Alfa Romeo 156 Saloon (1997 - 2005) 2.0 TS 16V 4d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Slightly sporty, but refined. A bit like wearing a Prada suit. Stylish but capable of cutting it
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Great rear door handles, lousy front ones
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not, too nervous about Alfa electrics
What are you likely to buy next?
Not sure
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,600
When did you buy the car?
September 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
About auction book price for the make/model
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Bought at auction
What was the dealer like?
n/a
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Brilliant. Fast, responsive steering. Corners very flatly with little roll. Pickup from 3000rpm is fantastic. Always found myself driving harder than I should on A roads just to hear the exhaust note.
What's it like to park?
Easy if you allow a margin for error. It's not possible to see exactly where the bonnet and boot end, but with practice you get used to it.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Radio packed up after 2 weeks - flattened the battery, airbag warning sensor tripped on the passengers seat (£80 to reset!)
What's most practical about your car?
Comfort and 'swishness'
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None really, although it was the first car I'd owned that had headlamp washers.
