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Alfa Romeo 166.
What to Check Before Buying.
The Alfa Romeo 166 was the Italian brand's flagship executive saloon from 1998 to 2007, offering distinctive styling and engaging V6 engines. It competed with the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class but never matched their sales success or reliability records. Today, these cars attract enthusiasts drawn to their character and relative rarity, but buyers need to be vigilant about both mechanical condition and parts availability. Rust, electrical gremlins, and suspension wear are persistent concerns on surviving examples.
⚠ Known issue
Corrosion around the rear subframe and suspension mounting points has caught out many 166 buyers, often hidden until a thorough inspection reveals the extent of the problem - get the full picture before you buy.
⚠ Common MOT failure
Rear suspension component corrosion and mounting point deterioration
The average used car has 3+ known model faults the seller won't mention.
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