Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 TS Veloce 5d (LT) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Imported the car and saved 15%
Costs
36k-mile service was £900 as timing belt worn.
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On the road
Driving
A sport ride for a small family estate.
Performance
Pulls well in all gears, with a great sound! Ultra comfortable at motorway speeds.
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Living with it
Reliability
A few faults, mainly electrics. Paintwork on one panel also started to fade and undercoat became visible. Alfa have taken 6 months so far to do nothing about the problem.
Image
Didn't want an estate, but needed one. The Alpha has the looks and performance and is, on paper, an estate.
Comfort
Small and hardly an estate, but comfortable ride at all speeds.
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Security and Service
Security
I've had no reason for complaint.
Service
Alpha charge the earth for car servicing. My cheapest has been £350. My warrenty claim on the paintwork is still awaiting their 'specialist' - I think he may have retired by the time he gets to see my car.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Timing belt change at 36k miles. Engine uses 1 litre of oil every 3k miles - Alfa have put a sticker on the window to remind drivers that the oil levels need to be checked.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No