Alfa Romeo 1995 146
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Brilliant value if ur prepared to keep it. Poor residuals

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Utterly reliable, original exhaust gave up at 90k, expensive to replace. Everything else average price.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit of roll & understeer, 115k so new shocks required.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    130mph, 0-60 in just over 8secs still averaged 29mpg. excellent for money. You can keep your Golf gti

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Engine a gem, only real problem in 4yrs and 60k was handbrake freezing overnight in winter.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Different, quick, latin charm

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Loads of room, 5 door practicality huge boot, used as family car and toy

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Standard alarm immobiliser combo liked by ins companies

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Only enquired once, Alfa Derby not really interested in helping

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cambelt tensioner collapsed at 90k, engine still ran perfect until done at local garage.

    Other

    Sold last year due to petrol prices, sadly missed.

    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