Category: Small Family 
Price Range: £14,950 to £19,315
Characterful styling, peppy engines, fun to drive, lots of equipment, holds value well.
Jiggly ride, high servicing and insurance costs, build quality not the best.
Tempting, like alcohol, but there's the hangover to consider. A car for the more enthusiastic driver.
Insurance and insurance costs are higher than average for this class; the more powerful versions are thirsty, but the mainstream models aren't too bad, considering their performance. There are plenty of supportive independent Alfa Romeo specialists; they're not necessarily super-cheap, but can help keep an older Alfa on the road.
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