What was your best 'that's so Alfa' moment with the 147 1.6?
The Alfa Romeo name is known for building cars that are unique in their own ways, quirks and sometimes infamous reliability issues. Most often, these traits lead to situations or experiences that are described by owners as typically "Alfa." The 147 1.6 was a car that could do almost anything: from inexplicable electrical gremlins to bursts of performance you wouldn't expect, or just plain charm that could make you forget your troubles. We invite owners and enthusiasts to share those quintessential Alfa Romeo experiences that are unique to the 147 1.6 model. What are those moments that made you go 'Only with an Alfa'? They may be frustrating issues that nevertheless bind you further to the car or lovely surprises that make you remember why you love the brand in spite of your gripes. So let’s look at those stories told by the 147 1.6 as part of Alfa Romeo ownership.
The time my 147 wouldn't start because it was raining and then purred like a kitten on a sunny day. Classic Alfa mood swings.
The check engine light came on, went off, and suddenly the radio started working better. Alfa electrical gremlins at their finest!
The moment you’re having a terrible day, and then you see your 147’s reflection in a shop window and can’t help but smile.
I took it to a mechanic because it had a strange noise, and all he said was, 'It's an Alfa.'" Somehow, that explained everything.
That was the day I figured out that I’ve been subconsciously taking the long, twisty route to wherever I was going because it’s more fun in the 147.
My non car friend asked me why I keep 'that unreliable Italian thing' and made them take a ride. They got it after one corner.
I admired how good it looked parked on the side of the road when it left me stranded for how long.
I'd become a full blown Alfisti, without noticing, until I found myself defending its quirks to a Toyota owner.
The weird pride I had when it actually passed an emissions test without a problem. It was like watching your problem child graduate.
The day I consciously matched my outfits to my car's colour. It was when I knew the Alfa addiction was real.
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