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Overall reader verdict 4 out of 5 stars

  • What's it like to drive
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Running costs
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Quality, practicality and equipment
    3 out of 5 stars

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26 reader reviews for Alfa Romeo 159 Saloon.

  • 1.9 JTDm 16v Lusso 4dr

    Karmeno Gauci , South glamorgan . Date: 20/11/2006
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars

    My car

    An update on my earlier entry dated 20/11/06

    The car has just had its 18,000 mile service. I have not been required to top up the engine oil during this time,the only top up required was the windscreen washer fluid!

    The ten months of ownership have been 100% trouble free and the car continues to impress. The 159 is a high quality product that drives well, looks fantastic and maintains individuality.

    Well done Alfa.

  • 2.4 JTDm 200 Lusso 4dr

    PETER BAILEY Date: 15/09/2006
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars

    My car

    This car is beautifully styled, and different to the usual BMW 3 Series/Mercedes C-Class and Audi A4 - the 159 is very comfortable and does not have the bone-shaking ride of certain Alfas I have previously driven. It is also very easy to drive.

    The 2.4-litre diesel engine is very quiet and smooth, and has the typical growling warble at high revs. Mid-range and high-range performance is phenomenal, but lower speed perfomance is surprisingly sluggish. According to the trip computer, I got 32mpg on my mixed town and country test drive.

    The 159 is very well screwed together - like a late 1990s VW. The switchgear even looks similiar to that found in a VW MkIV Golf derivative. I really hope that Alfa Romeo has got the build quality and reliability issues right with this car - if so, they are really onto a winner...

Alfa Romeo 159 Saloon

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