I like both the 155 and 156.

The 155's design is a standout with its boxy shape but sporty impressions (especially to those who played a lot of Grand Turismo). Is it still worth getting the car now for everyday use? Is maintenance way too expensive? I can't really believe people who say that the car is THAT UNRELIABLE. Assuming a good owner who would maintain the car at the specified intervals, how reliable is the car?

I like the 156 because it has more class. With the right bodykits and stuff, it would look really nice like some GTA model. But I don't like it too low. I want ground clearance. But I hear that the selespeed is unreliable. I never trusted all those semi-auto crap from any new car anyway (eg Honda City, Lancer, Civic, 156 etc) I feel that manual is the way to go. But I also heard that manual 156 is rare and its only in 1.8l engine version. How much would one sell for? Worth getting?

This post has been edited by Sensui: Aug 23 2007, 02:33 PM

i like this car also but too old




Shot at 2007-08-20

alfa 146 or 156 also nice



This post has been edited by samngcheesan: Aug 21 2007, 01:05 PM

Among all alfas i love the 156 the most. Cant deny that is the most sexist saloon car i ever seen. However be prepare to have lots of labor of love when owning an alfa, especially an used one.

Dont just buy an alfa coz u want something different. Make sure u have emotions on it that will last forever. Coz maintaining and running an alfa in mysia is not easy. Only true alfa lovers needed apply.

A155 - spare part cheaper then A156.in the current market is can find new or used parts. less problem then A156 as no selespeed. but most A156 owner love A156 & A147 is because they love the selespeed anything fun thing to play. even sometime when i drive 147 or 156 will play with it rather using the city mode. A156 & A147 still cost around 50K for the '01>, 60K-70K '04> used car. and 155&146 is around 20K-29K depend how well mantain is the owner.
i love A156 new facelifted or 156GTA. Most of the customer now a day like to install the GTA body kits, and some like the cadamuro design and also AutoDelta design~ both is very nice !!

Talking about the sport rims, well 1-2years before it really hard to get the cheap cheap and nice sporty one, but now a day you could get that !!

I like the Brera..

I almost bought the 155 but settled for a 146 Ti. I can say that the 155 drives like a charm. It handles beautifully on the road. Didnt get to try out the 156 because it was out of my budget anyway.

155 has two variations, one is Wide Body. The 8V version comes with Timing Chain instead of Timing Belts so it lasts much longer. Reliability of the car depends on condition of the car (basically applies to all used cars). Alfa parts aren't as cheap as your normal local, korean and jap cars though but you can source for recond parts.

Manual 156s are rare and I really doubt you'd be able to find one that's in good condition (without being in a serious accident before)

I think you should just head to www.italiaauto.net and read up there.

cadamuro design rox!!! btw, what is ur manager no..

my family had a 156 2.5 V6 with a full auto gearbox, no selespeed, but the gearstick looks like a manual with PRND gears



tried playing with it but it was very awkward playing with the H-gate without a clutch, so i got really bored of it.

it was a really great car though. Alfa's engine note is enough to make anyone fall in love with it, it's just so sweet and distinct... ahh.. the memories..

sigh... 2.5 V6... sweet stuff there... but during jam time, sometimes... you'd come to appreciate auto.. hehe

nerd,

why do u sell ur Alfa, any intermittent problem??

i love the 8c

why do ppl always ask wrong things here?

none, it was one of the most reliable cars our family had, according to my dad.

just that it was 6 years old, and that it was time for a change.

I love the 147 for its boxer engine and 156 for its looks.

for how much did ur family let the 156 go?

Currently its around 60+ for a 2nd hand yr 2000+. Issit worth buying especially considering the parts? How much is the oil filter, air filter and things tht needs to be changed every service?

