Alfa Romeo 156 Saloon 1.8 TS 16V C/C 4d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Company car from new - and list price dropped 3 days after collecting, with no warning.
Costs
Fuel consumption ok for 1.8 engine.
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On the road
Driving
Superb for price. Quick for 1.8 mid-size saloon, direct and relatively comfortable.
Performance
Quick enough for fun - not too quick for serious trouble! Excellent chassis.
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Living with it
Reliability
Needed new cylinder head when new, but never failed me for 40k+ miles.
Image
Sleek, sexy, well proportioned, clean lines and none of the pretense of its competitors.
Comfort
Leather seats not good for lumbar region. Air con weak.
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Security and Service
Security
Easy to secure - long remote key range and alarm only activates when it should.
Service
Initially a joke - corner shop had more service (Autopia). Local dealer (Preston Lancs) a bit better. Don't expect BMW quality…
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
New cylinder head when brand new.
Other
Be careful on paint on plastics with pressure washers.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes