Alfa Romeo 159 Saloon (2006 - 2011) 2.4 JTDM Turismo 4d (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Fool and his monry easily parted. Driver who likes drivers cars and prepared to live with the faults.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Nice looking but its an Alfa.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, if it was not the usual Friday afternoon build quality.

What are you likely to buy next?

I bought a Celica GT after this.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£15,500

When did you buy the car?

May 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Okay deal, fairly fixed on price but pitiful trade in value on car. Sold privately and got £2500 more for private sale.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Love the Alfa shape and look and heard good things about the New Alfa!

What was the dealer like?

Helpful.

What's it like to drive?

Wonderful cruiser and mileage eater, comfortable, fast although a little heavy to throw around back roads compared to the Alfa 156 owned.

What's it like to park?

Difficult due to the shape and visibility. Resorted to having sensors retrofitted.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Oh yes, this car lived up to the Alfa reputation through and through. Brake Discs Warped at 6k Hubs Rotted! Windscreen removed and replaced 3 times due to a rattle Rear suspension failure and replacement Boot stays failed landing on my head and replaced. Trim and fascia peeled away Alarm failure Eating from tyres at 7k intervals, inside track worn through despite maufactureres toe/camber and tracking followed.

What's most practical about your car?

Comfort and mile cruncher.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?