Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon (2000 - 2005) 2.4 JTD 20v Multijet Veloce 5d (2005/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
This is always a wierd question, I'm sure people make their own minds up. It should be retitled "What do you WANT people to think about you"
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Not that impressed, Alfas build quality must be the stuff of legend.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, very pretty but too many niggles, also the diesel engines are not particularly economical and very expensive to repair.
What are you likely to buy next?
Volvo V70R
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,750
When did you buy the car?
September 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not really, chose the newest best I could find and paid appropriately
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looks, had one previously
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Nice compromise between sporty handling and comfort, feels stylish inside, always feels like you are in something special.
What's it like to park?
Dead easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Seriously, wipers packed up, less seriously just annoying build quality niggles like pieces of trim coming loose, and lots of rattles from the dashboard.
What's most practical about your car?
Not that practical as an estate, but much better than the saloon. Best viewed as a large hatchback
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Powerful diesel engine
