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89Alfa Romeo 15680.31%
While car design often divides opinion, AlfaÂ’'s 156 always gets the same reaction –– wow! Yet despite its beautiful lines, the Italian model fails to seduce its owners, and has dropped 10 places from last yearÂ’'s survey. Most buyers say the 156 has lived up to expectations, but you were turned off by its lacklustre brakes, poor build and reliability, and style-over-substance practicality. Only thrilling handling and pace spare the Alfa an embarrassing finish. The new 159 will aim to do better next year.
Your Quotes
“The 156 has great potential, but it's let down by reliability - and mostly with electrical problems. It feels like a 'fragile' car - not what it could be. Shame.”
Mr John Oakley - Lincoln“Great driver’s car, better to drive than my wife's BMW. However, the car is very expensive to run with high depreciation and fuel costs.”
Mr Paul Yallop - Worthing“2.4 sportswagon lifestyle rather than loadstyle, accept that and it's a great car, smooth with loads of torque, good economy and performance. Slightly heavy on the front but doesn't affect handling, good visibility, powerful brakes. After eighty thousand miles a few body/trim rattles but the five cylinder engine is a delight. Looking forward to the next eighty thou!”
Mr Patrick Kenlock - Leeds“Very happy I get the performance of a petrol sports car with the economy of a supermini.”
Mr Simon Weeks - Cheshire“Brilliant driver’s car, a bit pricey on repairs after 3-4 years. ”
Mr Paul Gilpin - Somerset“Styling and engine can't be faulted... and still on original clutch! Depreciation has been a killer, though I still love the car.”
Mr Richard Docketty - Woking“Stylish car with excellent performance, if a little thirsty One problem is the petrol gauge which is absolutely useless.”
Mr Keith Bamford – South Glam
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