Alfa Romeo 156 Saloon 2.5 V6 24V S3 4d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Buy second hand and let someone else take the loss.
Costs
Expensive but worth it. Find a good specialist and ignore the dealerships.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent fun, way better than a mondiego.
Performance
Not the quickest off the line but great mile muncher. Find a nice flowing road and use the mid range power working the gears for best results.
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Living with it
Reliability
I had a 1977 Triumph Dolomite that was more reliable.
Image
Love it. Still looks good after all this time.
Comfort
Very comfortable for a sporty car. Not too harsh over bumps and still corners exceptionally well. Just don't be too aggressive with it as is a heavy car and can understeer if pushed too hard, but it is fwd I suppose.
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Security and Service
Security
Yep, built into the ecu, alarm and immobiliser system. Pain if it goes wrong and keys expensive if you lose them. Not a thieves favourite hence only Insurance group 16 for 192 bhp.
Service
Use a specialist where possible.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Not yet.
Other
Various electrical problems - ended up being dodgy connectors.
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