Alfa Romeo 1995 164
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Over 200bhp in a luxury 1996 p car for free! easily over 30mpg and under £300 insurance

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Little main dealer support, no workshop manual, expensive parts. Alfa pull your finger out!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very rapid and precise progress makes for stress free motoring

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic performance, handling and sounds great

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    needs regular tlc to keep on top of the problems

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    some say it's ugly, but is respected for its performance and heritage

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Luxury cabin, but driving position compromised if over 6ft

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    As good as any. Too complicated to nick

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Incompetent, expensive, lazy and extremely poor. Do not use a main dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    great mechanically, poor quality wiring

    Other

    heater rad leaks onto ecu, header tank leak, rad fins fell off, underside rust patches, new rear cross member, electronics disaster (same with new Alfas too) drivers door seized, belt tensioners problem, otherwise bullet proof!

    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