Introduction The 159 is as close to a risk-free used Alfa buy as it's possible to get. Beefy build quality, a great range of engines, decent used stock availability and razor sharp styling make this a decent left field pick. An optioned-up 1.9-litre diesel in Lusso trim is the wise move. Buying a used Alfa Romeo used to be an eventful experience.
What should I look for in a used Alfa Romeo 159 saloon? Some 159 owners swear by their cars - others swear at them. Reliability is patchy, with a wide range of issues reported.Alfa Romeo's now rather elderly 159, which has just been given a stay of execution. Its replacement, the Alfa Romeo Giulia , was delayed until 2016; sent back to the drawing board for a stylingReliability was also a cause for concern as the timing chain system was known to be a weak point and required thousands spent to rectify; even for the most hardcore petrol enthusiast there is no real reason to buy this engine. The pick of the bunch is the 200 BHP 1750Tbi. . 62 129 723 309 330 360 410 427