2.0 TS but 147 or 156?
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Which of these cars (2.0ts) do you think would be the better bet and why? for similar outlay (£6k) you can get either. The 147 being newer i understand is a bit better built/equipped, but seems if anything to be a bit slower (figures wise) due to weight? anyone got any experience or comments? i like the styling on both, but which is better handling/running costs/performance/interior etc
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The main problem with the v6 is running costs..well petrol! my commute is a mix of good driving (A/B roads) and being stuck in traffic so i doubt id see better than 22 mpg.
the diesel is an option but im just not sure i could move over to the dark side! especially an alfa diesel! 147 seems to be a little better built but as suggested holds its value a bit better. how about ride/handling? much difference there?
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the diesel is an option but im just not sure i could move over to the dark side! especially an alfa diesel! 147 seems to be a little better built but as suggested holds its value a bit better. how about ride/handling? much difference there?
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As I said the twin spark is a nice engine but it does have the worst reliability record amongst modern Alfa engines, one of the mechanics at my local Alfa specialists told me that they get a steady stream of blown twinspark engines (mostly, it must be said, caused by owners not checking the oil enough)and that he would not buy a twinspark engined car.( how do you know if a previous owner has let it run low on oil?)
Try the 5 cyl diesel, you might find you like it, especially if you can afford a 20V. IIRC They do about 40 mpg.
By the way I'm not anti Alfas, I am hoping to buy a V6 spider some time this year and I have owned 4, I'm just passing on the advice I was given.
Try the 5 cyl diesel, you might find you like it, especially if you can afford a 20V. IIRC They do about 40 mpg.
By the way I'm not anti Alfas, I am hoping to buy a V6 spider some time this year and I have owned 4, I'm just passing on the advice I was given.
My cambelt went at 54,000 miles and it had been replaced before. The problem isn't the cambelt as such is the tentioners. They wear and eventually start to break up. When they fail it allows the belt to slip and its either rebuild or new engine time.
Also Daaaveee is very right about checking the oil regularly. The TwinSpark engines do consume a bit of oil and its not abnormal to use 0.5l/1000 miles (iirc).
Other than that the TwinSparks are really good engines.
Also Daaaveee is very right about checking the oil regularly. The TwinSpark engines do consume a bit of oil and its not abnormal to use 0.5l/1000 miles (iirc).
Other than that the TwinSparks are really good engines.
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