16k Rev meter !! Sweet......

erm... 147 has Twin Sparks engine, no boxer engine in the 147.

oppss ... sorry. i gues i'm refering to the 146/145 ver

ours was bought in the year 1999, but December. let go in 2006.. I think just above RM70k. let it go to an Alfa enthusiast who really appreciates the car. we've had ridiculous offers of even RM50k from those 'normal' people who don't know what an Alfa is like..

sorry, can't help you on the servicing, I was too young back then to bother

azxel, ur driving 146 curently? mind to share ur experience regarding the servicing, pricing, reliability and things like tht?

azxel is aka mr 146

Let's see...

Servicing?
Oil change every 5000-6000km cost about RM200 (or less) for 4 1/4 litres of ELF semi-synth and oil filter. Mine's a 2.0
other than that, just make sure you check your oil, water levels, tyre pressures.. etc. basic car check ups.. hehe.. it's a car anyway.

Pricing?
146 price varies 1.7 Boxer about RM10k-15k and 1.6-2.0 TwinSparks for about RM20K-RM35K

Reliability?
Ride her hard and you get less problems. That's what most if not all Alfistis say and I tend to agree with that. Never really had any problems when I rode her hard but problems appear when I drive like a granny. Dunno why... so good to redline her when you can. Make sure you have the proper tyres and driving skills when speeding. Stay alert. hehe

Parts?
Not cheap. Damn expensive if you get original new parts. Much cheaper (1/3 of new part price) if you get recond parts.

So far, I've spent... (inclusive of labor charges)
- RM850 for Idling Valve, Power Window rewiring and oil change
- RM550 for motor starter (rosak.. change to recond one. new one quoted at RM1500)
- RM150 for aircon repairs (some hose broke and had to replace that and replace gas again... and again)
- RM120 for 1 disc brake fluid hose near my tyres + brake fluid

Need/Want to replace
- Windscreen cracked kena batu.
- New pedals (gas, clutch, brake pedals) that has much better grip
- K&N air filter
- Koni suspensions
- New paint job
- New better window tinting
- better tyres

Bear in mind, I'm driving an 11 year old car which can do 220km/h without any problems (so far, never had the chance to push it further). Highway cruising at a comfortable 140km/h (12 o'clock on the meter). Timing belt life is a bit short at 40k km and they aren't cheap. You're looking at RM1k for timing belt changes compared to a Skyline's that probably cost RM300 (plus labor) for 100k km life. Anyway, my car comes with sporty seats, sunroof, airbags, 4 disc brakes as standard and it cost less than RM30k.

Fuel Consumption = RM110 full tank
Mix driving (highway + driving like granny) = 500+km
Driving like granny = 400+km
Never tried all highway driving yet

My complains...
- No cup holder (hehe)
- Glove compartment though cool is quite small
- Built-in Ashtrays around the car encourages people to dump stuff in them and smoke in my car
- Manual only (driving manual in KL during jam = very tired)
- Lousy visibility of rear (bad for reverse parking)
- A bit noisy (but dem nice growl) and folks everyone wanna lumba with me on highway (usually just leave em behind as I speed up)
- Gets a bit 'hot' in the car if I speed above 160-180km/h (maybe the heat shield problem)

I never bothered with the 1.6 after test driving the 1.8 155 and the 2.0 146. Picked the 146 because of the design and driving position and for its compactness.

wah, so comprehensive ar haha. thx bro.

the maintenance is ... epensive! but for ur case, u got an 11yr old car below 30k and still drives so good, i think its a good bargain. But i'm not sure the same case if i were to get a 60k 2nd hand 156 tho. any specific known problem which comes with 156? i.e. rubber seals n etc probs?

The condo i live at, there's 1 black 156 with diffuser at the back. Very cool. Summore after watching some ah beng turbo"ed" wira kena smoked by 156 on the genting road on youtube, it appeals even more to me.

walauyeh, how can a wiralution be compared wif 156

haha, ya la. But i think it was more of a putra thn wira. modded ... turbo summore. to make things more dramatic, the blow-off so loud and tires scretching and all tht. But once exiting corners, the 156 will pull away steadily man haha. cornering also stable and no sliding and all the necessary skidding

Hmm...what are you interested to get actually ?/ just curious, as my Boss is only handling impot/export car and some new car. if you are looking for spare part better call my office spare part department(not very good at hospitality la).

