1985 Alfa Romeo 33 TI Twin Carb review from Australia and New Zealand
"All show with plenty of go"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Threw 3 rods through the block.
Blew number one piston 3 times over.
Wrecked 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear syncro's.
Split master cylinder.
Bent rear axle.
Broke a steering arm.
Replaced exhaust 3 times (kept squashing it on speed humps).
Gearbox selector fork.
Replaced the clutch.
Cracked the chassis in 3 places and has been re-engineered since.
Blew a hole in the bonnet.
Cracked a crank and did the big end bearing.
Cracked fog light on rabbit rally driving in Melbourne.
General comments?
I love this car.. I don't care that it has cost me an arm and a leg, it's been worth it. I gave this little Alfa a beating from day one and haven't stopped.
Once you own an Alfa you will never own any other car. Other than maybe a Ferrari.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Flat 4 Boxer Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 107000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Pulsar ET Turbo |
| Date of Entry | 10th August, 2000 |