1990 Alfa Romeo 164 Lusso review from UK and Ireland
"Great performance, classic styling, dodgy electrics"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter motor wiring problems (several times).
Exhaust (all has been replaced - in two goes).
Clutch (but car had done ~80,000 on previous ones).
Air conditioning (the stepper motors - a common, and very expensive to fix problem).
General comments?
Turn on the aircon (if the car has it). If you hear any clicks get out and ignore the car ASAP - the clicks are the stepper motors in the aircon unit on their way out - cost to repair ~£800-£1000 !!!
The car has been great fun to drive, though it has also been dogged by the occasional electrical problem. The aircon going was a real nightmare. The car also goes through tyres like nobody's business.
The engine has to be one of the best sounding units around on the roads today.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 125000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 186000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Scirocco |
| Date of Entry | 25th July, 2000 |