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Alfa Romeo 159 Saloon 1.9 JTDM 16v Lusso 4d (2009/09)

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Alfa Romeo 159 Saloon 1.9 JTDM 16v Lusso 4d (2009/09) - Owner Review

This is not the most practical car for everyday use but is ideal for longer trips at good speeds.
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Review submitted by
Patricia Kennard on

Alfa Romeo 159 Saloon (06-11)

Summary

4 out of 5

What does this car say about you?
I am prepared to be a bit different.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
This is a very good looking car with a racy name that generally impresses.

Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, if the price were right on this now discontinued model.

What are you likely to buy next?
BMW or Lexus.

Buying experience

5 out of 5

Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised

Did you buy this car new?
New

What price did you pay?
£15,900

When did you buy the car?
June 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonable. Fiat employee discount.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I liked it.

What was the dealer like?
First class. New car presented under wraps in the showroom. Follow up dealings very good.

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Driving it

4 out of 5

What's it like to drive?
Highly geared and will easily kangaroo or stall unless promptly gear changed. Firm ride as one would expect with a sports saloon.

What's it like to park?
No problem unlike the superseded 156 that had very poor turning circle. Rear parking sensors standard with Lusso.

Living with it

4 out of 5

Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing mechanical. The paint is soft and stone chips show white through the red paint.

What's most practical about your car?
This is not the most practical car for everyday use but is ideal for longer trips at good speeds.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Lusso trim package with leather covered comfortable seats and climate control hating and air con make driving a pleasure.

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