My Alfa 159

[DeepFriedLlama]

Just purchased my 1st "proper" car after owning a couple of small hatchbacks. It's the 1st time a car ive owned has put a smile on my face. I'm surprised how often it turns heads for a car that isnt that expensive, you dont see too many 159s on the road which could be the reason or because I'm 21 and people are surprised to see a young person in something other than a Corsa with Halfords alloys.
Its a 2.2 JTS Lusso btw, none of this diesel rubbish

Edited by DeepFriedLlama on Saturday 30th June 19:35

[DeepFriedLlama]

[alfaben]

I think I saw this in the Alfa forum pics thread! Cracking car to own at 21, I was driving my 1.8 MK 2 Mondeo then!

You've outdone me on spec level to, my 159 is only Turismo, really kick myself now I didn't search out for Lusso!

I've had a few problems with mine (diesel jtdm) which have been a little costly but its fantastic driving knowing your in something unique and uncommon

Edited by alfaben on Saturday 30th June 19:39

[Alfahorn]

Lovely.

By the way nowt wrong with the diesel!

[DeepFriedLlama]

alfaben said:

I think I saw this in the Alfa forum pics thread! Cracking car to own at 21, I was on my 1.8 MK 2 Mondeo then!

You've outdone me on spec level to, my 159 is only Turismo, really kick myself now I didn't search out for Lusso!

Yeh the Lusso just has more stuff to go wrong haha. Its a 2006 model so its not new but its only done 33k. Was joking about diesel btw i was looking for a 2.4 JTDM but couldn't find 1 at the right price.

[Egg Chaser]

Gorgeous car, and gorgeous colour.

[Alfahorn]

DeepFriedLlama said:

alfaben said:

I think I saw this in the Alfa forum pics thread! Cracking car to own at 21, I was on my 1.8 MK 2 Mondeo then!

You've outdone me on spec level to, my 159 is only Turismo, really kick myself now I didn't search out for Lusso!

Yeh the Lusso just has more stuff to go wrong haha. Its a 2006 model so its not new but its only done 33k. Was joking about diesel btw i was looking for a 2.4 JTDM but couldn't find 1 at the right price.

Just seen the pics on AT looks great with the tan interior.

[alfaben]

DeepFriedLlama said:

Yeh the Lusso just has more stuff to go wrong haha. Its a 2006 model so its not new but its only done 33k. Was joking about diesel btw i was looking for a 2.4 JTDM but couldn't find 1 at the right price.

I can't recall the differences thought its was mainly the leather trim and seats which are heated? Mine is a 2006 model to

I've just hit 99600 miles and I brought it May last year with 66k lol

[DeepFriedLlama]

Alfahorn said:

Just seen the pics on AT looks great with the tan interior.

It's still on AT? ive had it over a week now :/

[Alfahorn]

DeepFriedLlama said:

Alfahorn said:

Just seen the pics on AT looks great with the tan interior.

It's still on AT? ive had it over a week now :/

Yep

[DeepFriedLlama]

alfaben said:

I can't recall the differences thought its was mainly the leather trim and seats which are heated? Mine is a 2006 model to

Yeh leather but hasnt got heated seats Mine also has a squeak when it goes over large bumps, maybe that comes with the Lusso as well?

[alfaben]

DeepFriedLlama said:

Yeh leather but hasnt got heated seats Mine also has a squeak when it goes over large bumps, maybe that comes with the Lusso as well?

Thats the undertray grounding out on speedbumps, got to go very slowly over them often in first or second gear or avoid them all together which is what I opt for

Edited by alfaben on Saturday 30th June 20:01

[megatron]

I am the vision of jealousy. Lovely car, and most definitely not something that your typical 21 year old drives. I myself have been looking at upgrading to A 159, unfortunately Mr Insurance says a big fat no as of yet, what with only being 19.
Perhaps as a combined 21st birthday and graduation present to myself next august.
I'll be keeping this thread in mind to see how the car stacks up long term.

[DeepFriedLlama]

alfaben said:

Thats the undertray grounding out on speedbumps, got to go very slowly over them often in first or second gear or avoid them all together which is what I opt for

Edited by alfaben on Saturday 30th June 20:01

I kind of worded it wrong its more when i go on a bumpy country lane at speed not over speed bumps as such. Dont worry im not hurting her haha

[DeepFriedLlama]

megatron said:

I am the vision of jealousy. Lovely car, and most definitely not something that your typical 21 year old drives. I myself have been looking at upgrading to A 159, unfortunately Mr Insurance says a big fat no as of yet, what with only being 19.
Perhaps as a combined 21st birthday and graduation present to myself next august.
I'll be keeping this thread in mind to see how the car stacks up long term.

Go 4 it, My insurance dropped alot when i turned 21, provided you have a couple of years no claims you'll have no problem with insurance im sure

[megatron]

DeepFriedLlama said:

Go 4 it, My insurance dropped alot when i turned 21, provided you have a couple of years no claims you'll have no problem with insurance im sure

That's what I'm waiting for, that little extra drop to make the insurance justifiable if anything.
Again, beautiful car.

[tbc]

i saw a 159 with 60k on the clock and a FSH last week for £4500

a lot of car for the money

whats the mpg like on the 2.2?

[tommy vercetti]

Beautiful car.

[dufusmuppet]

Beautiful car,im on the hunt for a 3.2 as ive had a 156v6 for 4 years with only a couple of bulbs to replace.Alfas arent the money pits some seem to think,treat it well and it will last....

Good luck and well done on your purchase...

[DeepFriedLlama]

tbc said:

i saw a 159 with 60k on the clock and a FSH last week for £4500

a lot of car for the money

whats the mpg like on the 2.2?

Ive been getting about 28mpg most of the time but i managed to get 34mpg out of it on a longer run mostly doing 60mph.