2003 Alfa Romeo 147 Lusso review from UK and Ireland
"I hate it and wouldn't recommend to anyone"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There is a dreadful whining noise at all times. Dealer said "just newness" but after persisting they have agreed there is a fault and have the car is booked in for repairs to power steering belt/pump.
New driver's seat belt on order, doesn't retract.
New door trims on order, originals wrinkled.
General comments?
Thirsty.
Hate the climate control, fiddly and has a mind of it's own.
Living with the car has made me realise the trim and finish are poor. I have full leather interior, but the gear lever gaiter is a really cheap black mock leather. All plastics feel cheap in comparison to Ford Focus.
Indicators are useless at roundabouts, stay on too long or cancel too early.
Hate the headlights, no warning buzzer, instead they switch off with ignition, but switch on again the next time the car is used which means it's easy to drive around during the day with headlights on!
Glove box tiny.
Boot is very small.
Petrol cap is fiddly to use.
No deadlocks.
I have little good to say about the car which I had admired & considered for some time before purchase. I am currently considering selling and replacing with another Ford Focus!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 250 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Focus |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2003 |