Are the Alfa 156 any good?

Laurence wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I know this is possibly the wrong place to ask, but I am considering
> getting an 01/02 Alfa 156 2.4 JTD. But am hearing mixed reports about
> the reliability of the car and how well it is put together. Now the
> question is are these concerns justified?
>

I've said it before, and I'll say it again...

Alfa's and Fiat's are cars that, generally speaking, are simply more
sensitive to poor maintenace. Maintain it properly and it'll be fine.

Get the JTD. It's a brilliant car. Lots of pulling power (as in torque
) and about 60mpg if you try :-)

T.