Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon Lusso

[sutoka]

Thought I’d introduce my latest purchase have owned a Giulietta for the past 5 years or so but recently saw this Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon also known by the family as ‘the hearse’. Have loved these since the came out so when a low mileage with Caramac interior came up I had to have it, a 1.9jtdm diesel on 107k so barely run in given some moon mileage examples I've seen on here.

It's had 3 owners from new, had new sills a few years ago, floor is solid right along and it's been rustproofed. The best part *deep breathe' it came with zero service history although I spoke to the garage who told me they did a cam belt and water pump on it not long ago, and did regular servicing but the owner for one reason or another didn't think he should keep the paperwork.

and the best part, MOT until next March and I only paid 650 for it

[trails]

That is crazy cheap!

Such nice proportions, I hope it treats you well

[Scoobydrew95]

How on earth did you get that for such little money?

Great purchase with one of the best interior colours. One of these with the tbi/2.2/2.4 is becoming increasingly more tempting.

[Cambs_Stuart]

That's a crazy price. It's hard to get anything with an MOT for £650 let alone something as lovely as that. Great buy

[alfabeat]

Very nice indeed - great purchase!!

[Countdown]

Congrats OP - an absolute steal! These are gorgeous cars

(although I have to admit i think the 156 looks nicer )

[J4CKO]

Makes me feel old, remember someone locally getting one and the wife an I were walking past and I had a good luck at it and was saying how striking the looks were, hadn't noticed the owner stood nearby, think he appreciated my words on it, he had a big grin on and said hello.

One of the best front ends ever.

[AlfaCool]

Blimey That's for nowt. Hope it serves you well.
How the front subframe?, a known weak point.

[Liamjrhodes]

£650 for anything with MOT is a bargain. I still think these are one of the best looking cars especially in the 'Sportwagon' body

[Jhonno]

These are such good looking things.. Spectacular in wagon guise. Parts availability just feels to me, to be becoming a bit of an issue these days, for someone used to the generally brilliant classic support in the BMW/Porsche world.

[Juan B]

Looks class, best spec combo.

[sutoka]

J4CKO said:

Makes me feel old, remember someone locally getting one and the wife an I were walking past and I had a good luck at it and was saying how striking the looks were, hadn't noticed the owner stood nearby, think he appreciated my words on it, he had a big grin on and said hello.

One of the best front ends ever.

I agree, have had a few people walk up and say nice 'Brera because they've seen the front end, then they realise it's a 159, and then didn't. notice they made them in Sportwagon form

[BORNXenon]

Love an Alfa, never been brave enough to own one though given their reputation for poor reliability.
Place I used to work at had a 156 with the massive rear wing as a pool car, used to nab it whenever possible, can't remember what the other options were, which tells you something about how memorable it is to drive an Alfa!

[Mr Tidy]

That's a stunning car for £650.