1995 Alfa Romeo 146 L review from UK and Ireland
"If you like a lot of performance and don't mind the odd problem, buy one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A windscreen wiper snapped through over-tightening. Unfortunately Alfa Romeo do not supply Halfords (or any other parts shop) so I had to go to a dealer for the wiper and had to pay an awful lot of money for a wiper.
There is a horrible grinding noise from the gearbox once the car is warm. This occurs for a few seconds when changing gear.
The remote central locking is completely useless. You have to be right next to the front windows before it works. Usually quicker using the key!
Not a good car when stuck in traffic. It seems to want to fly from a standing start.
General comments?
This car is one of the fastest 1.6 8v vehicles I have ever driven. It can out-perform most 1.8L and average 2.0L vehicles.
The acceleration is terrific.
The handling is not top notch, but it is just enough to turn your hair white!
The seating position is too high, although the drivers seat is adjustable, it doesn't go low enough.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Boxer Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 73000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Date of Entry | 24th June, 2002 |