Alfa Romeo 156 Saloon 2.5 V6 24V 4d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Being an early model, it may have paid to wait for a year or two!
Costs
Being a V6 it does drink the petrol. Servicing costs not too bad if compared to Audi and BMW!
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On the road
Driving
I love throwing my 156 round corners - it doesn't understeer excesively and you always feel in control.
Performance
Good straight line acceleration, but comes into its own at higher speed acceleration - although 0-60 isn't bad!
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Living with it
Reliability
Never broken down or failed to start!
Image
With the extra bodykit (skirts and high rear spoiler) plus 16" selespeed alloys, makes a few heads turn!
Comfort
Got to have Momo leather!
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Security and Service
Security
Go to be the best as I've still got it and it's not been stolen! Also fitting a tracker unit is well worth it!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Anti-roll bars and tie rods replaced due to excessive roll and noise - this was my only real complaint. Also that annoying rattle in the dashboard that took Alfa almost a month to pinpoint and the state that it was an inherent problem with the early 156.
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