Alfa Romeo 156 Saloon (1997 - 2005) 2.0 JTS Lusso 4d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It says you like something different... have good taste and appreciate Italian design, But id look better in a Veloce trim... id choose the 17" multispokes, 25mm lower suspension + side skirts.. maybe next time
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Loved it! was called the posh car... at weddings family turn up in BMW's and Audi's... then see them kick the dirt when i turn up in an Alfa!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Model? Yes... Love it Engine? No... multijet Diesel next time Trim? No... Looks better with bigger wheels and side skirts
What are you likely to buy next?
156... 159, but id work my way up to a 2.4JTD very strong engine. would consider a Saab 93 Farrari 458
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,500
When did you buy the car?
March 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
PX'ed my Fiat stilo
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
My Friend has an Alfa, and you just cant beat the Italian design.
What was the dealer like?
Very Friendly Brazilian dealer in Bristol
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Was more fun to drive than anything else in its range.. but will go for diesel next time due to fuel economy, and road tax band. Can keep up with most in its class, great at speed on the motor way.
What's it like to park?
Fairly good... nose drops out of view, i wouldnt blame the car... im 5'7" so a bumper seat would help
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Few faults, Italian caracteristic... JTS engines have a build up of carbon on the inlet manifold over time causing a well known hesitation on excelleration... resulting in dash lights and fault... motor system failure... this happens to most, I found this a niggly problem but learnt to drive round the rev floor
What's most practical about your car?
Practical... was more fun to drive than anything else in its range.. but will go for diesel next time due to fuel economy, and road tax band.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control as standard on the lusso, tan leather looked great.
