1999 Alfa Romeo 156 TS review from UK and Ireland
"Fast, comfortable, classy car let down by dealership backup"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Stereo failed, electric door mirror failed, engine management failed two weeks after I bought it. Leather seat stitching ripped under little stress, speaker panel hanging off, dashboard rattle, poor finsh to interior in parts.
Power steering hose leaked (very dangerous if unnoticed).
General comments?
This car has given me a lot of trouble and it's only done 7000 miles. My most recent and still unsolved problem is a noise from the engine which has not been fixed by the dealership, three visits later! Still I love the car but be warned, it's well known that the Alfa dealership network is well below par, don't expect good service, I didn't get it and many others don't too. You don't think about this much when you buy a car but believe me when things go wrong, you are at the mercy of the dealership and if they let you down, you are stuffed!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 twin spark Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7000 miles |
| Previous car | Alfa Romeo 33 16V 4WD |
| Date of Entry | 22nd June, 2000 |