Alfa Romeo 166 2005 Review
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Long ago, my very practical, motor-minded father talked me out of buying a zippy little Alfasud as my first car – explaining that reliability was not assured but expensive maintenance and repair costs were.
Fast-forward to now and after just a short cruise as a passenger in the Alfa Romeo's 166, he was more than willing to give it the thumbs up.
And why not? The surge of power when you put the foot down ... the sexy styling ... the purr of the engine assure an Italian love affair which could go on and on.
Explore the 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 range
Be still, my beating heart ... or at least be practical.
Alfa Romeo is known for small, sporty, sexy cars aimed at the child-free brigade. Nothing family-friendly there, you'd think, except that the 166 has excellent back-seat space, four doors and a deceptively roomy boot to accommodate a family. And the accommodation is premium. Outside, you just know it's an Alfa from that triangular grille and the badge.
Alfa Romeo has concentrated on sleek and sexy curves.
Inside are leather seats and one of the best wrap-around driver consoles to be found. Those leather seats are heated – fantastic on a cold Sunday morning – and the console has satellite navigation, a built-in phone and even a pollen filter. More comfort than the lounge at home.
Even the compact key comes with a slick little flick-switch to pop the key open. The long-held question – was this Alfa Romeo desire just a warm fuzzy memory – had been answered. This is a fabulous motor car.
All of those features and the feeling of being ruler of the road comes at a price, of course (think practical, girl).
At $84,950, this is a love affair for the well heeled, although the price buys a supreme drive and every possible feature.
Not a huge amount of storage and not a proper-shaped cup holder to be found. But when you're spending that much on a car, just stop for the latte.
LOVE IT LEAVE IT
Alfa Romeo 166
Three-litre, 24-valve V6 automatic
Price: $84,950
LOVE IT
Styling, power, comfort, handling ... where do you stop? Side mirrors which fold back in at the push of a switch to get out of tight spaces
LEAVE IT
To be entirely practical ... that's a lot of money for a motor car
Pricing guides
$7,975
Based on third party pricing data
Lowest Price
$6,600
Highest Price
$9,350
Range and Specs
| Vehicle | Specs | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (base) | 3.0L, PULP, 4 SP | $6,600 – 9,350 | 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 2005 (base) Pricing and Specs |
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Pricing Guide
$6,600
Lowest price, based on third party pricing data
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