Alfa 147 or 156 buying tips?

byebye

Hi lads,

Im intrested in a 147 or 156 what are the main points to watch out for and specs to look for or aviod?

Thanks

Kevvv

LIGHTNING wrote: »

http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/alfa_156_buyers.shtml

Covers everything you need to know.

Beat me to it

166man

The 1.6 ts in either the 147/156 is a sweet sweet engine, nicer than the 1.8 imo.. But yeah everything is in the above guide..

A-Trak

Bought a 156 a few years ago and based on advice here hasn't had a moments trouble.

This thread from gpf101 should tell you everything you need to know.

Stick with the advice in it and you could pick up a beaut.

smash

Make sure the belts have been done and check the condition of the wishbones.

Nonoperational

If you get a good well cared for 156/147 they're a great car. Just take your time and look for the obvious things.

Veloce

smash wrote: »

Make sure the belts have been done and check the condition of the wishbones.

Belts on the TS engine should be every 36k miles or 3 years, whichever came first.

The TS is a lovely sounding engine.

Lex Luthor

166man wrote: »

The 1.6 ts in either the 147/156 is a sweet sweet engine, nicer than the 1.8 imo.. But yeah everything is in the above guide..

I thought it was a bit flat...only 120bhp in the 1.6 compared to 144bhp in the 1.8

Having driven the 2 and owned the 1.8 I would have the 1.8 over the 1.6 any day

byebye

Thanks lads!

Veloce

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Your the only person I have ever seen that has recommened the 1.8 over the 1.6.

I would also recommend the 1.8 (140bhp) over the 1.6.

Ardennes1944

anyone wanna do one for a 159?

mondeo

I would also advise on the 1.8, much better to drive. I had a few Alfas myself so I know what I'm talking about. 1.6 with 120bhp is still pokey though for what is it but definitely the 1.8 for me:)

Lex Luthor

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Your the only person I have ever seen that has recommened the 1.8 over the 1.6.

I'm comparing both engines in the 156. The 147 could be ok in the 147 but felt the 1.8 was better.

Actually wanted the 2.0 but it was a trade off for the sport pack 3 and the 1.8 versus the 2.0 and boggo spec

166man

Lex Luthor wrote: »

I thought it was a bit flat...only 120bhp in the 1.6 compared to 144bhp in the 1.8

Having driven the 2 and owned the 1.8 I would have the 1.8 over the 1.6 any day

Currently driving a 1.6 but have driven once or twice my Aunts 99 156 1.8 and I found the 1.8 to be not as nice as the 1.6. It didn't feel as light or as nimble as the 1.6 for some reason and the 1.6 sounded better too. Factor in the lower tax and insurance and suddenly that 20 extra bhp isn't justified imo of course.

The belts at 36k are a must as are regular oil changes. The leather interior if you can get one is so so classy and very comfortable too!

Veloce

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

anyone wanna do one for a 159?

I could My old man is on his second 159.

Ardennes1944

and.....

Veloce

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

and.....

what a car... both cars he had/has are the 1.9 diesel. The first one he had was an 06 8valve version. The one he has now is the 16valve, Ti Spec, and remapped to 200bhp.

Ardennes1944

the 8vs came in 2008 parkers says? not that im saying your wrong

Veloce

Nope its a 2006 8-valve. Its for sale if your interested

Ardennes1944

how much?

Veloce

I think the garage in Cork are looking for about €9k for it. All belt / waterpump / Suspension all done.

Ardennes1944

cough splutter gulp....im sure its a beaut!

this? http://car.donkiz-ie.com/redir?rd=s&z=c&w=32A6D12B879DE675&o=4B90386F19CC57824BF0D7A3DA807B66194595627890D2B844B63340AB0275AAB6A03B84DC011D3C952B0C58B767F94D386E6EE773EFE57F720022DA241845A6E054C7E1197BF3F900CBF6C07CC751EDFE44C095F976BD8E01416BB8D12E42EE&rq=B5EEBFB9B200829201416BB8D12E42EE

pc11

Any opinions on the 1.9JTD diesel? I was offered a very nice one.