Faults:

The speedometer has stopped and the fan has burnt out.

The air con is hopeless, as the car just over heats. However, living in Australia the weather can reach 40+. This probably had something to do with the electrics burning and the air con not working properly.

The engine can get noisy and the belts tend to squeak a lot. They need to be replaced more often.

General Comments:

The motor loves to be driven hard. For a 1.5 it is quite quick, however I will put in a 1.7 in the near future. The engine also has a lovely sound. The car out handles it's big brother (GTV). I would relate the handling to the characteristics of a go-kart (very fun).

My sprint has a galvanised body so rust is not so much of a problem as the earlier models.

Faults:

Rust, rust, rust and more rust.

Some problems with the electrics and the front suspension.

The interior components also started to fall off or break fairly regularly, and the dashboard developed a nasty crack in it.

All in all, not to bad considering the km's on the clock.

General Comments:

A great car - I do not regret buying it nor do I regret losing several thousand dollars on the resale 2-3 years later.

Incredible fun in the wet - neutral handling characteristics - pushed to the limit produces mild understeer results. Back off on the accelerator and the nose falls back into line.

Rorty engine with a beautiful exhaust note. Great fun.

Faults:

A little bit of re-occurring rust creeping onto the right rear guard.

Usual electrical quirks such as the fog lights often not working.

General Comments:

The Sprint is a relatively cheap car to obtain, yet it out performs most cars of comparable price. The Sprint is an enjoyable car to drive at speed and can comfortably leave 70% of cars on the road in its wake if pushed.

It is ideally an open road cruiser, as its heavy steering and cramped cockpit are frustrating for town/city driving.

A great first classic to own, and an exciting introduction to the Alfa Romeo marque.