2000 Alfa Romeo 156 JTD review from UK and Ireland
"A flawed beauty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Immobilizer failed after 2 months. Car was off the road for 3 weeks as keys had to be returned to Italy for a new 'keybox' to be made.
Rear wheel bearings had to be replaced after 6000 miles.
Due to very uneven tyre wear the tracking has had to be adjusted 3 times since new.
The bolt on the tracking rod seized after 30000 miles.
Faulty ABS sensor replaced after 31000 miles.
The rear brake hose (N/S) failed causing the brakes to seize. Both hoses and pads had to be replaced after 32000 miles.
General comments?
The car is a delight to drive. The engine is quick and responsive.
Superb fuel economy on long motorway journeys - very thirsty on short trips.
Best looking saloon on the roads - bar none!
Handles extremely well. Great fun to throw around corners on country roads.
If only the reliability and build quality were better Alfa would have a world beater on its' hands.
Owning an Alfa is like parenting a difficult child - you love it despite its' faults.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 33000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Bravo |
| Date of Entry | 10th September, 2002 |