alfa 147 2.0 or neo CPS

[Zeroed]

Used to own a 147 2.0 SS... loved it to bits. Drove around in a Satria Neo quite a bit also.

Honest opinion? In the twisties or up genting, a lousy driver will reach there faster in the Alfa lah of course. More torque what. But in the hands of a competent driver, the Satria Neo will really leave the Alfa behind. The Neo handles much better (assuming both drivers are keeping the car relatively stock) and top end power isnt too bad either.

But in terms of driving feel, interior build quality, design, creature comfort and engine noise (ohhh the 147's noise... the noise!!), the Alfa is a much better car hands down.

Bottomline: If youre asking which is a better car, the Alfa Romeo, no questions. If you're asking which car you can pek around a corner hardest like a boyracer, the Neo. And thats the Neo's only strong point really. (Well, minus the Alfa maintenance issue...)

To happily own and maintain the Alfa properly however, prepare a budget of 15-20k over the next 3 years (depending on the car's condition when you get it). You may not need that much, but then again you *might* need more.

 

[rkbella33]

Well said same opinion as mine

 

[mikro]

satria neo cps better, if want more power, take a gsr ones.

Alfa, can own also headache because i think 15-20k is abit too much for maintenance, even proton doesn't cost that much.

Poor working adult speaking.

 

[max327]

Used to own a 147 2.0 SS... loved it to bits. Drove around in a Satria Neo quite a bit also.

Honest opinion? In the twisties or up genting, a lousy driver will reach there faster in the Alfa lah of course. More torque what. But in the hands of a competent driver, the Satria Neo will really leave the Alfa behind. The Neo handles much better (assuming both drivers are keeping the car relatively stock) and top end power isnt too bad either.

alfas are also famous for handling.
for neo to handle much better than 147, so the handling for neo must be damn good.

 

[DanzEterna]

satria neo cps better, if want more power, take a gsr ones.

Alfa, can own also headache because i think 15-20k is abit too much for maintenance, even proton doesn't cost that much.

Poor working adult speaking.

rm15-20k within the next 2-3 yrs is ok. my perdana is almost on par with it.

 

[maxcheca]

RM15-20k for maintainance within 2-3 years is ok mar....all parts imported one...no need to worries fakes one.

 

[rkbella33]

I think for max return for cash get the Neo.
if you need o burn some extra cash and available the 2nd hand 147
Either you won't regret it.

 

[zane_al]

Used to own a 147 2.0 SS... loved it to bits. Drove around in a Satria Neo quite a bit also.

Honest opinion? In the twisties or up genting, a lousy driver will reach there faster in the Alfa lah of course. More torque what. But in the hands of a competent driver, the Satria Neo will really leave the Alfa behind. The Neo handles much better (assuming both drivers are keeping the car relatively stock) and top end power isnt too bad either.

But in terms of driving feel, interior build quality, design, creature comfort and engine noise (ohhh the 147's noise... the noise!!), the Alfa is a much better car hands down.

Bottomline: If youre asking which is a better car, the Alfa Romeo, no questions. If you're asking which car you can pek around a corner hardest like a boyracer, the Neo. And thats the Neo's only strong point really. (Well, minus the Alfa maintenance issue...)

To happily own and maintain the Alfa properly however, prepare a budget of 15-20k over the next 3 years (depending on the car's condition when you get it). You may not need that much, but then again you *might* need more.

Don't forget Proton makes the faster cars these days - as Alfa used to long time ago. Alfas are more for creature comfort. And the looks.

 

[jimmyae101]

kereta itali man...of coz high cost maintenance but u will happy when driving it from feeling,show off money ,power perforamance
satria neo?proton ma..of coz part is cheaper...brand ayam pun ada...
depend owner which better ,value of money...they will know
mine will go to japan car,price ok,high value resale japan car ma...itali,korea kereta resale price drop too much...cant cover bank loan...after 3 or 4 year...

