supra dan Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 thinking about getting a new alfa 159 diesel. anyone any experience of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 No experience but it looks very nice:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 No experience but it looks very nice:) 19" alloys and big red brembos :cool:had a drive it was nice but bit cramped for a saloon car. just want to know if it will fall apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 It's an Alfa, so the answer is a resoundingly emphatic *YES* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 tDR has one, very nice indeed and he seemed happy enough with it when I spoke to him at TOTB. Hopefull he'll see this and fill you in with lots of useful into. Apparently build quality is much improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_SZ-R Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Looks gorgeous, as do most modern Alfas. As mentioned already Im not sure if build quality/ reliability has improved enough to buy one. I know that tDr's old man is a mechanic, so I guess its not such a big issue for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I know that tDr's old man is a mechanic, so I guess its not such a big issue for him! I suspect the warranty plays a part in the ownership decision too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_SZ-R Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I suspect the warranty plays a part in the ownership decision too. True. He was leasing a new shape BMW 320 coupe when I last spoke to him. I suppose now he can say hes a 'true petrolhead' going by Top Gear logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 19" alloys and big red brembos :cool:had a drive it was nice but bit cramped for a saloon car. just want to know if it will fall apart Erm, let me think?? It's an Alfa, so the answer is a resoundingly emphatic *YES* There you go!! Apparently build quality is much improved. Ooh, maybe not then.... HTH. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Yep I went for the car pictured as my new daily driver - the Ti variant in black which gives you all the nice toys, but mine has the contrasting natural leather interior. Mine is a 2.4 JTDm 5-Cylinder diesel - 210bhp / 320lb/ft torque standard. Have got an Autodelta piggyback for it to fit, takes it to 250+bhp and around 390lb/ft torque. So far so good, other than a dodgy noise at low revs / load when I first got it. Local dealer diagnosed it as power steering pipe not clipped into it's holder at the factory so had it back within a couple of hours. Drives great, really petrol like in that I can rev it out (5k rpm lol) without major torque drop off and has real low end urge. It's not a car you buy for fuel efficiency though, my long running average is 32mpg and my best on a cruise control 85mph long distance return journey is 38mpg. If I bore myself silly doing 60mph max on mways it returns 50+ mpg but I'd rather save the time / have fun in it! It does however look the part and feels a special place to be. Stuff like sports electric seats which are heated, windows mobile built in for ipod control through the steering wheel, bluetooth to put your phone through the stereo etc. is all nice to have. The big Brembo brakes on it are great and I can really throw it down the backroads with it's pretty stiff stock setup (Ti spec) with handling that seems to impress anyone I take out in it. Rear legroom is adequate but not bril - my 320 coupe (current model) had more rear legroom. Boot size is pretty decent. It's well screwed together and feels very solid, I read a bunch of reviews before going for it which said this and the Brera are streets ahead of the older generation stuff. Besides, it is under warranty for 3 years!!! All round I'm enjoying ownership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 That engine is pretty good, for a oil burner. I had the privilege of driving one to and from Birling's Gap near Eastbourne and it just ate those miles up. Alfa Romeo are very good at stylish. The problem I found with the Cloverleaf GT I was driving was that the styling got in the way. The A pillar was massive, and very restrictive. It felt as though I was huddled up against it because of the amount of windscreen it consumed. Still, I do have a soft spot for Alfas. I'd love a go in a petrol Brera S, one of the nicest looking smaller cars around IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 thanks guys i was going for the 1.9 diesel, in black. as you said tdr with a 3 year warranty there is no need to worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman 26 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I've always been under the impression that they don't hold their value very well. Would it not be better to get one 6 months old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Alfa romeo = NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 I've always been under the impression that they don't hold their value very well. Would it not be better to get one 6 months old? maybe but i want a 59 plate Alfa romeo = NOOOOOOOOO!!!! why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Alfa romeo = NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Oi!!! I have an Alfa and not a new one and it has given me no trouble at all. Infact it has been as reliable as my Supra so far:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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