Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon (2006 - 2011) 1.9 JTDM 16V TI 5d (2008/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I stand out from the crowd who are driving their boring German tanks.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nicest looking car in the neighbourhood.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Fancy the Alfa SUV when it arrives as the 159 is no longer made.
What are you likely to buy next?
Alfa SUV.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£17,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Was a cash buyer so got a decent discount.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looks
What was the dealer like?
Once they had my money they were not too interested in me or the car as I was not local.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Effortless motorway cruiser on cruise control.
What's it like to park?
Quite manoeuvrable but those 19" alloys are easily kerbed so I've got some alloygaiters.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Had the paint chipping rectified under warranty. Armour Shield on bonnet, wheel arches and tailgate.
What's most practical about your car?
Practical? It's an Alfa! Good motorway cruiser nevertheless.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Pretty decent hands-free Bluetooth as long as it's a Nokia! Hill holder is quite handy if you haven't managed to work the clutch.....
