Alfa Romeo 146 2.0 ti 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciates fast- v.fast & you pay a lot for spares.
Costs
Parts will be required & expensive!
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On the road
Driving
To be driven by the very short, small footed type only. Ride firm, but sporty.
Performance
Storming 2.0 engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Forever a problem- both serious & niggling.
Image
With the current line up of lovely Alfa's, the older styles look so dated.
Comfort
Not for tall drivers & dash ergonomics poor.
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Security and Service
Security
Thankfully not used.
Service
Poor-they seem inundated with problem cars!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
stalling & misfiring-airflow meter & electrics corroding for engine (car @ 3 years old).
Other
door hinge, headlamp, windscreen washers, air con (2).
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No