Hey JT William, my friend made a video on an Alfa Romeo Brera S by Prodrive if you would like to check it out? ruclips.net/video/ny2TFRfam4w/видео.html
Everything is 'prone' to failing or breaking. My arm is 'prone' to breaking if I twist it the wrong way. These are things that COULD happen to it. Not WILL ALL happen to it. I've had mine ten years, I'm female, single, love to drive, so I'm not interested in practical. Yes, it has niggles, but what car doesn't? If you want to tear about like a boy racer - buy something else. If you are put off by this and are going to buy something boring and more reliable - you didn't deserve a Brera in the first place. If you want to cruise around and you can't stop smiling, get waved at, hooted at, gawped at, approached in car parks to talk about it, feel excited EVERY time you walk towards it - then buy one. I simply can't change it because I still absolutely LOVE the bones of it. If you haven't ever felt like this about a beautiful car, then don't waste your money.
We buy a brand-new Brera 1.8 Tbi T.I back in 2009,so 11years later this car is still in our propriety and we never have a problem whit this car. NEVER IN 11 YEARS! Great Car.
2 years on, do you still have it ?, i recently bought a 159 1750 Tbi Ti, it's absolutely stunning, it's been re-mapped to 240bhp (same power as the V6 but a lot lighter) so goes very well indeed, fuel consumption isn't great but that's no biggie.
This is brilliant. I have a Brera and you've listed loads of problems I've never heard of before. I've got lots of different problems instead...! Central locking doesn't work when it's cold, boot doesn't open when it's hot, air con has mind of its own, rocky driver's seat, abs/hill holder randomly fails (brake sensor issue), sticky clutch pedal, crappy passenger side door seals. Etc etc. And I bloody love it.
Just get subframe properly sandblasted and treated with something like POR15. Under trays should stay in place to prevent salt and muck getting into engine bay, to reduce noise and improve aero and mpg.
so ALFA. That Brera is a very nice Alfa. Like all Italians it has faults. One day I was talking to my buddy, a car mechanic by the way, who just bought his 5th ALFA, a 164. It has faults he said but I can live with them. Driving an Alfa is a child's dream he said. I will never forget that. All ALFA adepts are like that.
I drive a Benz C32 AMG and it's quiet unrealible car compare to other Mercedes i have owned ...i was looking to buy an Afla from my neighbour..after i saw this reviee i changed my mind ...thanks for this review mate.
Cousin used to have the Brera with 2.4 JTDM, and got up to 200000 km, then sold it to one guy in our town. I don't know the mileage, but the guy still drives it. Quite a good engine for an Alfa.
Bit of a doom-monger. My daily is an 11 year old 2.2 Brera Prodrive with 112k miles. Still feels solid, no rattles and no unusual issues. No other car if this age gets so much positive attention too. Like any cars if this age there are some known issues, however regular maintenance prevents most.
Mine is a 2006 2.2. Jts too. I got it since 2013. Good quality car, it still looks "young" (outside and inside). The look remains great and unfashionable. The only issue : this engine (185 hp) is a little bit too weak for the Brera (1500 kgs and more).
Rust is definitely less of a problem in Southern Europe. Some used cars (not only Alfas but BMWs and Mercs as well) coming from Germany have had rust in places and amount that I've never seen before.
I agree with you Tasos .. You can't build same quality cars for UK and the rest of Europe let's say , keeping in mind that UK cars are much cheaper. You just can't.
That is so true, I sold a golf 150 diesel for my GTV 3.0 litre and have spent nearly 5 grand in 7years on it but I just love the car so much and never think about selling it
Engine wise its just a vauxhall lump, my alfa GT was been a great car but i made sure i removed the swirl flaps as soon as possible, if ingested into the engine they can be a nightmare, quite an enjoyable job to be fair, just take your time. Any other niggles if caught early arn't a big deal.
That’s my favorite engine of Alfa’s UK range they did . The only hp’ ones I have not owned is the 175 bhp in the 156 & the 210bhp in the 159 etc . I love the blend of torque & economy and I love the soundtrack it produces while driving it . Thanks for the great videos 👍🏻
I've never had half of these problems, Just window wire breaking, rear springs sheared off a few times and the seat lean stopped working and don't forget the stone chips on the rear wheel arch with the paint flaking off. Everything else is just your normal car miles maintenance. And why a 159 front on a Brera? Engine wise, the 2.4 is bulletproof for 200k miles with normal maintenance and the chain done ever 60k or 4 years. Remove the egr valve and particulate filter with a remap and you can get around 240hp with no limp home mode hassle anymore, though the clutch will wear a lot quicker. Be aware their are two versions of the 2.4's, the later ones are 210hp not 200hp and the only differences are turbos and longer heater plugs due to the head being thinker. The other engines, well the 2.2... just run for you life! Don't do it! It's got bad hesitation that can be better with a remap but not worth the cost/trouble and it has plastic chain tensioners that might break blocking the oil pump, staring a self destruct. The 3.2 V6 You must have some deep pockets for a cambelt change.
