ok been having a debate wether my mate is telling porkies or not. he wants a NEW alfa 156 saloon 1.6TS now its

I read in today's Independent that the 166 - which is on its way out - is available new at a very low price. For example, a 2.0TS is for sale by Available Car 0870 460 8627 for

The 166 is actually a nice car for an Alfa. The 156, though a nice car to drive, is a "traditional" Alfa -with all the weird problems that the name comes with.......

Phil

Was looking at a Lambourgini the other week, (was actually looking at a Masseratti when I saw it), and was surprised to see all the same Alfa controls as a colleagues Alfa - not very impressed but the MAsseratti was a different story.

thats something i have heard that alfa's are so unreliable. ah well i will stick with my furby Vrs thank you lol

The 166 is actually a nice car for an Alfa. The 156' date=' though a nice car to drive, is a "traditional" Alfa -with all the weird problems that the name comes with.......

Phil[/quote']

A work pal has one (the 166) and in a string of Alfa's he's owned I think its been the best. Its a 3.0 V6 though, who'd want a n/a four pot in a car that size?!

Stu.

My brother had a 156 for a time. Loved the way the car went. Hated the rattles, squeaks, leaks, crunches, trim falling off etc. Best thing about it..its Italian, worst thing...its Italian (built quality)

AndyC

My old boss had a 166 3.0l V6 lusso model... leather and all the toys... and the engine noise... :eek: id buy one just for the noise!