Alfa Romeo 156 (year 2000 ish)

dlofnep · 13-01-2008 6:18pm #1

Hi there, my friend is looking into getting a second hand car. He was looking at the AR 156 - a 2000 year model (1.6L). They look nice and are cheap - He wants to know if anyone has had one and if they are reliable.

Thanks.
J.

10-10-20 · 13-01-2008 6:50pm

Yes, as long as the timing belt AND tensioners are replaced at ~36k intervals.
Ensure that you see receipts for ALL components.

Get the variator done at the same time.

Lookup the above on wikipedia if you unsure of what they are.

I've had more TwinSpark engines than you can shake a stick at, and they are good.

dlofnep · 13-01-2008 8:08pm

Alright I'll tell him. Cheers buddy

miju · 13-01-2008 8:12pm

have to agree with 10-10-20 , Alfas are great oul cars

bazz26 · 13-01-2008 9:46pm

Also have the front suspension checked as this is a common weak spot on the 156 too.

Just make sure the car has been treated with care by the previous owner, Alfas are very unforgiving if they are not looked after properly, I would prefer to buy one from a seller who was an enthusiast who gave it plenty of TLC to be honest.

miju · 13-01-2008 10:38pm

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/ is a good website to check out for different car makes and different years and potential / common problems etc

meathstevie · 14-01-2008 2:14pm

Alfa owners have rich mechanics

. No messing now, they tend to develop loads of niggly trouble but seldom very essential malfunctions. I suppose Alfas are just not designed to cope with our lovely medieval road surfaces.

miju · 14-01-2008 2:43pm

I've had an Alfa now 2 years and only niggly trouble is a battery thats been with it since it was made 7 years ago and a fan belt snapping that was 7 years old too.

I think it basically comes down to whether the care has been cared for or not and that should be pretty obvious pretty quickly

siralfalot · 14-01-2008 3:54pm

dlofnep wrote: »

Hi there, my friend is looking into getting a second hand car. He was looking at the AR 156 - a 2000 year model (1.6L). They look nice and are cheap - He wants to know if anyone has had one and if they are reliable.

Thanks.
J.

as with the above posts yes they are reliable if they are cared for

I know where there is a mint 2000 1.6 for sale, the owner is an Alfa nut and has looked after the car like a baby since he has had it, he is upgrading to something a bit faster, but still from the same family

dlofnep · 14-01-2008 7:38pm

thanks lads.

miju · 14-01-2008 7:54pm

wow an Alfa thread in the motors section that didnt turn into a full blown Alfa bashing session.

who woulda thought

unkel · 14-01-2008 10:55pm

You forgot the "yet"

miju · 15-01-2008 1:42am

lollers, indeed i did

cjt156 · 15-01-2008 11:34am

miju wrote: »

wow an Alfa thread in the motors section that didnt turn into a full blown Alfa bashing session.

who woulda thought

Quick, mods, lock it & make it a sticky!

Earth Worm Jim · 15-01-2008 8:18pm

dlofnep wrote: »

Hi there, my friend is looking into getting a second hand car. He was looking at the AR 156 - a 2000 year model (1.6L). They look nice and are cheap - He wants to know if anyone has had one and if they are reliable.

Thanks.
J.

I can get you a nice 00 D 156 TS - silver - spoiler - alloys - beautiful looking motor - nct out about 4mths - 100k - 2 owners - service history up to 90k +
Looking around 2500 euro but open to offers - car based in blanch - selling on behalve of an uncle.

PM me if your interested

Alfa Romeo 156 (year 2000 ish)

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