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Alfa 147 Ducati Corse special edition (Alfa Romeo 147)

OH2424

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Alfa Romeo 147

Date: 15/03/09 (618 review reads)
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Advantages: Very fast, fuel efficient, stunning looks and superb interior

Disadvantages: Can be a bit uncomfotable on very long journeys

I bought a new 147 special edition Ducati Corse after falling in love with it when I saw it in the showroom last October. I have since covered 10,000 miles in 5 months, and am happy to report that it is still as sound as the day I drove it away. The diesel engine is powerful and it is a lovely car. The only two minor niggles were a small rattle from the boot area, which was quickly rectifed by Alfa, and that it can be a bit uncomfortable on very long journeys. Otherwise, it absolutely perfect. I get 55mpg at best when driving on the motorway, good looks, good speed and good handling, which has made me a very happy customer. And people laugh at diesel Alfas! I dont see why they have such a bad name for reliability, as I have had no problems at all, despite covering nearly 500 miles a week. Would I buy another? Definately.

Summary: Problems? What problems?

Processing/Quality:     Processing/Quality
Reliability:     Reliability
Driving comfort:     Driving comfort
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helencb

- 29/03/09

I love the Alfa 147, had one for nearly five years. However reliability was a major concern! It has to be the most expensive car I have ever owned for repairs etc. Still so wonderful to drive
OH2424

- 15/03/09

Thanks whizz. Tractorboy, ive got nothing but praise for the car. Ive had no problems, apart from a small rattle in the boot, which the dealer sorted straight away, and its been sound since. They only made 500 DCorses worldwide, so im not sure how readily available they are now. Its been excellent to live with, powerful engine (170hp) and Q2 slip diff. Im not boasting at all, but as far as im concerned it looks better than the other 147s, its styled as a one off. And because the 1.9jtdm is well tuned, its faster than pretty much all the 147s apart from the ones with much bigger engines like the 3.2. And i get about 550 miles out of a tank, sometimes more.
Tractorboy

- 15/03/09

What has it been like to live with over the last 5 months? Any problems? What special things does the Corse have over other 147s?

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