My Brera suffered with extreme brake 'fade' on occasion - as in complete loss of braking! Very scary - anyone else had this issue? Alarm system with a mind of its own - went to an Alfa specialist who kept it over a week but didnt really fix the issue. Couldnt complain - gave me a loan car and didnt charge me anything! Rear parking sensors - mind of their own. Main earth cable under battery tray corroded, made patial connection until complete failure. Took another Alfa specialist an age to find the defect and sort. Still loved the car, though!
@@MrVieDetailing man, in any make or mothel they have plenty recurrent problems, to be aware of. for example I own a 2012 subaru xv, and there is lots of things that are regular problems, like the brake switch failing, oil consumption, windshield washer deposit sensor failing, valve spring failures etc. it dosnt mean all the cars have those problems, but its better to know. and dont get me started with mercedes or vag issues...
Fabulous in depth review buddy. Beautiful car, but you've frightened me to death as I'm on a budget. Think I'll stick to the repair bills I get with the 1 series. 😂😁👍
Paul Lockwood there not all as bad as I make out. Just pointing out obvious faults to look out for when going to view a car. Most of the faults can be fixed cheaply.
@@ItaliaAutos I agree. And thanks for the reply. The biggest problems people face with a repair is not knowing which garage to turn to for the repair. Quotations can vary, as parts and labour rates are on different levels. Thanks for the review. Beautiful car.
I really don't understand why Alfa stopped producing such an amazing and beautiful car..... I just really dont it has a very unique touch in the way they built it that I have never seen in any car.
Andy Williamson not based off of the vectra platform. 159/brera was the only cars to use the platform they are built on (new at the time) ! Agreed though that the cars are heavy/underpowered
Going to have a look at one this weekend, I wanted the V6 3.2. So many mixed reviews of disappointment in drive vs. beauty and sound! Now just more worried watching this!
The V6 is a lovely engine. I had one with the automatic a couple of years ago. It is not as revvy as the old Busso V6 back in the day though. Some say that this results in lack of character. I disagree! It is just a different kind of character. The Brera V6 with the Q4 all-wheel-drive system almost feels like a muscle car to me. A very sophisticated and capable engine and a brilliant choice for the Brera. Just be prepared to stop for fuel quite often. 😉
@@ItaliaAutos Not in a cold and humid climate that we have in Sweden. They simply aren't built to cope with that in the same way as a Volvo, Audi or Mercedes. I gave up owning Alfas and switched to Mercedes. The ease of ownership in comparison to an Alfa is astounding. I wouldn't mind a 105 Bertone as a summer car though.
I have to say. This would put off anyone thinking about purchasing an Italian car. Phew! I like that you keeping the Alfas going but hey.. come on. Any positives(!?)
You do realise he's just pointing out things to check when buying the car right? Pretty sure there's a thorough checklist like this for every car out there
I'm afraid it's very much an Italian car thing, just test drive one and you'll know whether it's for you or not.....20v diesel 5 pot is a beauty and definitely a positive!
@@sinicalbob4585 I'd put bilstein on and make sure I keep the engine clean, and upgrade the disks and pads... shocks are crap on Italian cars, and they dont last as much as Germans in the interior, latest engines made of alloys , but they are very fun to drive with the right setup not stock. Some Fiats lasted forever 126, 127, 500, I still have a Uno running.
Wing mirrors the glass corrodes badly,sometimes clipping the door frame when adjusted inwards ,the headlight adjust switch is brittle and often break.The cooling bottles are dodgy ,and various catches and decor are a bit tacky outside and in. Very simular to the 159 ,I have had the Brera and the 159 and not forgetting the springs are pretty brittle.
Some things need to be added. Most of them were shown on your channel. Engine pulley can go wrong and should be changed if the car vibrates. Injector harness can go bad because of vibrations. The harness is OK but the connectors need to be changed. Engine mounts suffer from wear or can be dislodged from their position and need to be refitted - again this is because the engine is heavy. All in all this is a great cruiser. IMHO this should have been named Brera GT. Too bad they already had a GT.
