Central locking developed a mind of its own. Keys had to be re programmed.
Turbocharger blew at 30,000 miles.
Front tyres scrubbed out at 11,000 miles despite main dealer checking suspension set up.
Windscreen rattled, had not been installed properly at factory.
Exhaust Heatshield fell off in road!
Airbag warning light stayed on, Faulty circuit board!
Engine Management developed mind of its own, one minute your doing 50..then total loss of power!!..frightening.
Clutch judder at junctions... faulty EGR valve.
Tyres scrubbed out on inner edge again!
At 30k 95% of tyre perfect just inner edge.. have had 3 dealers check and can find no fault! Car still wearing tyres?
Beautiful car to admire and drive.
Handles like a true thoroughbred.
Although it's a Diesel, it goes like the wind!! and sounds and goes like a true Alfa should.
Sadly despite all listed problems and a few more besides, Alfa GB have offered no goodwill, and letters to them have been unanswered, which I feel is very poor.
Although most items have been covered under its warranty, I feel let down by Alfa and its dealers, and will be getting a Mercedes or Audi shortly which is probably what I should have done in 1999.
Alfa Romeo make cars that are stylish and good to drive (early ones like the 33 and Alfasud are exceptions) but unfortunately when it comes to build quality, reliability and dealers they fall well below average. The 156 looks great and has a feeling of "passion" and such a strong character, but all this is spoilt by the "Will it get me home without breaking down factor?" and dealers who just do not give any iota of a damn!!
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