2001 Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 T/Spark review from South Africa
"A seriously safe beautiful luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The wiper motor arm broke after 3 months.
The cam-belt broke at 50 000km causing the pistons to bend the valves. The dealer took two weeks to repair the vehicle.
Seats have started to wear.
General comments?
The car is beautiful and has more than enough power. The active and passive safety features sets new standards. The braking system is amazing.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Twin Spark Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 51000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 28th June, 2002 |