Alfa Romeo 166 (1999 - 2005) 3.0 V6 24V Turismo 4d Sportronic (2002/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Alfa enthusiast
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they like it
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, it's obsolete
What are you likely to buy next?
Audi / Subaru
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£13,500
When did you buy the car?
October 2002
Did you get a good deal and why?
Lots of car for the money
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It seemed like a good idea at the time
What was the dealer like?
Supermarket, no problems
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
excellent motorway cruiser, very quick if revved hard but can feel sluggish at low revs. Gearbox is reluctant to kick down in normal mode and needs more gears
What's it like to park?
Poor turning radius, no parking aids, can be a bit tricky
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Many of the exact same faults as other reviewers, cruise control, traction control, air conditioning, central locking, electric windows, gearbox, radiator, trim
What's most practical about your car?
Auto without sacrificing performance
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
cruise control (when it still worked)