Thanks for a brilliant summary of all the common faults. I respect your opinion on the engine choices. What is it about the V6 petrol 3.2 that makes it a bad choice for this car. I know this size of petrol engine is very highly regarded in other Alfas. Great channel, keep up the good work, I'm still hovering about what my first Alfa purchase will be! 👍😀
Well thanks, although the car looks awesome I'm not going to buy one now, that's a ridiculous amount of problems 😑 thanks for the awesome and truthful review
What is it about the 2.2 JTS engine that you don’t like so much? I am personally aware of the problems with the chain in that engine, but what are the other faults that you would point out? Except being perhaps too weak for the 939, and being heavy on petrol consumption
@@ItaliaAutos Are any of those faults more common than some of it's diesel counterparts though? I've really only heard people talk about the chain stretching issue, but likewise i don't hear people talking about fuel pumps, regulators and various sensors failing on diesel engines, when in reality they do. As I've seen from your previous comments, you're only a fan of the 1750tbi, which I understand 100% and agree with you. But just like in your country, prices for those tbi 159's are just in the premium side of the market, making our choice boil down to the 2.2 and the 3.2 engines. I'm really not a fan of the diesel engine (generally), i have a 1.9 8v and maintenance wise it's a great engine, but im missing the sound of the gasoline powered engine.
That car's been hit. The front end is from a Brera, complete with bumper and the silver trim that holds the badge. You can also notice that the bumper's been painted, and not only did they miss the shade of red, they also didn't fit it properly - there's a gap
@@ItaliaAutos Thanks for the reply, I have a red 2.4 Brera myself and I had quite a few issues finding the badge trim and an original bumper. Great car though. Love your vids
Just wondered what you thought of the gm v6 power plant? I had the 2.4 Brera and it spent most of the time in the garage .dpf blocked and blew bottom end , followed by clutch and gearbox, luckily all under warrantee but car only had 60k miles I want one again so badly but was scared by my experience maybe just got a bad one?
I’m seriously in the market for a Brera, as for 2 years with an Audi means I miss my 156 like a mad man. However, the 2.4 JTD is sadly quite rare here, the 2.2 JTS is by far the most popular option. What’s your honest opinion on that engine? Cheers
Italia Autos In terms of performance or reliability in general? I know it’s far from a performance engine, but the choices here are close to nothing other than the 2.2. I’d take the 2.4 in a heartbeat if not.
Alfa means issue, but we love em,as are so priti - EUROBOX Audi and BMW are superior cars, but have faults too, M4 died on me last year with only 600 miles on the clock got a new replacement min but very Black Swan !!!.
@@ItaliaAutos Thanks for the reply. What would you say about factory xenon headlights? I was told to buy Brera with bi-xenon option. Are they really much better than standards bulbs?
Wow! Looks like Alfa need to remake this car for 2021 with better materials a more futuristic front end the back is amazing already... Put a mazda sky active 2.0 engine in here!
'More futuristic front end'...!? What an absurd comment. Their front ends are timesless and, for the most part, are what makes these cars still turn heads.
I was really minded to buy because - well, obvious reasons - but maybe I'll wait until the Germans or Japanese make an equally beautiful car. Maybe the LC500 will become cheap someday, it's probably cheaper to maintain and more fuel efficient ...
@@ItaliaAutos i have 23 years. I owned 4 alfa 147 1.9jtdm. So Quick cars and matience isnt so expensive... But 159 and brera is 200 300kg more. Maybe i shoud take a car which is in better condition?
@@ItaliaAutos maybe to buy gt 1.9jtdm? I dont know i think the 159 is the level above... Sorry if im boring. Im from Montenegro and i folow your accpunt✌️
Great review, thank you
Hey JT William, my friend made a video on an Alfa Romeo Brera S by Prodrive if you would like to check it out?
ruclips.net/video/ny2TFRfam4w/видео.html
Half of this is salt on the roads flying up probably right?
One of the most beautiful designs of the last couple of decades.
Man this car is beautiful
peter455sd thanks
Everything is 'prone' to failing or breaking. My arm is 'prone' to breaking if I twist it the wrong way. These are things that COULD happen to it. Not WILL ALL happen to it. I've had mine ten years, I'm female, single, love to drive, so I'm not interested in practical. Yes, it has niggles, but what car doesn't? If you want to tear about like a boy racer - buy something else. If you are put off by this and are going to buy something boring and more reliable - you didn't deserve a Brera in the first place. If you want to cruise around and you can't stop smiling, get waved at, hooted at, gawped at, approached in car parks to talk about it, feel excited EVERY time you walk towards it - then buy one. I simply can't change it because I still absolutely LOVE the bones of it. If you haven't ever felt like this about a beautiful car, then don't waste your money.
