1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint / Sprint Cloverleaf review from UK and Ireland
"A brilliant car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump replaced due to noise; lots of electrical gremlins, non serious; gear linkage rebuilt due to poor/imprecise change quality (common fault).
General comments?
Overall build quality poor, but the car has been reliable everyday transport and hasn't let me down. Its great assets are the brilliant neutral handling, good grip; wonderful, rorty engine; good looks and sheer 'Italian-ness'. It's an inspiring car to drive.
As regards rust, I used the car over Winter and the bodywork has suffered - it's a car that really ought only be used in the dry...
Running costs are quite high, mainly a result of highish fuel consumption and a high insurance grouping (UK 14).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2000 |