Other Alfa Romeo 156 (1997 - 2005) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    that you care about your image and drive round in a car with style

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    gets really good comments looks more expensive than it is

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    would buy another alfa definately thy have style

    What are you likely to buy next?

    would like a bmw 8 series something a bit different to boring 3 series rep mobiles

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £4,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    not paticulary just seemed a good reputable garage

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    just always loved the car used to have an 146 but the 156 is acut above

    What was the dealer like?

    ok

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    very nice fairly quick cruises well on motorway

    What's it like to park?

    no problems just need to be careful wih no strips down the sides watch out for car owners opening thier doors on it

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    yes the air flow meter went after a couple of months common problem . got recovered by green flag who did not know what was wrong luckily there are some very good alfa owner club websites who told me what the problem was and i was a able to change it myself

    What's most practical about your car?

    the boot probably

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    leather seats are nice not that many gadgets to be honest but i dont really care would rather be driving it