Alfa Romeo 1996 155
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Where can you get a car with this kind of performance and pedigree at this price? A truely involving car to drive.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No more than an equivalent Audi or BMW. There are loads of specialists out there too. If you know where to go. Also plenty of free help available from the 155 owners' website: www.alfa155.com.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A true driver's car!

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    166bhp over 215ft/ilbs of torque in a 4 door saloon say no more!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Basically very reliable, just a few silly niggling faults (not serious).

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Alfa badge, Alfa heritage. My friends love it. More individualistic than a BMW or Merc.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Suspension a bit hard, but then you can't have it all ways.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alfa alarm & Alfa Code 1 Transponder immobiliser. You'd have to be clever to nick it!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Local Alfa dealer OK, but my local specialist has been key to painless ownership.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    New exhaust rear silencer needed.

    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