My First Car, Alfa Romeo 147...

[callywally18]

Hi All,

Thought id post up some pics of my first car.

An 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Twin Spark Lusso TI. I Bought the car in September 2012 with money from my 18th birthday and saving from working, i bought it for £2500.

I took all my driving lessons in it, and did my driving test in it as well, and come January i had passed my test and my Alfa was on the road.

I have loved every minute of driving this car and have had some great times in it, i have been on several road trips (as you do when your 18) and it has never let me down (except once when down a dark lane with a female and it wouldnt start..). However it does guzzle the fuel and the petrol.

I have been looking to replace my Alfa with a faster car but every time i get close to it, i cant bare to leave it, he has become a mate (as sad as it may sound).

Hope you enjoy and would love to see pics of your alfa also!









The day i picked it up.





The Interior.




Rear End the day i bought it (still with the silly dealer sticker on)




Braving the snow.



In the sun after a wash.



Sunset in West Kirby.



In Angelsy for a BBQ.



Up a mountain (i forget where)

[Geekman]

Lovely cars these, if I wanted a small car again one of these would be a strong contender.

[trashbat]

Cool. Nice to have a Ti-spec Alfa as your first car, isn't it?

[M159V8]

That's amazing for a first car! I can only dream of something like that
Out of interest, circa how much do you pay for insurance?

[higgsy18]

I thought I was doing well having a 147 as my second car at 19! Very nice car, looks to be in good condition.

I was almost insulted by the lady at the insurance company saying it's an old man's car

[lewisf182]

Great first car, what more could you want! lovely leather interior too.

[MiltonBaines]

Up a mountain (i forget where)
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That's the problem with mountains, all look the same and easy to forget which one you've climbed...
Nice first car, I had a Ford Orion at your age! I dread to think what your insurance is.

[callywally18]

Cheers guys, and company fleet insurance! So i dont know how much the insurance would be, although i did see how much it would be for my girlfriend (18 year old new driver) and it was 15k so..

I am also insured on 2 white L200 Barbarian black editions and a 2009 Kendo 1.8 MX-5.

[Killer2005]

Lovely motor, I had one as my first car too and loved it. Mine was in Nero fuoco with Alfa super sport alloys, it was certainly nippy enough for a 1.6.

[MJK 24]

Great first car OP. I had an Alfa Romeo Sprint Green Cloverleaf for my first car and loved it to bits. Sometimes the road less travelled can be more interesting! Good luck

[callywally18]

Agreed it is certainly nippy for a 1.6.

Is it just me as well or does it look like it is sitting too high? always been a niggle of mine with it.

[theboyrob]

Beautiful car, very lucky to have that as your first car!

Maybe a GTA next??

[callywally18]

I would love a GTA especially as theyre so rare as well, but just the fuel economy puts me off a little bit i must say!

[AlfaRSpider]

Very nice! Treat him well and he will return the favor...

[henrytvr]

Wonderful wonderful wonderful!

[eoinm]

Excellent first car - beats the banger Fiesta I had!

[BryanUsrey]

Great looking car. Fantastic first car to have.