The words Alfa Romeo spark 2 thoughts in most people's minds. 1: Good looking Italian number with great performance, and 2: Unreliablility. The 156 was Alfa's attempt to quash the latter. Released in 1998, the 156 stayed in the model range as good as unchanged until it was replaced by the 159 in 2005. There is a faster 2.5 V6 version, but for the purists, this is the one to have due to the lighter engine giving the car better handling. The car is pretty quick, 155bhp gives you 0-60 in under 8 seconds, and it's very good fun in the twisty bits. The Suspension is set up perfectly, giving a comfortable ride and sporty handling in one. The ...  Read the complete review

The 2.0 TS is of excellent quality and beautiful looking. It was my second alfa that owned. I only bought it in the first place to it having its distinct look with the number plate to the side, aggressive headlights and the amazing lines going across the side of the car. The 2.0 TS has a 154BHP engine so is quick off the mark compared to the 1.8 and 1.6. The centre console is facing towards you so it is all private, very nice. The main thing I like is how alfa have redisigned the 156 with sporty look of a coupe, it is a 4 door car that looks like a 2door with the rear handles hidden away, perfect for unwanted guests. : ) All the rumours that have been going ...  Read the complete review

Probably the best car I have ever owned.The engine is superb,the interior is very comfortable , and i'm over 6'2" and large framed.The accelaration is phenomenal ,and the styling very Italian.People say that Alfa Romeos are unreliable,but in the 21 st century,nothing is unreliable anymore.This car does away with the old reputation of Alfa(remember the Alfasud?),and drags it into the 21 st century with a bang.I would reccomend this car to anyone ,young or old.So please try before you buy ,you won't regret it. ...  Read the complete review

THe wife wanted something that looked cool. In my mind this is one of the best good looking cars around. Ours is Beige, a '56 plate that we had from new. IT looks Gold, and the integrated rear door handles add to the slim lines. Wehave the 3 headlight model that looks good from the front. The Engine for Petrol heads is superb, my wife rarely using the full potential. This comes alive after 3000 revs, with a wonderful roar from the exhaust. Its stated 0-60 is 8.6 , one of the quickest family cars I have owned. Sadly, this is not surpisingly offset by high insurance costs and only 30 mpg. Ouch. So after 5 years it is time to get rid of the old lady soon. It has proven ...  Read the complete review