Is an Alfa Giulietta too powerful?

Is an Alfa Giulietta too powerful?

Hi Shane, I'm interested in buying a 2012 Alfa Romeo Guiletta, is BHP 170. Is this very high? I'm a 20 year old and just wondering will insurance fleece me for the BHP.

Our answer:

Hi Brian,

Yes, sorry to burst your bubble – but 170hp is a figure that an insurance company won’t be too keen on with a younger driver like yourself. It’s the turbocharged petrol model and while there are far more powerful hatchbacks on sale today, that’s still a reasonably quick car that will attract higher premiums for relatively inexperienced drivers. By all means, get yourself a quote and have a think about it, but be prepared for either a huge amount of money being required for 12 months’ insurance – or some companies simply refusing to insure you at all.

Shane O'Donoghue

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