gav888

Hi

Ive liked the cars for years, but have always been put of by the reliability of them, are they really that bad, ive owned a few vauxhalls, one good one bad, and currently have a bmw, and that is perfect.

Has anyone owned a 156, if so can you tell me about them.

Thanks

G

pete1977

this was spoke about a few weeks ago.i owned one from 50000miles ,at 55000miles the car was on its 3rd engine!Its got the looks,but not a lot else.

s70rjw

iTrader: (2)

Electrics are a nightmare as is oil consumption at a litre every 1000 miles minimum. Glorious to drive but a potential nightmare to own. Bob

Flingstam

Mate of mine has just had an engine rebuild at 48,000 miles. He hates the car now.
Don't buy a twin spark, as when the engine does go, they are a more expensive to rebuild.

Or get a reliable car instead. Anything Japanese. Not as emotional, but crying is an emotion we can usually do without.

drsuess

hi mate if you do go for one the only decent engine is the 2.0 ts had one for 2 years v reg 47,000 had no problems at all

Scotsman

iTrader: (3)

I've had three 156 2.0 ts's over the years and have been lucky not to be hit with the same problems most alfa owners seem to have had. Lovely to drive, nice turn of speed and looks great inside and out. None of the three I've had (and got one just now) drank oil. But based on the number of bad reports you read on the web (and here) that's not the normal story.

gav888

thanks for the advise guys, think i will stick with german or japanese, and say bye to the passion of italy!!!