1998 Alfa Romeo 156 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Really good handling for a front wheel drive car, the v6 Alfa engine has one of the sweetest sounds around. The interior styling is outstanding with its fluted dials, carbon effect centre console and momo leather seats with the Alfa logo sewn into them. Not the most economical and servicing costs are pretty expensive, but this aside they are great cars to drive.Apr 06, 2011

My first and only Alfa so far. I absolutely loved it, I'm planning to buy the Giulietta 1.4TB or one of the JTDMs in about 3 years time. Performance: Great throughout gearbox, being short geared, I found the 205/45 R17 fitted to the car didn't have enough give in the side wall for Manx roads, so I changed them to Perelli PZero 215/50 R16. Also fitted Eibach anti-roll bars, Eibach shorter springs, and Powerflex bushes. Due to upping the engine power I also fitted a Quaife LSD to cope with the increase in power and torque. Build Quality: The interior did squeek a little. Other than that, I found no major issues, as she was serviced when I bought her. And many mechanical parts I uprated. Appearance: My one was Potero Red, not so as eye catching as the Royal Blue, Alfa Red and Yellow ones that dot around the Isle of Man. My one had front fog lights, 16" alloys from the 2008 GT, satin silver door mirrors, and the large boot spoiler. Cost of Owership: I bought mine for £1750, with a completary service, full tank of V-Power, new set of Toyo TR-1s and a dyno run for an extra £50. Spent £60 a week on V-Power (if only commuting to work and back). £1100 to insure for one year. Spent £750 on maintenence. Spent £3500 on uprating parts. Sold for 4500 Euros in southern France. Fun Factor: Loved every minute of it, mates loved being in her, listening to her, looking at her. And it got a lot attention from the opposite sex (giggidy!)Oct 17, 2009