The ALFA ROMEO 156 (1998-06) 5DR SPORTWAGON 2.0 JTS TURISMO is a compact estate, blending Italian style with the practicality of a family car. Rather than an SUV or ordinary hatchback, this five-door Sportwagon offers useful load space in a relatively sleek package, and sits among used small-to-mid-size estates today. Mycarcheck.com records one lookup for this exact version, covering one VIN, so the figures are a limited snapshot, not a reliability trend. It showed a £600 average private-sale valuation, 87,000 miles recorded, 4,000 annual miles and three previous keepers on average. These numbers describe checks, not every car for sale. The 2.0 JTS petrol and Turismo trim bring engaging character compared with many rivals, alongside distinctive styling. This practical estate suits couples or small families needing everyday space for commuting and weekends. It is less common than mainstream estates, appealing to buyers who value character over space or economy alone.