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The Alfa has slightly above average servicing costs: you'll need to find a skilled specialist to look after it and they don't come cheap.
Insurance can also be high. The four-cylinder models offer competitive economy relative to their performance; the V6 is a bit thirsty. But overall, its running costs are competitive.
The 156 has never held its value well and thus it's now a cheap second-hand buy - just don't invest too much money in one. The 1.8 TS with Sports Pack remains a sought-after version, while the 2.5 V6, despite being a great car, loses value fastest.
But all are well-equipped, with standard air conditioning and CD players - making for a better-value purchase than an Audi, BMW or Merc of an equivalent age, mileage and power output.
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