Alfa Romeo 1995 164
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A lot of car for the money.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Cost a fortune in repair bills.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The best. Feel like King of the road when driving it.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Staggering. A bit slow from standing start, but then it will take on anything.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Disgusting for such a great car.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I've got an Alfa Romeo (Better than saying a Ford or Vauxhall)

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Do 400 miles and get out of it fresh as a daisy.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't know really. Not tested, but infra red remote was a problem.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Expensive and any major job they sub contracted as didn't have the expertise to carry it out.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cambelt jumped a tooth on rear head twice whilst starting from cold. Well within change time/mileage. 9,000 miles last time and new tensioner fitted too both times!!!! Running Hot. Head gasket, blown radiator and heater matrix. Idler pulley bearing etc

    Other

    Air conditioning leaked gas. Door sensors for interior lights, LED display for heaters etc. wiper noise, blower motor for heater, new front tyres every year, exhaust.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No