Alfa Romeo 146 1.6 TS 16V 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not when I bought it. Now they're astonishing value!
Costs
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…
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On the road
Driving
Great fun to drive - like my old Golf Gti.
Performance
Excellent, but obviously thirsty if driven hard.
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Living with it
Reliability
Excellent except known problem of handbrake freezing up overnight!
Image
Good for year but not up to 147/156 looks.
Comfort
Seats very comfortable and stylish. Great speakers.
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Security and Service
Security
Reliable alarm supplied.
Service
I'm not near a dealer so had servicing done locally, which was very reasonable.
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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