My manager so call my Boss 0123166900 Terry, if you call our company will be 56212166/99, our official website: www.faitalia.com.my! thanks

it's the tyres!! I tell you... it's the tyres!!

As usual la, most of the car come into my workshop 5 out of 10 is alfa 156 or 147, most problem they facing is oil cell leak, selespeed problem, abs signal light up. most people come is because oil leaking. but others~ not very sure as i am not the machanic !

hey 60K to get year 1999 alfa 156 is too high, as last month we just sold one alfa for 55K. please check properly and also the warranty, unless the car including cadamuro design or auto delta full set body kits and also super sprint exhaust system, ECU tuning ! ha~ that cost 80K++ already la~ haha as all original part is from italy or UK hehe.
dreaming.

those 2nd alfa 156 got many many problem, after sold, they will come back many many times. just after a few driving and minor fixing will be ok. it mihgt because long time didn't drive the car, and will occur so many problem! just for your refer our basic package servicing is 300bucks using SELENIA oil. about the timing belt service check this out

Alfa 146 1.6 Boxer = RM 499.00
Alfa 146 1.7 Boxer = RM 610.00
Alfa 146 1.6/1.8 Twin Spark 16V = RM 810.00
Alfa 147 1.6 Twin Spark 16V = RM 880.00
Alfa 146/155/147/156 2.0 Twin Spark 16V = RM 999.00
Alfa 156 2.5 V6/ Alfa166 3.0 = RM 2800.00

copy and paste from my company website. just to let you refer. just to tell you, we can easily find used parts easily unless this whole klang valley short of the particular things. hehe~

sigh... RM999 inclusive of everything, right?

the price is depend on your car abviously how many belt you need to change somemore got compressor bearing or stabilizing belt and so on~ 999bucks in including the labour, honestly tell you labour is charge a lot but reasonable la~ as manything need to do~ if i have alfa 156 or a 147 then i am sure need that.

just to share with you something last week there is a customer went to install a new sound system andfinally the guy who install the sound system know nothing about the italian car, when they finish install and something goes wrong with the wire and cannot check out the problem so end-up with call our mechnic to check, and more troublesome thing is they request to drive back the car and to car inspection, i believe the shop this time doing a rugi business ~ hahaha~ !!

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Added on August 23, 2007, 10:12 amHey, my show room just has a 147 come in for sale, it is manual 1.7litre. interested ??? still working on it~ tomorrow will upload all the pictures and detail!!

This post has been edited by Nel: Aug 23 2007, 10:12 AM

Nel, wht are the choices of an 156 2.0 transmission? r all of them comes only in Selespeed locally? On average, how much does the new 2nd hand owner spend on fixing?

U mentioned abt the oil cell leak, selespeed problem, abs signal light up. how much do u reckon on fixing the particular probs? and ... how long can the timing belt last?

Any 2nd 156 in ur showroom now? if yes how much, how's the condition and wht yr?

eh.. 147 got 1.7 manual meh? 1.6 manual isit?

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Added on August 23, 2007, 12:09 pmhow much for a Space Saver (tyre)?
Thinking of getting one as mine's busted...

This post has been edited by azxel: Aug 23 2007, 12:09 PM

Hey TS, Change this into a Alfa Romea Club Thread. Just a suggestion.

How many of you actually own a Bella here anyway?
Should include Fiats in as well...

Hi about your question, that is too wide to answer here, many places will occur oil leaking its depend some only cost 10bucks, some place like accerator will cost you 1000bucks, but thats depend on the car condition. if the car been overhaul~ that will be the best.

