Alfa Romeo 2003 156 Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Well equipped, but depreciation high.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Thirsty round town, which is where I do most of my driving. Bought brand new, no servicing costs yet.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Maybe too powerful, but don't always find it easy to drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    But see driving above.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Has been on the whole reliable, although problems with cruise control which cuts out occasionally for no reason - dealers unable to fix. Also day/date display has mysteriously jumped: now showing 1 more day (but not date) than it actually is.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    First time I looked at a 156, salesman said to come back 'when you win the Lottery'. On the whole, the attitude of both Alfa and the dealers leaves a lot to be desired.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Cruise control (see above) date display.

    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