1993 Alfa Romeo 33 IE review from Israel
"Perfect as a first car, I spend a lot of good time with her"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All shocks absorbers were replaced by 4 yellow Koni's.
New radiator at 169,000 km.
First, second and reverse gears' synchrony is poor.
Power lock's booster at the rear left door.
Normal ware.
Very small spots of rust here and there.
Climate control cable is broken.
Fog defroster switch for the rear window doesn't work.
General comments?
Great car, especially because it's very cheap to purchase. However, maintenance is a bit more expensive, yet not something hysteric.
Steering is not very sharp (my baby is not equipped with power steering).
The engine is extra ordinare, it has a lot of power. The Manuel book says the top speed is 181 km/h, however, I saw 200! (and it could take a bit more higher, but I didn't want to push it too far). There's a little oil consumption, but it's really minor. Once you pass the 4,000 RPM, the sound is like a million dollars, and the acceleration is as well.
Stability during turns is not gorgeous.
My exemplar is the complete anti-stereotype of the Italian cars' electricity problems.
The plastics are generally in a good condition, yet you can find some evidences that they are Italian made.
The front seats hold your back very good, especially in turns. Even after a long ride, I don't feel tired.
The pedals are too close to each other.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 injection Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 160200 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 171500 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 19th April, 2004 |