 

[bikerz]

well, what japanese car is comparable to these both? i know EK could beat this in term of power, but the price is quite high compare to it is older than both of this. any other japanese model?

 

[Veloc]

Set the specs aside...

1. Alfa Romeo
2. Proton

Just by the name, the result is already clear...

In terms of performance, well, especially for a hill, don't just look at the hp. Torque is important. Neo has high hp just because it can rev good. But in terms of torque, a 1.6 will always be 1.6. There is no compare with a 2.0

 

[e3_1990]

I guess Neo CPS still not enough to tapau Alfa 147 yet,
Neo CPS R3, yesss babeh!!

 

[max327]

well, what japanese car is comparable to these both? i know EK could beat this in term of power, but the price is quite high compare to it is older than both of this. any other japanese model?

in the first place, i think comparing the 147 2.0 and neo cps is a bit of comparing papaya to apple.

so, how about suzuki swift sport vs neo cps. which one reach genting first?

both 1600cc, around 125hp.

 

[timothy.sum]

hang onn..how can we compare alfa romeo and neo cps..1 is made in italy and another 1 is made in shah alam..?

 

[xtremeleo]

whats wrong in "made in shah alam" again?

 

[crazykatak]

Neos are made in Mega Factory Tanjung Malim plant :p

 

[kambing69]

Malaysia made item is really good, i mean it very good.

 

[sinister_sid]

I guess Neo CPS still not enough to tapau Alfa 147 yet,
Neo CPS R3, yesss babeh!!

dumb ass
if like this better compare top of range satria neo limited edition green with top of range alfa 147 gta v6 3.2 la

cannot believe people here praised about satria neo handling better than a 147 and the European car will tend to sit in workshop like the old days
really doubt they drivin a alfa or they just a proud neo owner
really alot bullshit in zth

 

[zane_al]

I n terms of reliability Honda, Mitsubishi, Slowbaru, Toyota will top the list....bottom of the list would be the likes of Audis,Alfas, Land Rovers etc.
And I am not bashing anybody.

 

[XlimShady]

Yeah..... european cars are 'famous' for high maintenance when they get older probably due to expensive spare parts (coz exchange rate/ transportation cost) or limited spare parts. That's y second hand value for jap cars are higher.

 

[l2s_turbo]

Anyone here owns a 147? Care to shed some light on the maintenance? Vy costly? Parts fail vy fast?

 

[neohadri]

how can a fwd car like neo, without LSD somemore can be comparable to alfa 147 in corners? ayam skeptikal:hmmmm:

 

[rkbella33]

l2Sturbo-please get to italiaauto.net to understand more. You interests in the 1.6 Manual or 147 Selespeed 2.0? Very malas respond but please go research. Whats expensive to some is cheap to other vice versa.

Neohadri-nothing to be skeptical about. I can personally vouch for that. But I have also tasted the Neo Lotus/R3 and been pleasantly surprised.There are other good drives too out there you know.
The neo r3/S2000 are winning in various FIA sanctioned events in Group S/N as well being sold in Japan beating Mitsus/Subaru etc etc in these events. Just google Cusco/WRC etc. Just because it isnt a luxury brand and made by MALAYSIANS doesnt mean it cant be tuned to be a great ride. you might be surprised that there are good Engineering tuners/racer boys with technical knowledge in our own Malaysia.

 

[l2s_turbo]

I'm interested on the 147 selespeed 2.0.. ok will do..

 

[jien1329]

if u can maintain an italian car, which is way expensive than msian car, its ok. the price might be cheap bbut the maintance, only alfa enthusiast would know. if u know where to look parts, where to service, then its good. but dont cmpare the comfort and all that with proton. if u compare proton with perodua pon, stil perodua wins. hahah depends on u. if u can maintain one of the high maintanence continental car, then go for it. i tell u, alfa is much expensive to maintain than mercedes, bmw etc..