1991 Alfa Romeo 164 Lusso review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the following, gearbox, clutch, rear wheel brg, rear suspension arms, ECU + the usual service items.
General comments?
This is my 9th Alfa, previous model was a 75 which was absolutely superb, 148,500 miles when sold, ps. I found the brakes excellent.
The 164 is a big car and consequently is less chuckable than others I have owned, but has proved to be an excellent purchase given that it has now recorded 175,000 miles and cost £4,000. The gearbox rebuild was due to seal failure that robbed it of oil. It has failed me once in 3 years due to the ECU problem and I've done 80,000 of the miles to date and intend to keep it for a further 12 months and approx 45,000 miles.
Perhaps I'm the wrong person to give an unbiased opinion on the vehicle as I have a serious Alfa/Italian car problem, but I'd recommend any of the older large cars and the Alfasud to anyone who's main criteria for purchase is "I want one" and "I love driving".
By the way the economy of the 75 was consistently 33mpg and the 164 on a round trip to work of 70 miles + motorway + townwork (a little) is an amazing 31 week in week out. So if in 12 months you fancy an Alfa 164 3.0 Lusso with approx 215,000 miles and 2 owners, give me a shout.
Wave if you see me reg no. H997MHN
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 petrol |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 1998 |