About the selespeed problem sometime its because the wire problem as its old enough. and there do have some problem about the 1st batch selespeed but with very careful maintain will not give you headache and few K expenses. if you like to know more particular problem please go to italiaauto, there is much more expert there! i am not qualify to give you these information here la~ hehe~

My showrrom now got 145,146,147,164 and Alfa GTV. hehe no 156 as its kind of hot selling car still. one month gone 2 units and it is not very nice color, silver but still many ppl love them !! hoho! you wanna try up 147 ?? a bit light than 156 but give you same performance woh !!

i got what u r trying to hint

asking only mah... maybe we can have LYN Alfa TT.. hahaha

AR156 2.5 V6 2002 or Fiat coupe
will check your website

many thanks,

Hi, we got one Alfa 2.5 V6 here, but need to arrange for look at the car with the lady owner. selling at 70K, quite a good bargain as i have test drive the car, as it so far has no problem. if you interest just call my boss la! or call me will do also 0166029444, but in the cheapest way~ use PM la~ leave down your contact i use my company phone to call you !!

err ... how much is tht 147? i dun think i can afford tht ... if below 65k ... still ok. Btw wht yr? how is the condition? how many owners b4 this?

I want an Alfa Junior... nice 2 door mini car... yummy...

The Alfa 147, just come in yesterday and asking for RM65K. 2003 model, MANUAL << sorry not selespeed. and it is only 1.6L and of coarse will have lesser problem and lower mantainances then selespeed. come with very cool sun roof <<same batch should have this features la! timing belt just chaged and it is 1owner car. thecondition is good but not the best la !!
Please contact me 0166029444 is you willing to look at the car so thhat i can contact the car owner to drive the car to my workshop.

got another one which waiting for a long time at my showrrom, selling 68K, got GTA BodyKits and custom make twin exhaust pipe, very cool looking. condition is some small scratch on the side panel trap in the car. its '01 2.0 selespeed. only 2 doors a limited editiion unit in Malaysia. ! www.faitalia.com.my here got all the information. please check it ~

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Added on August 24, 2007, 4:20 pmAlfa Junior is classic car almost same age as me dude~ if i not mistaken la !! hehe!

This post has been edited by Nel: Aug 24 2007, 04:22 PM

for that price, go for coupe

the 2008 Alfa Junior...

previous renderings..

the classic alfa i like the most is the Alfa 75.

like that era's cars esp that boxy shape design.

Nice sharing car !! but i prefer Alfa Kamal believe it is the first ever SUV that alfa produce, 3.2 V6 engine man ! cool !!



So nice but the price will

woo.. nice but no sunroof?

cowman, ur mad obsession with alfa is urrrr

anyhows, i like italians too, but its way beyond my money lol

so hows ur alfa now, damn power can reach 220

she's ok.. having some issue with the starter motor... mech suppose to fix it but it wont start again.. think kena con by mech here.. so forcing them to fix it for me once and for all..

nola.. me admire only.. I cant afford a new Bella anyway..
my motto is to only own 1 italian... 2 is definitely suicidal

30k is way beyond? u driving kancil now?

yea... because of their bad resale value (like most if not all Conti cars), old Alfas and other Conti cars are pretty much affordable. Not very often you'd find an eleven year old car that can go over 200 km/h, eh? Think if I push or had a clear(er) highway, I might hit 240km/h. Meter is maxed at 260km/h. Then again... our road conditions are so bad I rarely do above 140 on the highways.

Yeah, the road is really sorry la! but last time i did try to drive to out station driving the 2003year Alfa156, walau speeding inside no rasa, until 180Kmh still smooth and no noise come out from engine, and it still very stable in front and it not floating. i also manage to do emergency stop like 160km stop because of the big big 22tyres truck stop and oooh thanks for the car i am still alive.! ha~ used to drive until 190 and the road is damn no good to increase more la~if Alfa is selling at Honda Accord & Toyota Camry range of price, i am sure Alfa will become a best selling car in Malaysia !! haha !

If the price was at Honda Accord or Toyota, best selling car in Malaysia...? I doubt it... hahaha... not everyone's into Conti car driving experience.

