If Alfa made the 159 again, would you buy one?
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Looking at there current lineup, lacking a family cruiser / saloon. With what Alfa learnt from the screw up of a release, which they fixed mid 2007 (Too late IMO, too fat and underpowered). Would you now buy one?
My experience with the 159 has been pure gold on an 08 plate (2.4 JTDM w / DPF removed), comfortable, quick, decent economy, very reliable and decent looking. On the flip side I didn't have a great experiences with the 156 (Having owned two of them)compared to (Bmw, Toyota, Audi, Nissan and Lexus). I really can't fault the 159 and surprised it really was a big flop..
My experience with the 159 has been pure gold on an 08 plate (2.4 JTDM w / DPF removed), comfortable, quick, decent economy, very reliable and decent looking. On the flip side I didn't have a great experiences with the 156 (Having owned two of them)compared to (Bmw, Toyota, Audi, Nissan and Lexus). I really can't fault the 159 and surprised it really was a big flop..
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F1GTRUeno said:
I do wonder how many people would argue against it being nominated as one of the best looking everyday cars ever made.
I'd love a black or red TI if I'm completely honest.
Not many it seems, the Mito and giulietta seems to get a lot less love TBH..I'd love a black or red TI if I'm completely honest.
Seriously, why the hell did it flop so hard? Even if it was a little fat when it came out, I'd still prefer this to a piece of ass vectra (Which I owned, regrettably).
I have heard that the 159 had conventional rear door handles because one of the complaints that prospective customers had was "you can't see the door handles", at which point they went off and bought an Audi or a Beemer instead. I notice that the Giulietta has reverted to the hidden handles.
It was also relatively underpowered for its weight, and just not as good looking as the 156.
I've had two, the original design, and the facelifted version, which isn't as pretty, although I like the deeper grille. I really need to get rid of it because it's starting to develop niggling faults, but there's nothing as inspiring on the market.
It was also relatively underpowered for its weight, and just not as good looking as the 156.
I've had two, the original design, and the facelifted version, which isn't as pretty, although I like the deeper grille. I really need to get rid of it because it's starting to develop niggling faults, but there's nothing as inspiring on the market.
Shadows said:
Seriously, why the hell did it flop so hard? Even if it was a little fat when it came out, I'd still prefer this to a piece of ass vectra (Which I owned, regrettably).
Because it's not German. Those are the saloons that everyone wants to be in these days (i.e. that's the style and status bunch), those that aren't bothered for German worried that it would be horrendously unreliable (because that's Alfa's rep).Shame, as it was utterly gorgeous. See a red 3.2Q4 Ti wagon on the way to work every day, it looks bloody lovely.
I'd have one.
I had one as a company car and wouldn't want another car now. I bought one myself after I quit, a 2.4 JTDm, pretty nose heavy but such an easy car to drive, a truly special place to be in and a true thing of beauty.
After 4 years of 159's, I still look back after I park it.
I'd have one in a heartbeat.
I had one as a company car and wouldn't want another car now. I bought one myself after I quit, a 2.4 JTDm, pretty nose heavy but such an easy car to drive, a truly special place to be in and a true thing of beauty.
After 4 years of 159's, I still look back after I park it.
I'd have one in a heartbeat.
Enjoyed the 159 Sportwagon I had a few years back (company car). Totally reliable, handled well, great looking. Would have bought one after moving jobs but they haven't depreciated as much as I would like (or 156s did) - which I suppose is a good sign as an ownership prospect. Maybe when I've tired of my Legacy I'll go back again.
I think if Alfa had offered a 5 year warranty they would have had more take-up.
I think if Alfa had offered a 5 year warranty they would have had more take-up.
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