Alfa Romeo 156 Saloon (1997 - 2005) 2.0 TS 16V 4d (2000/X) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

that you care about your image and drive round in a car with style

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

gets really good comments looks more expensive than it is

Would you buy this car again and why?

would buy another alfa definately thy have style

What are you likely to buy next?

would like a bmw 8 series something a bit different to boring 3 series rep mobiles

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

not paticulary just seemed a good reputable garage

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

just always loved the car used to have an 146 but the 156 is acut above

What was the dealer like?

ok

What's it like to drive?

very nice fairly quick cruises well on motorway

What's it like to park?

no problems just need to be careful wih no strips down the sides watch out for car owners opening thier doors on it

Have you had any problems with the car?

yes the air flow meter went after a couple of months common problem . got recovered by green flag who did not know what was wrong luckily there are some very good alfa owner club websites who told me what the problem was and i was a able to change it myself

What's most practical about your car?

the boot probably

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

leather seats are nice not that many gadgets to be honest but i dont really care would rather be driving it