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Jonny Wells · Jul 4th, 2003, 08:54 AM

I'm a sucker for good looking cars.
And the 147 is a good looking car.

I had a 156 when they first came out in 98.

It is true what people say above, compared to the my CR/W Cooper it just fell to bits, and mine was a 2.5 V6.

Steering (not handling) was superb, engine note was brilliant, but after a while you'll get sick of the problems that you will have.

I too seriously looked at another Alfa when I ordered the mini but ultimately, the mini is just more pleasureable to own and drive.

Jul 4th, 2003, 08:54 AM	#11
Jonny Wells Faster, Faster Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Washington, UK Local Time: 11:31 AM Posts: 111 Offline	I'm a sucker for good looking cars. And the 147 is a good looking car. I had a 156 when they first came out in 98. It is true what people say above, compared to the my CR/W Cooper it just fell to bits, and mine was a 2.5 V6. Steering (not handling) was superb, engine note was brilliant, but after a while you'll get sick of the problems that you will have. I too seriously looked at another Alfa when I ordered the mini but ultimately, the mini is just more pleasureable to own and drive. HO/Black MCC Born 29th June 2004 - first in the north east! Blue Mini City E - "ratpack" - born 1984 bit scruffy, bit rusty, bit smelly but huge fun.