Alfa Romeo 145 1.6 TS 16V 3d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent used price - but depreciation heavy.
Costs
Not the cheapest car to run - parts and service costsexpensive
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On the road
Driving
Fast, responsive, excellent steering but sensitive to tyre brand.
Performance
Can cruise all day on the motorway, great fun on back roads.
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Living with it
Reliability
No major problems - needs no oil between services. Fuel cut-off triggers unexpectedly - easily re-set.
Image
Just wish it had alloy wheels, otherwise still looks great
Comfort
The controls are all superb. Scooped dash on passenger side useful, large boot but long doors vulnerable
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Security and Service
Security
No problems at all.
Service
Avoid main dealers - seek out a specialist garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cam variator noisy, Lambda probe replaced.
Other
front wheel bearings replaced (due to flood damage).
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes