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Alfa Romeo Spider Full Road Test Report
2.4 JTDm - The Alfa Romeo Spiders quality has an immediate charm whereas the ride and handling of the car grows over a period of time. Certainly a car you choose with your heart and not your head.... read more
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Alfa Romeo's sporting heart, or ‘cuore sportivo’ has long been part of the collective global image of Alfa Romeo. The sound of the engine, the elegance, the Italian design, the vitality. These are all icons that are uniquely Alfa Romeo. It has been said that Henry Ford used to doff his hat when an Alfa Romeo passed.
Alfa Romeo 147
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Alfa Romeo 159
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Alfa Romeo Brera
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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
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Alfa Romeo GT
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Alfa Romeo Spider
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Alfa Romeo 166
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Alfa Romeo GTV
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Alberto Sartini, England
Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 JTD 2005
Beautiful car, fantastic handling. The closest experience to a racing car. (I’ve driven Reynard´s on the racing track). Zero problems - my car has done 68,000 km.
Submitted: 13/10/2008 09:55:15
Chris Davis, Lincolnshire
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4JTD TI 2008
Fantastic to look at and better than a BMW to drive. Moved from having German cars for years and my passion for driving has returned. How can a five cylinder diesel sound so good! Seat with the Alfa red stitching is pure Italian styling. Not worried about mechanical issues as it’s got a three year unlimited mileage warranty. My A6 and A4 both went wrong (£1300) at 65K and 62K. This won’t happen to the Alfa. Blue and Me Microsoft software is easy to use and sound system great. Only gripe is storage - there is none in the cabin. Why would you want to spoil the lines. 19" wheels a dream and people look as you drive through town....buy one.
Submitted: 29/09/2008 10:38:34
AlfaBlood, Northern Ireland
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS (Selespeed) 2008
I’ve owned a 147 Selespeed in Austria for 3 years with which I enjoyed every single mile without a single glitch. My Alfa-Driver Soul reincarnated now in Singapore and I had to test drive the new 159 Q2 2.2 JTS Selespeed. Red colour, Sweet beige leather seats. First look: The kind of car that makes you forget about the most beautiful woman in the world... Erm!! definitely a man’s car!! It’s amazing the level of design detail Team Giugiaro has put into this model. These italians do everything with passion... if they want!! Highway: On Automatic (Selespeed) > Normal Mode: Sweet, soft gear change and it’s true the 5th is short.. > Auto > Sport Mode: the speed of the gear change is just amaaaazing. I was used to the 147 Selespeed’s gear change. Guys, I can tell that this car is a rare breed and the technology inside it is 10 times worth the value of every dollar you invest to buy it. City-driving is smooth and cool. The overall driving experience is just fantastic!!!!! good acceleration, steer-feeling, brakes, visibility around you, commands (except the automatic cruise control which is not so ergonomic) Sound System: they replaced the Bose SS by a non-name 8-speaker thing... but the sound quality was quite ok, given the excellent car’s noise insulation. I’ve been told you can integrate you ipod and command its function thru the car’s commands, but I’ll need to see it to believe it. But an Italian car is not Italian for nothing, sometimes the engineers just become too lazy and in this case, they didn’t bother to redesign the middle front armrest console for right-hand driving. so the right-hand 159 comes with a left-hand armrest for the driver, which means the driver can’t rest his left elbow (sorry ladies it’s "his"). That’s the kind of things that makes you think "they’ve done so much to make this car stand out in the croud and failed to modify this tiny detail, which by the way gives the driver an extra comfort especially in city-driving" I can’t understand THIS italian lazyness. Notwithstanding, again, forget the new A4 2008, forget the 3-series (and even the 5 series), they are far more expensive, they don’t give the thrill and joy the Alfa 159 has in its DNA and... what should I say, they’re just an A4 and a BMW... and for me these cars have no character. A GOOD buying argument: ALFA is offering a 5-year warranty on every single piece of the 159 Q2 in Singapore and I can tell you they are not doing it for nothing: This car can only be reliable.
Submitted: 10/09/2008 09:18:50
Ian Griffiths, Yorkshire
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM SV 2007
Always been an Alfa fan so when the opportunity to have a Brera as a company car came up I jumped at the chance! Do around 30,000 miles a year so the car gets worked hard. Looks stunning, drives superbly on long motorway runs. Never got near the claimed 41mpg for the diesel but average around 36mpg. Only given 4 stars because at 24,000 miles the oil cooler failed and emptied the entire contents of the engine all over a hotel car park - least it wasn’t my drive. So a question-mark for me over reliability, otherwise a great car.
Submitted: 05/09/2008 08:56:51
Kevin, Surrey
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDm Lusso 2007
Love mine too - inside and out. Yes the Sat Nav is out of date but it does a reasonable job. My car was imported and came with the wrong steering wheel and, since being sorted by the importer, the car has developed a few squeaks - a pain for a car less than a year old but hopefully I can get it sorted. But that’s my only gripe. Yes, the paintwork was damaged on delivery, so was an alloy and I had an oil leak but it’s all been sorted and it never seemed like a problem really because we all wanted to sort it out. My girls hated the idea of me buying but, the day it arrived, there view totally changed and has remained so. I suppose that’s it really; it’s great to drive, really comfortable, mid 40s mpg, good looking inside & out so it’s little foibles are forgiven (I had a Peugeot before that I nearly returned it was so poor so I do know bad when I see it). I’d buy another tomorrow.
Submitted: 06/08/2008 09:17:59
Burak Isik, London
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2008
I have the 1.9 jts engine... black with black leather interior. The Sportwagon is just a big joy, it’s like owning a piece of expensive art for everybody to see on the roads. Giugiaro worked his magic here, I can definitely say this is the best looking estate car in the world and even better looking than its sedan version. Sportwagon, as its name suggests, has a powerful yet elegant ’sporty feeling’. Function-wise, it has some not too well thought areas inside.. like the sunglasses mini compartment on the roof, even a classic Rayban won’t fit inside so I only placed the remote control of my garage there. The cup holder area is right under your arm, if you want to switch gears it is a problem but these things you can forgive... easily! The engine is silent and very Alfa-ish... inside of the cabin screams "Alfa, Passion, Italian, hmm leather, Coooool!!!" The element of luxury feeling is there and there is enough legroom for everyone. The design is here to stay for some years hopefully. The Alfa Romeo Sportwagon will be considered one of the best looking cars Alfa created, ever. And again hopefully the most reliable one but time will tell about this... Well done Alfa, keep up the good work... Waiting the same magic for the upcoming 169.
Submitted: 05/08/2008 14:17:51
Dave Whitley, Derbyshire
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 Jtdm Tourismo 2006
It’s just a wonderfully sexy car. Attracts attention and on top of that power is at starting point. Drive the equivalent cars in other makes they don’t have drastic power generation as the Alfa does, but for me I need a looker!!!!
Submitted: 04/08/2008 13:33:02
Shah Ali, Yorkshire
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 2008
ITS THE BEST CAR THAT YOU CAN GET BY FAR, My one is actually the TI version but any normal 159’s will compete easily with the best looking sporty BMW’s, Audi’s or Merc’s so imagine comparing with the TI, tut just out of comparison. I advise everyone to drive the 159 just once before deciding on any compact saloon. KEEP UP THE WORK ITALIANS!
Submitted: 04/08/2008 08:40:51
Steve Jackson, Lancashire
Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 JTD 2005
Love the car, my best yet even with a failed cambelt (repairs and courtesy car paid for by Alfa even when out of warranty!!). Averages 47 mpg on the motorway too.
Submitted: 23/07/2008 10:48:42
Ramsey, Yorkshire
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS Lusso 2006
My third Alfa (after 155 and 156) and certainly the best. Solid and comfortable, yet great fun. The best possible compromise between ride and handling (only BMW 5 series comes close) and the best break pedal feel of any car I have ever driven. Drawbacks: unnecessarily short 6th gear (3100 rpm at 70 mph) and slight thirst for petrol as I struggle to get more than 31 mpg. Anyone looking to buy a BMW 3 series: don’t before you test drive the Alfa; you will be surprised!
Submitted: 21/07/2008 10:41:58
Guy van der Meulen, England
Alfa Romeo 166 2.4 jtd 1999
I bought this car with 247000 km and 7 years old. Fabulous driving experience and amazing sound. Sixth gear comes in handy enabling an economical drive, consuming only a 19.7 a liter. However, the turbo engine,cruise,steering assistance and superb breaks may tempt for sporty driving . brilliant seats and high comfort. Model and design of interior and ’street looks’ are among the top of the market. speakers in the back are far from impressive. Superb handling and fast in corners. Even in the Dutch climate never had any trouble with engine or starting. electronics of left window had to be replaced at 249000. Aircon sensors needed fixing and homokinetic as well. Minor issues for a great driving experience.The best car I ever had. Even though I resented disposing of my good old Rover 620SI, which in fact was a BMW with Honda engine:)
Submitted: 14/07/2008 14:53:56
Paul, Somerset
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 2004
Brilliant little car - good fun to drive and looks good. Service can be expensive, but don’t let that detract from the fun.
Submitted: 30/06/2008 09:03:36
Jim, Lanarkshire
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS Lusso 2002
The 147 is a very enjoyable car and at six years old still providing very reliable motoring. I have had all sorts of cars including three Audis, a Saab, two VWs and a Jaguar (it was rubbish) and the Alfa is as relaible as all of them and much better fun to drive. Other than service costs, the only repair has been the back bushes - replace them with the polyurithane variants and they will last for a long time and give better handling. The ride & handling are far better than others in the class I have driven and the engine is wonderfull when wound past 5000RPM. This car really puts a smile on your face and has style in spades. If you are thinking about another bland badge from Bavaria, treat yourself to a car with real pedigree you never know, you might enjoy driving again.
Submitted: 25/06/2008 15:57:52
AN Other, England
Alfa Romeo 147 147 Lusso 2002
Looks good but: Service very expensive. Last service > £1200 for a 6 year old low mileage (42000) car. Unreliable. Several ’collapses’ labeled ’engine control centre failure’. Very expensive to fix. Piston fracture requires new engine at cost of >£3000. At 6 years? Never an Alfa again.
Submitted: 14/05/2008 09:05:55
Lee Jones, Leicestershire
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm 2007
An object of beauty sprawled out on the drive with it’s seductive grille and headlights, soft leather seats and deep pile carpets. No, this is not the Honda Jazz hire car that I have on loan but my 159 2.4 JTDm which currently has a mind of its own with regard to reliability. For the second time in three weeks it has booked itself into an Alfa hotel for a few days while they try and work out what the problem is. That aside when its not a drama queen this car is all you could want from a motoring experience and i will keep that thought with me while I tootle along the country lanes in my noddy hire car. Being serious for a moment I could quite easily give my Alfa a five star rating just for what it is but I am finding it difficult to contain my frustration with the reliability issue.
Submitted: 09/05/2008 08:42:06
Ian Knight, Kent
Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDm Turismo 2008
There is no doubt that this is a great looking car but it is badly let down by the poor suspension and handling. The engine is pretty good though, the 1.9 JTDm Turismo is the best of the lot.
Submitted: 07/05/2008 15:44:58
Justin Barber, England
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm 2007
I bought my 159 with every possible option including the lovely soft Frau Leather seats which are electric and heated. There is navigator, phone, 10 speaker Bose multi CD system, parking sensors everywhere, tri zone air-con and much more. Any German with the same spec would have cost around 30% more. Then it is purely about how the car drives. 70,000 miles in a year (totally trouble free) and I’ve enjoyed every one of them. The car is set up superbly and feels like you are on train tracks with easily corrected understeer. The suspension is firm but much quieter than previous Alfa’s. Lovely gear change and steering which is perfect (fast, responsive and sensitive with tons of feel) so you know what is going on. The 2.4 5cyl diesel is excellent, more potent than many German diesel V6’s I’ve driven the C Class and A4, no competition, the Alfa is much better. If you like the 3 Series it is an excellent car but no better than the Alfa but more expensive. And with the BMW you always look like a bit of a t**t; as Clarkson says "Tom Cruise".
Submitted: 02/05/2008 08:14:13
Kelvin Reynolds, Kent
Alfa Romeo 159 JTDM 2007
Jeremy Clarkson described this as the Christopher Walken of cars, the BMW 3 Series was the Tom Cruise. What Clarkson was saying was amongst the hundreds of Walken appearances there are a couple of real diamonds. The latest 159 is one of Alfa’s diamonds.
Submitted: 01/05/2008 14:33:58
Daniel Bretton, Dorset
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTS Lusso 2004
I think this is a car you have to own once in your lifetime. No it’s not perfect but it’s got a charm all of it’s own and it still makes for a thrilling drive. A head turner for sure. The newer model improves on this older version but I’ve had no problem reliabilty wise with mine, which I bought with only one previous owner a year ago. Great fun car.
Submitted: 22/04/2008 12:25:21
David Sumner Smith, Surrey
Alfa Romeo 147 JTD Lusso Multijet 16V 2004
The 147 is like a fiery Italian mistress. Great for an enjoyable fling, but not so wonderful for a long term relationship. On the plus side, the 147 looks fantastic, the seats are comfortable, the 6-speed manual gearbox is great & the multijet turbo-diesel engine is fantastic, offering strong performance & better than 40mpg economy. And it’s compact enough to be great fun for a B-road blast. But there are too many niggles to recommend it wholeheartedly: The protective tray under the engine keeps coming loose. The ride quality is poor on roads that aren’t smooth (ie most). The body panels (particularly the roof) pick up dents very easily. The factory-fit sat-nav is quaint at best & the stereo is temperamental. The colouring on the leather is easily worn away. And the Bose speakers in the rear doors are for show only - they don’t have wires attached!
Submitted: 25/03/2008 09:05:52
Matthew Thompson, Kent
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 2007
I had a 159 1.9JTDM and that was a lovely car and just got the 2.4JTDM and drives like a dream, best car I have seen on the market for the price. Insurance very cheap and just a lovely car.
Submitted: 24/01/2008 16:09:30
DD Ray, Yorkshire
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 litre 2006
I have had to give the 159 a rating of 4 stars based on one thing....reliving history as told by the early racing Alfa Romeo cars that stole the pages of those original critic magazines around europe back in the sixties. If any male out there has not bothered, even wanted to, could not care for, or just aint interested in this marque, then maybe you should give in to your alter ego and book a test drive in one of the latest Alfa 159 saloons. There is something vulgar and rude about this motor but with a sheepish kind of stance, that almost takes you back to the first time you managed to ram your tongue down that pretty girls throat, after drinking cider together, outside of the main hall, before entering the school disco aged fourteen with all of yer mates! Girls...Cars...Speed...Music...yep everything that leads to eternal indulgence and wantedness is wrapped up in this bute of a car. I was going to look for the "poor build", the even poorer "failing electrics", the "tinny feel" along the body panels, you know everything that every critic throws in this brands direction. But...it just did not give me the impression that something was wrong on any of those things. It was a real roomy, smooth, quick off the mark, alternative to the rest of the usual plinth of boredom sat on the shelf in this league. Put your foot down and send the rev counter needle towards the small fixing screw, (8000 revolutions)! and then change gear, it will do this and leap further away on every gear change from 2 to top. It absolutely loves to scream, (yes i know...so did the girls at the school discos)! It doesn’t sit on four wheels, it actually stands waiting to pounce on any stretch of tarmac that you direct it too. Fuel economy was o.k and comfort was well within the boundaries of niceness. The driving position is good, and the overall town driving was really fine. If there are real men out there who would rather not consider an Alfa 159 then that is absolutely fine, but for the rest of you who think back and remember the schoolday tongue lashings, then that same sensation is waiting for you at your local Alfa Romeo dealer...Go on book a test drive...
Submitted: 16/01/2008 12:15:39
Arif Alli, London
Alfa Romeo 147 2002
No review submitted.
Submitted: 02/01/2008 12:17:41
Tom Genkins, Kent
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM SV 2006 2006
What can I say................amazing car. Firstly the car looks so beautiful, best looking car on the road. Secondly for £25,000 you realy cant go wrong and has more equipment compaird to a Golf GTI that i was thinking of getting instead. Thirdly Alfa have sorted out all the plauging problems found in their previous cars. With the new German company director, hes made sure that reliabilty is a prime factor to sort out....good call. Fourthly the car drives great, and gives a comfortable ride. May not be the most powerfullest car for its price, but than again how fast are your reallly going to be driving. Deisle model gives a really good pmg rate. Fithly the car has done 14,000 miles with out a hicup and costs are fairly good as well. Im 22 and insurance came to £900 with me as first driver, an’t to bad. Overall the Brera is one of the best cars avaiable for its price, looks great, drives great and deffently a good envestment. When you sit in the car you know this the real deal, excellent build quality.
Submitted: 26/11/2007 09:13:23
Steve Blackwell, Hampshire
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTS 2007
Definately the best looking Sportwagon, Alfa Romeo are certainly streets ahead of the competition when it come to style. The 1.9 litre engine gives the best economy and the performance is strong and refined. The suspension on the 159 is the best I have ever come across. The cabin is well laid out, orderly and well structured whilst safety and security is beyond compare. A great looking, well equiped sportwagon.
Submitted: 08/11/2007 09:01:26
Sam Hardy, Caerphilly
Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 JTD M-Jet 2007
A sexy Italian, just want I always wanted! Sleek look, sporty performance and still practical.
Submitted: 05/11/2007 09:21:16
Ben Harkness, Gloucestershire
Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM SV 2007
The new Brera seems to have ironed out any problems Alfa Romeo had a couple of years ago. Drives like a dream.
Submitted: 05/11/2007 09:18:46
Daniel Lewis, Swansea
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Turismo
Steering good, handling not so good. Everything about this car is slightly too fiddly and this detracts from what is otherwise a pretty good car. All in all an OK car but interior space is limited and not the most comfortable of drives.
Submitted: 22/10/2007 09:51:37
Bob Haugen, London
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon Italy
I rented the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon in Italy. We drove the car for about 650 miles in 4 days. I loved the styling, the handling and the pickup. The car was the diesel 6 cylinder. Europcar was the rental company. The car broke down twice in the four days. The second time the clutch gave out on the road they call the Dragon in the Amalfi coast. Service provide by Europcar was very poor. Needless to say I was not impressed with the car which was very disappointing as I was very excited to try that manufacturer.
Submitted: 15/10/2007 09:43:38
Daniel Forsyth, Essex
Alfa Romeo Spider JTS
Looks great but the suspension is slightly shaky. The 2.2 litre engine doesn’t purr but is functional.
Submitted: 04/10/2007 16:17:07
Saul Becker, Middlesex
Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0 Lusso
I bought my GTV back in 05 when production was coming to an end and bagged myself a bargain. I love this car. It’s such a smooth comfortable drive and looks as good today as it did when it was brand new. Running costs aren’t the cheapest but there are other cars in this class that cost a lot more. I’ve read that the GTV isn’t considered reliable, but so far - touch wood, I’ve only had a few very minor and inexpensive glitches. Very happy with it.
Submitted: 29/09/2007 16:27:24
Ralph Tandy, Buckinghamshire
Alfa Romeo 166
Nothing I have driven, not Mercedes, not BMW even comes close to this car. First class.
Submitted: 06/09/2007 15:15:14
John Dutton, Hampshire
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 V6 24V 2d
Perfect for cruising with the roof down. The Spider looks great and is a joy to drive. My 3.0 V6 performs admirably and turns heads wherever I go!
Submitted: 05/09/2007 10:32:08
Mohammed Khan, Cardiff
Alfa Romeo GT 2.0 JTS 2d
This car looks fantastic, is extremely reliable and is good value for money. Definately one of the best coupe's available in the UK.
Submitted: 04/09/2007 09:20:30
Kenny Chamberlain, Huntingdonshire
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2
This is Kenny review: I've been pretty happy with my Sportswagon - it's stylish with good handling. One grumble is that they back seats will not lay flat when flipped forward. I needed an estate car and I still think that this is by far the best looking one available.
Submitted: 04/09/2007 09:16:46
Mike Moran, Cumberland
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 V6
In one word - superb. Previously owned a GTV which had more faults than I'd hoped for. Elegant, fast and dynamic - 3.2 litre engine just about right. Suspension and handling great too.
Submitted: 30/08/2007 10:35:21
Rahul Singh, Warwickshire
Alfa Romeo 159
I think this is the best looking car available in the UK market. It also goes like the clappers and in my opinion is far better than the BMW 3 series and the Audi A4. I would recommend the 159 to anybody looking for a powerful, sporty, great looking car.
Submitted: 28/08/2007 16:27:00
Eric Kralicek, London
Alfa Romeo 147
I also LOVE my 147. Both fun to drive and reliable.
Submitted: 28/08/2007 11:58:55
Ryan, Oxfordshire
Alfa Romeo 147 2001
I bought this car on the back of it's winning car of the year ib 2001. It's six years old now and still going strong. Excellent reliability and does not look dated despite it now being now classed as an "older" car.
Submitted: 23/08/2007 14:17:25
Kevin, Essex
Alfa Romeo 147
I LOVE my Alfa Romeo 147. Although it has received a bit of a bad press in the UK I have found it to be the best sports car that I have ever owned. The 1.9 JTD engine makes it very nippy and this is a very good looking model. Don't believe the press, this a great car!
Submitted: 25/07/2007 14:25:53
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