Amazing price on an amazing car, so amazing I've just ordered one on a 4 year 0% PCP deal.
Stand out from the (German) crowd in this Gti killer. 0-62 in 6 seconds, 151mph, 235bhp. Super stylish and don't believe the lazy myths spouted by people who know nowt about cars; I've had a 156, a 159, and a Guilietta previously and they have been ultra reliable.
This has the engine and twin clutch flappy paddle gearbox from the 4C super car.
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bma1445
6 Aug 158#18
Whilst these are utterly gorgeous cars, to say these will be as reliable as anything German is just as bad as saying they always break down.
I've always owned Alfa, and currently have a 5 yeah old MiTo 155. Fantastic car, but in those 5 years it's had a gearbox rebuild, battery failure, steering column failure, a new wishbone and front suspension mounts. Plus there's the horrific stone chipping from the red paint.
Again, they're fantastic cars, and I'd never own anything but an Alfa, but you need to be aware that these cars will need more TLC than a 3 series or a golf GTI.
aureol40012
6 Aug 154#7
Yawn. For the benefit of those who don't read the listing: "don't believe the lazy myths spouted by people who know nowt about cars; I've had a 156, a 159, and a Guilietta previously and they have been ultra reliable"
This car has an 85% satisfaction level at present in the Which? Car Survey.
stuarthanley
6 Aug 153#1
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stuarthanley
6 Aug 153#1
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zshamas to stuarthanley
7 Aug 15#72
Just like the car will be? Going back to the OP post, why exactly would you want to stand out from the German crowd? I normally buy a car for its reliability fist and and then looks not the other way around. I have owned or driven just about every make going and trust me in terms of overall satisfaction nothing comes close to a german car. Italian cars may be nicer to drive and look at, but and this is big but reliability problems are shocking. When will Italian manufacturers get round to making cars that actually work rather than look pretty broken down at the side of road?
Alfas really are like marmite you either love em with a passion or hate them.
Ps, make sure you ask them to honour the current 0% deal offered at dealerships ;-)
muckspreader1
6 Aug 151#5
forgot to mention you'll spend most of your time in a lay by or garage most weeks.Italian so bound to go wrong. :laughing:
Cro_Baron to muckspreader1
7 Aug 15#66
No its all about keeping it serviced really, I have a 156 which is 16 year old and it runs like clockwork, especially with the 2.0 litre engine
PaulTheo
6 Aug 151#6
Buy plenty of reading material for the long waits at the dealership getting it fixed!
aureol40012
6 Aug 154#7
Yawn. For the benefit of those who don't read the listing: "don't believe the lazy myths spouted by people who know nowt about cars; I've had a 156, a 159, and a Guilietta previously and they have been ultra reliable"
This car has an 85% satisfaction level at present in the Which? Car Survey.
moob to aureol40012
7 Aug 151#55
There's also an unfounded myth that Bavarian Tractors are reliable.
karlie88
6 Aug 15#8
Ta OP. Voted hot.
PLANKT0N0
6 Aug 15#9
awesome car...brilliant price...
dont mack me off to PLANKT0N0
6 Aug 15#11
Looks good value but doesn't seem to get awesome reviews? They all seem to **** off handling, ride and even the gear change? I wanted to believe!
a8smith to PLANKT0N0
7 Aug 15#40
The reviews are pretty unflattering. Maybe if it had been reviewed as a £20k car rather than £30k one they would have been a little more forgiving.
Opening post
Stand out from the (German) crowd in this Gti killer. 0-62 in 6 seconds, 151mph, 235bhp. Super stylish and don't believe the lazy myths spouted by people who know nowt about cars; I've had a 156, a 159, and a Guilietta previously and they have been ultra reliable.
This has the engine and twin clutch flappy paddle gearbox from the 4C super car.
Top comments
I've always owned Alfa, and currently have a 5 yeah old MiTo 155. Fantastic car, but in those 5 years it's had a gearbox rebuild, battery failure, steering column failure, a new wishbone and front suspension mounts. Plus there's the horrific stone chipping from the red paint.
Again, they're fantastic cars, and I'd never own anything but an Alfa, but you need to be aware that these cars will need more TLC than a 3 series or a golf GTI.
This car has an 85% satisfaction level at present in the Which? Car Survey.
All comments (116)
Alfas really are like marmite you either love em with a passion or hate them.
This car has an 85% satisfaction level at present in the Which? Car Survey.