Alfa 156 2.0 Twin Spark - Owners opinion?

balsingh

Has anybody here owned one? Are they more reliable than older Aflas? What sort of MPG do they return on average?

I am looking at an 1998 LPG converted one with 60k on the clock. Its a good price (below £2500) and I am tempted but want some opinions from long term owners.

david29dpo

i have a 1.8 twin spark s reg from new. no problems except cam variator, a common thing, about £250 at a dealer. alfa/ fiat dealers are pretty crap so go elsewhere. now on 70000 miles, very reliable and no rust!!

david29dpo

http://www.alfa156.net/ try this.

JBsplit

as an alfa specialist i would say your lucky,, broken cam belts at 30k /variators/spark plugs at almost 150quid a set /electrics useless air bag light faults/ terrible front tyre wear.

ok so its not all doom and gloom they are nice to drive and generaly reliable but if you get a bad one the bills will never stop. i recently repaired a 3.0 v6 that broke the timing belt.. i made out a bill for 3.5k.!!!!!!!!!

david29dpo

ask 10 different people, you get 10 different answers!

vansboy

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk clik The Backroom - Car By Car Breakdown & also post in Discussion.

Sounds dear to me - wouldn't even consider it with the LPG conversion & think you'd have problems selling it on again, too.

Still a smart looking car & certainly not how people usually percieve Alfa build quality.


VB

balsingh

vansboy wrote:

Sounds dear to me

I compared it to others of the same age and it seemed to be really good value. The same plate 3-series BMW wouldn't give you much change from £4000

vansboy

But it's NOT a BMW...fortunatly!!

I'd have the Alfa anyday!!

VB

tomstickland

Alfas are great, but incorrect wheel drive, just not a choice is it?

chinagirl

Try the guys at https://www.NorthantsAlfa.co.uk.

Give them a call and speak to one of the technicians. They should put you right!

balsingh

tomstickland wrote:

Alfas are great, but incorrect wheel drive, just not a choice is it?

My wife drives a 3-series and I love the RWD .... but I have to say the Alfa handling setup is excellent for a FWD car.

Nobosy has given me any feedback on the economy of the Alfa 2.0 engine ... anyone??