2017 Alfa Romeo Spider - Alfa is the Alpha
Overall, I love this vehicle. It's by far the nicest vehicle I've ever owned, and I purchased it as kind of a reward for myself. The red leather interior is both beautiful and high quality. I constantly get compliments on both the interior and exterior of the car wherever I go, including several drive thrus. The fuel economy is desirable at 25-30 mpg, and although it does require high octane gasoline, it still costs about the same to fill up as my previous vehicle and goes farther on a tank. It's very stylish but definitely not the roomiest. My 6'4" husband is a little squished on leg room; however, he does love driving it as it handles like a dream (especially on S-curves), and it has some serious acceleration. Also, having just had a baby, we cannot put her in the vehicle, and there ... (more)
Overall, I love this vehicle. It's by far the nicest vehicle I've ever owned, and I purchased it as kind of a reward for myself. The red leather interior is both beautiful and high quality. I constantly get compliments on both the interior and exterior of the car wherever I go, including several drive thrus. The fuel economy is desirable at 25-30 mpg, and although it does require high octane gasoline, it still costs about the same to fill up as my previous vehicle and goes farther on a tank. It's very stylish but definitely not the roomiest. My 6'4" husband is a little squished on leg room; however, he does love driving it as it handles like a dream (especially on S-curves), and it has some serious acceleration. Also, having just had a baby, we cannot put her in the vehicle, and there is next to no storage/cargo space. Having owned another vehicle under the same umbrella (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Maserati, Alfa Romeo), however, I should've known to expect some electrical issues. One of the rear speakers crackled from day one, and shortly after I purchased it, the check engine light came on and the car was shuddering very badly. I also have a diagnostic device plugged in and have gotten a few error codes in the past year, including one related to the starter. As of late, it sometimes takes ten or more tries to get it to start, not to mention the remote start also not working at these times.
There are some S-curves near our house that I took it out on to have some fun, and I saw another Alfa on that same road, probably doing the same thing I was.
There are some S-curves near our house that I took it out on to have some fun, and I saw another Alfa on that same road, probably doing the same thing I was.
Stylish. Powerful. Handles like a dream. Gas mileage.
Stylish. Powerful. Handles like a dream. Gas mileage.
Not very roomy. Electrical issues from the get go.
Not very roomy. Electrical issues from the get go.
1999 Alfa Romeo Spider - It's a great car
Basically all summed up above. Overall, though? Best/favorite car I have ever owned. Loads upon loads upon years of fun. It keeps going, nothing can kill this car. It has overheated, leaked gallons of oil, engine has been flooded, throttle linkage smashed in a pothole... It always starts running as good as new. I love it. This car is always loads of fun to drive with the top down in the rain and slide around a bit. You get all the looks at stoplights; nobody knows what it is. If you find one and want a toy, buy a Spider!
Basically all summed up above. Overall, though? Best/favorite car I have ever owned. Loads upon loads upon years of fun. It keeps going, nothing can kill this car. It has overheated, leaked gallons of oil, engine has been flooded, throttle linkage smashed in a pothole... It always starts running as good as new. I love it. This car is always loads of fun to drive with the top down in the rain and slide around a bit. You get all the looks at stoplights; nobody knows what it is. If you find one and want a toy, buy a Spider!
My friends and I went down a hill and went flying in the car like The Fast and Furious.
My friends and I went down a hill and went flying in the car like The Fast and Furious.
Awesome Italian roadster. Beautiful lines, beautiful styling. Pininfarino designed the original slant back Spider and Alfa retained most of his styling throughout the life of the Spider. This is a series 3 Graduate trim level.
Awesome Italian roadster. Beautiful lines, beautiful styling. Pininfarino designed the original slant back Spider and Alfa retained most of his styling throughout the life of the Spider. This is a series 3 Graduate trim level.
No power, whatsoever. Any car loses HP over time, usually at about the rate of one per year. So after 27 years, my car, which started with 120HP, is now run with the power of 93 horses...not very much, no matter how light your car is. So it's not a fast car in a straight line. I've been beaten by a Prius...Something is always broken. Even when you think that nothing is broken, something is broken. Right now, my clutch main hose is leaking and needs to be replaced, and my door handles and window cranks won't stay on. There's a nice sized gash in the rear plastic window. It grinds into 2nd, ... (more)
No power, whatsoever. Any car loses HP over time, usually at about the rate of one per year. So after 27 years, my car, which started with 120HP, is now run with the power of 93 horses...not very much, no matter how light your car is. So it's not a fast car in a straight line. I've been beaten by a Prius...Something is always broken. Even when you think that nothing is broken, something is broken. Right now, my clutch main hose is leaking and needs to be replaced, and my door handles and window cranks won't stay on. There's a nice sized gash in the rear plastic window. It grinds into 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. No gearbox will be necessarily soon. The list goes on. Parts are expensive and hard to get.
2015 Alfa Romeo Spider - Classic.
My vehicle is an Alfa Romeo-Spider. Since I saw it, it was really love at first sight. It is a vehicle that in my opinion is not a completely normal model, but it is striking and interesting. It is a fast and dynamic vehicle, with few seats but totally comfortable. Being convertible we can feel the force of the wind that totally relaxes and makes the driver and the passenger feel the good thing that is to live.
My vehicle is an Alfa Romeo-Spider. Since I saw it, it was really love at first sight. It is a vehicle that in my opinion is not a completely normal model, but it is striking and interesting. It is a fast and dynamic vehicle, with few seats but totally comfortable. Being convertible we can feel the force of the wind that totally relaxes and makes the driver and the passenger feel the good thing that is to live.
I have a very funny story a few weeks after buying this vehicle. When I drive the vehicle the strong wind is present. When I handled it, I let myself go and shouted "I am the King of the world" and when I left my mouth open a bug entered my mouth, and I swallowed it.
I have a very funny story a few weeks after buying this vehicle. When I drive the vehicle the strong wind is present. When I handled it, I let myself go and shouted "I am the King of the world" and when I left my mouth open a bug entered my mouth, and I swallowed it.
The vehicle is very elegant, and classic, It has a design that I consider that not all vehicles have it, so it gives more importance to the vehicle that I use. I think the seats are comfortable and that it has a great engine. Thanks to that engine I can go at great speed and be able to feel the wind that is breaking in my face.
The vehicle is very elegant, and classic, It has a design that I consider that not all vehicles have it, so it gives more importance to the vehicle that I use. I think the seats are comfortable and that it has a great engine. Thanks to that engine I can go at great speed and be able to feel the wind that is breaking in my face.
Every vehicle that I have driven in a certain way or another has its negative sides or disadvantages. Being a convertible vehicle many times I had to depend on the state of the weather to be able to use it: There is a lot of sun, or it is raining. It has few seats, it is not a family vehicle.
Every vehicle that I have driven in a certain way or another has its negative sides or disadvantages. Being a convertible vehicle many times I had to depend on the state of the weather to be able to use it: There is a lot of sun, or it is raining. It has few seats, it is not a family vehicle.
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