Alfa 156 2.5 V6 24V after 3 years (Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 24V)

Member Name: NMJP

Product:	Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 24V
Date:	27/09/03 (4596 review reads)
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Advantages: Comfort, Style, Engine

Disadvantages: Fuel consumption, Turning circle

Well, I have now been driving my Alfa 156 for over 3 years and can hosetly say it still remains a pleasure to drive.

What I will say though is that it is not without a few niggles. The first is that since owning this car I have picked up my first ever 3pts for speeding. I guess it is understadable given the immense power and ease with which it can be delivered to the wheels and therefore your forward velocity. The second is the odd occasion when I still get caught out by the football field like turning circle. Believe me it can be quite annoying when other drivers laugh at you or indicate their distress while you reverse back to negotiate an innocent looking mini roundabout. The third is an Air con annoyance - although now sorted - an AC pipe was damaged and the AC gas escaped. The damage - in my opinion - was due to a design fault as the pipe had been rubbing against part of the engine compartment. Interesting that the replacement part was a slightly different shape so that it no longer rubbed. The fourth is the mortgage size dent that running the car leaves in your finances - it really is very thirsty.

Anyway even with the negatives above the car remains my pride and joy and every time I start it up and hear the wonderful engine I remember why I bought it and that combined with the fantastic looks it remains one of the greatest creations ever produced by Alfa.

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