....I get a lot of reading and not much replying.
I am after advice on what to look for when buying an Alfa 147 Selespeed. I need to purchase an auto as my wife can only drive one. I have found some stuff on the net, but it is all overseas based and so far reports not too glowing of the Selespeed. I was after some advise from owners of this car in Australia and only had one reply from my posting of "Feedback/Advice on 2003 ALFA ROMEO 147 Selespeed Twin Spark"
in the General Discussion & Technical - Current models discussion forums.

I just thought there would be no better place to go than here to ask for some advice. Any infor would be really appreciated. 

Thanks

Andrew

Yes Pep I did thanks! Your advice was very helpful. I suppose I was just expecting more response.

Once again thanks mate.

Have a look at a few of the 156 threads re selespeed gearbox reliability.  I believe that the updated models 2002/2003 have an improved selespeed box.

Make sure you get the car checked out by an Alfa Specialist.  Check out our sponsors page and someone like Zagames or Lance Dixon can put the car on the alfa analyser. For a pre purchase inspection you can find out the true condition of the car.  I am a firm believer that this is a small price to pay, sort of insurance even if you do not buy the first car checked out.  Checking out the servicing history of the car is also relavent.

At the end of the day, if you buy a 147 with an updated seleseed or a car that has been well maintained, repaired etc, than you are on a winner.

Cheers.