Alfa Romeo 159 - Bargain Beauty or Best Avoided? Here's What I Found Out!!

The Alfa Romeo 159 had many variations, and all of them were gorgeous to look at but are they worth buying, or are they just "style above substance"? 15 years after the 159 was first launched, prices have tumbled and Chris The Alfa Nut investigates whether these stunning saloons are now an incredible bargain or whether they are best avoided!
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[@basmca1]

I think the 159 nose, is the best looking ever on a sedan. Peroid.

[@TheAlfaNut]

I agree, its beautiful

[@tihomirsusamov1895]

Yea thats true :D

[@miyahtallulah]

@@tihomirsusamov1895 but the 156 is way more beautiful overall.

[@tihomirsusamov1895]

@@miyahtallulah maybe but we are talking about sedans

[@comdutch]

Fallingout EMS ..... I concur .... it would even give my Stelvio Q a better look !! ... ;-)

[@davidbahlaj6072]

Interior of the 159 is a design masterpiece. Have a Giuiletta and always fancied a 159. Alfas are the best looking cars in the marketplace 👍

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching David - I agree with you 👍🏻

[@215alessio]

the giulietta is better but the 159 is more enjoyable to drive]

[@Negativvv]

The only tiny thing wrong with the looks of the 159 is the front overhang is a bit "much". But that's entirely forgivable. The Giulietta is awkward, it's miles better than the Golf, Astra, Focus etc but it's clear that modern safety and practicality weighted heavily on it's design.

[@msgstar4933]

Aside from the cup holder designed for an espresso

[@TheAlfaNut]

An espresso is all an Italian needs! 😉

[@andrealouis4214]

in 2000 when i was a 16yrs old teen,first time saw a 156 in a showroom in beijing.i was completely shocked.what a beautiful car!!from that day i became an alfisti.in 2017,alfa came to china mainland and i have my giulia veloce.dream finnaly come true!!

[@joergmaass]

The Giulia Veloce is indeed a wonderful car! I have a 2017 model with the adaptive suspension and all the gimmicks, and I love it to bits! Best salon car I've ever owned and a blast to drive on both country roads and the Autobahn. I love to give BMWs, Mercedes and Porsches a hard time. On a straight track, they can show off their horsepower, but as soon as the road gets curvy, the fun starts and they start to struggle.

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@joergmaass Hi chaps, I'm definitley getting a Giulia as my next daily driver but can't decide whether to be sensible and get a top-spec Veloce, or sell the kids for medical experiments and buy a Quadrifoglio!

[@joergmaass]

@@TheAlfaNut As much as I'm craving a QF, I think the Veloce is the better choice for a daily driver. Also, you definitely need to have experience with high power cars before you can safely drive a QF, it is from a different planet...

[@DrittAdrAtta]

@@TheAlfaNut I've heard rumours about that engine having issues with the crankshaft ( 2.0 turbo ). Worth investigating further before buying one.

[@ProjectExMachina]

156 design aged pretty well

[@JonathanBergman2Go]

Chris: "This weather's terrible!" Also Chris: *lives in U.K.* But seriously, that Alfa is absolutely stunning

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yeah it kind of goes without saying really doesn’t it? Road testing in January - I must be a real nut!

[@BeardedHam]

Wasn't that a picture of the Chiron,not a veyron?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Probably! 😆

[@pyroclasm1]

yes :p

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@pyroclasm1 Oops.

[@Masca79]

@@TheAlfaNut and its nose is clearly inspired to the 159!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Haha yes! 👍🏻

[@pacosinbag7755]

Honestly thank you so much for being one of the VERY few people talking about the astonishingly beautiful (and unreliable) company’s we call Alfa

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks very much for watching Jon - glad you appreciate the brand too. 🙂🍀

[@stuartbrightwell7077]

Totally agree on the intermittent wipers having a mind of their own. The function does work fairly well when the wiper blades are new but starts to act strangely once they wear a bit and may not clear the little sensor completely.

[@jakubtetera7312]

She's a beauty. By the way, are you going to feature the Brera? There's no other car like it in the world...

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Jakub - thanks for watching! Yes I reviewed the 2.2 Prodrive Brera back in December - look for my Santa Claus outfit! 😆

[@ProjectExMachina]

Fiat Stilo 3dr... Poor mans Brera. I wanted to buy Brera since it came out but it is (still) out of my reach so I got Stilo 3dr with JackRussel-like 1.4 petrol engine.