Think you need to look up the definition of “prone” … it definitely doesn’t mean “could possibly” lol
Based lady
We buy a brand-new Brera 1.8 Tbi T.I back in 2009,so 11years later this car is still in our propriety and we never have a problem whit this car. NEVER IN 11 YEARS! Great Car.
That was a good choice.That engine is better than the V6...no surprise why is more pricey.Specially with low milage
2 years on, do you still have it ?, i recently bought a 159 1750 Tbi Ti, it's absolutely stunning, it's been re-mapped to 240bhp (same power as the V6 but a lot lighter) so goes very well indeed, fuel consumption isn't great but that's no biggie.
Why alfa stopped producing this car.
Brera is one of best car design in the history of car making period.
What an expert :D And it seems like everything is wrong here. I suggest you buy a Rover or something, Made in UK!
This is brilliant. I have a Brera and you've listed loads of problems I've never heard of before. I've got lots of different problems instead...!
Central locking doesn't work when it's cold, boot doesn't open when it's hot, air con has mind of its own, rocky driver's seat, abs/hill holder randomly fails (brake sensor issue), sticky clutch pedal, crappy passenger side door seals. Etc etc.
And I bloody love it.
yeah a couple more i could of added but there less common. have you called it herbie. lol
Amazing build up comment XD
What model of brera have you got?
Just get subframe properly sandblasted and treated with something like POR15. Under trays should stay in place to prevent salt and muck getting into engine bay, to reduce noise and improve aero and mpg.
so ALFA. That Brera is a very nice Alfa. Like all Italians it has faults. One day I was talking to my buddy, a car mechanic by the way, who just bought his 5th ALFA, a 164. It has faults he said but I can live with them. Driving an Alfa is a child's dream he said. I will never forget that. All ALFA adepts are like that.
I drive a Benz C32 AMG and it's quiet unrealible car compare to other Mercedes i have owned ...i was looking to buy an Afla from my neighbour..after i saw this reviee i changed my mind ...thanks for this review mate.
Yeah there not the best I'm afraid. Maybe look at a alfa gtv v6, much more fun and quite reliable
perhaps the best looking car ever
Um no its not.
@@bigmacdaddy1234 yes mate, it was and still is
I was thinking of buying one until I listened to your never ending list of potential issues. I think I’ll give it a miss now.
me too ..fuck it
you could say that of virtually any cars..
He was just listing issues to look out for when buying one. It doesn't necessarily mean every car has these problems.
Cousin used to have the Brera with 2.4 JTDM, and got up to 200000 km, then sold it to one guy in our town. I don't know the mileage, but the guy still drives it. Quite a good engine for an Alfa.
There a great engine if looked after correctly. 😁
I just bought a 2009 (59) reg 3.2 Prodrive and its a dream to drive, looks gorgeous next to my Guilia and GT Cloverleaf
Bit of a doom-monger. My daily is an 11 year old 2.2 Brera Prodrive with 112k miles. Still feels solid, no rattles and no unusual issues. No other car if this age gets so much positive attention too. Like any cars if this age there are some known issues, however regular maintenance prevents most.
Mine is a 2006 2.2. Jts too. I got it since 2013. Good quality car, it still looks "young" (outside and inside). The look remains great and unfashionable. The only issue : this engine (185 hp) is a little bit too weak for the Brera (1500 kgs and more).
From my experience, it might sound silly, but only UK cars have so many issues, never heard of half the ones described on other countries/forums.
As I only work in the UK I can't say.
Rust is definitely less of a problem in Southern Europe. Some used cars (not only Alfas but BMWs and Mercs as well) coming from Germany have had rust in places and amount that I've never seen before.
@@Mandrak789 Yeah, if you buy one from Italy, you will have no rust problems.
I agree with you Tasos .. You can't build same quality cars for UK and the rest of Europe let's say , keeping in mind that UK cars are much cheaper. You just can't.
I stay in Germany and buy one in Germany, here the Breras have a lot of rust problems.
Ahh nfs carbon memories
Oh, Carbon has Alfas? I will check it out!
My starter car of choice, also my prefered car in the roblox game midnight racing tokyo.
this is a car that you don't buy with your head but you buy with your heart
That is so true, I sold a golf 150 diesel for my GTV 3.0 litre and have spent nearly 5 grand in 7years on it but I just love the car so much and never think about selling it
I think you are right!
