1999 Alfa Romeo 156 Selespeed review from UK and Ireland
"Always looks great"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Selespeed gear-box unable to select 2, often in cold start conditions. Workaround by selecting city mode. Then problem goes away after a few miles. Problem due to a known fault in the design of the gearbox actuator - waiting 3 months for a revised design (suspect a hydraulic oil leak).
Accident repair took months waiting for parts.
General comments?
Great car - enjoyed the 156 manual company car so much I bought the Selespeed when I changed jobs.
Not as much room as you would expect in the back.
Constantly asked questions about it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17000 miles |
| Previous car | Alfa Romeo 156 TSpark |
| Date of Entry | 14th March, 2001 |