Hi...I'm looking at buying an alfa 156 99 model or 2000 but I keep reading that they drop their gearbox and have clutch trouble......so i was just wondering if anyone could explain why this is and what i should look out for when buying one of these cars.....they are lovely to drive!!!.......many thanks in advance....Susie

Susie,

I have had two (2) 156's in manual. The first was a 2.0 litre TS 5 speed and traded it in 2002 on a V6 6 speed. It had about 81,000 klms on the clock and the clutch and gearbox had never been touched nor had they given any trouble (it was regularly serviced by the Alfa Romeo dealer).

My current 156, 2.5 litre V6 6 speed has almost 80,000 klms and likewise no clutch or gearbox problems. This car has been traded on a new 159 2.2 JTS and delivery is expected in 3 weeks. It is of course a 6 speed manual.

Hope this helps,

Cheers & God bless,
Magnum

Thankyou to Magnum.......I'm assuming your V6 is an semi - auto so did you notice a vast difference between the 4 cyl to the 6 cyl in performance (I have driven the 4 cyl and liked it but I thought the salespeed was a little sluggish so I am thinking of getting a V6) also how is it on petrol consumption. Sorry for all the questions but I appreciated your imput.

Susie

Sussie,

My V6 is the 6 speed manual (NOT the Q4 auto). I can't think of anything worse than a auto Alfa Romeo, somehow to me it is a inconsistency in terms. The manual gearbox in the V6 was introduced to Oz in 2002 see [url]http://www.fastlane.com.au/News_Alfa/6-speed_156V6.htm[/url]

Yes, the 2.5 ltr V6 manual is a stunning performer and, if you're an Afla Romeo enthusiast, the sound of the engine as you get above 5,000 RPM is pure entertainment (turn off the stereo).

Fuel consumption is quite reasonable. I use Pro-Ma Performance Products PT5 Plus fuel treatment to keep the engine clean, to enhance the octane and to improve fuel economy and the MBL8 Conc in the oil to keep the bottom engine lubricated and reduce friction, the enemy of power (I am a Pro-Ma Distributor, see my website [url]www.pro-masystems.com.au/motor[/url]). Fuel consumption is around the 9.5 to 12 ltrs per 100 klms depending on how you drive it of course.

My 159 is only the 2.2 litre 4 cyl but the power is 136 Kw (verses 140 Kw for the 2.5 V6 in the 156).

Cheers and God bless
Magnum

Sorry Susie,

Those links didn't work. The 156 V6 6speed link is:
http://www.fastlane.com.au/News_Alfa/6-speed_156V6.htm

My Pro-Ma performance products website is:
http://www.pro-masystems.com.au/motor

Just copy and paste them (one at a time) to your browser (in a new window)

Magnum

Susie,

Infact you can see it on carGuide website see:
http://search.carsguide.news.com.au/news/f...81161&vehicleType=3

Cheers and God bless,
Magnum

What a hot looking car....thankyou for your advice and tips on the performance products ....will let you know which car I buy over the next few weeks - I would like to find one with a sunroof and pref 17's on it as well so heres hoping!.

Kind regards
Susie

Susie,

The new 159 comes with 17" alloys. Here's a news item I got off the web:
http://www.webwombat.com/motoring/news_rep...o-159-australia.htm

The 16" on the 156 weren't bad. I just love the telephone dial wheels. I recently put a new set of Firestone and they perform better than the original set.

Let's know what you get.

Cheers and God bless,
magnum

Hi Again Magnum.....well I am getting closer to buying a car......Have settled nearly on a 2000 model 156 v6 version but the Q4...i found it very nice and in my price range. I will be replacing the tyres when I get it and you said you put Firestone on your car..R u happy with them....and with not to much road noise from them....or would you suggest to keep looking perhaps a pirelli .

Thanks again

Susie

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cna anybody shed some light on how many alfetta GTV 2.0 litre turbos built by Autodelta were imported by Alfa Romeo into Australia in 1983.I believe there were 3.
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