Only problem I had was doors won’t open on frosty mornings. Oh, and drivers seat was a bit rocky in certain positions. Stunning car. Brera s 2009!
I used to leave my 156 unlocked on the icy nights, the front locks were frozen solid, but the little plastic 'secret' rear door handle still worked. 😂
Engine wise its just a vauxhall lump, my alfa GT was been a great car but i made sure i removed the swirl flaps as soon as possible, if ingested into the engine they can be a nightmare, quite an enjoyable job to be fair, just take your time. Any other niggles if caught early arn't a big deal.
Another common problem is rust on ground cable. This makes problems with starting
I’m considering buying one have wanted it for years. This is ideal thanks
dont .ull end up skint
That’s my favorite engine of Alfa’s UK range they did .
The only hp’ ones I have not owned is the 175 bhp in the 156 & the 210bhp in the 159 etc .
I love the blend of torque & economy and I love the soundtrack it produces while driving it .
Thanks for the great videos 👍🏻
Thanks.
I've never had half of these problems, Just window wire breaking, rear springs sheared off a few times and the seat lean stopped working and don't forget the stone chips on the rear wheel arch with the paint flaking off. Everything else is just your normal car miles maintenance. And why a 159 front on a Brera?
Engine wise, the 2.4 is bulletproof for 200k miles with normal maintenance and the chain done ever 60k or 4 years. Remove the egr valve and particulate filter with a remap and you can get around 240hp with no limp home mode hassle anymore, though the clutch will wear a lot quicker. Be aware their are two versions of the 2.4's, the later ones are 210hp not 200hp and the only differences are turbos and longer heater plugs due to the head being thinker. The other engines, well the 2.2... just run for you life! Don't do it! It's got bad hesitation that can be better with a remap but not worth the cost/trouble and it has plastic chain tensioners that might break blocking the oil pump, staring a self destruct. The 3.2 V6 You must have some deep pockets for a cambelt change.
The 159 bumper was down to cost Brera bumpers cost 400% more used. didn't have the budget in it.
So would you recommend buying the 210 hp engine?
@@jdm.flair2020 yes I would as long as it's been looked after.
Italia Autos thanks mate. I never would have thought that there is a difference between the 200 and the 210hp engine.
@@jdm.flair2020 yeah not much but the turbo is a different version.
Thank you for putting me off purchasing this model! 👍
My Brera suffered with extreme brake 'fade' on occasion - as in complete loss of braking! Very scary - anyone else had this issue? Alarm system with a mind of its own - went to an Alfa specialist who kept it over a week but didnt really fix the issue. Couldnt complain - gave me a loan car and didnt charge me anything! Rear parking sensors - mind of their own. Main earth cable under battery tray corroded, made patial connection until complete failure. Took another Alfa specialist an age to find the defect and sort. Still loved the car, though!
What model of the brera?
@@jesusgarrido7466 2.2 JTS
Man you tell so many problems i didnt have any of it , i have 159
im not saying you will get these on every car, just problems to look out for when buying one. :-)
@@ItaliaAutos Damn with so many potential problems. i dont think i want a alfa romeo anymore.
@@MrVieDetailing man, in any make or mothel they have plenty recurrent problems, to be aware of. for example I own a 2012 subaru xv, and there is lots of things that are regular problems, like the brake switch failing, oil consumption, windshield washer deposit sensor failing, valve spring failures etc. it dosnt mean all the cars have those problems, but its better to know. and dont get me started with mercedes or vag issues...
@@carloskeim Or BMW
Fabulous in depth review buddy. Beautiful car, but you've frightened me to death as I'm on a budget. Think I'll stick to the repair bills I get with the 1 series. 😂😁👍
Paul Lockwood there not all as bad as I make out. Just pointing out obvious faults to look out for when going to view a car. Most of the faults can be fixed cheaply.
@@ItaliaAutos I agree. And thanks for the reply. The biggest problems people face with a repair is not knowing which garage to turn to for the repair. Quotations can vary, as parts and labour rates are on different levels. Thanks for the review. Beautiful car.
Paul Lockwood most the guides I’ve done videos on. So if you have spammers just watch those.
@@ItaliaAutos Many Thanks will do.😁👍
Absolute nailed on classic 👍
I really don't understand why Alfa stopped producing such an amazing and beautiful car..... I just really dont it has a very unique touch in the way they built it that I have never seen in any car.
You got it down to a tee.
