Alfa Romeo 2003 156 Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value for the money, spec if personal import.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok. Average servicing costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfy driving position.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Good, thoough not great, performance; tad too much understeer.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Pretty disasterous: total engine and gearbox failures.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Stylish and still quite rare.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Firmish seats and suspension.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    So far, so good.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Franchised dealer very good. Alfa GB absolutely appalling.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Timing belt went at 52k miles. Engine rebuild.

    Other

    Both above outside 3 year warranty. Now suing Alfa GB under Sale of Goods Act.

    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