[@123marijn321]

The new Mazda 3 kinda reminds me of the brera

[@TheGilbalfas]

My 159 is red too but it is the 3.2 V6 AWD model....and it flies!!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Gil, thanks for watching - good choice, the AWD 3.2. is the best drivetrain for Winter driving - it would be useful here in the UK at the moment! ;0)

[@thatsentertainment5602]

Any issues with the timing chain stretching?

[@Cpt_Dibis]

As a person that has been on all alfas like the 33, 147, 156/156 facelift and the 159 ti i can say with all my heart that the 159 ti is the most beautiful car i have ever seen, periot !

[@TheAlfaNut]

Agreed - it is a beautiful car!

[@AmanAli-dc1sy]

Have always loved the 159 one of the best looking saloons of all time and was seriously considering getting one. Got a 147 1.9 JTD 150 instead due to smaller size and better insurance and I prefer hatchbacks anyway and it is by far the best car I have owned. Great video by the way 😊

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Aman, thanks for watching! Yes hatchbacks are more fun to drive for sure - I drove a 147 GTA recently for an upcoming video and loved it 🙂

[@downesy68]

I love my ti Sportwagon. It runs the 2.4 diesel and there’s no complaints about the acceleration (once the turbo gets going). I never get tired of looking at it and it’s a beautiful car to drive. So comfortable and I love the steering feel. Mine’s done 140,000km now and it’s as solid as a rock. No rattles or squeaks and everything works. The only complaints I’d have are the lack of cabin storage and cup holders and the horrible Bluetooth system.

[@TheAlfaNut]

The build quality is a big plus on these cars and everyone seems to agree on this. I suspect that 2.4 motor is also the best choice (apart from the 1750 tbi perhaps?)

[@jackevans4559]

I own a 159 SW lusso 1.9 16v and I feels quick enough. I’ve owned it for nearly a year now and it’s been very reliable. Top car, as happy now as I was when I bought it.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Jack, yes the SW is the best looking estate car out there in my opinion! 👍🏻

[@men5m2k]

Had a 1.9 JTDM TI for 2 years. Always hit 50mpg no matter how you drove it. Was a fairly good car to drive, Blue & me was a bit intermittent. Started having DPF issues around 130k Miles and the swirl flap went at 144k miles which meant engine replacement. Other things to watch out for with the 19 inch wheels was track rod ends and wheel alignment. Needed fixing every 6 months or the front tyres would wear unevenly. Looked amazing but beware of these issues.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Mike, thanks a lot for watching and the pointers. I think its funny that generally non-Alfa people think that Alfas are unreliable but the GM component- heavy 159 had more problems than many previous Alfas put together! The “purest” version of the 159 will be featured next - the 1750 tbi 👍🏻

[@sungreenhighperfomance8005]

tengo la coleccion de los 3 que llegaron a colombia el mito el giulieeta y el 159 2,2 selespeed la verdad a mi no me han dado dolores de cabeza como dice la gente la verdad es que muchos de los que hablan mal de alfa romeo nunca han tenido uno en su garage yo creo que es mas bien que las personas no saben tener un vehiculo. hay que hacer los cambios de aceite cuando debe ser y aceite bueno no cualquier aceite. no usarlo siempre a altas revoluciones etc un abrazo

[@LeFyshi]

I'm driving a 156 at the moment and in a few days (I hope) my new 159 2.4 Q4 :) I'm looking forward to the hack Video!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching - my 156 is getting some love at the moment, ready to get back on the road after a 2 year restoration! Hope you love your 2.4!

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

How is the 156 for reliability in your experience?

[@LeFyshi]

@@malcolmhardwick4258 For a car which cost me 2k, it was great. I drove it 1.5 years and around 30k-40k km. Now I can't get TÜV because of rust and some electrical problems

[@HansVanh1]

The 2.4 Q4 is really nice to drive. But you better remove the swirl flaps. They can break and cause severe damage to the engine.

