2002 Alfa Romeo 147 Selespeed review from Australia and New Zealand
"Probably the best looking best equipped car for the money in this market ."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Update to an earlier review.
Still some annoying problems with the computers. Odometer flashes occasionally ( no explanation) and audio hunts for the changer (not fitted) Dealer seems reluctant to fix it, unable to decide whether the car needs new body computer or or radio head unit.
Noise from front suspension became quite alarming, but fixed over three days under warranty with new sway bars etc.
Climate control struggles in warm Australian weather and the car can get really stuffy
The "glovebox" is laughably small and so oddly shaped as to be useless.
General comments?
The same old story with Euro cars in this country. Dealer always needs the car for the full day and parts always have to be "ordered" then "delivered" and the vehicle has to go in again. Courtesy cars are rarely available and then generally executive cars available for the day only and charged for!
Dealer attitude is polite, but ineffectual.
I think it took almost 10000km to get used to the Selespeed, I really like it now - very relaxing as a city commuter
Now the novelty has worn off my kids don't like the back seat - it is pretty tight and dark in there.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0TS Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 220 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 16000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Polo |
| Date of Entry | 4th November, 2003 |