Alfa Romeo 156 Saloon 2.0 TS Veloce 4d (LT) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Wonderfully cheap if bought as an import.
Costs
Dealers expensive and quite thirsty.
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On the road
Driving
Superb handling.
Performance
Just press the load pedal and enjoy.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only one snag in 3 years of ownership and more fault of typically unhelpful dealer.
Image
Still looks great after all these years.
Comfort
Not much room in rear, but leather seats very comfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
Central locking and immobiliser.
Service
Typically unhelpful to import owners and caused major problems on a warranty repair to brakes.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Dealer disconnected fan at service and caused overheating problem.
Other
Brake master cylinder failed. Repaired under warranty, but major mess up at dealer meant they had car for 2 weeks.
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