Alfa Romeo 2003 156 Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy (compared to dull and expensive Audi and BMW).

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Depreciation is a bit scary, but come on, money's boring…

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    More fun than my girlfriend's Audi A3 1.8T, even though it's not as quick.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Surprisingly good for a diesel (never had one before).

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Couple of things fixed under warranty, niggles really, nothing engine-wise.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Now this is why you buy an Alfa - it's the prettiest saloon on the road. I laugh heartily at the entry level 3 series and A4 posers who just don't get it. The more muppets that buy those cars the better, it keeps the cool ratio intact.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fine.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fine - who wants to nick a diesel?

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    They're fine, very helpful.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    New anti-roll bar, replaced diesel injector.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes