Soldato
- Joined
- 3 Jun 2005
- Posts
- 5,365
- Location
- West Sussex
Really I long for my Alfa back on the terms of reliability and quality.
Mine is a fsh, 48k, one previous owner 51 plate CDT 2.0 diesel model.
Very nice to drive, comfortable and retro looking. However the build quality is a complete joke. List of problems in three months.
Failed ECU, lucky got a second hand one £220
Failed engine fan £360
Failed air-con compressor around £300 not done yet.
Failed MAF £79 for a Pierburg version instead of £250 for the Bosch thanx 2 Rover Tuning
Failed remote boot lock £60
Failed fan sensor £95
Failed interior blower £300
Working on the vehicle is a complete joke as most bolts are siezed or just turn in the sockets. Parts are available but everything seems to cost £250 when you speak to suppliers.
On the plus side the BMW M47 is a gem but only after having it re-mapped from the pathetic 114bhp to 150bhp at a cost of around £159.
Gearbox is notchy and seems to change with temperature. Gauges such as the temperature gauge struggle to do the job designed too. They jump from cold, operating and overheating without any time to react. You drive along listening to any jumps or squeals wondering whats likely to fall off/fail next.
Trading it in hopefully, so if a trader offers u a 75 on the cheap plz heed my advice. DONT BUY IT!!!!
Mine is a fsh, 48k, one previous owner 51 plate CDT 2.0 diesel model.
Very nice to drive, comfortable and retro looking. However the build quality is a complete joke. List of problems in three months.
Failed ECU, lucky got a second hand one £220
Failed engine fan £360
Failed air-con compressor around £300 not done yet.
Failed MAF £79 for a Pierburg version instead of £250 for the Bosch thanx 2 Rover Tuning
Failed remote boot lock £60
Failed fan sensor £95
Failed interior blower £300
Working on the vehicle is a complete joke as most bolts are siezed or just turn in the sockets. Parts are available but everything seems to cost £250 when you speak to suppliers.
On the plus side the BMW M47 is a gem but only after having it re-mapped from the pathetic 114bhp to 150bhp at a cost of around £159.
Gearbox is notchy and seems to change with temperature. Gauges such as the temperature gauge struggle to do the job designed too. They jump from cold, operating and overheating without any time to react. You drive along listening to any jumps or squeals wondering whats likely to fall off/fail next.
Trading it in hopefully, so if a trader offers u a 75 on the cheap plz heed my advice. DONT BUY IT!!!!
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