I have a 2.2 Prodrive. Over 130k miles now and it's still solid, has had no major issues, still turns heads, is fun to drive and feels special. The cabin (in particular the 2008 onwards 'facelift' models) is beautiful and has a real sense of occasion. Still have strangers compliment the car and ask about it - how many other 13 year old cars that are available for so little could you say the same about?
Very fair write up. It's a car that looks better than it drives, but it's still a wonderfully soulful GT. I love mine as much now as I did the day i bought it. That's in spite of finding out I need a new timing chain...(!)
Someone near me ended up with that on a 3.2L. They bought as an investment piece like me, took it to be serviced and it flagged as needing a new timing belt. They tried to get the warranty company to fix, but they said because it hadn't failed there was no claim... even though to fix once broken would be a lot lot more.
The Brera concept had scissor doors and boasted around 400 hp. Probably the fact that the production model lacked those goodies made this beauty less desirable.
Yes and no, people are just stupid to oversee those little details. This thing is still an absolutely beautiful hatchback! I would love the 4 cylinder, or v6, imported to Canada!
To this day I still get comments from random passers by about how good this car looks. Also guessing the ones that hate it simply keep quiet about it 😆
Had a 2008 prodrive, beautiful looks lost count of people who would stop you to comment on the looks. However car ruined by GM parts and underpowered fuel hungry engine even 2.2 drank like oli reed. Car ran fine for 8 years then Belt change cost £1800, exhaust manifold rotted and needed replacing and took a month to come from alfa italy as they had to purpose build it another £1500, then cooling pipes needed replacing all in the space of 6 months, had to cut my losses, sad day as beautiful car. Would i buy another low milage one of course i would its a Alfa and heart decision. On a side note saw one last week with a learner plate on, broke my heart, that should be illegal dosent deserve that....
@@LuXoR1590 How so? Mine has 285,000 km apart from replacing a glow plug at 45,000km it has run without a single fault. Still goes like a train, doesn't smoke or use oil, gets the same fuel economy as when new. Still sounds like an old tractor tho 🤣
A car I am currently considering buying, 3.2 Q4 manual in red, I love the looks, I really have to wonder about the driver experience from what I have seen. I am going for a test drive tomorrow, so maybe I can add this add this experience to this review. To my eyes still a very pretty car, but I think think the front overhang could have been shorter. Thanks for the review.
I have the 2.2 JTS and love it. Totally agree that the Diesel makes no sense because of the noise alone. It's a 15-year-old car so needed some work but nothing serious or difficult. I will never sell it and I'm sure the more they get ruined by 'upgrades' the more it will be worth and the more it will turn heads.
Just a little note Jonathan, the 3.2 S you were driving is only FWD, not 4. Although the 1750TBI maybe be the pick of the bunch the production run was so short they are as rare as hens teeth. I loved my 2.2 Prodrive S which I drove for over 60,000 miles, only making way for a Giulia.
I have a 3.2L SV Q4 hoping that it will rise in value. It has the rhubard custard interior which I love but many hate. It's a giant pain in the butt to own but I love to look at it. I don't drive it too much though, too expensive to run and I'm scared to see it tick over 69,999 miles. Not too sure whether that will matter though?...
Production of the Busso Engine ended in 2005…Brera was too late to be outfitted with that engine. The new 3.2 origins from GM and lacks the squeal of the Busso V6 unfortunately. It’s also quite heavy on the front axle.
Thats Vauxhalls/GM's 2.2 eco-tec. They are not spectacular by any means but okey for the era. It's Achilles heel is timing chain. That said V6 petrol ,1750 tbi or even 2.4td if you are that sort of person are imho better choice.
One of the most drop dead gorgeous cars ever conceived.
I have a 2.2 Prodrive. Over 130k miles now and it's still solid, has had no major issues, still turns heads, is fun to drive and feels special. The cabin (in particular the 2008 onwards 'facelift' models) is beautiful and has a real sense of occasion. Still have strangers compliment the car and ask about it - how many other 13 year old cars that are available for so little could you say the same about?
Is the 2.2 good on fuel?
Thought the V6 was better reliability lol
I still love my V6 4wheel drive had it 6 years now still goes like a dream
Very fair write up. It's a car that looks better than it drives, but it's still a wonderfully soulful GT.
I love mine as much now as I did the day i bought it. That's in spite of finding out I need a new timing chain...(!)
Thanks!
Someone near me ended up with that on a 3.2L. They bought as an investment piece like me, took it to be serviced and it flagged as needing a new timing belt. They tried to get the warranty company to fix, but they said because it hadn't failed there was no claim... even though to fix once broken would be a lot lot more.
Honest review, thanks, my 2007 3.2Q4 @ 137,300kms, is still a great drive, love it.
Great to hear!
