2001 Alfa Romeo 156 Veloce from UK and Ireland - Comments

18th Jun 2001, 02:50

"High performance luxury at a reasonable price"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Nothing, wish however I had chosen the 2.5 V6. Then again my licence probably couldn't stand it!

General comments?

Superb handling.

Attracts attention.

Great performance.


26th Jul 2001, 22:46

Whilst the 2.5 V6 is a more powerful engine, the increase in weight at the front of the car has been reviewed to hamper the 156's nimble qualities. Best to keep with the 2.0L and save on fuel efficiency.


25th Sep 2001, 06:55

I've recently sold my 156 V6. It cost me £26,000 new because I had it fully specc'ed. I got just £10k for it at 2 years and 23k miles (still immaculate too).

Quite a hit, although to be fair, I'm the victim of falling UK car prices as well.

I never really took to this car (after two years with a wicked Fiat Coupe 20V turbo). I found the 156 V6 heavy at the front end and consequently tedious in the bends (even though it hung on quite well)... essentially, no fun, just clinically, comfortably fast.

It was also quite unreliable - electrical problems in the main.


2nd May 2008, 13:46

A 16 thousand pound loss in two years... might as well throw your money down the toilet.

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