5064 posts Ā· Joined 2009. #4 Ā· May 13, 2013. I have had three of these engines. First one was problem free until 88K when I sold it. Second was 80K problem free. The third was a dog! 100K exactly and it self combusted. The engine ate its own swirl flaps. I think the first two had been really well looked after, excellent Alfa/SpecialistI have a alpha Romeo 159 2.4 turbo diesel and it is a pure delight to drive. Very sexy to look at and has a very sporty feel whilst driving. It handles beautifully and has a ton of pace. Only criticism is its a bit low to the ground so have to watch steep decent car parks. Driver appeal. Where the 156 was a taut-riding and nimble car, the 159 is a little softer and more mature. However, the upside is a confident, assured and almost vice-free experience. A bigger car than its predecessor, the 159 copes better with road imperfections and feels more stable when tackling twisty roads at speed. Alfa Romeo Reliability + Reliable Cars UK. Hey guys Iāve been looking at used cars recently Ā£5,000 lower. Want a small hatchback and something I can trust. Iāve always liked Alfaās and found this nice 1.4tb mito 60 reg uk. With 30k miles on it from an Alfa specialist. Iāve been through auto trader and I feel thatās the best car for
With the release of the 164, Alfa went from being a bit of a joke to a class leader in terms of build quality. Via: Drive. What may at first look like a simple 80s saloon is actually one of the greatest cars Alfa Romeo has ever made. The 164 was the last car to be developed by Alfa as an independent company and it shows, with the first type
Future Classic Friday: Alfa Romeo 159. David Ross, Editor. Fri, 24 Nov 2023. Replacing the Alfa Romeo 156 was never going to be easy ā after all, the Italian firmās mid-size saloon had been its most successful model since the Alfasud in terms of sales volume, and much more successful than any previous Alfa in dispelling the myths around
Alfa.Romeo. 2156 posts Ā· Joined 2009. #2 Ā· Oct 12, 2013. I think the 3.2 can be pretty reliable as long as you take care of it. If I had one I'd change the oil every 6 months or 6000 miles, whichever comes first. Then I'd expect it to be pretty reliable. Save. Reply Like.
27 of 27 people found this review helpful. ive got 950 miles on my black giulia sprint and so far it has been awesome . its crazy fast , handles like a sports car , is quiet and comfortable
What to look for when buying a Alfa Romeo 156 1997 - 2006, covering common problems to check for and overall vehicle reliability. Is a used Alfa Romeo 156 saloon reliable? What Car? has a