Alfa Romeo Sportwagon 1.9 Jtd

Advantages: Sporty Estate
Disadvantages: Not large load carrier

...I loved this car. Bags and bags of torque. Unfortunately I bought an import thinking it was the 150 BHP model but it was actually the 138 model. Mine was silver with the red leather interior which we could not live with. My wife only drove the car once and instantly took a disliking to it. She never did want me to buy it in the first place. However I am now looking for another, possibly the facelift model and with lots more power. Now 175 BHP as the 1.9 JTD now has 140. This car has bags and bags of character. Won't hold much in the way of bulky loads but I would rather have this than the equivalent Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 series touring for a far lower price.... Read review

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Advantages: Very stylish appearance. Probably the most attractive estate car available on the British market
Disadvantages: 1.6 engine a little under-powered.

...I've owned an Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 Sportwagon for three years and covered almost 100,000 miles during that time. I certainly do not regret my choice of car and would be very happy to repeat my decision when replacing my current car. As with all Alfas, the 156 has a sporty feel, although the 1.6 engine lacks the torque of bigger bore versions. Unfortunately, the 1.6 has been dropped from the Sportwagon range and is therefore only available now on the second hand market, but still provides the fun associated with a car manufacurer whose emphasis has always been more about style and performance than practicality. Indeed, practicality has been overlooked even in an estate. The carrying capacity is rather limited but is probably quite sufficient for most people's requirements. The cabin looks modern and uncluttered with a good quality stereo... Read review

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Advantages: fantastic fuel economy
Disadvantages: alfa still having qnnpying electronic problems

...We bought a new Alfa GT when it was first released in Uk so we have it for 18 months now. The fuel economy is fantastic, we can get nearly 50mpg on a good run which more than double my other car. It looks great and always turns heads. Road handling is very good even in icy weather and as we live in the county with lots of bends, this is important to us. It is a comfortable if a little hard on the ride, but you would expect this of a sports coupe. It has 5 real seats not 2+2. We can get 2 child seats in the back with space for a small adult too; and enough boot space for a family shopping trip or weekend away. I can even get a full set of diving kit in the boot...and that is a lot.... Read review

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