You are the first person ever, anywhere, to say that the handling isn't spot on perfect.
The Brera concept had scissor doors and boasted around 400 hp.
Probably the fact that the production model lacked those goodies made this beauty less desirable.
Yes and no, people are just stupid to oversee those little details.
This thing is still an absolutely beautiful hatchback!
I would love the 4 cylinder, or v6, imported to Canada!
These are beautiful cars
they was , today they look old comparing to other cars
@@LuXoR1590 They really don't. In fact, if there is a timeless design out there, this is most definitely it. This and the facelifted Citroen DS.
To this day I still get comments from random passers by about how good this car looks.
Also guessing the ones that hate it simply keep quiet about it 😆
Had a 2008 prodrive, beautiful looks lost count of people who would stop you to comment on the looks. However car ruined by GM parts and underpowered fuel hungry engine even 2.2 drank like oli reed. Car ran fine for 8 years then Belt change cost £1800, exhaust manifold rotted and needed replacing and took a month to come from alfa italy as they had to purpose build it another £1500, then cooling pipes needed replacing all in the space of 6 months, had to cut my losses, sad day as beautiful car. Would i buy another low milage one of course i would its a Alfa and heart decision.
On a side note saw one last week with a learner plate on, broke my heart, that should be illegal dosent deserve that....
Giugiaro's original design and the showcar didn't have gullwing doors, it had scissor doors - like on the Countach.
The 2.4 JTDm is also a good engine
it have more problems than 8v and 16v
@@LuXoR1590 How so? Mine has 285,000 km apart from replacing a glow plug at 45,000km it has run without a single fault.
Still goes like a train, doesn't smoke or use oil, gets the same fuel economy as when new.
Still sounds like an old tractor tho 🤣
@@LuXoR1590 you have to maintain it properly
Is very beautiful!!!!
Amen 🙏 😎 🔥❤️.. Going to view a 2010 Diesel tomorrow 👍
A car I am currently considering buying, 3.2 Q4 manual in red, I love the looks, I really have to wonder about the driver experience from what I have seen. I am going for a test drive tomorrow, so maybe I can add this add this experience to this review. To my eyes still a very pretty car, but I think think the front overhang could have been shorter. Thanks for the review.
Alfisti never say "One, Seven Fifty", it's a "Seventeen Fifty". I'm happy with my 2.4 Brera parked next to my GTV6 3.0.
I have the 2.2 JTS and love it. Totally agree that the Diesel makes no sense because of the noise alone. It's a 15-year-old car so needed some work but nothing serious or difficult. I will never sell it and I'm sure the more they get ruined by 'upgrades' the more it will be worth and the more it will turn heads.
Well presented Video.
Glad you liked it!
Just a little note Jonathan, the 3.2 S you were driving is only FWD, not 4. Although the 1750TBI maybe be the pick of the bunch the production run was so short they are as rare as hens teeth. I loved my 2.2 Prodrive S which I drove for over 60,000 miles, only making way for a Giulia.
Wasnt it the prodrive that dropped weight by removing the four wheel drive system?
@@wpjohn91That's correct - the 3.2's were all Q4 AWD.
I have a 3.2L SV Q4 hoping that it will rise in value. It has the rhubard custard interior which I love but many hate. It's a giant pain in the butt to own but I love to look at it. I don't drive it too much though, too expensive to run and I'm scared to see it tick over 69,999 miles. Not too sure whether that will matter though?...
But from my point of view, the ti versions will always worth a bit extra.
Head spinning .... fantastic...alfa ....
They should have used the 3.6 litre block which would have given it around 300 horsepower. Still not a sports car but fewer people would call it slow.
Que bonito es el alfa romeo brera diseñado por Giuggaro 💖
is in Brera 3.2 V6 Busso Engine or is only in GT ?
Production of the Busso Engine ended in 2005…Brera was too late to be outfitted with that engine. The new 3.2 origins from GM and lacks the squeal of the Busso V6 unfortunately. It’s also quite heavy on the front axle.
Overweight, under powered and, yes, over priced. The Brera is the automotive equivalent of a good looking person who drools a lot.
If you are trying to wring an Alfa by the scruf of the neck, you are misunderstanding Alfas.
i have heard and read storties that the 2.2 litre engine is not the one to get, because it would be unreliable, but i dont know if this is true
No it’s not, regular servicing it will be very reliable,
@@Franksie169 terrible engine. 💩💩
Thats Vauxhalls/GM's 2.2 eco-tec. They are not spectacular by any means but okey for the era. It's Achilles heel is timing chain. That said V6 petrol ,1750 tbi or even 2.4td if you are that sort of person are imho better choice.
All engines have problems.
UNDERPRICED
A bit maybe.
Check the road tax before buying. V expensive.
brera.. agile it is NOT