Bargain beauty (Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD)

Member Name: Ziik

Product:	Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD
Date:	11/09/08 (261 review reads)
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Advantages: Fast, powerful, excellent sharp steering, good looking, comfortable.

Disadvantages: Noisy on high rpm's, stiff on bumpy roads.

I have never considered buying Italian car. I was stuck with "reliable" Germans and Japanese cars. Then while looking for three year old BMW or Honda Accord I saw this beauty. It is dark red metallic with leather trim and all extras, that competitors offer as XXXEuro option, (automatic climate control, ABS, electronic traction and stability control - VDC, CD changer, parking sensors, navconnect system etc.)

Took it for a ride and guess what? I am now over year and a half proud owner of one of the most appealing vehicles. It looks great, it drives smooth and I didn't have a single problem yet (32k miles). And all that for a little more than a half of price dealer was asking for mentioned BMW 320i or Honda Accord 2.0. I couldn't believe how fast and powerful can be JTDm until I tried it. I must admit that only reason why I considered test drive (I was influenced by stories about bad reliability of Italian cars) was stunning look and outstanding conditions for used car. I can say that my next car will be Alfa Romeo as well. We'll see which one.

Summary: Great car, cannot understand value depreciation since it gives more than high valued competition.

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