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Alfa Romeo Spider (2006-2010) owner reviews

"The Alfa Romeo Spider is a cool car, but despite good looks its driver appeal fails to live up to expectations."

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by Richard Ingram

14 Nov 2013

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Carbuyer Rating

2.2 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.5 out of 5

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85%of people would recommend this car to a friend

Common Problems

Electrics (2 cases)
Other (2 cases)
Electrics, Other (1 case)
Electrics, Engine, Gearbox / clutch (1 case)

Review 1 of 13

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Love it love it love it

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Only one major problem

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Great fun to drive,looks great with hood down and you hardly ever see another on the road,unlike audi tts.

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No Red thumbs down

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After 50 years of motoring this is the car that has brought pleasure back to motoring.There May be other cars that are better on paper/performance statistics,but none put a smile on your face as you leave your driveway.Call It soul,character or charisma the spider has it in abundance and as for reliability this car must be the exception to the myth that alfas are unreliable.I Can with careful packing also carry a tour sized golf bag and full set of clubs plus electric caddy cart so perfect.

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Very poor consumption for average performance. 14.4 mpg average, outrageous

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No Red thumbs down

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Haven't had a single fault, and has sailed through it's first two MOT tests

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Awesome its just everything you could want and love from an alfa it gets under your skin and becomes part of you.

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Perfect

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Perfect - no reliability / build quality issue, despite journalists' out-dated opinions of this brand. Not everyone requires a practical car - if you do, there are plenty available. Even so, separate roof and boot compartments is the most practical option, storage boxes are more practical than my previous 5-seater (rear seats never used!) Every luxury as standard - considered tt & z4 but equivalent spec is +£15k neither are as interesting or unique. Think of this as a 2 seater a4 or clk and you're closer that obvious tt / z4 rivals in character, but without 4-seater convertible buffeting issues.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Excellent blend of style and performance with practicality

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Joy to drive

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