[@TheAlfaNut]

My 156 has been very reliable apart from a few small electrical problems. Busso engines are super reliable if maintained properly 👍🏻

[@michaelwood5975]

6 1/2 minutes in and nothing useful learned yet - please get a move on with it

[@TheAlfaNut]

Sorry! 😉

[@riczito]

Hi, thanks for the video! I'm a 159 owner, a 2.4 Ti Qtronic. Wonderful car. Reliable, fast, fun to drive. And oh so beautiful. To my mind the last of the beautiful Alfas (8C aside). I've had mine remapped, and it produces 240bhp and 480Nm of torque. No problems with the remap at all. The only downside to my car is the heavy fuel consumption, exacerbated by the auto box. I'm lucky to get much over 20mpg around town. Almost twice that on the motorway though. It's a brilliant, serene motorway cruiser. Mine has taken me all over Europe with no problems. Anyway, thanks again, for drawing attention to these underrated cars. I have subscribed to your channel :-)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks Ric, yes I’d like to try out a 2.4 - to me it seems like the best compromise of all the engines: quick, torquey, economical (sometimes!) and with 5 cylinders it sounds great too!

[@Rob-oi9mf]

Lovely looking cars especially the ti estate version,the 1750 tbi is the best engine in my opinion ,found the 1.9 diesel to be reliable and torquey if a little unrefined.I hated the clutch on the 2.2 petrol.Great video as usual.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Rob, thanks for watching! Yes the 2.2 has a strange hesitancy when pulling away in 1st too - I noticed it when I drove the Brera.

[@andyfalconer3508]

Not a fan then Chris? I think you'd probably enjoy a Ti a bit more, especially one that's been tweaked with a 200bhp minimum, and had a few bits sorted - the 2.4 JTDm or the TBi aren't to be missed. Looking forward to the next installment 👍

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Andy, funny you should mention it - a 237 bhp tbi is next on my schedule. The 1.9 jtdm is a perfect all rounder daily, just a bit dull performance wise.

[@andyfalconer3508]

@@TheAlfaNut very nice, keen to hear about the mods to the TBi, whilst my 159 isn't a patch on the old 147 I had, it's still a decent handling car given its weight.

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@andyfalconer3508 I think the 170 bhp version of the 1.9 diesel in a 147 would be a lot of fun? ;0)

[@andyfalconer3508]

@@TheAlfaNut absolutely, stick a remap on it and the q2 (if not already on) and you've got a serious little motor - I'd say that sadly I had the 1.6, but nothing sad about it, I loved that little car, already keeping an eye out for a Ducati 147. If you ever venture into Hampshire, let me know, you can have a lend of my remapped 2.4 Ti for comparison, it's sticking out somewhere in the region of 260bhp and 442ft-lb (600Nm)

[@TheRealCoyote]

I was very close to getting a TBi 159 but could not stomach the price. Amazing what a difference the Ti package makes!

[@therushden]

I've a 56 plate 2.4, must have replaced most things on it.😂 Good design doesn't get old, it's certainly a beautiful car.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Still looks great to me! 🙂

[@TenorCantusFirmus]

Still in my opinion the most beautiful sedan ever designed. The Giulia is for sure top-notch engineeringwise, but the 159 still is a presence to behold on the road, and despite all of the bad rap it was a great family car, unfortunately hampered by a very undertone marketing strategy.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi mate, thanks for watching. Yes I think the 159 was a good all round car with the right engine choice and now a great bargain for sure!

[@chrisrichmond403]

From my experience Chris when I owned a 06 plate 2.4JTDm Lusso Saloon is 1. Yes the auto wipers were annoying 2. The folding door mirrors had character ( Mind of their own especially the drivers side on mine especially when unfolded ) 3. Auto headlights kept to Drivers choice when turned on / off ( Sensor too sensitive) However I found it having a nice ride especially on the bumpy stuff .. Very quick because of torque . Great driving it in snow. Amusing as one dark morning I was driving it to work and I was pulled in by the police .. The police following me had panicked when the dpf’s started to regenerate and the tail pipes glowed red. And assurance words showing them the size of the handbook and saying in here but I cannot remember what page Alfa Romeo say it can happen make them change their mind and leave me alone lol Oh I miss my 159 😢

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Chris, thanks for watching! I'd like to drive the 2.4 as a lot of people are saying it's the best motor. What are you driving now?

[@chrisrichmond403]

The Alfa Nut It is the oh embarrassment of a Seat Leon MK1 😖 I do also have a 156 2.0 JTS Veloce but is on decision as the rear suspension has collapsed and a ton of other work is needed including all belts & tensioners etc etc . The 2.4 JTDm is a great sounding unit and a bit better in the slightly later models as the weight was reduced & it was increased in horsepower to 210 before it was totally taken out of the model range due to euro emissions. I am awaiting a decent amount of cash to come through from a investment to get a newer Alfa. I am in a conundrum go with a older Alfa with the 2.4 JTDm engine such as a 159, Brera , Spider or go with a current Giulia which will be getting cheaper with the 2020 facelifted version soon new on sale ...

[@angelescuv]

Hi frined, for Odometer flashing also removing the batery and replece it with a hig amperaj wil make te Odometer flash? I have that isue on a 159 that i whant to buy

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi mate, sorry I’m not sure about that problem but the GT I owned also had a flashing odometer. I never knew why! 🙄

[@Illegallegaleagle]

Hey i am about to buy a 159 jtdm 120 ps 100.500km but the owner told me it makes a noise in the 3 4 gear so what should i do.... :( got german new HU TÜV so i dont know

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Thony, unless the car is very cheap - look for a different 159! The 159 gearbox is not very good anyway but if this one has a fault, it will cause you bigger problems later. There are plenty of 159's to choose from, so be patient and find one with good service history and no problems! Good luck.

[@rneoman]

M32 gearbox once it starts whining while chew itself up unless you rebuild it

[@joaolima16]

I have one 159 2.0jtdm 170bhp with almost 250k km..still runs perfectly fine! I love the car and I plan to keep it for my boy for when he gets older and has a driving license :D :D

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Joao - they are very reliable for sure. Your Son will appreciate the cool “retro vibe” too! 😁

[@pyroclasm1]

good to know they can get there :) my 2.0 is at 174k km

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@pyroclasm1 This series of engines seem very reliable!

[@joaolima16]

@@pyroclasm1 I am expecting to get at least 300k and then save it for my boy! But you can definetely expect a very good car! Reliable and with enough power. Actually they are quite economical as well. I just did a trip of 400 km and averaged 4.8 l/100km!!! (58mpg)

[@joaolima16]

I just love the damn car :D :D :D :D

[@nicklowe536]

Huge yes from me love driving my 159

[@ayax2134]

what engine ? i have one 1.9 jtdm

[@peterschmidt3645]

No one test 1.9 jts or 2.2 jts ☹️ or is it a warning signal? It is said that they are consuming too much fuel, about 11liters and they are slow high maintanance cars. Thinking about 2.2 jts 159 or an mk3 2.5 v6 mondeo. Mondeo seems a better realistical buy.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Peter, sorry for the late reply - the Mondeo is not really much more reliable than the Alfa but it is a bit faster. The Alfa is way more attractive to look at though!

[@sickovantrogunz3715]

I wish for Alfa romeo 147 from 2004. Damn, I dont care about what my friends says bad things about Alfa. I love Alfa Romeo, and when I grow up I am going to buy Alfa Romeo.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes do it! ;0)

[@sickovantrogunz3715]

@@TheAlfaNut I will

[@CosmicSeeker69]

Too much filler, not enough Killer. And rating gorgeousosity at a 4. Show me a more stylish Eurobox. 🤷‍♂️

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching Graham, I’m slightly confused whether its a thumbs up or down though! 😉. I think you’re saying its a great looking car but not enough go behind the show? If so, I agree. 👍🏻

[@spagbowlsparmacheese629]

Stop gap bucket of shit cars with overweight GM engines.. Q4 slug 🐌 was penned by a German at the helm and to be honest just buy the 1750 Ti if you want a 159...

[@TheAlfaNut]

I’ll be driving a 240 bhp tbi soon for another vid, so looking forward to the comparison.

[@michaelpielorz9283]

The right car for the american fast food people much toofat! together with weak american engines , not an Alfa but a desaster!!

[@TheAlfaNut]

True it does have some faults! 😂

[@nekite1]

All I can say is that these cars have soul! Owner of a 2010 ti sportwagon. Here's a photo of mine. drive.google.com/file/d/1vBsvkYdDXeDotW6TVkJ9K5lBFtGXogvG/view?usp=sharing

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching mate - nice 159!

[@hifispock]

Would have been a different story with the TBi

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Craig, yes I’m sure it would - so I’m driving one to find out! 👍🏻

[@jesperPLZ]

Can anyone tell me about the 1.9 JTS version? Looking to buy one as my first car

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Jesper - be careful to choose a car with good subframes, as they rust badly on the 159 and Brera! Get the 2.2 if you can - they are better all round. Whichever you choose, get the best maintained car you can afford, with some good service history. Good luck!

[@remocrosato2478]

Hello I am italian and my 159 sportwagon jtd 2.4 is now painted in green, white and red Alfa Romeo: the colours of italian flag. Is a 2009 car, sport edition, original beige leather seats. At 368.000 km engine exploded so I found an used 2.4 motor with 130.000 km and I changed. After 2000 km broken the automatic gear: I renew it. Before this breaking no one big problem! Now the car has 385.000 km and it is still amazing to drive! Last week Svitzerland and Austria for work! I forget: I have other three fantastic cars: an amazing Maserati Granturismo Sport 4.7, F1 gear, 2016 with 33.000 km: dark grey paint and dark red interiors; a stunning Ferrari 360 Modena, F1, grey alloi (azul), red interiors, 30.000 km, 2004 and a killer Radical SR8 RX for pista. Believe me: I enjoy my Alpha 159 like the other three. Each great car has its own character and Alpha 159, as daily car thet you can drive like a sport car, is amazing too! About this car I love the general balance, the handling, the perfect seat, the good comfort, the amazing stirrer. I will send photos to Alpha Nuts. By and enjoy your good old cars: new cars are shit cars!!!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Ciao Remo and thanks for your message! I love Maseratis too - I have owned a 2002 4200 Spider and a 2005 4200 coupe - both cambiocorsa cars. I also need a Ferrari one day 😉 I think the 2.4 is probably the best engine for the 159, although the 1750 tbi is a great engine too. Your 159 sounds like it will be very easy to see on the autostrada! 😁

[@remocrosato2478]

@@TheAlfaNut yes: policeman always smile! Only in switzerland custom I was stopped for long controls... Too much italian! Ps: 360 is a stunning car: light, nervous, rough, intuitive, amazing. F1 gear is not so bad like all tell: in sport is ferocious and rough, like a real racecar! The metallic sound of 5 valves per cilynder is amazing still with stock exaust: next step race exaust and electronic unit. Grey alloy color is stunning: it shows the real beauty of the car, maybe one of the best Ferrari of all time and now incredibly cheap. Only to found the right one. I buy it two weeks ago in Belgium and have driven it for 1200 km (16 hours) to return home. It has too a sufficent comfort (it don't break my ass). Next week I will do the italian registration. Only to see both Maserati and Ferrari toghether make proud to be italian! Idiots europen and italian politics wants to destroy the italian heritage that is, for the second half last century, history of incredible cars design and manufactured! You made Brexit! You right! By

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Remo, you are a lucky man to have such a garage! My friend owned a 360 Modena Spider about 10 years ago and I have been the fastest ever in that car - 260kph with the roof down 😱 A much better car than the 430 I think? Yes Brexit has finally happened and I hope that our European friends will see that we still love Europe, we just don’t like the EU parliament & people like Guy Verhofstadt ! 🤬 I also hope we will still be allowed into Europe - I am supposed to be visiting the Alfa museum in June to make a video! 😱😳

[@remocrosato2478]

@@TheAlfaNut Hello my friend: yes, EU is a nest of rats of worst species! Europe is that of Peoples and Nations which have nothing to do with EU and Euro. What are happening in UK about laws to put in jale people who speaks about killer vaxines? Governments want mandatory vaxines for all: see this bunch of bullshit about "coronavirus"... Only in Italy every year 49.000 people die in italian hospitals for infection contracted in hospitals! Eies wide open! You and your patriots are always welcome in Italy and in Europe, of course! You are THE MODEL! About Ferrari 430 I never driven one! I think 360 is more iconic, more beautiful, more light, with a more interesting 8 cilynder (5 valves per cilynder): power is more in 430 but it is not all. I love 360 Modena! In grey alloi and red leather is a piece of art! Sound is sexy! When you come in Italy if you want we can meet: I live in Veneto near Treviso. Soon I will send you photos! By

[@Jonnesdeknost]

Remo Crosato i dislike the political part of EU too but please, then leave the EU because hasnt done anything else than usurp money from other EU nations with their financial instability.

[@fanfam]

What about the Alfa Romeo 159 mpi 1.8? Anyone any suggestions to buy it?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi mate - watch my previous video on this car to see what I think: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnzIn6uGjpKGfrs

[@stevehaydenakajagman]

Mine: A 2007 159 2.4 Lusso, red (of course!) tweaked for better throttle response and about 235 bhp / 350 ft lbps of torque. Recently went to Scotland (Loch Tay area) from Kent and the car was superb averaging 45mpg, cruise control helped as well. Thing is though, it does make me feel good and most other 159 / Brera / Spider owners must feel the same because we'll acknowledge each other when we see another one (and let's face it you don't see many about unfortunately). Had it 3 1/2 years now and I still can't park it and walk away without looking back at it! Is that sad or normal? (Main draw back, you're right about the gearbox being "notchy", even more so when it's cold!)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Steve, sounds good - the 2.4 is the motor to have I reckon. Its not sad to look back at your car, its just a sign that you have the right car! 😉

[@rabbitboy008]

Very normal to look back at your 159!!

[@piczoo]

Great video :) I have a 2011, 1750 Sportwagon which I found after lots of waiting! Absolutely love it. Your welcome to have a drive if you wanted to.

[@henrikl1394]

1.9 Jtd gearbox is not so solid, tends to breakdown. If You have a 2.4 Jtdm You get a much better gearbox, it is rock solid. Ours has reach 250 000 Km...

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Henrik, thanks for watching! I would like to drive the 2.4

[@henrikl1394]

@@TheAlfaNut Come to Sweden and try my wife 2.4 Jtdm Q4 Ti Sportwagon...Yes it is 4-wheel drive ;-)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks, I’d love to! 😉

[@MrNStK]

Manual gearbox - yes, but Auto is AISIN for all ar159.

[@henrikl1394]

@@MrNStK I really hated that Auto, ok maybe it was that example. But it was in a 159 3.2 V6 Q4, but it was really bad, the upshift and down shift didn't match rpm, it hold the gear to long , both up and down. kickdown was slow ....so really hated it.

[@chrisogrady28]

I had my 2.2 TI black on tan 159 for 5 years, it’s the best driving FWD car I’ve had the pleasure to drive in anger. The interior is one of the best in any car ever, and those looks are to die for, IMO it needs to be a TI and need twin exhausts (2.2, 2.4, 3.2). I loved the shift feel, very short and positive, love the notchyness. I miss the feeling in other cars. I assure you, a TI with the seats at their lowest and tilted back has a very sporty driving position for a saloon. Getting into a Giulietta afterwards felt like getting into an SUV.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Chris, thanks for watching - I’m driving a 1750 tbi ti soon, so I’m looking forward to driving a quick 159 next time! 😉

[@yoranvaatstra6249]

Just got a alfa 156 1.6 as my first car, while it is from 2003 its completely rust free! Really enjoying your channel, you inspired me to get an alfa

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Yoran, thanks for watching and I’m very happy that you enjoy your 156 - its a great car, I have one too and I love it! Cheers 👍🏻

[@lucianistoc1264]

Got an 156 too, rust free as well, mine is diesel.

[@kevinoakes1171]

I have the 159 Sportwagon, same year, same colour. First Alfa I have owned and didn’t know what to expect, but, I’m happy to say that I adore this car !. It is, by far, the best looking estate car you can buy, in my opinion. It has been faultlessly reliable and is plenty quick enough, (I have the 150bhp version). It has its quirks, like any car, like the auto wipers, as mentioned, but it’s a car that always makes me smile when I drive it. The thing that amazes me is that, whenever I park it up, I ALWAYS find myself looking back at it as I walk away smiling !!. Never had that with any other car that I’ve owned !. Such a beautiful looking car, I love it !.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Kevin, thanks very much for watching and also for commenting! Yes I agree - the Sportwagon is certainly the best looking estate car built in living memory.

