Alfa Romeo 2003 156 Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Style, leather and climate control for less than £15k.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad compared to the Germans.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Entertaining, but lots of wind noise.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for a 1.6 - can I have a 2.0 please?

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    2 factory recalls - immobiliser and head bolts.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    5 if percieved quality was better.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No rear legroom. Tiny boot opening.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I know the immobiliser works...

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Awful - had to go back in again after each service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Blown head gasket - wrong bolts had been fitted.

    Other

    Engine management firmware bug.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No