Andy Williamson not based off of the vectra platform. 159/brera was the only cars to use the platform they are built on (new at the time) ! Agreed though that the cars are heavy/underpowered
It may look amazing, but it wasn't a very good car. Heavy, underpowered, doesn't handle too well
@@SuperStarrr80 it's more related to the Saab 9-5 and Opel Insignia's Epsilon platform iirc
Great video - It feels though like "Hey guys, that's an Alfa. He is what can break.... the whole car!"
Such a beautiful car. It is such a shame they haven't taken a leaf out of something like Toyota's book for reliability.
They should have let Toyota built it!!!
another issue is water collecting under the fuel cap - the drain hole can become blocked
Going to have a look at one this weekend, I wanted the V6 3.2. So many mixed reviews of disappointment in drive vs. beauty and sound! Now just more worried watching this!
its all down to what suits you and what the history is like on the car.
The V6 is a lovely engine. I had one with the automatic a couple of years ago. It is not as revvy as the old Busso V6 back in the day though. Some say that this results in lack of character. I disagree! It is just a different kind of character. The Brera V6 with the Q4 all-wheel-drive system almost feels like a muscle car to me. A very sophisticated and capable engine and a brilliant choice for the Brera. Just be prepared to stop for fuel quite often. 😉
This was intended as an economy hatchback by Alfa
So it would be better to go for the 2.4
Every time I start thinking about getting an Alfa again, I watch a buyer's guide to recollect what an absolute nightmare they are to own.
There just the same as any other car. Look after them and they will be fine.
@@ItaliaAutos Not in a cold and humid climate that we have in Sweden. They simply aren't built to cope with that in the same way as a Volvo, Audi or Mercedes. I gave up owning Alfas and switched to Mercedes. The ease of ownership in comparison to an Alfa is astounding. I wouldn't mind a 105 Bertone as a summer car though.
I have to say. This would put off anyone thinking about purchasing an Italian car. Phew! I like that you keeping the Alfas going but hey.. come on. Any positives(!?)
You do realise he's just pointing out things to check when buying the car right? Pretty sure there's a thorough checklist like this for every car out there
@@Cyba_IT He knows the car and pointing out potentials you should look at when buying second hand, if a car has all of this it's indeed for scrap.
@@bengrizzlyadams6187 I know. That's what I'm saying.
I'm afraid it's very much an Italian car thing, just test drive one and you'll know whether it's for you or not.....20v diesel 5 pot is a beauty and definitely a positive!
@@sinicalbob4585 I'd put bilstein on and make sure I keep the engine clean, and upgrade the disks and pads... shocks are crap on Italian cars, and they dont last as much as Germans in the interior, latest engines made of alloys , but they are very fun to drive with the right setup not stock.
Some Fiats lasted forever 126, 127, 500, I still have a Uno running.
Interesting look with the 159 front bumper
cheaper option when repairing this one.
I'm choosing this when I move from Canada to Italy!!
I'm currently in torronto. Until tomorrow.
@@ItaliaAutos That's amazing! I live in Winnipeg Manitoba!!
Awesome. Off to banff today.
@@ItaliaAutos You're everywhere man!! That's the best part of Alberta!!
Have fun!!
Basically just get a more reliable car unless you're a mechanic or have deep pockets. However they are beautiful cars I loved my Alfa
Mystic Meg has just spoke to the new owner saying that in the future this car is going to be rear shunted!
The bumper of this brera is from a 159...
If everything worked it would be an Audi!
Thanks for the great review! :D
It would have to be boring to look at and drive as well then😂
Nice vids.. Any plans on doing one for the Spider and Spider T. Spark? Thinking of getting one in the future. :)
Got one planned for a phase 3 jts spider. Before the summer.
ive now done a review on the 916 spider.
I was VERY interested in a local car for sale until I watched this guide. Now, I think I'll just watch from a distance....
Prob for the best.
Wing mirrors the glass corrodes badly,sometimes clipping the door frame when adjusted inwards ,the headlight adjust switch is brittle and often break.The cooling bottles are dodgy
,and various catches and decor are a bit tacky outside and in. Very simular to the 159 ,I have had the Brera and the 159 and not forgetting the springs are pretty brittle.
Some things need to be added. Most of them were shown on your channel. Engine pulley can go wrong and should be changed if the car vibrates. Injector harness can go bad because of vibrations. The harness is OK but the connectors need to be changed. Engine mounts suffer from wear or can be dislodged from their position and need to be refitted - again this is because the engine is heavy. All in all this is a great cruiser. IMHO this should have been named Brera GT. Too bad they already had a GT.