[@matthewfrankcook]

On my 7th Alfa which happens to be a 2010 159 Ti 2.4. Great car, 140,000 km, no problems apart from a set of glow plugs and a new sensor ($8 from Ebay lol). A vastly underrated car. Yes it's an Alfa and needs to be looked after but it's huge performance sedan. Love your work.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks a lot for watching Matt - I haven’t driven the 2.4 yet but I suspect its the best daily driver engine. Will be getting in a tuned 1750 tbi ti soon, so looking forward to making that video! 😉

[@dildeepsingh3926]

I just got a 1.8 TBI ti and the window regulator went in the first week

[@TheAlfaNut]

Sorry to hear that Dildeep - did you get it fixed?

[@dildeepsingh3926]

@@TheAlfaNut all done 👍

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@dildeepsingh3926 Thanks Dildeep - first intro video is live now!

[@hyltonswemmer4824]

The 159 is the most seductive sedan of all time..........I drove a 2,4 JTD for almost 2 years as a company car here in South Africa and never experienced any problem or hick up of any kind (fabulous fuel economy).........delightful and exciting to drive at every moment..........I really miss it

[@jamesavickers5961]

I daily drive a 156 which I love it’s my third Alfa and I love it I have had 2 years no trouble I suppose when it has gone maybe a159 or a t spark spider for fun which driving should always be .i am not a millionaire but I love my alfas real cars Si Si si grazie Mille ciao

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi James, thanks for watching - I have a 1998 156 and I love it, such a fun and pretty car!

[@sarahwebster8927]

Chris, no no no!!! Why would you drive the 1.9!? A sophisticated sports saloon with a hamster wheel under the bonnet, makes no sense. When I was in the market for mine it was a 2.4 or nothing, that 5 cylinder roar is addictive.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Sarah, turns out that the car is drove IS a 2.0 but there is some kind if problem with it! The 2.4 is the best daily engine for sure. I’m testing a tuned 1750 tbi next! 🙂

[@base36w]

I have the 159 2.2JTS 185 SW (Station) A great familly car, rock solid on the road and above 3000rpm the engine really comes to life. The seats can lower down and tilt so I get the sporty feeling. I think the desing /looks of the SW is much nicer than the sedan. It is strong enough to pull a big caravan and it drives very nice with long distances on the motorway. The gearbox 6 speed is very tight if you dont clutch on te good rpm it's getting bumpy. Also if you hit the gas with the faster gasoline version often check the oil regulary, they love to drink oil. (only Selinia)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes I agree - the SW is certainly the best looking estate car on the road!

[@Vinni-2K]

i might have found a good 159 2.4 20v am trying to get an appointment to visit it hope for the best

[@ObsessedN]

I couldn’t take this seriously after referring to a Veyron as a Chiron and I own a 159. I mean even if you don’t know the difference between the two or have lived in a cave for the past 5 years, a simple google would have helped you out.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Sorry Ric - it was Google that got me into trouble in the first place!

[@ObsessedN]

The Alfa Nut Damn Google! 😂

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@ObsessedN I actually meant to double check the images I used before I uploaded the video but was running late so forgot! Embarrassing :0(

[@edo.r1324]

Ciao chris...i just subscribed to your channel. I live in Italy and it's a pleasure to watch your videos.i really enjoy watching...welldone👏😎the 159 was a giugaro design a really awesome car..👌😎

[@TheAlfaNut]

Ciao Edo! Thanks for subscribing and glad you enjoyed the video. I like the 159 design a lot but I still prefer the 156 by Fumia (I have a 156 2.5 V6 ;0)

[@luisernestorodriguez8512]

The 159 got a more “germanic” built quality. But more heavy too, along with a very notchy gear selector, as you pointed out. That’s why 4 cylinders cars are a little bit ordinary to drive. I bought a 3.2 v6 Q4 recently, and it’s a different animal. Please feel free to drive it on your next visit to Costa Rica. Cheers.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Luis - thanks for watching and for your kind offer! I'd like to drive the 3.2 v6!

[@MrBristolmidland]

Just subscribed to your channel and enjoyed this piece very much. I have just sold a 159, only a wimpy 1.8mpi but I loved it. Such a beautiful car and in Rosso red. It was a Lusso with an interior the same as the one in the video. It got many an admiring glance and I will miss its practicality as I now have a 2.2jts Brera/Spider which was love at first sight. I would be interested to see what you think of them.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers Steven, I drove a 2.2 Brera in my Xmas video and really liked it. Haven’t driven the Spider version yet but hope to do that sooner or later.

