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  1. vanswan

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    #1 vanswan, Sep 13, 2005
    Just got a brochure on the new Alfa 159 last week, had a little flick through and was delighted to see an Italian car with some real torque for about £20k. After seeing it at Goodwood I thought I’d like to see what a 3.2 V6 family saloon drove like, the styling is slick and after sitting in it at Goodwood I found acres of space inside despite it looking so much smaller on the outside, a new dash has been put in, I especially like the way it wrapped around the driver, quite like a pilots cockpit.

    Can't wait to test drive one in December. Has anyone else seen it yet?
     
  2. RussianM3_dude

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    #2 RussianM3_dude, Sep 13, 2005
    The Swiss Alfa dealers STILL have not recieved neither documentation nor vehicles. I am waiting for the Brera though.
     
  3. dave_fonz_164

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    #3 dave_fonz_164, Sep 13, 2005
    I have only seen it on the net and read many reviews. The 3.2 V6 and 2.4JTD are the best offerings with AWD, making them a lil heavy though. The car has been praised for its handling,fluidity, drivetrain, comfort and quality, things not usually associated to an alfa in one sentence. Ive heard but cannot confirm that the 159 will be offered with free servicing. Check it out with your dealers. I do know that Alfa UK is going through a major overhaul to correct their poor reputation and bad dealers.

    Either way the 159 seems to be a winner, excelling in areas where the 156 fell short.
     
  4. amenasce

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    #4 amenasce, Sep 13, 2005
    Its a fat bastard ! 1650 kgs !
     
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    #5 Dino 208gt4, Sep 14, 2005
    Where did the 156 fell short??
     
  6. amenasce

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    #6 amenasce, Sep 14, 2005

    Interior quality and driving dynamics for the GTA are what i read .

    The 159 dash is ugly looking IMO and the V6 is no longer Alfa made..and 1650 kgs !
     
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    #7 Dino 208gt4, Sep 16, 2005
    No complaines about my Recaro's with Momo leather interior.
     
  8. dave_fonz_164

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    #8 dave_fonz_164, Sep 16, 2005

    cramped cabin, rough ride, build quality, electrical glitches etc......nothing really serious but issues that wouldnt make it a class leader.
     
  9. icars

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    #9 icars, Sep 16, 2005
    Intersting the last one I rented in Italy had plenty of space, and I am 6ft and not a small guy. It did have a "sports car" ride but I would not have wanted a "duck waddle aka Lexus" ride.

    As far glitches from a two week rental, I would simply not know. It did run great with the JTD engine, great mileage and 240K without being pushed all the way to the floor.
     
  10. dave_fonz_164

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    #10 dave_fonz_164, Sep 16, 2005

    Its definately a great car, dont get me wrong. The comment for space is more about the back legroom and headroom. The ride is typical alfa, i like that too but i guess some people didnt.

    overall it was a great leap forward, but the 159 brings it to a new level.
     
  11. Dino 208gt4

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    #11 Dino 208gt4, Sep 27, 2005
    That's just normal in this "class"
    Look at a Audi A4, same space in the back, maybe even less.
    If you want more space you'll have to buy a bigger car.

    166!! ;)
     
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  13. Dino 208gt4

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    #13 Dino 208gt4, Oct 24, 2005
    Saw the 159 driving several times last week in Italy.
    I am not impressed. At a hotel in Milan there was a silver one next to a 156.
    Ofcorse the headligts and mirrors are different but it is really not a complete new car. Especially people who aren't really into alfa's will not see the diffenrence...............Sorry, it looked dissapointed to me.
     

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