Thanks for a brilliant summary of all the common faults. I respect your opinion on the engine choices. What is it about the V6 petrol 3.2 that makes it a bad choice for this car. I know this size of petrol engine is very highly regarded in other Alfas. Great channel, keep up the good work, I'm still hovering about what my first Alfa purchase will be! 👍😀
so expensive for parts and hard to get now.
@@ItaliaAutos Do you think a brera would be suitable for a busso v6 swap?
God 👎
I notice and she is a comic, she cracks me up, but yeah she goes mad when she talks about her LOLl hands arms waving, raising voice etc
Wonderfully informative, thank you 👍🏽
Lovely car, but very sadly no longer on the DVLA site, and MOT ran out in 2020. Maybe it's now on a private reg.
Check out the other video. It was written off a few months later.
Any chance for a 156 buyers guide? I'm looking to buy one 😁👍
watch the 147 one ive done its almost the same. but i will be doing one when i get my hands on one.
@@ItaliaAutos will do thanks
Great video! What is the type of wheels? They are beautiful 😍
giulia quad rep wheels
gave your video a like too, keep up the great work :)
Cheers.
@@ItaliaAutos no worries dude
Road taxis the problem for me, £735 pa for the V6. £445 for 2 litre.
Not that far off in the UK
Thanks for the video. Great car!
Well thanks, although the car looks awesome I'm not going to buy one now, that's a ridiculous amount of problems 😑 thanks for the awesome and truthful review
No problem 👍
That's a BIG list but a great looking car.
Thanks for the info. Can you tell me something about 1.75 TBi engine?
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Good Lord, so many potential faults and issues.
It is an absolutely gorgeous car, one of the best looking ever, but holly shit!!!
To be honest there not the best unless you get a well looked after car.
@@ItaliaAutos So I keep hearing.
Still, an absolutely stunning piece of design.
This is surely a list of things that can fail on all cars?
What is it about the 2.2 JTS engine that you don’t like so much?
I am personally aware of the problems with the chain in that engine, but what are the other faults that you would point out?
Except being perhaps too weak for the 939, and being heavy on petrol consumption
Injectors, coil packs, fuel pumps fuel regulators various sensors. All very common for failure and most art hard parts to find.
@@ItaliaAutos Are any of those faults more common than some of it's diesel counterparts though?
I've really only heard people talk about the chain stretching issue, but likewise i don't hear people talking about fuel pumps, regulators and various sensors failing on diesel engines, when in reality they do.
As I've seen from your previous comments, you're only a fan of the 1750tbi, which I understand 100% and agree with you.
But just like in your country, prices for those tbi 159's are just in the premium side of the market, making our choice boil down to the 2.2 and the 3.2 engines.
I'm really not a fan of the diesel engine (generally), i have a 1.9 8v and maintenance wise it's a great engine, but im missing the sound of the gasoline powered engine.
That car's been hit. The front end is from a Brera, complete with bumper and the silver trim that holds the badge. You can also notice that the bumper's been painted, and not only did they miss the shade of red, they also didn't fit it properly - there's a gap
Please watch my other brera videos. It will explain this car fully. Thanks
@@ItaliaAutos Thanks for the reply, I have a red 2.4 Brera myself and I had quite a few issues finding the badge trim and an original bumper. Great car though. Love your vids
I wondered why you chose the 2.4 over the 3.2 v6 would like to find out your reasons ? Thanks
A lot cheaper to maintain and parts are easily available.
The same with 159,i had mine repaired for 1700 euros because of the m32 gearbox
What happened with the gearbox?
@@jesusgarrido7466 the brera/159 has a known issue with the gearbox it wears out on a low milage
Why are most secondhand Brera has a lot of rust on their frame or their engine bay?
Engine covers left on all of it's life.
Mikir merek opo sak sneng ku yo pora kenyataan menarik sak senengku 😅👍
Alfa 159 the same ,great car ,,
awesome review - cheers!!! :)
I have a model of this car used to love it
So just make sure every single part on the car works? Got it.
My god I want one.... been hunting for a while now!
What’s the best way to lift all 4 wheels of the Brera?
Are there any central jacking points?
Thanks
Yes. Lots of pics on google
Just wondered what you thought of the gm v6 power plant? I had the 2.4 Brera and it spent most of the time in the garage .dpf blocked and blew bottom end , followed by clutch and gearbox, luckily all under warrantee but car only had 60k miles I want one again so badly but was scared by my experience maybe just got a bad one?
no a fan of anything that says JTS.
I have an 2007 2.2 and the tailgate when closed is slightly higher on the right than the left. What can I adjust to sort it?
