Ppelectron > wrote:

> >Hi all, Im after a bit of advice as to what 156 to buy. I have been
> >looking at a 156 2.5 v6 veloce but I read somewhere recently that said
> >the 2.5 isn't that much quicker than the 2.0 TS. I am after a quickish
> >car sub 8secs to 60, but don't want to fork out the extra on a v6 if
> >its not really worth it. Is there any other differences other than the
> >engine? Also, if anyone has driven these some user opinions would be
> >nice.
> >
> >Thanks
>
> You need to test drive both the 2.0 and the 2.5 before you decide. Lot's of
> salesmen told me there was not much difference, but then they only had 2.0
> versions for sale. I test drove both and I can honestly say there is a huge
> difference between them. If you are looking for a quick Alfa, you will fall in
> love with the 2.5 for sure. I get about 28MPG out of my 2.5 and that is with a
> mixture of motorway and town driving.

Hint: the accelerator is the one on the right ;-)
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