Alfa 159 jtdm

drifter · Post by **drifter** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:21 pm

Anybody got any comments on this car? Not for me, but for a bloke at work

http://www.adamwalterscars.co.uk/used-c ... 3482262901

I'm no good with Alfas

Post by **Ben** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:15 pm

Jason Bunn would probably be the best person to ask - he works at the alfa dealership

Post by **Stuart** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:05 pm

Looks nice enough but 6.5k for an Alfa with 75k on the clock? Is he set on an Alfa or would he consider other brands mate?

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:17 pm

My friend Jean has one of these, she loves it to bits. It's actually a pretty tidy looking motor.

But as Stu says ^ that is a bit much.

drifter · Post by **drifter** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:18 pm

I've not looked into the price tbh so don't if that's expensive?

I think he'd be up for something similar so suggestions welcome

No beemers though.

Danny@APT · Post by **Danny@APT** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:59 pm

Pick away at the Alfa logo's long enough and you'll find GM badges underneath- I seem to remember even the original exhaust system having 'GM' stamped over it, while the chassis is used by the Insignia, I believe.

The 1.9 16v engine is pretty reliable, but:

GM version (as used here) has swirl flaps IIRC, which tend to seize/stick
Water pumps can seize at mileages as low as 36k, taking out the cambelt. If it's had a belt and not had a water pump at the same time, budget for redoing the job,
Usual diesel issues with EGR valves clogging,
Probably has a DPF- bare it in mind if to be used around town.

Pre '08 models were known for being excessively heavy, later cars had 45kg lobbed out of the chassis/seats/etc. This has a bearing on....

Front tyres- the 159 eats them. Many people struggled to reach the 18k service intervals within two sets, and at the time that I left Desira, they weren't cheap. The larger sizes fitted to alloys were only available from Bridgstone (and possibly Michelin) and were stupid money and hard to get hold of.

A quick look on AutoTrader shows some '09 models at

drifter · Post by **drifter** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:21 am

Cheers Dan, I'll pass all that on

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:39 am

How about the Saab diesel sport? Same issues, but might be cheaper and maybe better built?

Post by **Stuart** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:08 am

My money would be something like an Audi A4 on a similar age. Bound to be cheaper, better built, less nasty surprises and name someone that makes a better turbo diesel engine (that isn't BMW

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drifter · Post by **drifter** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:39 am

Stuart wrote:My money would be something like an Audi A4 on a similar age. Bound to be cheaper, better built, less nasty surprises and name someone that makes a better turbo diesel engine (that isn't BMW )

Agreed

I did give him a lift home the day and seemed to like it