I’m seriously in the market for a Brera, as for 2 years with an Audi means I miss my 156 like a mad man.
However, the 2.4 JTD is sadly quite rare here, the 2.2 JTS is by far the most popular option. What’s your honest opinion on that engine?
Cheers
I’m not a fan of any of the Jts engines I’m afraid.
Italia Autos In terms of performance or reliability in general?
I know it’s far from a performance engine, but the choices here are close to nothing other than the 2.2.
I’d take the 2.4 in a heartbeat if not.
i am thinking of buying a 2.4 JTD. I've seen one for 2700€
Nice review, was Stevie Wonder the previous owner? ugghhhh to that colour combo
Alfa means issue, but we love em,as are so priti - EUROBOX Audi and BMW are superior cars, but have faults too, M4 died on me last year with only 600 miles on the clock got a new replacement min but very Black Swan !!!.
I read a review buy Autocar (I think) and they absolutely abused the 2.4. said it was characterless and felt weak?
I dont rate any car magazine reviews I'm afraid.
What about house of wolves by my chemical romance for lupin? Just a thought...
superb and very helpful!
this car is 😍
One just can't say Alfa without saying *leak* in the same sentence :D
Was thinking of replacing my merc clk 220 cdi with a Brera. I'm ok on the tools but will I be at it every weekend if I buy a Alfa 2.4 diesel?
How strange I'm in the same spot with the same car!
5 engines. Petrol; 1.8, 2.2, 3.2. Diesel; 2.0 & 2.4.
The high pressure steering hose leaks and burns out the Alternator which is a pig of a job.
Hi the air con on my brera 2.4 jtdm has ceased , is it an easy job to fix? like changing the ac compressor. Thank you
Savvas Ch it’s not to bad.
Hi just wondering do all alfa romeo brera's front seats move forward automatically when folded forward?
Yes I think so.
This car is so sexy. I'm going to get one soon
good luck.
Good looking car but big trouble ,not worth the hassle bet the tech don't own one!
Which petrol engine do you prefer and why?? :-)
I don't. Tbi is ok but the rest I'd avoid
Isn't 1750tbi the best choice for Brera? Looking for one but it's a very rare car to find in reasonable shape.
That's why I don't consider it as it's a rare engine and more costly to get parts for. A flywheel is twice the cost of a diesel one.
@@ItaliaAutos Thanks for the reply. What would you say about factory xenon headlights? I was told to buy Brera with bi-xenon option. Are they really much better than standards bulbs?
@@RKkuba they are better but harder to come by also in the UK.
@@ItaliaAutos There is one Brera that I am interested in right now. I will let you know if I buy her :)
Is this the diesel???
Good video
Wow! Looks like Alfa need to remake this car for 2021 with better materials a more futuristic front end the back is amazing already... Put a mazda sky active 2.0 engine in here!
any new cheap alfa would be nice.
Italia Autos I like the wide ass look on this car, there aren't many. Renault Megane 2006.... Volkswagen Sirocco...
'More futuristic front end'...!? What an absurd comment. Their front ends are timesless and, for the most part, are what makes these cars still turn heads.
Probably easier to list what doesn't go wrong
wouldnt be a very long video then would it :-)
Is the space in the brera bigger or the Alfa romeo gt
Smaller in most ways.
is the 159 buyers guide basically the same then?
pretty much. now the 159 ti is finished ill be doing one using that over the next few weeks.
@@ItaliaAutos fantastic video, thanks a lot
I was really minded to buy because - well, obvious reasons - but maybe I'll wait until the Germans or Japanese make an equally beautiful car. Maybe the LC500 will become cheap someday, it's probably cheaper to maintain and more fuel efficient ...
Why do you recommend the 2.4L over the TBI?
Because it’s very rare in the uk and you have to pay a premium for it.
400 Nm :)
Shoud i buy ar 159 2009 1.9jtd or brerra 2005 2.4 200hp? I want this car so badly but i watch and read all coments... They are no realible..
1.9 is your most reliable engine. But 2.4s are ok 8f they have had the mods done.
@@ItaliaAutos i have 23 years. I owned 4 alfa 147 1.9jtdm. So Quick cars and matience isnt so expensive... But 159 and brera is 200 300kg more. Maybe i shoud take a car which is in better condition?
@@Iron_WarriorX personally there not for me I prefer the GT and GTV
@@ItaliaAutos maybe to buy gt 1.9jtdm? I dont know i think the 159 is the level above... Sorry if im boring. Im from Montenegro and i folow your accpunt✌️