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...
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Advantages: Stylish, Elegant, 2nd to none in its class Disadvantages: depreciation, fuel consumption, build quality
...Featurettes - 1. HISTORY & DEVELOPMENT, 2. MUSIC OF TARZAN WITH PHIL COLLINS (includes 2 videos), Scene Access, Interactive Menus, Trivia Game, Read-Alongs, Music Video - 1. Mandy Moore - SINGING TO THE SONG OF LIFE, Interactive Games - 1. BUILD YOUR OWN TREEHOUSE, 2. TARZAN & JANE'S ADVENTURE BUILDER...
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