2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 have a love-hate relationship with this vehicle. Many drivers enjoy the sporty driving experience and distinctive styling, comparing it to a Ferrari. However, they also point out concerns about reliability, build quality, and high running costs. Most agree that while it offers a beautiful engine sound and spacious boot, it can be a gamble with its reliable performance."
As with every Alfa Romeo my 156 had a wonderful engine, not super in performance but it sounds beautiful. Add to this the wonderful styling and spacious boot I really enjoyed my year with the Alfa Romeo. It's a shame I had to get rid of due to the cost of running a petrol engine with my yearly mileage
January 6, 2009Alfas aren't known for their reliability but the Alfa 156 has to be one of the all time Alfa classics. It's coupe-ish looks is perfect for a single guy who likes to hang out with his mates. The sport looks is combined with great sounding engines ready to stir the soul. The selespeed offers good feel, although its a little jerky and tends to suffer with reliability. The Q- system is a good auto gearbox with the "H' gate shift adding a proper manual feel rather than most steptronic boxes do. If you want the best drive, its the manual that offers the best feel. With the 159 replacing it, the Alfa 156 is sure to be an instant classic. The ones with the Q system don't get most of the votes but with the only 'H' gate style shift among the autos, its sure to be a recognized classic.
June 1, 2009Nearest thing to a 5-door Ferrari.
May 17, 2008What owners say
As with every Alfa Romeo my 156 had a wonderful engine, not super in performance but it sounds beautiful. Add to this the wonderful styling and spacious boot I really enjoyed my year with the Alfa Romeo. It's a shame I had to get rid of due to the cost of running a petrol engine with my yearly mileage
January 6, 2009Alfas aren't known for their reliability but the Alfa 156 has to be one of the all time Alfa classics. It's coupe-ish looks is perfect for a single guy who likes to hang out with his mates. The sport looks is combined with great sounding engines ready to stir the soul. The selespeed offers good feel, although its a little jerky and tends to suffer with reliability. The Q- system is a good auto gearbox with the "H' gate shift adding a proper manual feel rather than most steptronic boxes do. If you want the best drive, its the manual that offers the best feel. With the 159 replacing it, the Alfa 156 is sure to be an instant classic. The ones with the Q system don't get most of the votes but with the only 'H' gate style shift among the autos, its sure to be a recognized classic.
June 1, 2009Nearest thing to a 5-door Ferrari.
May 17, 2008Ok, so the build quality is a bit dodgy but wow... What a car to drive!
June 16, 2008
