Control Motor Failure message appears often.
Engine has been replaced after 1 year.
CD System has been replaced.
Brake pedal has been replaced.
Noise coming from the dash board.
Noise coming from the gearbox.
I brought this car in 2002. It was the car that I dreamed about. I love Italian car, s. This car caught my attention right away.
However my dream is turned into a nightmare, were everything has gone wrong.
I am so upset over all the problems I am having with my 2 year old car.
That's the problem with Alfa, they're great if you get a good one! A nightmare if you get a lemon (of which there are more than enough...). Having owned a couple of them myself, I reckon you have to live with the fact that they may at some point cost you a fortune and the payback is that when they behave themselves they are uniquely enjoyable. You have my sympathy!
Agreed with you. Sold my E36 once I've own Alfa.
Presently own two Alfa -146Ti and 156TS.Start seeing problem after two years on 156TS and has spend at least USD1,500 in repairing (Selespeed motor & actuator) minus another USD1,000 in maintenance or servicing & tyre.
146Ti is a better car however the suspension design is not as good as 156TS which is too firm however has no problem at all after driving for the passed 5 years.
Both cars can easily hit 210km/hr without any modification.
It has speed, beauty and Italian charisma which is in need in todays automobile market, but need to improve on the robustness of the build.
I bought a 2001 156 1.8 twinspark about 18 months ago. All I can say about the car is that it has brought the joy of driving back, It has power, style, panache. You don't own an Alfa Romeo, you have a love affair with one.
I have owned a 2002 156 JTS for 3+ years now. Yes it drives brilliantly, yes it looks nice, but it is without doubt the most unreliable car I have owned, backed by the rip off dealers who fix them.
I have found myself looking at the 159 with some stupid ideas of buying one... but I will never allow myself to buy an Alfa again. Such a disappointment, so many headaches - it hurts just thinking about it. Do yourself a favour, if you read this before you buy one - take note and save yourself before it's too late :(
Were all in the same boat here. Yes it's a nice car and fun to drive, but reliability is just a downer, I am getting my Selespeed actuator repaired. I hope it gets fixed. I spent so much money and time on this car.. rather than driving it LOL.
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