Alfa Romeo Alfasud saloon
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| Fact File: Alfa Romeo Alfasud saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of production | 1971 to 1983 | Fuel consumption | 28 mpg |
| 0-60 | 11.8 seconds | Maximum speed | 103 mph |
| Engine | 1286 cc | In the magazine | April 1996 |
| Price condition 1 | £2750 | Price condition 2 | £1250 |
| Price condition 3 | £300 | Spares rating | 3 out of 5 |
| Buying Tips | |
|---|---|
| Buying tips | Check for rust around the front and rear suspension mounting points, the sills, windscreen and rear screen surround. Engine is pretty solid (cambelts need paying attention to), but worn gear linkages can make the 'box feel pig-awful to use. Spares (body and trim especially) are rapidly drying up, so take care when choosing... |
| Practical Classics Verdict | |
|---|---|
| For | It might look like a humdrum saloon, but the driving experience is an eye-opener, with keen cornering and useful performance from all model variations. |
| Against | Keep it out of the garage for too long, and you'll be gathering it up with a dustpan and brush. |
| Verdict | Family man's chariot for those with a taste for the exotic... |
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