bmw_tonci 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 HAve any of you guys driven these cars? ive seen a few for sale at a pretty reasonable price might consider buying one soon. Any common problems or issues? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 Selespeed's are problematic, but I guess you'll be buying manual? I looked into these a while back and from my research they're pretty solid for Alfas. A quick google for common problems will let you know what you're in for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_tonci 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 do you know how they perform? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 No sorry, couldn't find a manual one in Chch to take for a spin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 Drove an auto (not selespeed) yesterday, they are pretty quick for a 2.5 V6, this one had a AFM fault so wasn't going to its true potential, they are not bad to look at either. (This one was a wagen). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deane30 30 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 I think they are pretty good looking cars and defiantly have awesome interiors. I'm not a big fan of the front of the 156 but love the 159. Never driven one so can't be much help there sorry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 2, 2010 Have driven both the 2L Twinspark and the 2.5L 6 and I like 'em both a lot The 6 has a great raspy howl and gets up and goes. We looked pretty hard at getting one for the GF but ended up with a Golf GTI. After the Golf they'd have to be my fave FWD cars. Like Mark said, AVOID Selespeed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 Andrea looked at one before getting the 307, they are soo incredible small inside it's not funny. I thought Alfa's didn't come in auto, only manual and sillyspeed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 always wanted one. Might replace the soob with one IF i decide to sell. Otherwise might just encourage the GF to upgrade her honda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fuzyfrog 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 Friend had a manual Almost as fast as my Bimmer Sounded glorious. He had no issues apart from a few small electrical issues/ (windows etc) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 I have driven a few and love them. The driving position is grouse, interior is lovely. Go quite well for what they are. Typical alfa, sounds amazingly sexual! Handle very well for a FWD V6 too. I would own one if the e36 328 didn't exist, I just couldnt justify one for the interior and noise. You may become addicted though, alfas have had an odd effect on me. They are beautiful cars, even the door handles feel nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 i have a 155 v6 manual bit torque steery common faults are 1. guaranteed to have a dodgy fuel gauge 2. sloppy shifter (cheap bush to fix ~ $20ish 3. afms do need a clean occasionally and a tune(i haven't had to) 4. o2 sensors are a common fault again i haven't had to do one 5. wipers can be abit funny but just need a clean as they get grease from the gear drive onto the copper contact patch i opened up the exhaust on mine gutted the cat and removed 1 muffler sounds much nicer now and still legal noise very quick though a little thirsty i had to change the thermostat and spark plugs not expensive but can be very hard to get too you will need a good Allen key and Allen head socket set btw today just a mear 3 hours after i sold my other car first gear blew (normally very good gearboxs i was just giving it to much right foot ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 i heard they are damn pain in the maintenance department.. 1 min they working.. 1/2 a sec later something breaks. was looking into into the 156 last year. saw one in the city pulling away at the stop sign.. damn nice sound!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 alfa romeos are designed to be a very good car but only for a short amount of time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jo Blogs 11 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 alfa romeos are designed to be a very good car but only for a short amount of time make sure the cambelt, and tesnioners/idlers/seals/waterpump has being done. they are due every 60,000km due to crap tensioners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 (edited) You may become addicted though, alfas have had an odd effect on me. They are beautiful cars, even the door handles feel nice! I've been in love with them ever since a 'sud burnt me bad about 15 years ago. STILL love that car. Edited February 9, 2010 by -Alias- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dyl 4 Report post Posted February 15, 2010 I had a 155 V6 Monza and it was awesome. The 155 is a very special car but as you know with alfas you either get a Monday one or a Friday one. We once had a 156 V6 wagon in the family and it NEVER went wrong but avoid the selespeed like the plague. the auto clutch action slow and is generally rubbish ... and its unreliable. You must own an Alfa at some point in your life... just do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
