The ALFA ROMEO 156 (1998-06) 5DR SPORTWAGON 2.5 V6 VELOCE 6SPD LEATHER is a compact, five-door estate, rather than a mainstream family hatchback or SUV. In the UK used-car market it is an older, distinctive choice, combining useful luggage space with a lively petrol V6 and a six-speed manual gearbox. It can suit couples or small families wanting an engaging everyday car with room for shopping, weekends away or a dog, though running costs and fuel use may be higher than in a modest family estate. Mycarcheck records 12 look-ups across three VINs: a small snapshot, not a market-wide survey. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £600, mileage of 109,000 and 4,000 miles driven annually; owners had averaged nearly four keepers. Against practical rivals, the 156 Sportwagon stands out for Italian styling, a characterful V6 and involving drive, but it is best for buyers valuing personality over economy.