Buying a secondhand 156

[Yugguy]

I had a V6 and absolutely loved it, so much so that I regret selling it and want another, especially now they are getting so cheap, you don't need to spend more than 7k to get a good one anymore. If you get a Veloce the handling is pretty good and that 190bhp engine is sweet. Sorting out a decent cold air feed and a better filter (I'd not bother with an IK) and a freer exhaust gives more torque lower down and are really the only mods you need. And above all, it's NOT a 318.

[Ecosseman]

Sorry to jump on this post, but looking at either a 2.5 v6 or Audi A4 or A6 as my next car, but the Alfa's are so cheap for such a lot of car they might just swing it for me. How are they on fuel consumption ?

cheers
Al

[wombat rick]

Mid 20s ish.
But who can say? It all depends so much on your type of driving/journeys and so on. Just get one, and then see how you do.

[Yugguy]

You won't get an A4 of comparable condition for this sort of money:

ALFA ROMEO 156 2.5 V6 24V Veloce , 5 Doors, Manual 6 speed, Saloon, Petrol, W Reg , 30,000 miles, Metallic Blue. 12 months parts and labour Warranty incl, Air Bag, Air-Conditioning, boot spoiler, Central Door Locking, Centre Rear Seat Belt, Clock, colour coded bumpers, Electric Adjustable Mirror, Full Valet included, In Car Entertainment, Power-Assisted Steering, Side Steps, ABS, Alloy wheels, Electric windows, Foglights, Immobiliser, Sideskirts, Sports seats. only 1 former keeper, 30,000 miles with comprehensive service history, outstanding condition throuhgout, for more alfa romeo's and over 50 cars in stock for all under £4000 visit www.stationgarageuk.com for full stock list and colour photographs, phonelines open 9 til 9, 7 days a week, £5,499

[v8supergurl]

what about 90 alfa 154 im planning on getting one cause i know a place here in canada that sells them should i look for anything on it?


ps thanks for the tip on the bushings when i get one im changing the bushings on the one im going to buy right away cause with the amount of salt we canadians dump on our roads they ll be gone in no time.

[wombat rick]

v8supergurl said:

what about 90 alfa 154

What's one of those?

There is an Alfa 90 and a 145 or a 164. I think the 164 was the last one Alfa to make it over the Pond.
Have you checked out:
www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/index.php?
It's a US based Alfa forum site and they may be better placed to help you as there were spec changes and differences for US models.

It's the road salt that screws up UK Alfa bushes as well.

[v8supergurl]

wombat rick said:

v8supergurl said: what about 90 alfa 154 What's one of those? It's the road salt that screws up UK Alfa bushes as well.

sorry i should of been more specific a 1990 alfa 154 is what i meant.

ps thanks for the site it looks kewl

>> Edited by v8supergurl on Friday 1st April 21:02