Advantages: Beautiful to hear, beautiful to look at. Disadvantages: Fuel economy, Back seat room, Lack of folding rear seats
...seen the car I wanted...The Alfa Romeo 156 TwinSpark. I'd looked at the Which reports and many many other publications and if I was honest with myself (and my wife Emma...sorry dear) I should have purchased a Ford Focus. A car which has great styling, a good reliability record and reasonable servicing. But no...as I say, the decision had long since been made, and I positively drooled at the sight of 156's whenever I saw one.
So after a long search ... ...seats are reccaro style with Alfa Romeo Embroidered accross them, the dashboard is a very blokeish "carbon fibre" and the stearing wheel and gear knob are leather. You can also get the Lusso or Tourismo specs which offer different "comfort / appearance" add ons.
Also as standard on any 156 you get Air Con, Electric windows, and Electric Mirrors.
Now I've had the experience of driving it about 1000 miles I feel I can be a valid critic. The good ...
Stevejames 22.04.2004
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...then ill enjoy it. Alfa dealers are affectionately known as Stealers. parts are horrendously expensive and when quewried the stealer usually has the decency to laugh himself.
Think before buying - if you can afford to run one - then buy it! But dont think its the bargain of the century - it will cost you a packet in the long run - think of the purchase price as the first installment in a long term relationship. ...
colcheddar 29.05.2006
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Advantages: Alfa style! Disadvantages: not spacious, poor build quality
...the 155 has that distinctive Alfa style and is an excellent performer. Second hand models represent very good value for money and they hold their price well.
However, the 155 suffers from lots of build quality problems, in particular poor panel fit and loose trim. Inside, the interior cloth tends to wear quickly and fittings often come loose.
The gearbox is not great, with poor gear change quality and with age suffers from weak synchromesh.
Another ...
ionaming 27.09.2000
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Advantages: Low purchace costs. Great Style & Performance Disadvantages: needs a history and insurance
These cars will probably be driven hard, that's what Alfas are designed for.
Dont buy anything that is high mileage that hasnt has its mechanics looked at by anything other than Official dealers(a bit expensive) or a good indie specialist. The engines look and sound like engines should anyone with a BMW should really get a life and listen to how an engine should be put together. Even with the 1.8ts you wont need a stereo, just listen to the engine.
... ...insurance is a bit scary experience after getting yourself should a proper high performance car for the price of an Escort,Astra runabout.
Buy one but dont dive in 1995+ versions are best.
As a guide I picked up a 1995 1.8ts,32k with a dealer history for £2900!!!!!!
Happy driving ...
ahiggins 10.11.2000
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