OK, so buying the Rover 820 Vitesse Coupe may of been a mistake, considering how dissapointed I am with it. The car in general has been fine, I just don't like how harsh the ride is or the fact that I've had so much bad luck with it (and please don't just say, well it's a Rover what do you expect, because the problems could of been on any car!;) )....

Anyway I've been looking around for something I like the look of, is cheap and will be comfortable to drive to and from work on a daily basis (40 mile round trip). I've decided I can afford to run a 2.0l so upto that will be fine, but I've had trouble to find something that I actually like the look of. I don't just want a mode of transport I want something that looks good. Well I've been looking at the Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 TSpark saloon (circa '99 to 2001 ish).

 

Anyone had any experiance with these cars? Things I should look for etc? Any help appreciated. I've joined the owners club to gain any tips I can, but would love advise from people who arn't in the club, if you see what I mean (bias and all that).

Back when they were new I used to detest the rear spoiler, I can remember conversations with mates saying how sh!t it looked lol... but I must admit I really like it now and it suits the car's styling.

 

by the way Dave my car is cosmos blue ;) although it looks black until the sun is out! very nice colour! heres a few other pics from a while ago to show you what you could have ;)