Alfa Romeo 156 Saloon 2.0 TS Veloce 4d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
If it was better built, it would be unbeatable.
Costs
72,000 mileage service at main dealer is crippling. Otherwise, costs not bad for type of car, unless you are unlucky to be plagued with one of those faults that can't be repaired.
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On the road
Driving
Wonderfully responsive steering. Great fun.
Performance
Not the quickest on acceleration, but great engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not great, which was a surprise having owned 2 155's and a 33 which were reasonably good.
Image
Still one of the best looking saloons on the road. A classic.
Comfort
Good driving position, controls and dials all sensibly laid out. Quite a lot of wind noise and rattles develop with age.
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Security and Service
Security
Seems OK.
Service
Inability to resolve niggling faults.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Timing belt tensioners went at 40k, otherwise sound.
Other
Rear electric windows regularly stop working, airbag warning light always on constantly (never resolved), Vellore cloth upholstery snags, recaro front seat squab internal stiffeners sticking out of seat, engine bottom cover screws don't tighten.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes