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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM Lusso 5d (2007/07)

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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM Lusso 5d (2007/07) - Owner Review

Not very practical, but if I wanted practical I would have bought a Volvo V70.
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Review submitted by
Mike Parry on

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon (06-11)

Summary

4 out of 5

What does this car say about you?
Tried something different from German.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Looks nice but expecting the AA in the street.

Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Horrendous fuel consumption.

What are you likely to buy next?
Volvo V50 or Mondeo.

Buying experience

4 out of 5

Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent

Did you buy this car new?
Used

What price did you pay?
£9,999

When did you buy the car?
March 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?
Good deal on part exchange.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looks Engine

What was the dealer like?
Good

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Driving it

5 out of 5

What's it like to drive?
Fantastic. Sticks to the road like sh.. well you know,.

What's it like to park?
Not too bad, rear parking sensors take care of the back but pointy nose takes a bit of getting used to after previous cars.

Living with it

4 out of 5

Have you had any problems with the car?
Rear brake calipers were replaced under warranty 3 months after buying.

What's most practical about your car?
Not very practical, but if I wanted practical I would have bought a Volvo V70.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Blue & Me voice control and USB media player.

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