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Which One Would You Go For - Alfa or Merc ?

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    Which One Would You Go For - Alfa or Merc ?

    Decided to change 9 yr old Merc and looking at either newer model or something slightly different and more sporty. I do 400 miles per week mainly motorway/dual carriageway -

    Merc CLK
    2009 32k miles £13,500
    Approved Used 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK200 KOMPRESSOR in Tonbridge for sale

    Alfa Romeo Giulietta
    2010 (60) 13k miles £13000
    Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB MULTIAIR LUSSO 5DR..BIG SPEC 170 BHP.. 2010
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    #2
    Neither. Although I hear GT86s are popular with OAPs and retired folk

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      #3
      The Merc for definate, Alfa's aren't exactly reliable judging from what friends and family how told me they're just slightly better Fiat's
      In Scooter we trust

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        #4
        The problem with the Giuletta is not reliability, it's just that it's a dull, uncharismatic car, unlike the Alfas of old.
        Hard Brexit now!
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          #5
          Merc. But only because it'll be easier to sell on, hold it's value better, be just as nice to drive and more reliable.
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            #6
            Alfa every time for me.
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              #7
              Originally posted by norrahe View Post
              Alfa every time for me.
              Me too usually, but not in this case.
              Hard Brexit now!
              #prayfornodeal

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                #8
                I switched from an Alfa 159 to a C class this year. I do love Alfas, but mine did start to live up to its reputation towards the end. Lots of random warning messages and various issues that continually outfoxed mechanics.

                I feel far more confident driving the Merc, but far less quirky.
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by The Spartan View Post
                  The Merc for definate, Alfa's aren't exactly reliable judging from what friends and family how told me they're just slightly better Fiat's
                  Mercs up until the 90s were great quality.
                  (I had three)
                  Mercs are no longer reliable. They are mass produced like any other car.

                  As an example the automatic selector as plastic linkages and has a plastic locking device that is non serviceable. They invariably stick had will stop the car from starting. There is no way of releasing it. The merc garage has to hit the gear shift with a rubber hammer and break the plastic link. The plastic linkage can then be replaced. At a cost of £1200.

                  It happened on my cousins merc along with many other users. Just google the forums,
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                    #10
                    Merc with a big lazy Diesel engine.

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