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My local Enterprise rent a car place says that they don't stock them because of their inherent unreliability / warranty claims.
So where might I be able to hire one for a weekend?
Alfa 147 to be precise.
My local Enterprise rent a car place says that they don't stock them because of their inherent unreliability / warranty claims.
So where might I be able to hire one for a weekend?
Last edited by davidstone28; 25-04-2006 at 11:50 PM.
i did a quick google for you and i could not turn anything up. May I be nosy and ask why you want to hire that car?
Last edited by digit; 26-04-2006 at 12:10 AM.
Im sure if you can convince a dealer youre looking to buy one theyd let you take one out at least over night.
Originally Posted by davidstone28
Not sure where you can get one but Enterprise is notoriously s***e! I would say they are unreliable, last time they "forgot" my booking - only confirmed the day beforeand they gave me a smelly old crappy vauxhall astra van, I looked really smart turning up in that for 2 days.
I dont know the answer to your question im afraid.
But I am an Alfisti (Alfa Lover) and proud 156 owner
I have driven the 147 and its a lovely car, lots of Italian spirit and soul...and the looks!!
Can't blame you wanting one over and above a eurobox.
An Alfa 147 is a Eurbox. Sorry.
Eurobox is a term people use to refer to European cars when the alternative is something more interesting from America or Japan.
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Clearly part of Europe, but my understanding of eurobox was the more unimaginative cars designed and built in Europe. I don't think anyone could call a 147 a eurobox unless they have sight issues!.
E.g a car website define a Eurobox as "dull, lack character and are all alike". I think anyones description of a 147 will be a little different!
Last edited by mattyp; 05-05-2006 at 05:38 PM.
People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, Fox
Simon
Edited on second thoughts :-)
Life can be very complicated....
As for Alfa's, I have had a few! I am in detox mode at the moment (decent car deal from the company) but I can highly recommend them as drivers cars. You should be prepared for some repair bills, but it can work out ok.
My last 146ti was bought for £3k - in 3 years I spent another 2k (new clutch, cambelt work, tyres, new front shocks - usual 70k miles stuff). I looked after it, washed it, oiled it weekly, warmed it up etc and sold it for £800. Not bad for a 100k miles P reg Alfa. Total cost over 3 years (excl. petrol) £4200.
That may sound expensive but I found it worth it. That car had more than the average work done to it (bought with my heart not my head as usual!) but I couldn't bring myself to spend twice as much on an old beemer which could just as likely require as much work for a higher price. Just my opinion of course...
I wouldn't buy a new one - too much depreciation and I understand the dealers have a bad reputation. I always bought 2nd hand from the owners club or a decent specialist of which there are a few!
So....how to test drive a 147 for a weekend? Only ever had one as a courtesy car sorry, but garauntee if you go to Italy for the weekend you can hire one
Best of luck
Last edited by herbert_goon; 10-05-2006 at 01:06 PM.
i'm pretty sure those prestige hire places will have a 147 kicking about
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