The car was late being delivered. Had a flat battery off the ship which was jump started from a truck which fried a number of electric components.
Major problem is a battery drain after two days. The dealer is unable to fix it. It has now left me stranded 7 times.
Build quality is dreadful.
The leather seats are becoming apart.
The interor trim is falling apart.
Passenger door handle has broken.
Missing parts of screen wash.
Selespeed has a habit of selecting neutral at high speed.
Dealer is not all that bothered, never been called when parts have arrived.
So far has been in the garage for 7 weeks.
Do not buy this car.
Drives great for when it goes, but quality is so poor.
I am trading it in for the new Mercedes sports coupe.
Mercedes, says it all my friend, enjoy your boring euro saloon!
I think you are wrong to state "don't buy this car" as not all selespeeds are this bad, I for one have had a selespeed for 18 months with NO issues (other than dealership ones) at all.
I agree Alfa have not changed, there cars are still of very poor build quality. I recently traded my 156 for a Nissan 350Z. Got sick of calling road service, or worrying if the car will start after a night out. Yes I agree Alfa make cars that look and drive great, but reliabilty is appalling.
The 350Z drives better cheaper to maintain and insure, and has great build and reliabilty.
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