exhaust pipe has fallen off twice.
New clutch kit required.
None of the console controls work - i.e. odometer doesn't move (hence stationery 129,000 km reading as indicated below) ; speedometer and rev gauges stuck on zero; petrol and temperature gauges unreliable.
Engine leaks oil - needs a litre per fortnight.
Air conditioning doesn't work. Heating doesn't work. Horn doesn't work. Central locking doesn't work. Electric windows don't work. Cigarette lighter doesn't work.
By the way, all of the above (apart from the odometer) was working when I bought the car 12 months ago. Do you think I've put a curse on this car?
General comments?
Even without all of the above, the main gripe I have with this car is the excessive fuel consumption - about 10 litres per 100 km.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 129999 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 129000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2002 |