Warning for Alfa buyers

[Garibaldi]

Col, we have to do a replica. This is an important part, if not a much maligned piece of Alfa Romeo history. Imagine the interest it would generate.

[psychorocker]

Was just curious about the Alfa scene in oz, I'm glad to see there actually is one. I've been living in the UK for the past 8 years but looking to come home this year and cannot imagine not being able to get an Alfa. Does anyone know if it would be worth shipping my beloved 159ti 2.4 'Diesel and love it' (never had an issue with the DPF either although I do a lot of motor way miles) Sports Wagon or should I just sell and buy again when I'm home?

[Nate Dog]

OMG stop posting on this thread. You keep highlighting its ridiculous heading in my unread post, farkin.

Cool Jesus out again!

Cool Jesus is out again!!!!

[Overalfa]

Hi Again,

I never ment to troll here and am surprised that you guys of all people have not come to the conclusion or the understanding the diesel Alfa is a lemon. You only have to search google to see there are numerouse issues with them. I was unaware that most diesels have the same issues and apologies for my lack or research on other cars when I was only interested in the Alfa I own.

For those that said I should have posted here about the issues, well I find that if you post on a subject that's already covered in a forum you get flamed anyway. So now I realise dammed if you dammed if you don't. The limp mode issues in Alfa forums are massive and could be many things, not really sure how I could be helped here when the car has been in the hands of a good Alfa repair place (they have good wraps of this forum that's for sure)

All the issues with the Alfa diesel have been highlighted in forums all over the world.

Our car has been to an Alfa specialist several times, don't tell me you know more than a company that works on these things every day. I dont want to name the business as I think they are genuine and helpfull and it would be poor form for me to disrespect them.

And again today good old limp mode is back and the engine light is on again.

So how can one simply love a car that has so many issues, I really love the drive and look of the Alfa but its a lemon, the results from a google search will reinforce that statement.

I call it how it is.  I don't want to be here complaining about the car for no reason. I'm absolutely fed up with its problems, I'm to the point of just buying a second hilux as the one I've got has gone forever and has never had a single problem.

I'm really glad there was such a reaction to this as it clearly shows how blind people can be when they are fanboys of somthing. I could not care what brand this car is, it simply is a poor quality machine that the maker should be ashamed of as it doesn't work without pouring excessive amounts of money into.

I've had my say and will keep my comments from here on exclusively to car review websites, a least people who have not purchased yet will have the facts that diesel alas are no good.

Thanks for the very nice comments and constructive feedback.

[Nate Dog]

Hi Again,


For those that said I should have posted here about the issues, well I find that if you post on a subject that's already covered in a forum you get flamed anyway. So now I realise dammed if you dammed if you don't.

All the issues with the Alfa diesel have been highlighted in forums all over the world.

Our car has been to an Alfa specialist several times, don't tell me you know more than a company that works on these things every day. I dont want to name the business as I think they are genuine and helpfull and it would be poor form for me to disrespect them.

Who cares if you get flamed? What are you a child? Usually amongst the flames you'll find a link to an appropriate thread.
And not how people here roll, they're actually uber helpful.
As to how they'd possibly know better than a mechanic, well, they may or may not, there's a collective 4 centuries of experience concentrated amongst some very bright posters on here, so yeah, come ask, you'd be surprised what you learn.

And again today good old limp mode is back and the engine light is on again.

So how can one simply love a car that has so many issues, I really love the drive and look of the Alfa but its a lemon, the results from a google search will reinforce that statement.

I call it how it is.  I don't want to be here complaining about the car for no reason. I'm absolutely fed up with its problems, I'm to the point of just buying a second hilux as the one I've got has gone forever and has never had a single problem.

I'm really glad there was such a reaction to this as it clearly shows how blind people can be when they are fanboys of somthing. I could not care what brand this car is, it simply is a poor quality machine that the maker should be ashamed of as it doesn't work without pouring excessive amounts of money into.

I've had my say and will keep my comments from here on exclusively to car review websites, a least people who have not purchased yet will have the facts that diesel alas are no good.

Thanks for the very nice comments and constructive feedback.

Cool, happy we could help 

It's crap your car isn't all you'd hoped for.
Go buy another hilux by all means, i did just that about 6 years ago after watching a top gear episode where they couldn't blow one up.
Got a lift to a mine past the blue mountains. Drove it home to sydney.
Well, tried to, fuel pump went on me on the trip back. Had to leave it on the side of the road, train to sydney, buy a pump, and train back to the car.


