Alfa Romeo 146 2.0 ti 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Brilliant value if ur prepared to keep it. Poor residuals
Costs
Utterly reliable, original exhaust gave up at 90k, expensive to replace. Everything else average price.
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On the road
Driving
A bit of roll & understeer, 115k so new shocks required.
Performance
130mph, 0-60 in just over 8secs still averaged 29mpg. excellent for money. You can keep your Golf gti
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Living with it
Reliability
Engine a gem, only real problem in 4yrs and 60k was handbrake freezing overnight in winter.
Image
Different, quick, latin charm
Comfort
Loads of room, 5 door practicality huge boot, used as family car and toy
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Security and Service
Security
Standard alarm immobiliser combo liked by ins companies
Service
Only enquired once, Alfa Derby not really interested in helping
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cambelt tensioner collapsed at 90k, engine still ran perfect until done at local garage.
Other
Sold last year due to petrol prices, sadly missed.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes