2002 Alfa Romeo 147 Lusso review from UK and Ireland

Engine management system chip (engine shaped warning light) X 2.

Rear Fog light failure warning light comes on when it feels like it, currently in tandem with the rear wash/wipe!

Clutch is getting noisy (squeals from cold).

Drivers seat very noisy when shifting weight (dealer unable to rectify).

Various rattles from dashboard, front passenger door, rear passenger seat and door.

Odd smells from the Climate Control, apparently need to run at max hot/cold periodically to clear any germs.

Flat battery overnight, breakdown man nor the dealer unable to explain why.

Leaking coolant hose.

Delivered with three small dents (dealer rectified)

Negatives.

Paintwork chips/scratches and generally marks very easily, which leads me to question the quality of the paint.

I still don't believe Alfa have solved the build quality problems, finish, fit, rattles etc.

Dealer generally doesn't seem to care.

Servicing costs are not cheap, close to £200 for 11,000/12 month service in south of UK.

Fuel consumption only satisfactory with a light right foot.

Lots of wind noise around the windscreen at motorway speeds, may be due to exposed wipers?

Only room for kids in the back and boot space small.

Positives.

Looks gorgeous, still the best looking car in the Corporate car park.

Interior is good.

Sounds great, drives well.