Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 Super 4d (Airbag) (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Over 200bhp in a luxury 1996 p car for free! easily over 30mpg and under £300 insurance
Costs
Little main dealer support, no workshop manual, expensive parts. Alfa pull your finger out!
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On the road
Driving
Very rapid and precise progress makes for stress free motoring
Performance
Fantastic performance, handling and sounds great
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Living with it
Reliability
needs regular tlc to keep on top of the problems
Image
some say it's ugly, but is respected for its performance and heritage
Comfort
Luxury cabin, but driving position compromised if over 6ft
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Security and Service
Security
As good as any. Too complicated to nick
Service
Incompetent, expensive, lazy and extremely poor. Do not use a main dealer.
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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