Look, sure, we weren't very nice to you, but you weren't exactly preaching to the choir, and most of the comments here directed at you were fairly apt. If you are done with your alfa then so long....
If you want a hand, ask around, they're a forgiving bunch around here.
Not me, i'm Darth Vader, the emperor is not as forgiving as i am.
Don't let the door hit your fanny on the way out.

[LaStregaNera]

Don't let the door hit your fanny on the way out.

It's Arse. What are you? some kind of seppo?

[Cool Jesus]

BWAH hah hah hah, OMG pick my self up BWAH hah, this thread is just gold.

Oh well, if the only car troubles you've ever had was with an Alfa, damn!
Cool Jesus is _____, yet once more 

[Darryl]

Hi Again,

I never ment to troll here and am surprised that you guys of all people have not come to the conclusion or the understanding the diesel Alfa is a lemon.

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I'm really glad there was such a reaction to this as it clearly shows how blind people can be when they are fanboys of somthing. I could not care what brand this car is, it simply is a poor quality machine that the maker should be ashamed of as it doesn't work without pouring excessive amounts of money into.

I've had my say and will keep my comments from here on exclusively to car review websites, a least people who have not purchased yet will have the facts that diesel alas are no good.

Thanks for the very nice comments and constructive feedback.

Having only bothered to post on this thread when it turned to a more interesting subject than modern diesels and DPFs (ie Arnas) I can count myself among the *majority* who *remained silent* despite the *asking for it* nature of both your user name and a first post that concludes with this well balanced and non-trolling sentence

If you are considering buying an Alfa I would recommend against it unless you like spending money and lots of time on a car that limps more than it drives correctly.

Seriously, everyone who has posted here asking for advice, or help, or just commiseration has received some. What did you expect from what you asked for? If you declare yourself an enemy of the "fanboys", you will get a reaction. Happy to take you at face value in your declaration it wasn't an intentional troll - but what you actually did was trolling, and the reaction you got just proves it.

I'm also "out...."

[Craig_m67]

The point of a discussion forum is that it gives people a forum to discuss.  If you didn't want a discussion you should have stated that in your post

Respectfully, I disagree that there are any significantly experienced, qualified Alfa diesel mechanics in Australia.  There may be a lot of brilliant mechanics, but the lack of satisfaction you are encountering would suggest that they're in no way specialists.

If you care to elaborate on the symptoms, issues, conditions and any error codes that have been uncovered during your years of diagnostics I am sure that the fanbois (&girls) on here can dig up a solution.  I myself have a JTD with over 180Ks on it.. Some niggles, but nothing that couldn't be resolved with google and a positive attitude when asking others for help.   

As you say, there are hoards of negative posts about diesel alfa issues... Most also point to the solution .. Your's could too if you wanted to help those that follow.

[Garibaldi]

Hi Mr Overalfa. All Alfas are going to have some issues from time to time. That is the nature of them.  If you had done your research properly prior to purchasing you would have been aware of any problems specifically related to your car. If you wanted quality, durability and reliability then you should have bought a Corolla or a Camry. They will rarely let you down. On the other hand if you want a car with great looks and performance and handling to match, albeit with some flaws, then there is nothing quite like an Alfa Romeo. The good days far outweigh the bad ones.

[colcol]

And if the particle filter keeps blocking up, thens its god's way of saying you need to take it for a fang now and then, and if the service provider you take it to doesn't provide a good fix, then change service providers, Colin.

[Nate Dog]

Don't let the door hit your fanny on the way out.

It's Arse. What are you? some kind of seppo?

Bwahahahahhahahahhaa

Nope, grew up in Sydney, Maroubra.

Don't let the door hit your arse on the way out just doesn't have the same ring to it. Only ever heard it as an americanism, hence, fanny!

[LaStregaNera]

"Don't let the door smack you on the arse on the way out" is the accepted Aussie version of it.

[Nate Dog]

"Don't let the door smack you on the arse on the way out" is the accepted Aussie version of it.

OK LaStregaNera, go it.
Duly noted.
OverAlfa, the consensus is:

Don't let the door smack you on the arse on the way out.

Please disregard my earlier dissertation of not letting the door hit your fanny on the way out.

[extraball]

maybe, it was a time of month fanny issue to begin with?