Can i count on a alpha romeo 156.?

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Can i count on a alpha romeo 156.?
I am thinking to buy a used 1999 reg. Alpha Romeo 156 but am not sure whether they are good and reliable cars or not. i've always been a fan of Japanese cars and had Toyota, Honda, twice had a suzuki and now again have a toyota and none of them have never let me down. can any one guide me in buying the alpha 156. thanks

Answer 1

I think you can count on it going wrong!!!! Reliability has never been one of Alpha's strong suits. :-(

Answer 2

You are used to the bomb-proof reliability of Japanese marques, and choosing an Alpha is likely to dissappoint. I know of 3 people that have recently bought Alphas and they all had massive reliability problems. One, in the end, had to give it back, and bought a BMW instead.

I actually do not think they are great cars. The handling can be too firm, and a bit of a bone shaker on UK roads, and the turning circle is awful. The interior can also start to rattle a bit after a year old!

Stick to what you know is my advice, there is no reason why you would buy this car with your head... only your heart!

Answer 3

As long as you can count you don't have to be sat on an Alfa to do it!!! You could sit by the river, in a field, in the middle of the M1 (if you like), wherever you want really.

Answer 4

Alphas, have a terrible reputation. whether its justified, i don't know. But you can't have fire without smoke, therefore i have always steered clear of them.

Answer 5

Alfas are notorious for thier unreliability but they are a great drive and thats what you buy one for.

Answer 6

bought one recently.2ltr twinspark. 2000 reg. i'm very impressed. i call it my wolf in sheeps clothing.go 4 it !

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

run run run unless you wanna work or pay for alot

Answer 9

wouldnt touch it

Answer 10

no