1998 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.O

Summary:

A real head-turner

General Comments:

Amazing car, I personally think is in a league of its own if bought second hand.

The price is right and the performance, for a 2 litre 16v is exceptional.

Only a few cars can boast the spider badge, although a baby compared to its bigger brother, it's another exceptional car designed by Pininfarina.

I am very happy with the style, performance and cost of ownership.

The one thing that lets the cheeky Italian sports car down is the servicing cost. Shame on you Alfa Romeo.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th August, 2001

1st Dec 2001, 22:15

You'er not far wrong there... if bought at the right price it's an exceptional car and the enjoyment that you receive, rag-top up or down, is well worth it. Best of all, bought second hand and well looked after, you won't lose much when trading her in.

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider Lusso 2.0 TS 16v petrol

Summary:

Beautiful, but a bugger if you get a bad one

Faults:

Roof, roof and then another roof.

General Comments:

I've had two new Spiders this year.

They are lovely cars but frankly under powered.

Alfa Romeo dealer network is questionable, especially when it comes to roofs. I had three of them on this car and AR couldn't fix them.

Also, on both of my two Spiders, the paintwork was absolute crap.

Second car was sold after 7 weeks. 5 of them in the garage. Not surprisingly, nothing else went wrong with the car, but should it have after such a short time.

Fancied a change, so I bought a Lotus instead.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 2nd July, 2000

18th Jun 2001, 03:19

Agreed, the 2.0 TS is indeed underpowered, however, the new 3.0 V6 unit cannot be called that!

18th Aug 2001, 20:32

True! And very true! The 3.0 V6 is the nuts! I'm still in ownership of the 2.0 16V... Bloody nice car, can't say I've got any complaints. I'll have to wait until I can afford the insurance for the bigger brother.. But I can't wait.

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1997 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 Twin Spark petrol

Faults:

Roof fasteners need regular adjusting at rear.

General Comments:

Expect 6 to 10k from tyres.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th October, 1998