2001 Alfa Romeo 147 Lusso review from UK and Ireland
"Looks good and handles well, but with very poor reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gearbox replaced.
I've had numerous problems with the air bags - the warning light is still on after 5 trips to the dealer.
The exhaust manifold heat shield cracked.
An assortment of compact disc player errors.
General comments?
The car looks fantastic.
It handles very well, however the anti-lock braking system cuts in a bit too soon.
The traction control can generate serious oversteer when going around roundabouts in the wet.
The seats are very comfortable.
The cabin makes the car feel like it should have cost a lot more.
The compact disc player is good, although it frequently needs to be turned off and then on again to convince it that it doesn't have a multichanger attached.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6TS Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 17th June, 2002 |