Alfa Romeo 156 Saloon 2.0 TS Lusso 4d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought 3 yrs old with 35k miles with big depreciation hit already taken.
Costs
35+mpg if you cruise & keep revs down, insurance dearer than some.
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On the road
Driving
Smooth engine & nimble handling. Suspension generally very smooth but poor shock absorbing/damping on pot holes & speed bumps.
Performance
Engine is very flexible & will pull well from idle up to 7000rpm with nice additional surge at 4500rpm from timing variator.
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Living with it
Reliability
Totally reliable, other than original battery being, flat requiring replacement.
Image
Silver certainly suits this car, as do other metallics, design looks distinctively Alfa.
Comfort
Leather seats worth extra over cloth, ride comment as driving.
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Security and Service
Security
Remote door & boot locking with alarm built into folding key fob. Built-in head unit.
Service
Not used franchised dealer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Noise from alternator caused by water in bearings. Replacement very awkward so at 3hrs labour is expensive!
Other
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