For The Alfa 159 is a very attractive car with a large, comfortable cabin for passengers and plenty of equipment for prices that undercut the usual German suspects.
Against The boot isn't much bigger than the saloon's. Resale values are very weak and fuel economy is average for the class. A 3 Series is much better to drive.
What Car? says
A distinctive and unusual alternative to the rest of the pack, if not the most practical. Its beautiful design could have you gasping with delight, but weak resale values could leave you gasping for breath.
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There are 29 Alfa Romeo 159 versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
Alfa Romeos are bought with the heart, not the head and although the 159 Sportwagon isn't a scamp of a coupe, care-free drop-top or sexy supercar, this maxim still applies. The styling proves that everyday cars like this can also be lovely to look at.
However, there are lots of other warning signs that you have to swerve around before you arrive at 159 ownership. The What Car? Reliability Survey shows the brand hasn’t got a great track record in this area, and our in-depth customer satisfaction study with JD Power shows Alfa customers aren’t happy, even if they do have an attractive car on their driveway.
On top of that, while equipment levels are high and discounts tempting, resale values are weak and will hit you where it hurts.
If you’re not yet put off, the 159 has a five-star Euro NCAP rating to keep you safe, and a three-year warranty to cover the things that are likely to go wrong.
Reader test team says:
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDm 16v Lusso 5dr
Bought my 07 plate 159 just over three months ago…
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