Stylish Italian executive saloon powered by Alfa Romeo’s inimitable Busso V6
Generously equipped with satellite navigation, cruise control, and heated electrically adjustable front seats
Timing belt and alternator replaced in February 2023
Suspension refreshed in 2020
MOT valid until April 2027
The Appeal
The Alfa Romeo 166 was launched in continental Europe in 1998 before arriving in the UK the following year, replacing the distinctly angular 164 as the marque’s flagship executive saloon. Beneath its elegant and sculptural bodywork sat reworked Lancia Kappa underpinnings, while the engine range extended from the 2.0-litre Twin Spark to Alfa Romeo’s celebrated Busso V6.
The first owner of VX02 XTF chose especially well, specifying bold Rosso Alfa paintwork together with the soulful Busso engine. Renowned for its rich, melodious soundtrack and polished intake runners, the V6 remains one of Alfa Romeo’s most charismatic powerplants and gives the 166 a level of charm rarely found in conventional executive saloons.
This tastefully specified example also features a richly appointed black MOMO leather cabin with upholstered seat backs, wood veneer trim, satellite navigation, and heated electrically adjustable front seats.
Having covered relatively few miles since its replacement timing belt, and benefiting from a suspension refresh in 2020, this 166 is further accompanied by an MOT valid until spring 2027. Stylish, comfortable and distinctive, it would make an appealing retro daily driver for any Alfisti, as well as a refined companion for weekend drives and longer road trips. image.png1.61 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 100,800 miles (warranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 22 April 2027 with advisories for damaged/cracking/perishing tyres
Technical specs: 2.5-litre V6, six-speed manual
Paperwork: Owner’s manual, various invoices, MOT certificate
Vendor says, 'there was a service book with 10 services stamped in, but sadly the book was not provided with the car when I bought it'
Specification includes heated and electrically adjustable front seats with three-position driver’s memory, cruise control, climate control, a wooden-rimmed steering wheel, and a central infotainment system with satellite navigation and CD autochanger
Scuffs on the driver’s door card
Minor creasing and patina on seats
Stone chips on front end
Chip on the offside corner of the front bumper
Discoloured Alfa badges
Scratch on the rear bumper
ECU earth repaired in May 2026
Rocker cover gasket renewed in June 2025
Timing belt and alternator replaced in February 2023
Suspension reportedly refreshed in March 2020 (new front and rear springs, rear shock absorbers, drop links, and rear suspension arms)
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