2001 Alfa Romeo 166 Super Lusso 3.0 V6 24v (CF3) manual, in Grigio Chiaro (silver)

Tempted by a 166? Then you're in the right place as this is the one to get! 

Matching the legendary 3.0 V6 Busso engine in a refined yet nimble executive saloon with a slick six-speed manual gearbox, to create the ultimate blend of comfort, driver engagement and style whilst listening to one of of the best engine soundtracks created.

There's a good reason why many 166 owners have owned more than one, or own multiple at a time!

The Grigio Chiaro paintwork of this example accentuates the crisp creases of the bodywork, perhaps the best colour option to appreciate this classic design of legend Walter de Silva.

With this being the top specification Lusso trim, you can enjoy the benefits of supremely comfortable heated full electric embroidered Momo leather seats (with memory on driver side), xenon headlights with washers, cruise control, automatic climate control, Integrated Control System (ICS) with colour screen, Sport Throttle Response (STR), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), and a rear sunblind.

On top of all that, this example includes the rare options of a wood steering wheel and gear knob, remote audio controls and the fantastic sounding DSP audio system with 10 speakers (subs in rear parcel shelf) and CD changer.

I purchased this car as a project at the start of 2023, following it having been off the road for four years, and brought it back to good health having covered over 4,000 trouble free miles since.

Good points

- low mileage for the year

- MOT to 15th Feb 2025, advisory free

- engine rebuilt at 51k miles and clutch replaced

- cambelt, aux belt, tensioner and water pump replaced 2023

- running beautifully, with no warning lights illuminated

- oil & filter changed Feb 2024 (Millers Motorsport CFS 10w60)

- full service performed Feb 2023 - spark plugs, all filters, oil, coolant, brake fluid

- lots of paperwork, albeit not quite full service history (can provide further details)

- many parts replaced in past 15 months, including;

          - exhaust front downpipe

          - brake discs and pads (all round), rear calipers, handbrake cable

          - front springs, steering arms, drop links

          - rocker cover gasket, inlet manifold rubber hoses

          - rear lower hub rose joint bushes

- new tyres x4 (Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6) fitted 2023 and 4-wheel alignment performed

- all electrics work (aside from items listed under bad points below), including heated electric memory seats and cruise control

- leather in good condition, albeit with a number of marks (but no tears)

- headliner in good condition

- roof and front bumper have been repainted in my ownership

- aftermarket bluetooth adaptor added to factory headunit (using CD changer input), allowing music streaming

- full size spare alloy wheel

- spare parts supplied with the car - radiator mount (new), steering rack (refurb), rear window regulator (used), rear exhaust section (used)

- 2 remote keys

Bad points

- minor dent on front edge of OS/F wing and slight crease in boot lid centre

- poor areas of paintwork around the car, a number of patches which have been poorly touched in and lacquer damaged, early signs of surface rust on rear wheelarch edges, some lacquer wear on boot lid and bonnet

- OS/R electric window not functioning (hence spare window reg)

- NS/R window button broken on driver's door panel

- A/C needs investigating for leaks (had it regassed 2023 and compressor worked but didn't stay cold for long)

- Remote locking a little temperamental (seems to be sticking driver door lock, central locking always works with key from driver's door)

- a number of the rubber seals around the car are tired, particularly the boot lid seal (see pic)

- interior "soft touch" plastics have suffered the usual Fiat group affliction of turning sticky (mostly removed from the centre console)

Note in the photos I'd forgotten to put the headlamp washer nozzle covers back on after refitting the repainted bumper, but I do have them. If you look closely I'd also done a rather poor job refixing the front number plate!

Please note this current listing price is reduced (from the original listing) for a quick sale, therefore with apologies I won't be accepting offers. If you can find one of comparable mileage and spec for cheaper, I am happy to be challenged!