Fantastic car
Temp/Kph switch loose connection.
Refueling tank pressure release valve replace... twice!
Excellent performance, fantastic looks and best of all is the V6 engine.
The AC is generally noisy.
Upgrading the suspension improves the already excellent handling.
Wish they make a 4x4 GTA version.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th May, 2003
A head turning, beautiful and fast car!
Nothing at all.
I absolutely love my Alfa!
Although it is only a 1.6 engine it really shifts - faster then my 1.8 VW Golf.
It handles really well.
The interior is to die for (the Veloce model). I think it looks really classy -cream leather and the dash is nice to look at.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th March, 2003
Great Looks, Top Perfomance and Relatively cheap
Pop out ashtray broke, won't spring out anymore - probably because I keep tons of change in there!.
Electric reclining unit built into seat is loose.
Air Con isn't great.
Paintwork chips easily.
The car looks Amazing and drives really well, a little bit too easy to throw into corners too quickly, but the handling is top drawer.
I'm 6 foot and I can't see the speedometer past 60mph as the steering wheel impedes this.
The interior is stylish and the recaro buckets looks great.
This car with its EVO style spoiler and lowered suspension really turns heads. Get the sport pack to stand out from the crowd!!.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th February, 2003
A superb drive
Loose fuse box cover from new, but now replaced under warranty with a new design with a 'turn button' that locks it in place.
A fine example of a driver's car.
Looks 'to kill for'.
The selespeed is fun, but can catch you out in the wrong gear at roundabouts if you let it change down itself.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th January, 2003
Great looks and engine, suspect build and quality
The battery died after only 2 months.
The clutch thrust bearing has become noisy and is waiting to be replaced under warranty after 4 months. The brake servo has an internal leak (after 5 months) and is awaiting replacement under warranty.
Odd software glitches with the radio-CD player.
It's a great looking car, a pleasure to drive (it still makes me smile after 6 months and the catalog of problems). Cornering is a dream, the engine note is tuned to thrill, and heads turn when it goes by.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 14th November, 2002
The buy of my life
These are initial impressions only, as I only bought the car 4 weeks ago.
The fuel gauge is a bit random below 1/2 a tank.
The drivers door button sticks in the cold.
Although I've only had the car a month it's been absolutely brilliant - the engine out powers many other cars I've driven, and the looks are unmatched in my opinion.
The car is going in for service soon to get a couple of minor faults fixed, but apart from those the car has run like a dream. So far...
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th October, 2002
Even better than it looks
Rear suspension bushes replaced at 24,000 mile service under warranty.
I wanted a 156 from the moment I saw one. Circumstances dictated that I had to wait until last April.
18 months and 25,000 miles I am delighted with the car. Handling is superb, performance adequate (my one slight regret is that I didn't go for the 2.0, but the car on the top of my list next time around is the GTA, so that should solve the problem).
Build quality is the best I've ever experienced from Alfa Romeo and up there with the Germans. In terms of looks, style, desirability etc, it is streets ahead. I can't believe people buy ugly, asthmatic BMW Compacts and pay more for them than this!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th September, 2002
25th Jun 2006, 00:31
Hi, its me again. Same owner of the above car, same car. Now covered 130,000 km with nothing major to report.