Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 T-Spark Selespeed Review

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Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 T-Spark Selespeed
4.2 stars
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radagast's Review of Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 T-Spark Selespeed

26th Feb 2004

Overall Rating

1 stars
  • Value for money
    1 stars
  • Length of ownership
    4 years
  • Practicality
    3.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2000
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    0 stars
Good Points

Beautiful to look at, great to drive.


Bad Points

Reliability and build quality is appaling. Dealer aftersales support is also poor.


General Comments

I owned an Alfa 156 for almost four years and I am glad to see it gone. Given the number of problems I had with the car I will never buy an Alfa again.

Selespeed electronics failed after 10k miles. this took 10 days to fix during which time the dealer refused to provide me with a replacement car.

Selespeed occasionally causes the engine to stall when the engine has not fully warmed up. Problem remained unresolved.

Gearbox failed after 40k miles and a new gearbox had to be fitted. At this stage the car was out of warranty and I had to pay the entire bill. Repairs took 16 days and again no replacement car was provided.

The back brakes have a tendency to stick during hot weather.

Much of the front suspension including both wishbones, anti roll bars and shocks where replaced during the four years I owned the car.

Many squeaks and rattles from the cabin especially during warm weather.

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