Alfa Romeo 156 Saloon 2.5 V6 24V 4d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
2nd hard bargain.
Costs
Expensive servicing costs.
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On the road
Driving
A bit heavy up front on the twisty bits, but will cruse at speeds well exceding the speed limit all day long.
Performance
The 2.5 V6 is a work of art. Acoustically amazing and always happy to rev.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never failed to start, though the cambelt tensioners did fail at 68k miles.
Image
Italian styling. 'Nuff said.
Comfort
Very comfortable drive, though I think the driving position was set up for Italians with short legs and long arms.
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Security and Service
Security
I press a button on the key and it beeps. Never been broken in to.
Service
Dealer is always very polite and helpful, though I'd expect that for the amount of money I'm giving them.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cambelt tensioners failed at 68k. Alfa now recommend they get replaced every 36k miles rather than 72k.
Other
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