Alfa Romeo 155 twin spark review, Tim's Enthusiast Garage S5 E7
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- The Alfa Romeo 155 was a hero of BTCC and DTM racing. with victories and glory in spades this was always going to be a car I was excited to have in the garage. What's it like to drive? Watch this video to find out. Please share, like and subscribe!
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Hey Tim! I'm blessed by the RUclips algorith to have seen this video in my recommended. Absolutely gorgeous car, would love to own one someday when I'm not absolutely broke. This is my first time here , absolutely lovely channel, great production quality, great narration. I'd love to see you grow exponentially, you absolutely deserve it!
My friend, it’s comments like this that keep me moving forward. It’s been a bit of a slog at times. You can absolutely have a car like this one day! The economy can’t always be this broken🤣 . Can’t thank you enough for the comment . Here is hoping RUclips suggests my videos a bit more often in the future. Next video is my Ferrari 348 so subscribe for more . Cheers!
I fell in love with the 155 playing Gran Turismo. I remember falling in love with your car when you brought it to Crown Dublin for the Alfa meet a couple summers ago. Just a gorgeous car and in such fantastic shape.
It’s was awesome in Gran Turismo! I really enjoyed that Dublin meet! Cheers!
What a wonderfull car, timeless shape, sportly, aggressive, elegant, with powerfull engines that invite to speed up, she is able to reach high speed in very small time.
Thanks for the review, it really resonates with me. I own a 155 2.0 TS 16v here in South Africa since 3 years old. I have always loved it and the touring car connection, could never bear to part with it in all those years. Just love the styling too.
The styling is getting crisper and fresher with each passing year! Thanks for watching!
Hi Tim. Thanks for posting this vid!!
I also have a 155 2.0 16v T.S.
I've owned the car for 2 years. It was an original Japanese market car, and lived there it's entire life, until being imported in Nov/Dec '21. I was able collect the car in early Feb '22.
My car is also a very lightweight spec. An original sport pack 2 car with cloth, no sunroof, 5 star Speedline wheels & blue tinted glass.
Since ownership,
I've modified mine with coilovers, Silverstone/BTCC front spoiler, CAI with BMC cone filter from a GT3 cup car, and other BTCC type rice parts (hood pins, OMP trunk latches, exhaust heat shield, window banner and half tint on the front windshield, mono wiper, etc..)
I have an original Silverstone/BTCC rear spoiler that I refurbished and plan to install.
So far, the car has been a blast to own. Very reliable, quick despite being only 150hp. These are amazing cars, and RUclips and TikTok scream "Buso", but (like you) IMO the 2.0 16v is the one to have!!!
So much bang for the money.
On that note, I have mine with an agreed upon value of 30k.
My buddy has a Euro spec '85/86 190 Cosworth, and while it is "faster", the 155 feels more nimble and "quicker"!!
If you ever find yourself in NE PA, hit me up.
@@TheAmishSasquatch i would love to see some pics of your car, particularly the engine bay! I’m on Instagram maybe dm me there. I’m actually in the Lancaster / lititz area fairly often so there is a chance. It sounds like we agree on the cars strong points!! Cheers!
@TimsEnthusiastGarage I'll see what I can do. Are there any shots of the bay that you want in particular?
My car has several of the Japanese service date stickers and such.
My family lives in Ephrata/Denver PA, so I and the car are down there pretty regularly too. I'll try and reach out. Thanks for the reply.
@@TheAmishSasquatch I love Ephrata . Go there fairly regularly. Small world. Cheers !
What a car you have, Tim! Amazing. I’m 36 now. When I was 16 my dad allowed me to drive his red 155 on abandoned parking lots, although you have to be 18 to drive in Europe. So my first kilometers ever were in a 155. Ever since I’m in love with the 155.
Also watching DTM races as a little boy contributes for the 155 love.
Enjoy yours!
@@Jean-Paul_1984 cheers, and thanks for watching !
As always excellent video.
@@Joey4420 thanks for watching my friend. It really means the world to me. 348 is up next!
These cars the legends of yester days , what a beauty she is . Keep up the good work brother , love from India
@@milanmathew6230 Cheers! Thanks so much from watching!
The styling also reminds me a bit about the Maserati Quattroporte gen IV, and that’s a good thing 😊
@@automotiveaffairsshorts you are so right. One of the reasons I felt alright with selling this is that I have the QP4 and it’s a bit more charismatic. Thanks so much for watching my friend! Now to find a TVR
I had a 155 V6 back in the 90's in Alfa Rosso that looked exactly like yours.
I replaced the wheels which were in poor shape with white 6 spoke 17" rims. The car had been lowered by three previous owner so when the wheels were changed, it really gave it that Touring Car look.
I also replaced the exhaust with a custom built stainless steel system. That thing sounded amazing. I've never had a car since that sounded so good.
It went pretty well too. Very free-revving.
They have a spirit about them. A mate has a V6 and I need to have a proper go in it. It didn’t feel any quicker than the 4 but the exhaust was stock. Any busso noises would have changed my mind ! Thanks for watching and for sharing your 155 story!! 17” wheels would def bring the DTM vibes! Cheers!
@TimsEnthusiastGarage After my 155 I had a 156 2.0 TS. That was a great car too.
No.27 did a good video of the 155 with the Busso V6. Here's the link:
ruclips.net/video/EZqt7UXuxw0/видео.htmlsi=4aZOcv0dZf14xLNz
@ thanks
As a person who also needed to have one, i understand you.
amazing styling and so light on its feet, absolutely nailed it with VW mk2 reference.
@@sunsetautocarsandbikes I’m glad you connected with that , it’s such a great touchstone for me personally and I really do think it’s a good comparison. Helpful for Americans too. Thanks so much for watching !
Nice rolling shots! Keep up the good work.
@@AlexRuark thanks so much for watching !!
Looks like you were lucky enough to import one they left in the factory😅 Awesome car!
@@antecalic8881 it’s been my sincere pleasure to have it and show it off
Drove one today for the first time, the steering and gearshifts were amazing. Most importantly it was just really really fun to drive
@@tjenatjena9721 fun to drive. That’s important and modern cars rarely have this feature. Thanks for watching !
@ I will add that im only 20 years old and already seems to like older cars. And a nice video!
@ thanks so much! There is something about this era!
Nice vid mate
Thanks for watching!
wow cool guy over here
Listen, I’m serious. We gotta get you to make a giant light installation for the main barn
Please say negative feedback about the cars. Would help alot
I will try to include more negative bits
you lost me @ the 2ltr sounds just as good as the Busso...lol OK.
@@antonyarnanova I have driven two of these cars with the V6. They just don’t have the sonic magic.