2001 Alfa Romeo 147 5 door review from Australia and New Zealand
"Absolute GEM of a car with great features!"
General comments?
This is my 1st Alfa, and I am amazed how good the car really is.
Standard features of this car SURPASS those of the Alfa 166!
The Selespeed is fantastic, but does take a little time to master.
I decided to change my order from a 3 door to a 5 door following the test drive, and I have not regretted it since. The 5 door still looks very much like the 3 door, but is much more convenient.
Go for Sports leather and the 17" alloys, and you will not be disappointed. EVER!
Compared to the Audi A3 1.8T, Golf GTi and BMW 3 Series Compact, the Alfa beats all of them hands down in looks, handling, equipment, price.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Selespeed Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 8000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Corsa |
| Date of Entry | 28th August, 2001 |