I recently sat in a new Honda Civic. It felt comfortable and all. Siting position was quite high (maybe I'm used to my Alfa's lower sitting position) but the engine was a bit quiet which was a bit too quiet for me... maybe it's just not for me, not really used to driving a vehicle (or riding one) that has no engine roar... even when I drove a Vitara. Stopping at the traffic lights and not hearing a single sound, sometimes I wonder if the engine went dead or something... so quiet engines aren't my cuppa tea. Maybe when I grow older lah.. then maybe more into quiet engine cars... hehe

oh man this Alfa 75 is awesome!

aye... that Alfa 75 is dem nice but I dun quite like the spoiler behind though.. a bit too big macam one of those that ah bengs use...

WOW Alfa 75 ! Shock man !!! i like that !!! cool !!

Join the http://www.italiaauto.net/ The unofficial Italian car enthusiast club of Malaysia
Lots of Sifu there & In ItaliaAuto's TT, you'll see various models of Alfa & Fiat.

yea... that link has been posted so many times..

but u dun see gt, gta(only gta killa) or 8c

guess this thread is not active anymore.. hope someone can bring this alive again.. =)

new alfa 159, brera, spider and gt blackline just released in M'sia after 3 yrs....damn....if not there would be a number of 159s running around already...price for 159 is tempting too....188,888 for a conti...gud specs...sunroof...leather...too-die-for looks....I'm an alfa lover too...too bad my fam has owned none....would love to get an alfa as my first car....18 this yr....was wondering it would be a wise choice to buy a 155 too....maybe I should just continue dreaming...

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Added on May 16, 2009, 2:16 amany white 147 facelift avaible?

This post has been edited by chuakz: May 16 2009, 02:16 AM

155 fan here...

there is alfa romeo club here in lyn? i never knew. well owner of an alfa romeo 146 2l twin spark here. hope we can see more owners reporting in

well i just fell in love with the alfa when i hear the engine roar pass 3k rpm. the sweet purr of the engine at high rpm is really something that makes it truly an alfa. you should really hear the engine pass 3k rpm. you will surely fell in love with it,

oh and the 'newly' launched alfa 159 is sexy. too bad the engine does not have the sweet purr as the twin spark engine

hey hazey...
this club here is dead
Not even sure how many LYN members drive a bella... prolly less than half a dozen

anybody here getting 159 or something? better get those than boring japs like camry accord

in this LYN they are not continental minded... even conti also go no more than bmw or merc.. haha

This post has been edited by phas3r: May 19 2009, 04:21 PM

i am thinking of getting a 147, but scare i cant afford to maintain it later on. how is the maintenance compare to BMW E36 ? any idea, pls share with me, thx

This post has been edited by Lefty: May 31 2009, 06:42 PM

yeah so do i..planning to get 147..any advice?

gtv 2000... why so few lyn alfa owners

any mito owner here?

is that urs jeffrey?

alfa 147..... very nice this car. chicks sure will dig it. even its already 8 years old. its still got no replacement model...now going for around 50-60k only.

is alfa mito going to flood malaysia soon ?

This post has been edited by phas3r: Sep 13 2009, 02:35 AM

Saw 1 red Mito at the Curve the other day. Whao, the those LED brake lights is amazing

That is untrue... Milano is the replacement for the 147... Check out the CarScoop's spyshots... looks sexy with MiTo's cues... It even has the hidden door handles like the 147...

Autoblog
CarScoop

This post has been edited by mavericksam: Sep 13 2009, 11:15 AM

From the IA club forum, about 5-6 Mitos already sold...

yups... best looking alfa till the brera came along!

i do love alfa's but being italian, my grandpa said no to it! lol he had a fiat 600, and was a skeptic to the brand. no european cars till my dad bought a c200. now another c200k.

always would consider the alfa romeo duetto spider, driven by dustin hoffman in the graduate. look at those carbies roar

I've seen Mitos driving around, but they're all from Singapore.
I've seen a local Brera, though. Silver, in Bangsar. WR or WS plate.. regular four digits.

okay, i thought the 147 replacement is going to be called 149 or something.
sigh, sure take long time to come to malaysia.

a used 2005 alfa GT at rm126k is quite tempting..

