2002 Alfa Romeo 156 JTS review from UK and Ireland
"Looks and performance for a great price!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
As well as this cars beautiful looks, it handles well in all road conditions.
Performance is strong in 1st through to third gear (nearly 100mph at 7000rpm in 3rd). It does, however, require "winding up" to achieve near to the 140mph top speed, and does feel a little light at these speeds, but not too twitchy though.
The beautiful red leather interior highlights well the metallic black exterior finish.
The driving position does feel a little odd (especially if your 6'1") however, after a while you get used to the position and the car is comfortable to drive on long motorway trips. Indeed it cruises well in excess of the UK 70mph limit!
I do slightly worry though that the all electronic climate control system may not last the course knowing Italian electronics!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2002 |