The ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (2007-11) 2DR CONVERTIBLE 2.4 JTDM 200 ITALIA INDEPENDENT QTRONIC AUTO6 is a stylish, two-seat sports convertible rather than a practical family car. In the UK used-car market, it is a distinctive, relatively rare choice for drivers wanting open-air motoring with a diesel engine and automatic convenience. It suits couples or solo drivers seeking a weekend car or runabout, though limited seating and convertible practicality make it less suited to families. The 2.4-litre diesel offers relaxed long-distance performance, while the Qtronic automatic helps make everyday driving easier. Alfa Romeo’s sculpted Italian styling and Italia Independent details give this Spider personality beyond mainstream drop-tops; compared with an Audi TT or BMW Z4, it feels like an individual alternative, not an obvious default. mycarcheck.com logged four checks for one VIN, a small sample: £8,900 average private-sale value, 49,000-mile average mileage, 11,000 annual miles and three previous keepers.