We've bought Clarkson's favourite hatchback for just £1700 – How bad can it be?

Summary

The narrator buys a used 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera hatchback for £1,700, choosing the less common 5-cylinder diesel engine over the V6. He takes it to a specialist who confirms it was overpriced but not terrible. It fails its MOT on several minor issues like parking brake, wipers, and exhaust. They make a plan to modify the Brera with coilovers, new wheels, and a tune to turn it into the driver's car it should be, dubbing the project 'Project Bleep' after Jeremy Clarkson's colorful quote about the car.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is about modifying an Alpha Romeo Brera to make it a proper driver's car
• 🚗 The host bought a 2007 Alpha Romeo Brera diesel hatchback for £1700
• ⛽️ The Brera has a 5 cylinder turbo diesel engine which is better than the V6 gasoline engine
• 🚦 The Brera failed its MOT test on several issues like brakes, suspension, exhaust
• 🛠️ The plan is to fix the issues and modify the Brera - coilovers, tune, interior, wheels etc
• 👨‍🔧 The workshop owner thinks the host overpaid for the Brera even after seeing the issues
• 🔧 The issues found during MOT test don't seem too bad and are fixable
• ⬆️ With fixes and modifications, the Brera can be turned into an amazing hot hatch
• 🏁 The goal is to make the Alpha Romeo Brera the best one in the country
• 🎥 The workshop owner has an Italian car modification YouTube channel called Auto Sportivo

Q & A

What car does the narrator buy?

The narrator buys a 2007 Alpha Romeo Brera.

How much does the narrator pay for the Brera?

The narrator pays £1,700 for the Brera.

What color is the Brera that the narrator buys?

The Brera is misano blue color.

What engine does the narrator's Brera have?

The Brera has a 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine.

Why does the narrator choose the diesel engine over the V6?

The narrator chooses the diesel because it can be tuned to have more power and torque than the V6, while also being lighter.

What modifications does the narrator want to make?

The narrator wants to install coilovers, get a tune-up, replace the interior, get new wheels and tires, and a custom exhaust system.

How many MOT failures does the Brera have initially?

The Brera fails its MOT on 6 counts initially.

What are some of the MOT failures?

MOT failures include: faulty parking brake, worn windscreen wipers, loose track rod end, exhaust leaks, a broken coil spring.

Does the mechanic think the narrator overpaid for the Brera?

Yes, the mechanic thinks the narrator slightly overpaid. He would've offered £1,300 for it.

What is the goal for the Brera project?

The goal is to modify the Brera to turn it into the driver's car it should have been originally.