1986 Alfa Romeo Spider graduate review from North America
"A decent, somewhat high priced toy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing out of the ordinary for a foreign sports car 16 years old.
General comments?
The car handles quite well. Seems more solid than the Triumphs and MGs I used to own. The fifth gear is great versus the old overdrive units of the British cars. No worrying about whether the overdrive will break down; just put the Alfa into fifth gear. The car is great on the highway. Operating the top is much easier than the british "erector set" affairs. The seats seem much more comfortable than any MG or Triumph too. On the down side the car is as reliable or unreliable as any British car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 63000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67200 miles |
| Previous car | Triumph TR6 |
| Date of Entry | 12th August, 2002 |