Alfa Brera 3.2 s prodive

[chrispmartha]

I'm thinking of buying a car ( budget 10-15k ) when my leased m135i goes back in August.

I cant get past looking at these Alfas, I've always loved the looks but am worries about reliability, anyone got any experience?

I've read they aren't too fast and they are thirsty neither of which worry me, I do around 7,000 miles a year.


this one looks lovely! but could be a tad pricey for the mileage?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...

[chrispmartha]

Its actually for sale private on Autotrader as well

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

I think thats the same car?

[chrispmartha]

Butter Face said:

Good looking car on the outside, the dash layout and feel inside is not the best.

I drive around in a 2.4 diesel one for a week or so and it was good fun, but lardy and I imagine the 3.2 is more fun.

Anything else you're considering?

Does the dash not feel better being leather in these?

I'm open to anything really but I want a decent sized petrol engine, and I do like something a bit 'different'

[chrispmartha]

MDMA . said:

Different mileage. Not the same car.

Just noticed that - everything else is identical I think

[chrispmartha]

GJR68 said:

Veloces charge 30% more for a similar product with very little added value. You are better off shopping around. The Brera looks great but is slow and thirsty and will have many minor niggles. A classic example of style over substance in every respect. Better off buying a GT or a GTV with the Busso V6 in my honest opinion.

Too late, bought one private, it's lovely, I honestly dont find it 'slow' yes its no where near as rapid as the M135i but driving a NA 6 cylinder is so much nicer IMO.

I thought about a GT but bar the engine i personally think its looking its age especially the interior. Prodrive did a great job as for a FWD car it drives and rides vert well.

Im sure there will be niggles just like any 8 year old car but im prepared for that - i think :-)

[chrispmartha]

One thing that has suprised me is how 'expensive' and special the whole car feels, the interior especially. With the full leather dash and lovely seats it feels way nicer than the M135i which feels a bit cheap and plasticky in comparison.