Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon (2000 - 2005) 2.4 JTD 5d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone admires it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I am toying with the idea of buying a facelifted 156 jtd 16v or a 147.
What are you likely to buy next?
Can't decide.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,500
When did you buy the car?
December 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
I got a fair deal including a part exchange on my old car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Dishonest!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great fun to drive fast, especially on B roads. Steering has lots of feel, engine smooth and characterful. Not so good in the suburbs; crashes over potholes and speed humps; poor initial acceleration, but once it gets going then effortlessly overtakes.
What's it like to park?
Curved sides make lining it up difficult.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The airflow meter needed replacing, it has had new suspension arms on front suspension and one side of rear, a new gearbox, new alternator, battery, the air-con doesn't work, the rear parcel shelf was broken from day one, the switch for the n/side front window is broken on driver's side, engine mount fractured and radiator corroded.
What's most practical about your car?
Adequate space for such a good looking car.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