tempting would b an understatement... letmeaveit!!! is what your actually wanting to say

ive seen a 159 in my hometown already, also some rare rides like the lexus rx350, but yeah, lol, my hometown has the most exotic to the most rarest, lol

about 20units of 159 sold....a good start for alfa romeo....
more about alfa romeo cars in malaysia
try this link,
www.arocmalaysia.com

This post has been edited by alfagta: Sep 22 2009, 01:22 PM

Alfa 147 and fiat coupe win hands down..
Hard to find nowadays, in good working condition

surprise to find alfa romeo thread in lowyat

This post has been edited by airline: Sep 22 2009, 09:07 PM

I vow to own at least an alfa in my life...they just nvr fail to charm me...aww...so jealous of my friend whose dad is an alfisti....drives a 156 SS and 164 3.0 V6...the sound it makes...wow...but sadly the son is not appreciative...not a petrol head...he told me the cars break down very often and go into the workshops very often....but his dad wont sell them....the charm of an alfa...

Not even sure how many LYN members drive a bella- trust me there are.
Have met them before, when they buy items from me. Haha.

he told me the cars break down very often and go into the workshops very often- this i can confirm..

maintenance more expensive than owning a evo

This post has been edited by airline: Sep 22 2009, 09:20 PM

they need to be red-lined every now and then... so there's less problems

saw alfa 159 during my trip at singapore...love it..so garang...wish had the money lo...

i am suprised to find an alfa thread here. I drive a 147.
It is a fun ride.

What do you guys think of a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 1.7 Boxer?

146 is a nice car but the boxer engine lately that parts hard to find but u shd get the 146 2.0TS engine,there a lot of used parts u can get too....

big fan..





This post has been edited by infinityKL: Feb 22 2010, 03:49 PM

what german u got there?

156 2.5 v6? that's a beast!

you type really familiar....

If you are the person in your avatar, then sorry I have the wrong person,
but if the person is your gf, whoa!

Wow! Surprising to see an Alfa thread here and nice to see Jun here as well! Haha!

Jun, got ur Alfa yet? Ditch the current ride and go Italian!

If you come and see, my Waja, Neo and Volvo are hardly used and collecting dust at home. That will let u understand the joy and addiction of driving an Alfa! It sounds great!

This post has been edited by nickster82: Dec 4 2009, 07:23 PM

ahhh!!!! cant wait to get bak home to drive my BABY!!!!
the music that comes out of it... my radio is NEVER used in that car.

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Added on December 4, 2009, 9:25 pmonly fun?

This post has been edited by jeffrey1004: Dec 4 2009, 09:25 PM

oh hey man!
yeah I will soon, but its only 3 years old. would be a shame to sell it just yet. I am thinking alot about the 155. man I dont know how but the poison has taken over.
lol

The 155 is a very nice car! To me, that car looks very muscular and rugged! It is a cool car!

If you want the 155, I would suggest taking your time and look for one with the TS engines. They are simply awesome for its class and sounds beautiful. Many would agree that other car manufacturers wont be able to make the 4-cylinder engines sound so good.

I have seen a few 155s around with the 2.5 V6 engines! Those are even more awesome! With a manual tranny, it would only be lovely!

Seriously, after owning my current 156...I am addicted to it and am thinking of getting another Alfa! Was thinking of the 145 Boxer (love its looks, 2-doors and the boxer sound). I would also consider a 145 Cloverleaf with the TS engine, if I can find one. Only thing, not many in the market and have not found one for sale yet. They are like so rare in the market!

Anyway, ur current ride is nice. You had also done much to it and made it look great! So, take ur time in finding another ride!

However, be on the look out as once in awhile a great ride comes out for sale and you just have to make that decision and get that car quick! If you know what I mean!

there is a 145 clover on sale in mudah....black....in quite good condition....I love alfas....too bad my dad doesn't share the same passion...

Hi Jeff, you must be a real Alfista!

You are right in saying that the sound that comes out from driving our bellas are like music. I also do not turn on my radio when driving my Alfa!

