Why buy an Alfa Romeo 156?

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  • Опубліковано 23 бер 2019
  • Review of the Alfa Romeo 156
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  • @sinisalucic1996
    @sinisalucic1996 3 роки тому +26

    Very nice review, thank you. I am also an owner of a 156 , and enjoying cheap and relatively trouble free motoring.

  • @GTE_Channel
    @GTE_Channel 3 роки тому +7

    Sold mine, a face lift with 1.8, last year. I loved the car so much. That engine sound.... fantastic

  • @zetankerplayz9181
    @zetankerplayz9181 3 роки тому +5

    I got the face lifted version and its a blast to drive 1,8 ts and i keep this car forever or as long as i can its my dream car 🇮🇹

  • @Filipkalgtv
    @Filipkalgtv 3 роки тому +4

    Because is the most beautiful compact executive car!

  • @DoctorP131
    @DoctorP131 4 роки тому +23

    Nice. I have a 156 SW facelift (1st Facelift) in silver metallic. No issues whatso'ever. Great car for a fair price.

    • @xxxx1122ify
      @xxxx1122ify 3 роки тому

      I also have sw in sliver metallic but with 2.0jts selespeed amazing car.... considering swap to awd q4 drivetrain and 3.0busso or volvo L5 engine

    • @aleksandr_elkov
      @aleksandr_elkov 3 роки тому +2

      @@xxxx1122ify
      U don’t have SOUL if u put Volvo Engine into an Alfa Romeo...

  • @timkarusuo9080
    @timkarusuo9080 2 роки тому +1

    great video, about to buy one!

  • @kurka1186
    @kurka1186 Рік тому

    My dad used to have this car. I miss the car every day

  • @jixuscrixus
    @jixuscrixus 2 роки тому

    I made lots of business trips to Italy late 1990’s and early 2000’s I always booked my hire car in advance (by fax) and always requested a 156; I was never disappointed, fantastic car and a great start to any trip was driving away from Malpensa or Linate in a classy rental.

  • @ethan_hsv62l
    @ethan_hsv62l 3 роки тому +2

    Someone abandoned a silver one in a garage near me back in 2013 and it’s stayed there ever since. I like it and I don’t understand why they would do that

  • @petrhavlicek393
    @petrhavlicek393 Рік тому +2

    Because Alfa Romeo 156 is super car!!!

  • @luisfilipe316
    @luisfilipe316 7 місяців тому

    Toujours un jolie voiture là 156 🍀✌️✌️

  • @JJHurst
    @JJHurst 3 роки тому +9

    Alfa’s, you either “ get them” or you don’t ....I’m on my 8th , 3 of them Busso engined, a few TS models spiders , GTV’s and a JTS and 1.9 JTD in the GT , all have something to offer and are relatively rare , very stylish and despite reputation reliable IF they are looked after .
    My theory is they’re not , because the depreciation is so heavy early on that people don’t spend on maintenance what they might on the equivalence German car at that crucial 7 years and older point.
    Bargains abound for those of us that have the know how to sort the niggles and want to drive something more rewarding than a 3 series or an Audi A3.

    • @carjourney5157
      @carjourney5157  3 роки тому +2

      They do have a lot to offer. And sometimes that's trouble... But mostly a lot of joy's.

    • @FOXeye95
      @FOXeye95 Рік тому

      what do you think about JTS vs TS

  • @timmotion6494
    @timmotion6494 Рік тому

    Cambelts went on my 156 2.0JTS....couldn't afford to refurbish. Really great car = my Alfa number nine!

  • @DTD2212
    @DTD2212 2 роки тому +1

    Nice and simple review. One question, is there another way of opening the trunk? It seems kinda unpractical to take the key out every time you want to pop it open. I'm looking at buying one, a 77kw diesel (Can't drive anything with more than 80kw till I'm 21, laws here suck) and they're very rare, and expensive for what they are (1600+ eur).

    • @carjourney5157
      @carjourney5157  2 роки тому

      As far as I know that's the only way besides using te boot release inside the car. It is possible that a later version could have an electronic boot release button on the keyfab.

  • @theleftlanegr
    @theleftlanegr 3 роки тому +1

    5-6 Different red... ahahaha. Nice review!

  • @Seathbleidd
    @Seathbleidd 2 роки тому

    There is someone who sell a 1998 2.0 ts manual with 230,000 kmh, he drives it on track from time to time, I drove it with him and it feels and sounds like an alfa! But Idk if to buy it from him because of 230,000 kmh, what do you think?

  • @avfcband434
    @avfcband434 3 роки тому +5

    I thought it was BMW, good thing they put the Alfa Romeo badge & signs every where 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @user-ck8sf1sn6i
    @user-ck8sf1sn6i 2 роки тому

    How much should i pay for a facelifted 1,6 or 1,8, 2004 model in Very good condition with 150,000 miles on clock???

