gt1750
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So here comes (finally!) the thread for the Alfa 156 I bought almost two months ago. I was searching for a second car since last summer, criteria were: slightly sporty feel, 5 or more cylinders, 4 useable seats, must appeal to my wife, price 5-6k Euro tops. Alfas were obviously high on the list, but I was looking on other things, too. The "must appeal to my wife" point sadly eliminated some interesting cars like 3rd/4th gen F-Bodies, Mustangs of the same vintage, AR 164 and GTV or Fiat Coupe. 156/147 GTA for this kind of money usually require a lot of work, so in the end, I was looking mainly at GT 3.2 or 156 2.5. I found this one listed online in Brno, Czech Republic in February, exchanged some calls and e-mails with the seller and in March I took my older daughter to CZ and we returned back with a car! I got her registered and T?Ved in April and since then I waited for the moment when I can wash her and take some pics, because between work and the family I have pretty much zero free time until it's dark...
About the car itself: She's a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6, 6-speed manual, FWD. Had 2 owners from new and slightly under 95.000km on the clock when I got her. She's mostly stock and has very few extras (Cruise Control, wood) and minor mods (Rear Parking sensors, Bluetooth/USB).
Onto the pics! All clickable for bigger res of course.
Interior. Tan cloth, black plastic and a little wood. The seats feel good, although they are not as supportive as the TI seats I had in my first 156.
Engine - V6 engineered by the famed Giuseppe Busso, here in the 2.5 litre form producing 192 hp at 6300 rpm. Sounds and feels great, throttle response is instant, loves to rev
She's a joy to drive, the engine revs freely and pulls like it should, the steering is nice and direct and the suspension is absolutely tight and squeak-free. My previous 156 was not so well mechanically sorted...
Known issues:
- Cruise Control doesn't work
- Parking sensors stopped working after one month
- AC needs service
- dings, dents and scratches after 13 years of service
- ashtray remains opened due to a broken clip
Proof Pic
About the car itself: She's a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6, 6-speed manual, FWD. Had 2 owners from new and slightly under 95.000km on the clock when I got her. She's mostly stock and has very few extras (Cruise Control, wood) and minor mods (Rear Parking sensors, Bluetooth/USB).
Onto the pics! All clickable for bigger res of course.
Interior. Tan cloth, black plastic and a little wood. The seats feel good, although they are not as supportive as the TI seats I had in my first 156.
Engine - V6 engineered by the famed Giuseppe Busso, here in the 2.5 litre form producing 192 hp at 6300 rpm. Sounds and feels great, throttle response is instant, loves to rev
She's a joy to drive, the engine revs freely and pulls like it should, the steering is nice and direct and the suspension is absolutely tight and squeak-free. My previous 156 was not so well mechanically sorted...
Known issues:
- Cruise Control doesn't work
- Parking sensors stopped working after one month
- AC needs service
- dings, dents and scratches after 13 years of service
- ashtray remains opened due to a broken clip
Proof Pic
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