Alfa Romeo 156

[Pittsey]

What do people think of these? Very reasonably priced.

 

[choppa]

That looks pretty nice. Whats the enginge specs on it?

 

[Pittsey]

There's a choice of 1.6, 1.8, 2.4 Diesel or petrol V6.

 

[Sebastian]

well the car looks ok. not the colour but the design.

 

[Duke]

Be warned, Alfa's are prone to breaking down and if I am to believe the ToPGear survey, the dealers tried clients as manure.

They are "nice" cars, though. practical and lots of fun to drive. Basically, Alfa as always.


Top gear survey (which is UK only and from the last few years, so could be relevant to you) rates Alfa 156 as such:

Engine/Gearbox Reliability 3/5
Electrical Reliability 2/5
Brakes/Suspension/Steering 2/5
Fit/Finish 3/5
Squeaks/Rattles 3/5
Performance 4/5
Handling 4/5
Comfort/Praciticalty 2/5
Customer Care 2/5
Ownership Costs 2/5


http://www.topgear.com/content/features/stories/2005/11/stories/01/10.html

 

[Pittsey]

Be warned, Alfa's are prone to breaking down and if I am to believe the ToPGear survey, the dealers tried clients as manure.

They are "nice" cars, though. practical and lots of fun to drive. Basically, Alfa as always.


Top gear survey (which is UK only and from the last few years, so could be relevant to you) rates Alfa 156 as such:

Engine/Gearbox Reliability 3/5
Electrical Reliability 2/5
Brakes/Suspension/Steering 2/5
Fit/Finish 3/5
Squeaks/Rattles 3/5
Performance 4/5
Handling 4/5
Comfort/Praciticalty 2/5
Customer Care 2/5
Ownership Costs 2/5


http://www.topgear.com/content/features/stories/2005/11/stories/01/10.html

Not too good then. lol

 

[PELLA]

doesnt look that great

 

[ARon]

Being in America I could't say I've seen one of those except outside video games and shit. Not even that car exactly but just Alfa Romeo period. I'm not to fond of the looks. After reading that review also I wouldn't be too sure about this. Truthfully I'd hate to be in your position right now, deciding on a car, fuck that.

 

[Duke]

I love how Alfas look. The new 159 is arguably the prettiest sedan out there right now. Lot of fun too. But they arent the most reliable cars around and not cheap to own.

It's a typical case of "I want one, but wouldn't want to own one"

 

[PELLA]

kinda has a BMW look to it

 

[Pittsey]

Maybe I'll take the risk. Seen a cheapish 1 with 40,000 miles, FASH, and Full Leather.

 

[RaDeK]

It looks mean

 

[Duke]

Exciting, Pittsey becomes Alfisti