My 145 Cloverleaf
Discussion
robsco said:
OP, very sorry about the 147. I remember the thread on Reader's Cars a few months back, what a stunning example it was. Your new steed certainly looks tidy, the interior and engine bay look virtually new!
Cheers fella, and thanks for the comments about the 147, was a nice example 
I'll be looking to get the 145QV up to my standards as it's not as perfect as it looks
The engine bay is not as spotless as it looks, but with some elbow grease it should polish up perfectly and the interior is spotless, must agree there
robsco said:
Alfa engine bays deserve to look their best! My job for this week is to polish my cam cover and repaint the Alfa Romeo emblazoning. Always chasing perfection us Alfa drivers
Indeed we are, was out there today giving her a proper good clean under the hood, she sure looks mmm Edited by robsco on Saturday 13th November 16:16
TVR Moneypit said:
I don't wish to come across as some sort of 'What Car' reader here, but the wife needs a new motor, and has mentioned in the past that she quite likes the 147's.
So, bearing in mind that we have a newborn, any chance of a couple of piccies of the boot space and the rear seating space?
With the above two in mind we are currently looking at Xsara VTS's, so would be interesting to see how they compare.
Cheers.
Sure, give me 10mins So, bearing in mind that we have a newborn, any chance of a couple of piccies of the boot space and the rear seating space?
With the above two in mind we are currently looking at Xsara VTS's, so would be interesting to see how they compare.
Cheers.
TVR Moneypit said:
I don't wish to come across as some sort of 'What Car' reader here, but the wife needs a new motor, and has mentioned in the past that she quite likes the 147's.
So, bearing in mind that we have a newborn, any chance of a couple of piccies of the boot space and the rear seating space?
With the above two in mind we are currently looking at Xsara VTS's, so would be interesting to see how they compare.
Cheers.
Here are some photo's I just took of my old mans 147 So, bearing in mind that we have a newborn, any chance of a couple of piccies of the boot space and the rear seating space?
With the above two in mind we are currently looking at Xsara VTS's, so would be interesting to see how they compare.
Cheers.
TVR Moneypit said:
Thanks for posting the pictures 
However, it doesn't really show the true scale of the size of the boot and rear seats. Would they be large enough for a stupidly sized pram and kiddie seat?
Cheers.
The boot isn't massive unfortunately. I never tried getting a pram in there, but I wouldn't feel confident of getting a decent sized one is. The aperture is narrow for a start, and there's much less space in there than in a Focus, Golf or an Astra. Legroom isn't great either IMO.However, it doesn't really show the true scale of the size of the boot and rear seats. Would they be large enough for a stupidly sized pram and kiddie seat?
Cheers.
TVR Moneypit said:
Thanks for posting the pictures
However, it doesn't really show the true scale of the size of the boot and rear seats. Would they be large enough for a stupidly sized pram and kiddie seat?
Cheers.
The boot isn't massive unfortunately. I never tried getting a pram in there, but I wouldn't feel confident of getting a decent sized one in. The aperture is narrow for a start, and there's much less space in there than in a Focus, Golf or an Astra. Legroom isn't great either IMO.However, it doesn't really show the true scale of the size of the boot and rear seats. Would they be large enough for a stupidly sized pram and kiddie seat?
Cheers.
Edited by robsco on Sunday 14th November 10:12
robsco said:
TVR Moneypit said:
Thanks for posting the pictures
However, it doesn't really show the true scale of the size of the boot and rear seats. Would they be large enough for a stupidly sized pram and kiddie seat?
Cheers.
The boot isn't massive unfortunately. I never tried getting a pram in there, but I wouldn't feel confident of getting a decent sized one is. The aperture is narrow for a start, and there's much less space in there than in a Focus, Golf or an Astra. Legroom isn't great either IMO.However, it doesn't really show the true scale of the size of the boot and rear seats. Would they be large enough for a stupidly sized pram and kiddie seat?
Cheers.
Might be better if you guys looked at a 5dr 147 as the pictures are from a 3dr 147!
Congrats.
I've had a Black 146ti, a Grey Phase-1 145 Cloverleaf and a very rare Cosmos Blue Phase-2 145 Cloverleaf with Tan Leather....in my Alfa years!
Picture of my last 145 and 147 GTA together in my profile.
Loved my Phase 2 with the leather, but theres something appeals to me more about the almost retro hot hatch look now with the Phase 1s...... the 2s just tried to modernise a dated car for the 99-01 years.
Would certainly buy another.....possibly for a track toy.
The 1.8s can be a good option too as there is not much difference in BHP to the 2.0s!
Unfortunately I'm now running a 1.6 147 5dr, after owning another GTV for 9 months I decided I wanted a bigger Alfa with slightly lower running costs.
I've had a Black 146ti, a Grey Phase-1 145 Cloverleaf and a very rare Cosmos Blue Phase-2 145 Cloverleaf with Tan Leather....in my Alfa years!
Picture of my last 145 and 147 GTA together in my profile.
Loved my Phase 2 with the leather, but theres something appeals to me more about the almost retro hot hatch look now with the Phase 1s...... the 2s just tried to modernise a dated car for the 99-01 years.
Would certainly buy another.....possibly for a track toy.
The 1.8s can be a good option too as there is not much difference in BHP to the 2.0s!
Unfortunately I'm now running a 1.6 147 5dr, after owning another GTV for 9 months I decided I wanted a bigger Alfa with slightly lower running costs.
Edited by p17sut on Tuesday 16th November 12:57
Cracking car, had one a few months ago as a temporary runner, sold it and starting to wish I hadn't... They do seem to be utter bargains at the moment, I bought mine for a measly £510 (though it wasn't in half as good nick as this one).
OP, what do you think of the driving position? That was one of things I wasn't so keen on with mine.
OP, what do you think of the driving position? That was one of things I wasn't so keen on with mine.
norman156 said:
Cracking car, had one a few months ago as a temporary runner, sold it and starting to wish I hadn't... They do seem to be utter bargains at the moment, I bought mine for a measly £510 (though it wasn't in half as good nick as this one).
OP, what do you think of the driving position? That was one of things I wasn't so keen on with mine.
The driving position could be a tad better, but coming from a newer Alfa to an older one I thought it would be worse! OP, what do you think of the driving position? That was one of things I wasn't so keen on with mine.
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