Alfa 159 Sport Wagon?
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Alfa 159 Sport Wagon?
I'm just been through the search function - I know I'm asking for trouble here...
But saw one of these at the weekend, WOW
Such a beautiful car.
I'm guessing the bottom line is people will say don't get one cos:
- dealer service is crap
- problems
- etc..
I'm looking at one this weekend thou
But saw one of these at the weekend, WOW
Such a beautiful car.
I'm guessing the bottom line is people will say don't get one cos:
- dealer service is crap
- problems
- etc..
I'm looking at one this weekend thou
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Alex,
I've always liked Alfas, but I can't bring myself to buy one for the reasons you have already mentioned.
Reading forums with owners opinions and common faults makes me less likely to buy one, even as an occasional use car!
I've always liked Alfas, but I can't bring myself to buy one for the reasons you have already mentioned.
Reading forums with owners opinions and common faults makes me less likely to buy one, even as an occasional use car!
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159 is the newest one isn't it?
no more (or less) reliable than every other car on the road nowadays. Electrics and build quality are good, dealers are a bit of a lottery with any manufacturer; my local (Aylesbury) are a good reliable bunch.
The one thing Alfa do have over the competition is the looks, you do sufer a bit visability wise though. Try it out; I hope you like it. I've got a GT and love it.
Kev
no more (or less) reliable than every other car on the road nowadays. Electrics and build quality are good, dealers are a bit of a lottery with any manufacturer; my local (Aylesbury) are a good reliable bunch.
The one thing Alfa do have over the competition is the looks, you do sufer a bit visability wise though. Try it out; I hope you like it. I've got a GT and love it.
Kev
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159 is the newest one isn't it?
no more (or less) reliable than every other car on the road nowadays.
no more (or less) reliable than every other car on the road nowadays.
My 156 was OK - I think I was lucky though!
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Originally Posted by TopBanana
It's a bit early to call surely?
My 156 was OK - I think I was lucky though!
My 156 was OK - I think I was lucky though!
I had a 156 Selespeed Veloce from new for 20 months, loads of minor trim niggles, and major ongoing suspension and steering issues. Dealers were less than useless, I ended up changing the front wishbones myself as the dealers cocked it up twice.
The car was fantastic when it was 100% but thats was only about 10% of the time.
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Originally Posted by TopBanana
It's a bit early to call surely?
My 156 was OK - I think I was lucky though!
My 156 was OK - I think I was lucky though!
The other car I'm looking at, its all budget related, is the MX6 MPS.
From what I've read, no worse than other jap cars for residuals etc..
Great build and good performance.
Test driving the following this weekend, but basically need a saloon or sports wagon type car.
MX6 MPS
RX8
159 2.2 JTS Lusso Sports Wagon
Was looking at Audi's - but everyone I know that has had (or had) one, has had lots of problems and carp service. Same goes for VW.
Don't want to go the 3 series route.
And won't touch french cars with a barge poll!
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Originally Posted by TopBanana
I've heard very good things about the new Mazda 6 and RX8. Also if you're looking at saloons, people who own Accords seem to really like them and of course they go on forever.
TBH the RX8 is looking good from a style and reliability point of view - but I need a bigger car than that really.... *sigh* oh when I was single.......
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It's a bit early to call surely?
My 156 was OK - I think I was lucky though!
My 156 was OK - I think I was lucky though!
My choice of engine would be the 3.2 V6 or the 5 pot 2.4 Td (200bhp in the Brera) with a remap.
It's probably not as practical overall as the Mazda, but you gotta' love the way it looks.
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Originally Posted by DrEvil
TBH the RX8 is looking good from a style and reliability point of view - but I need a bigger car than that really.... *sigh* oh when I was single.......
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Basically I've got about 24K max to play with, its got to be grp 16 or below insurance wise. Rear wheel drive or 4WD - but fwd not an issue if the car's good.
Not buying another subaru - I want more toys inside the car, and quieter cabin, and some luxuries. This is where the MX6 MPS looks good, performance, and toys (Bose sound system) / nice cabin, leather etc..
Won't touch Ford, VW, Vauxhall or anything french...
Not buying another subaru - I want more toys inside the car, and quieter cabin, and some luxuries. This is where the MX6 MPS looks good, performance, and toys (Bose sound system) / nice cabin, leather etc..
Won't touch Ford, VW, Vauxhall or anything french...
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Originally Posted by stevencotton
Newer Legacy is a good option for toys, comfort and refinement
Joking aside, yes, the legacy does look good, but I've discounted it already.
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Albeing equal I pick up the RX8 (230Bhp) in about a week
I test drove the MX6 MPS and Alfa too, today - problems on the Alfa demo didn't bode well, and the MPS was nice, but just not as much fun as the RX8
I test drove the MX6 MPS and Alfa too, today - problems on the Alfa demo didn't bode well, and the MPS was nice, but just not as much fun as the RX8
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