(G) To buy or not to buy...

Hello Stilo people,

I love my Cinq but I shall soon be gaining a lovely big wadge of cash and I'm gonig to buy a new car. I've narrowed it down to a few realistic options: A Coupe 16v Turbo (which will probably cost too much to run if I'm honest), an Alfa 156 (probably a 1.8 or 2.0) and a finally a Stilo 1.8. So....

Persuade me to buy the Stilo please!

Realistically it will be the most finacially achievable one but I know nothing about them really. How reliable are they? and what can I do to squeeze a few more BHP out? Also what the hell is the difference between a Dynamic and a Sporting???


Oh, and finally, is the 1.8 engine a good choice? I think it will make a have a good balance of performance and cost

Sorry for so many questinos!

It depends on what you want really. If you're after a rewarding drive with great handling it's got to be a 156.

However, if you are set on a Stilo I'd forget about the 1.8, although I'm sure it's a fine motor, and go for a JTD.

In fact, same applies for a 156 to be honest.

It is..............but, i'd recommend the JTD engine for either the Alfa or stilo, with a remap and induction you'll be looking at 150+bhp and with 40-50mpg. with the near 2.0 litre lump you'll have better capacity for cruising speeds too, bonus!

If you're looking for more power then the 1.8 may be better for tuning but i don't think you get much more than 170bhp, i stand corrected if someone has already

Oh yeah, should have mentioned. Definatley NOT a diesel

why? - power & economy plus the good looks of a 3 door stilo - what's not to like?

Between the 3 cars, I will get a stilo any days, mainly because it is the newest out of the three and you will get more out of your money.
Why not a diesel? dont make up your mind yet, go out there, find a JTD, stilo or 156, give it a test drive, actually, what is your budget? how about a 147? you'll get the best out of the stilo and 156 from one car, a 147 jtd is even better!!!
Back to the point, get a 04 onward car, they are pretty much problem free. I dont drive a 1.8, so cant really tell you how to get more bhp from it, however, a £300 remapped will get a 115 jtd to 160bhp, still dont like diesel?

not to mention the £115 tax!

don't forget the group 5 insurance!! not sure what the 1.8 is?

Sorry guys, I just don't like diesels!! I know they have loads of torque and good mpg, but despite this I just like petrol. I like revvy engines plus I don't really do alot of motorway cruising. Plus its basically the same to insure for petrol or diesel it seems.

Also, I've thought about a 147. They are very nice, maybe that can go on the shortlist too....



But no diesels!!!

just to clear up the 1.8 is a great engine, ive had mine for 3 years now and its been great , cant fault it! make sure you get a 04+ model to avoid any variator issuses!

Its only group 7 insurance, not much difference to the JTD. Why not test drive both and make your own choice.

Its not that juicy on petrol around town i average 35-38mpg and on motorway journeys 42-45mpg, that is after the remap.

and with the GSR induction and remap which is about £400, suzie over at stilosport saw 153bhp with no other modifications. Ive got a full through system and got 156bhp from the same.

Drinks abit of oil, but i think that common with most stilos, any stilo is spanking really! Good luck in your search...

186bhp has been achieve in a 1.8, just to clear that up too ....alot of tuning potential just depends how big your wallet is

If you wana ask me any questions just PM fella

The Stilo rally cars were 1.8 and they got the 186bhp that Rob said.

Shame you don't want a JTD

So what's the difference in specs between the Sporting and the Dynamic?