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Car Forum / Alfa Romeo Cars / August 2004Alfa 156 2.5 Vs 2.0
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 > 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 [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > engine? Also, if anyone has driven these some user opinions would be > nice. 2.0TS 2.5V6 ------------------------------------------------ topspeed 216 km/h 230 km/h acceleration 0-100 km/h 8,6 s 7,3 s So you could say that the V6 is considerably faster than the 2.0TS. And of course the V6 has the added bonus of great engine sound. Downside of the V6 is the considerably higher gas usage. Less miles per gallon, but more smiles per gallon! :)  SignatureRegards, Hans Alfa Romeo 156 Selespeed - 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0V6 - 1997 > 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 [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > engine? Also, if anyone has driven these some user opinions would be > nice. Unfortunately, I can't comment on the 156, but I have driven 155s with both 2.5 and 2lt engines. In my opinion, the 2lt is the one to go for as the V6 just doesn't justify the extra weight it's carrying. SignatureSteve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - Alfa 155 TS Lusso - COSOC KOTL BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >> 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 [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >In my opinion, the 2lt is the one to go for as the V6 just doesn't >justify the extra weight it's carrying. I can only say what appealed most to us was the one we bought. As this was a personal purchase and not a company or lease car we were Very interested in making the right choice. We spent an entire day at Alfa, driving ALL the 156 engine models, before buying. Seven hours of driving and talking Alfas and food and coffee thrown in. The drive home was a real let down. Why can't they let you have a new car straight away <LOL> Pete Signature<iowna156@rustclubalfa.com> 156 2.0 TS (2001) - Proteo Rosso (his) 147 2.0 TS (2002) - Gem Green (her's) > > 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 [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > In my opinion, the 2lt is the one to go for as the V6 just doesn't > justify the extra weight it's carrying. In 155 the power diffrence is only 13 hp but in 156 its 42hp and its different story. If you want faster 156 go for V6. Minus side is that bigger fuel comsuption. But plus sides are better lasting cam belt and no variable cam variator problems. I have drove 155 with 2l 156 2l and 156 V6 engines. No change with 2.0 against V6. Antti 156 V6 > Unfortunately, I can't comment on the 156, but I have driven 155s with > both 2.5 and 2lt engines. > > In my opinion, the 2lt is the one to go for as the V6 just doesn't > justify the extra weight it's carrying. Agreed: if you try and follow a 2litre car driven at its limit through the turns you will find the V6 pushing off the road. Cross-country, I'd go for the 2litre. For roads with no bends I'd go for the V6. AndyM > For roads with no bends I'd go for the V6. > > AndyM Why follow a road with no bends; after 40000km's you'll end up at the same position you left ;-( SignatureCiao from Holland AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan) Alfa red 156 SW 1.8 Madeno tuned (2000) Golden Montreal 1428700 (1973/4) For roads with no bends I'd go for the V6. > > AndyM > > Why follow a road with no bends; after 40000km's you'll end up at the same > position you left ;-( Good point, plus you would have to buy Alfa's snorkel kit for inlet and exhaust; don't forget to specify how many fathoms you will be operating at. > > Unfortunately, I can't comment on the 156, but I have driven 155s with > > both 2.5 and 2lt engines. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > the turns you will find the V6 pushing off the road. Cross-country, > I'd go for the 2litre. For roads with no bends I'd go for the V6. if you drive ONLY at track days (very curvy tracks) and you are SKILLFULL driver then go for 2.0 , in everyday use different roads 2 litres really doesnt have any change. You just need to upgrade the original suspension more stiffer. Antti >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 [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >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. Don't forget, apart from getting the brilliant V6 engine, you also get a lovely 6-speed manual gearbox if you buy the 2.5. The only Alfa that I lust after more than my 2.5 is the 156 GTA 3.2 V6. Maybe next time .... Phil 156 2.5 V6 1998 > >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 [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > 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 ;-) SignatureSteve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - Alfa 155 TS Lusso - COSOC KOTL BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # Get the newer 2.0 - the JTS it has 10% more power and is more efficient than the 2.0 TS. From memory, I believe 0-60 = 7.9 secs. > 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 [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Thanks > 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 [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Thanks I have had a 156 V6 24 valves of pleasure for 3 years.All I can say is you have a chance to buy a Alfa Romeo with one of the most BEAUTIFUL & AMAZING engines in the world. With my modest driving skills of slow in fast out its just FANTASTIC FUN. Good luck StuartAlfa CIAO > > 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 [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > StuartAlfa > CIAO Hell, the sound alone of the V-6 is worth the price of admission. The four sounds like - well - a four. The V-6 is GLORIOUS! SignatureGeorge Graves ------------------ Bush is a poor leader because he isn't very smart. What's Kerry's excuse gonna be? >>> 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 [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Hell, the sound alone of the V-6 is worth the price of admission. The > four sounds like - well - a four. The V-6 is GLORIOUS! I agree that the V6 is fabulous, but the 4 is something special too. It sounds great, it revs willingly and it runs so smooth due to the ballancing rods. Just my 2 cents... /Mogens >>>> 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 [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > >/Mogens I would be very interested to know whether the original poster has test driven the 2.0 and 2.5 and has any views? > I agree that the V6 is fabulous, but the 4 is something special too. It > sounds great, it revs willingly and it runs so smooth due to the ballancing > rods. I can?t agree to that, the V6 revs much easier, IMHO. All the 4s I?ve driven (1.6, 2.0, 2.0JTS) felt strangled in some way and didn?t deliver power too easily :-/ But maybe just bad luck. In comparison, a 75TS I drove recently was hell of a drive. Just _my_ 2 cents ;) cheers, Martin Dans l'article <2ogkhmFa72dnU1@uni-berlin.de>, "Martin Smarda" <wuziprack@gmx.net>a écrit : >I can´t agree to that, the V6 revs much easier, IMHO. >All the 4s I´ve driven (1.6, 2.0, 2.0JTS) felt strangled in some way and [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >cheers, Martin Perhaps because the 75 2.0TS engine is an" old real full alfa" engine and the 156 is equiped with "new real fiat/alfa" engine? > From: desmaisonlcm@aol.comnospam (DesmaisonLCM) > Organization: AOL, http://www.aol.fr [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > Perhaps because the 75 2.0TS engine is an" old real full alfa" engine and the > 156 is equiped with "new real fiat/alfa" engine? I've got the old 8v TSpark in my 164, and I must say I much prefer it to the 16v whenever I've had one as a courtesy car or been for a test drive. I haven't lived with the 16v for a period of time, so wouldn't be able to comment too much, but on the whole, I think I prefer the 8v. > Perhaps because the 75 2.0TS engine is an" old real full alfa" engine and the > 156 is equiped with "new real fiat/alfa" engine? One thing I wanted to imply... ;) cheers, Martin |
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