2002 Alfa Romeo 147 Distinctive review from Greece
"A beautifully designed and very well put together vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rattles from front doors. Fixed by dealer.
Screeching noise from gearbox while in reverse. Fixed by dealer.
Key code recognition antenna failure (part located inside the steering column cover). Replaced by authorised service station.
Warped front discs. Replaced by dealer under warranty.
Temperamental CD Player. Would seek non-existent CD changer. Fixed itself.
General comments?
I previously drove an ALFA 156 1.8 company car and was disappointed by its poor reliability and built quality. I absolutely adored the 147's good looks so I decided to give the manufacturer a second chance.
After three years of ownership this small ALFA has given me a few moments of headache and very many hours of happy motoring. The dealer from whom I purchased the car proved to be totally inadequate, but I subsequently discovered a small authorised service station and I've had no problems since.
The car's performance is spirited. Cabin is spacious enough and gorgeous to look at. The electronic climate control has performed impeccably in the (very hot) Greek summers.
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| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 53000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Alfa Romeo 156 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd January, 2005 |