Alfa Romeo 1995 164
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Buy cheap used now. 'Super' has extras you might expect in more ordinary cars these days - abs, a/c, elec seats...

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Parts not cheap DIY hard even for mundane tasks such as changing headlamp bulb labour-intensive servicing expensive. LPG keeps fuel costs down.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very sharp handling tight corners, always in touch with the road. Front w/d understeers only at extremes. Engine doesn't seem to cruise - always retains urgency - can be hard to relax...

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very powerful engine only slightly hindered by heavy body. Great acceleration seemingly no limit to this car's lust for speed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Minor electrical problems - clock & a/c lcd display mechanically very sound.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's getting on in age, but still a looker, and far less common than newer Alfa's.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Large cabin, front and rear, huge boot, wooden wheel & gearknob, nice touch. Shame no cruise control.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good alarm chip-in-key immobiliser effective.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hard to find a trustworthy mechanic comfortable with Alfa's who won't cost an arm and a leg…

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Little heavy on tyres.

    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