They are definitely more than just being fun to drive...I totally agree with you!

Um, sorry if i missed it out earlier...but, which Alfa do you drive? Boxer, TS or V6? They all sound awesome! Lol!


Ps. Before someone asks what is the difference between Alfista and Alfisti...Alfista is for an individual Alfa enthusiast (singular) whereas Alfisti refers to a group of them (plural).

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Added on December 7, 2009, 10:17 pmThanks bro for pointing that to me! Will check that car out and see how it is! Looks nice, but i noticed something which brings a question to me. Anyway, i would just call the owner and find out more.

My dad also questioned about why I bought the Alfa. He used to own a Spider and GTV6. He had much problems with those cars and nvr owned an Alfa after that. I remembered I was very young at that time, but ady loved the sounds it made!

However, my dad sold those cars and nvr went back to Alfa. He is a BMW loyalist now! Haha! Been owning BMWs eversince and I used to drive his E36 (328) and E34 (525).

They were great and nice cars to drive! The 328 was fast and I would say faster than my 156. More fun in corners as well due to RWD. However, the Alfa has something which excites me more. It is like it has more soul and spirit. Owning and driving the Alfa is more special to me!

After my dad sat in my car and tried it...he nodded and said not bad! Good choice, but still not a car for me...I go BMW! Lol! These Alfas are for young blood such as you! Hmmm....die la to all BMW drivers....he said BMW more for uncles! Lol! Young ppl like me can take Alfa. I should intro him to the many uncles I know who drive Alfas.


Ps. When I came back and was a fresh graduate, I wanted to buy the 156. My mum did not allow and said I was a fresh grad la, bla bla bla...wont allow me to buy such a car. High maintainance and all! Thus, I ended up buying a Waja Campro! It is still a nice car and no regrets! Still owning it!

However, after I made my own money and can afford my own car...I just buy the 156 and whatever car I want la! No need to ask mummy or daddy! It is your money ma!

So, no need to worry about your dad not sharing the same passion!

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Added on December 7, 2009, 10:39 pmHaha! You sell some Alfa parts, so u should know how much more they cost than other cars. You tell us la! Hehe!

Anyway, to say that Alfas break down very often and go into workshops very often is wrong to say. Actually, I used to have many problems with my Selespeed and it gave me numerous issues.

It really masuk the workshop every week at one time, just to rectify my Selespeed problem. I spent much money and changed many things, yet the same issues creeped out.

Eventually, I was told that I may be going to the wrong mech who may not specialise with the Selespeed. Other Alfas and things, they may be good...but, Selespeed...no!

So, I found another mech which I am going to. Also, most of the other Alfa owners that I know who come here, have no issues with their car. Thus, it is really a matter of who you go to for maintainance of your car. Also, with Alfas...you can't skimp on the parts. You must go original. Many owners want to save and get used parts and non-original. Surely, they wont last and break down quickly. Then, they say Alfas are not reliable!

Ps. With me saying the above, I have to admit that parts for the Selespeed are EXPENSIVE!!! Hehe! Besides that, the normal servicing and maintainance of the car is affordable and reasonable!

This post has been edited by nickster82: Dec 7 2009, 10:42 PM

that's why I drive a manual alfa romeo...
first few gens of selespeed seems to give quite a bit of problems, compared to the latest which seems more stable

Yes! The Selespeed would give quite a few issues! However, if you have the right mechanic and they know how to maintain it well...it should not give you much problems.

I drive the Selespeed because I love the F1 style and experience that it gives me. You can throttle blip by pushing on the button or pulling down the gear lever. The response is quick and swift. Double throttle blipping (dropping two gears) is a easy job with the Selespeed and the sounds it makes when you do this is so nice! Hehe!

I was thinking of the manual initially, but decided against it because the Selespeed is so so fun!

just saw this again today ..
well .. it is sexciting .....

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Added on December 11, 2009, 1:31 pmsure thing... i like

This post has been edited by infinityKL: Feb 22 2010, 03:52 PM