Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon (2000 - 2005) 2.0 JTS Turismo 5d (2003/03) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

mug for buying an Alfa

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

Not much it is always in the garage

Would you buy this car again and why?

Never ever. Goes wrong too often

What are you likely to buy next?

Honda CRV

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£12,000

When did you buy the car?

May 2004

Did you get a good deal and why?

At the time yes

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Good value, nice drive and spacious. I had a baby on the way

What was the dealer like?

Helpful and open to negotiation

What's it like to drive?

great when it works. Comfortable and nippy as well as feeling very sturdy and safe. Holds the road well

What's it like to park?

OK

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes and many times. The fault is always with the on board computer but intermitent. I do not know what my car will drive like on any one day. The driving experience is that I loose power and acceleration becomes poor. This gets worse over time if not taken into the garage. It is always some cable or the throttle potentiometer and the system control failure comes on within 6 weeks of being in the garage. It costs about £200 every time as well. Most of the problems have occured out of warranty but I did have to have the computer reset 3 times in my first year of owning this. I know of others who are experiencing the sames issues as me

What's most practical about your car?

great drive when working properly but sadly this is rare

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

not good on gadgets