Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 1.9 JTD 16v Multijet Veloce 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
All mod-cons are fitted and when added to the overall performance and fuel economy it's a good package. No sat nav though even as an option.
Costs
Under warranty so no big bills and servicing is acceptable. Insurance is actually pretty good and fuel economy is fantastic (I average 44 mpg even when driving hard down country roads).
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On the road
Driving
Very sharp handling, though ride is a little firm over bumpy surfaces. Remains composed though even under hard cornering. Turning circle not great but that's the price you pay for fast response steering. 6 Speed gearbox is fantastic too.
Performance
Sharp handling and great overtaking power for a diesel.
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Living with it
Reliability
Contrary to popular belief, this car has not given me any problems at all, except that the speedo was changed under warranty as the illumination failed and then came back on.
Image
Italian, quite quick, handles well, seats five and carries luggage whilst still looking better than most coupes and sports cars. Being bright red also helps!
Comfort
Comfortable and supportive seats hold you in place when cornering. Air con could be more powerful though.
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Security and Service
Security
Seems fine. ABS, EBD, ASR and six airbags keep you fairly safe. Alarm and immobiliser fitted as standard.
Service
Prompt and efficient. They like to change things under warranty that may not actually need changing.....but who am I to argue?
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
None, other than speedo.
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