  • @apollo156
    @apollo156 4 роки тому +3

    How many cars did actually have one handling (how did you call it?) on the driver's side ?
    Let alone Rover 620 which didn't have even on the co-drivers side!

    • @carjourney5157
      @carjourney5157  4 роки тому +1

      Not sure, It's more common then I thought at the time. The new Beetle I'm testing actually has a storage space for your sunglasses on the driver's side, and a normal handle on the passenger side.

  • @MartinLematha-gq2yh
    @MartinLematha-gq2yh Рік тому

    How much does it cost for the broken exhaust?

  • @jessegotowork
    @jessegotowork 4 роки тому +1

    i also had a 1000 euro alfa, it was not a great experiance . I finaly pulled the plug on my old 166 after it started filling the cabin with smoke.

    • @carjourney5157
      @carjourney5157  4 роки тому

      That's usually a subtle sign that things aren't going great... Any idea what caused it?

  • @MinivintageCars
    @MinivintageCars 10 місяців тому

    This isnthe sport-1 pack version (dial wheels, black gauges, carbon fiber effect centrsl console, and sport cloth seats. Nkce one!

  • @christophercolacchio17
    @christophercolacchio17 4 роки тому +3

    Any tips or tricks/hacks for a new owner?

    • @carjourney5157
      @carjourney5157  4 роки тому +5

      Depends, if you're looking for one. Try to find one where there isn't too much wheel wobble when you shake the tire. The suspension seems to be a weak point. Like any car that age, rust. It should be protected enough but it's still a 20 year old car. Mine was properly maintained (except for the paint...) So I didn't have many issues, maybe the electrics but that's kind of an Italian thing. Some Alfa's reportedly seem to drink oil like it's fuel, so make sure you keep an eye on that.
      If you're already an owner of a 156 I have 1 recommendation, try to annoy as many BMW's as possible ;).

    • @christophercolacchio17
      @christophercolacchio17 4 роки тому +1

      Car Journey I’ve just recently acquired one! It’s a late model, 2007! Just wondering if there were any little secrets or anything of note! And of course I will be doing my duty to annoy BMWs! Haha!

    • @carjourney5157
      @carjourney5157  4 роки тому +4

      @@christophercolacchio17
      As far as I'm aware it doesn't have that many secret stuff, but then again that's why it's supposedly secret.. It's mostly the details that make it a special car, I was told that you could fit a small bottle on the top vent. So you would have cooled drinks when you turn the air-conditioning on. Another thing which I found was kind of neat was the pen holder in the glove box. And depending on which country you live in, it's also one of very few "normal" cars that doesn't have the license plate in the middle.
      You're making the world a nicer place for driving one 👍. Enjoy

    • @GTE_Channel
      @GTE_Channel 3 роки тому +1

      Use the right oil, do the maintenance and enjoy

    • @vassilisk.5067
      @vassilisk.5067 2 роки тому

      @@GTE_Channel which is the oil that you recommend? Thank you!

  • @ericcooper5867
    @ericcooper5867 3 роки тому +1

    I loved mine but nowhere to put a travel mug 🤪

    • @user-mx2mx8bb2x
      @user-mx2mx8bb2x 2 роки тому +1

      Alfa is for drive not for drink coffee!!!

    • @CosmicSeeker69
      @CosmicSeeker69 Рік тому

      That's easy. Get a bike bottle holder and fix to the drivers pocket. Just close the door before putting your cup in! 💦

  • @ethanbowie3050
    @ethanbowie3050 Рік тому

    WALTER DI SILVA IS THE DESIGNER OF THIS ITALIAN ICON.///////////////////IF I CAN HAVE ONE 156 IN CARBON BLACK IN ITALIAN //NERO CARBONI//.

  • @doggo82636
    @doggo82636 2 роки тому

    I know this car because of Runabout 2

  • @KS-hq3ci
    @KS-hq3ci 2 роки тому

    156 crosswagon owner... it is terrible. Not a week passes without the need for repairs...

  • @davidwatkinson7122
    @davidwatkinson7122 3 роки тому

    Is the answer that you just adore chatting with breakdown recovery truck drivers? 🤣

    • @carjourney5157
      @carjourney5157  3 роки тому +2

      Believe it or not, it's probably been one of the more reliable cars that I've owned. Which tells you more about the other cars then the 156 😅

    • @greygtv6
      @greygtv6 2 роки тому +1

      Another hater who knows nothing. They are fantastically reliable and brilliant to drive. I presently have 2 Alfas (GTV6 and Brera) and daily drive an MPV with a VW 2.0 TDi motor (factory installed). The VW motor is pure garbage. It's noisy, rough and under-powered. Absolute garbage motor. In total I've had 14 Alfas, including a 156 V6.

  • @ronaldrusev8622
    @ronaldrusev8622 2 роки тому

    i have 147 and its much better than this and its under 1000€ 😁

  • @lmbionut1527
    @lmbionut1527 2 роки тому

    1.Don’t buy this car 😅👌🏻😂