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I know...totally impracticle. But they could follow behind in the wife's Fiesta!!
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impractical even!!
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I went to a local Alfa garage for a tyre kicking session the other week. They're beautiful. if you can afford one, go for it!
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Word of caution here. I've just handed back a Brera 2.4JTDm after 600 miles in 8 days. The consensus is that while the 159 is at its best as a 1.9 or 2.4 diesel and at its worst as a 3.2 Q4, the opposite is true of the Brera because of its shorter wheelbase. So go for a Brera Q4, but think twice about a Brera 2.4JTDm. Test coming up later today or tomorrow.
HJ
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If you have worries over dealers, try buying from a 'middle man' fleet buyer - I bought a Daewoo Matiz through Business Car Contracts years ago and the guy who runs it is very helpful. He said that if we had any problems we couldnt sort out, let him know.
As it happened, at 44k, the alternator broke and the dealer took the car away and gave me a loan car. Fair enough, but two weeks later I rang and said 'wheres my car?' and I was told they didnt have time at present but would do it when they have a slot.
As it happened, my dad was talking to BCC that day and they asked how my car was going and he told them it had been sat at the dealer for two weeks and no end in sight thus far. They said leave it with us.
The next day i had a call from the dealer to say the car was fixed and could they deliver it back!
So having the weight of a fleet buyer behind you can really pay dividends if your not sure about dealers...
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It's the diesel I was interested in. I'll wait for your report.
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>>, the opposite is true of the Brera because of its shorter wheelbase.So go for a Brera Q4, but think twice about a Brera 2.4JTDm. HJ
I thought they both used the same floor pan.?? Also there are no Q4's in the UK yet, only in the 159 3.2 model.
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The 3.2 Q4 (by which I mean four wheel drive) is covered in the 159 test at www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=203
HJ
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You are right about the 159 Q4 3.2 as I ve driven them too.
But as yet, I've not seen any Brera Q4's, only the Rag top version.
As I said earlier about the floor pan, I've read somewhere that they both use the same floor pan. So I assume they would have the same wheel base ??
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. But they could follow behind in the wife'sFiesta!!
If they can keep up, midlifecrisis, then an Alfa isn't for you probably.
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Alfa's 2.4 20v JTD engine is an absolute peach. Lovely five pot burble and some real grunt (by any standards) to go with it.
That was my view when I drove it in 175 bhp guise in the 156 at least. It's now got another 25 bhp! yum!
Cheers
DP
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I'll second the peachiness of the 2.4jtd engine and the Brera is delicious but be warned that IME the dealer's attitude will drive you to violence if things start to go wrong. Shockingly bad.
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Not all dealers some are good, I'd recommend SGT & Medway Alfa as being excellent.
Several guys over on Pistonheads Alfa group have just bought them & they are very happy bunnies indeed.
One guy sold a 2 year old 1.9JTD GT to get his, Oh & the GT had no problems in 2 years & only lot £6K so the Alfa cynics can think on that!
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>>Alfa's 2.4 20v JTD engine is an absolute peach.
I have the predecessor fitted in my Fiat, but a TD with only 125bhp. I would love a 200bhp in my car as it would make it even better, and I love it as it is anyway!
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Roger
I read frequently, but only post when I have something useful to say.
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You're all meant to be putting me off! :)
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DO IT!
I've seen a couple in the flesh and it's the best looking car I've ever seen! It's far better in the flesh than in pictures - I though Clarkson went OTT about it until I saw one for real.
The hairs on the back of your neck will stand up everytime you see your own car.
DO IT!
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