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Who designed them? 'cos they're crap. I've just done a swap of ours *again* - although this time, I've stripped and cleaned an old one to re-use. It's a bit noisy, but it'll do for now.... --

Saw a copy of "Practical Classic Car" or some such in WHSmugs yesterday & they were listing cars made in the last five years most likely to become classics in x years time. 156 was top of the list, with a prediction that it would be the earlier pre-facelift cars with original nose, interesting...

i got a 156 1.6 tspark lusso on a 51 plate and im well stuck. the other nite i pulled up in my drive and turned the engine off with no previouse problems. 9 hours later after a freezing cold nite i go to start the thing and i get nothin? the car tries to turn over but doesnt start. after trying...

And is this even an Alfa? http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car- page/189911/2011-alfa-romeo-parradine/ -- Rob Pearson 156 1.9jtd sportwagon (now) 164 V6 Lusso (gone)

Hello, I'm considering buying a 1996/7 GTV. Can someone please tell me what models are available and equipment levels each have.....or point me to a good web site. any help would be appreciated TIA ash

With no attempt whatsoever to read the manual... What is the 'Winter Tyres' setting on the onboard computer in my 156 (2002, JTS, new interior, old exterior) for please?

Greetings, Am seeking replacement assembly for passenger seat belt and connecting hardware for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate. Any help or leads most welcome. Regards, Phil

Anyone know what the list price for a 75 TS was *new*? -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black bits www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk

Hello AR drivers, I heard a rumour from an AR driver that Alfas gulp down about half litre motor oil per 1000 miles, is this true? and if so whats the reason behind it? Stay Happy!

A bit of an announcement: I've sold my 156 after 3.5 years with it. Tough decision, but the other half found the family car, a 406 estate, too big. So I got her an Audi A2 (great car by the way), and I'm taking on the 406. Also, as pointed out elsewhere, I'm expecting 156 values to drop with...

For three years, I owned a 156 2.0 Selespeed. Unfortunately, a Toyota Hiace hit me in a front accident and totally smashed the car. Immediately after, I replaced the car by an Audi A4 2.0FSI (shame on me) with sports suspension and 18" rims. Today, I had a testdrive of a used 156 MY2001, similar...

Hi guys - I'm new to this forum. I was given an old Alpha Spider 1974 as a wedding present - and its sitting in a garage in Italy without a license plate and a mechanic saying I need to change some things to get it to pass its Italian mot. I was told that ironically it might be cheaper to find...

For SAle: Alfa Romeo 164 2.0l T.Spark. Lusso. 1992 on a J 12mths MOT 87750 mls Grey Leather (cracked) Sunroof Sport suspensiojn pack

Hello folks, Thought I'd ask the audience for some advice before I leap in with my screwdriver ! Both front windows on our Alfa 164 (2.0TS) intermittently stop working. The nearside blows the 30A fuse occasionally, and the offside window wont move (or gets stuck). You can here a small relay...

Hi All I'm due 2 new tyres on the front of my 147 1.6 soon and would appreciate some advice. It's currently fitted with Goodyear Eagle NCT5's which give great grip and feel but I'd like some more life (16K miles and down to 2mm) and they are a bit noisy on a lot of surfaces. I'm tempted to stick...

Hi all Looking at buying an older 156 T-spark as a second car. Struggling to work out what trim level/designation it is and nothing to really give me any cluse. It's a 2000 2.0 T-Spark with full leather interior, but other than that looks fairly standard. No cruise etc. How do I tell whether it...

As the time to actually buy a new car approaches, I just an inredible thought. While the Saab has to go, period, I could get something with an equally juicy engine if it could be run on LPG. While I said before, no V6's because of economy, maybe that wouldn't be the case if it could safely and...

Is it just my car or where I live, or is the Alfa 156 aerial (I believe built into the rear screen) useless for long wave and medium wave radio reception? Also, if the aircon is running, it gets even worse. My crap old Renault, with the classic pointy metal stick on the roof never had a problem....

Hi folks, I've never tried to adjust the lumbar setting to the driver's seat of my 156, until today that is....now I wish I hadn't bothered! Whereas the passenger's seat knob turns quite heavily and can clearly be seen to be doing some alterations to the seat back, the driver's side just appeared...

How safe are the AR 166's in a crash - lets say in a drivers side head on impact at 40mph , does the AR 166 have effective crumple zones or is the driver likely to be wearing the break pedals in his chest !! Generally how are they rated . Cheers DJ