Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 Twin Spark Selespeed

Newest Review: ... from prying eyes, yet the cover can be withdrawn to double the space available. Then if necessary the rear seats can be let ... more

... down to give more than sufficient luggage space.(I known this is done everywere at present but no other car makes it so easy.) And all this without ever contriving to make the car look like an estate. Fuel consumption was better than I expected-35mpg. No doubt it will deterioriate when I start driving it like it's meant to be driven. Still I can live with this. Radio and CD sound system are both good. My son has an older saloon version and he says his radio is very poor. There's a different radio now so A...more

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Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 Twin Spark Selespeed: Snappy Sportwagon (605 words)
by - written on 26/09/01 (Very useful, 2517 readings)
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Bought my 2.0 Sportwagon in August. So far it has been a dream to own and drive. Acceleration is instant. Steering is best since I had a toy car at age 6-so direct. Just point it and go. Comfort is excellent. Recaro seats are soft and snug to hold you comfortably, yet firm enough to leave you feeling ok even after a long journey.(much better than my last car-a Mercedes- which generally left me with a sore back). The ability of the driver's seat to be raised or lowered and of the steering wheel to be moved in and out means most will be able to find an ideal driving position.(I'm 6'2" and my wife is 5'2"!) The problem of the restricted ... Read the complete review

fantastic buy (116 words)
by - written on 09/05/01 (Useful, 1324 readings)
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Having had a Selespeed for 16 months now, I'm amazed at the quality (especially from Alfa Romeo). Nothing about the car has been a let down. The build quality is fantastic and the engine is as smooth as any 2 litre I've been in. The gearbox is the treat - and well worth the extra money. The automatic mode is tuned for an aggressive but clean smooth ride - great for Central London. The manual mode makes it all worth while as gear changes are precise and fast and you get to keep both hands on the wheel! Plenty of room and a good ergonomic design make it a treat to travel in. Only drawback - no cup holders! ... Read the complete review