Alfa Romeo 1995 146
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not when I bought it. Now they're astonishing value!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's a sporty car so tyres etc expensive. I got a SS exhaust after buying which was a good investment! Expensive service (cambelt, variator change) coming up…

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great fun to drive - like my old Golf Gti.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent, but obviously thirsty if driven hard.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent except known problem of handbrake freezing up overnight!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for year but not up to 147/156 looks.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats very comfortable and stylish. Great speakers.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Reliable alarm supplied.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I'm not near a dealer so had servicing done locally, which was very reasonable.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems at all apart from diesel-like rattle when engine cold (can live with that).

    Other

    Handbrake freezing in winter! Front tyre wear fixed by realignment.

    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