[@errantknight3624]

Hi, i have a 2.4 JDTM in my sight. Does anyone have some useful advice for what to pay attention to?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Gearbox issues and dodgy (rusty) subframes are two things to be wary of. Otherwise its a fantastic engine 👍🏻

[@shaun9480]

NO gearbox is the f40 the m32 box is the crap one in the 1.9 @@TheAlfaNut

[@lewiscollins1045]

Stunning looking cars, but utter shit build quality.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching - yes, certain parts of the 159 are a bit, shall we say "iffy"? Subframes turn to dust, tyres wear out every week and numerous other bits drop off! Seats are lovely and comfy though! ;0)

[@simonbrandl7915]

i bought myself a 159 1.8tbi. I never want another car again!! Not everything is perfect but that car got soul!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Simon, thanks for watching and congrats on the tbi! In fact, I'm making a 3rd video about the 159, which will feature a 1.8tbi "ti" with 240 bhp! Watch out for that one.

[@simonbrandl7915]

@@TheAlfaNut I'm looking forward!!

[@bobar84c]

How is fuel consumption per 100km

[@simonbrandl7915]

@cedomir at the moment about 11 litres, but it depends how you drive it 👍

[@bobar84c]

@@simonbrandl7915 well... you know, its alfa. I have 156 diesel and was considering petrol engine since diesel is full of stupid sensors made by BOSCH crap

[@MidianRenovatio]

I have a 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 210HP (new engine version upgrade) from 2007. And I'm still in love with that design. Cheers, from Portugal 🇵🇹💪😎🍀🐍

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Midian, thanks for watching and I hope that Portugal is getting back to normal now?

[@shomy7318]

If the engine is 210hp its 2.4 not 1.9

[@mexistratman1]

Well I watched this video yesterday and I have to say I was bitterly disappointed as I own a 159.. you seemed very downbeat about the car from the start and spent a lot of the video moaning about the weather.. that car you drove is registered as a 2.0 with 170bhp, there’s no way it should’ve felt as slow as you say it did.. also I might be wrong here but did the 1.9 ever produce 135bhp? I thought there was only the 2.0 that gave 136bhp.. plus I know other people have mentioned it but using a picture of a Chiron when talking about a Veyron is a bit unforgivable 😂 Anyway.. I don’t usually leave negative comments but just wanted to pass on feedback as I like the channel and was looking forward to the video!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Conor, sorry you didn’t like it - I was gutted about the bad weather as it supposed to be sunny and organising a video shoot means a day off work and lots of messing about. Most of my careful plans for the day were torpedoed! I actually liked the 159 a lot, apologies if I didn’t emphasise that enough, I thought I had..... This particular car was actually VERY slow, especially if you are correct about the model! (and yes, there is a 135bhp 1.9) I think there may be some kind of problem with it. Anyway, on the positive side, I’m making plans to test a 1750 ti soon, as a sportier comparison, I hope you’ll enjoy that more 😉 Thanks very much for watching, I appreciate it.

[@mexistratman1]

The Alfa Nut thanks for the reply! Wasn’t sure if you’d take the comment well or not so I appreciate the response! I have the 170bhp myself and there’s definitely something wrong with that car.. while I agree it’s no ball of fire, it definitely shouldn’t feel slow or like it struggles when pulling out on to a fast road! Looking forward to seeing you in a TI! And with a 1750, the engine I would’ve had if insurance companies let me 😅

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@mexistratman1 Hi Conor, maybe driving a slow version first was a good thing! The 237bhp ti I've got lined up to drive will feel like a Ferrari after that ;0) My 2007 GT has the 1.9 jtdm engine and it's a great lump. Gary's must have a faulty ecu or something!

[@rneoman]

Best colours for those are silver or light grey/gold, i own a silver with blue leather ,have had black, red gold, whte 159s before but the lines are shown best on the silvers

[@MrPittsbrother]

Was hoping for a V6 review, an Alfa Romeo with diesel is sacrilege. I remember Tif reviewed the V6 and rubbished it, he hated the notch shifter and said it was a fuel guzzler with minimal power. There's 4 bad things I thought of, it's direct injection, vvt and all wheel drive which are expensive to fix and maintain plus it's too heavy. It should be faster than a GTA with that 3.2 but it isn't. Epic fail!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes, I saw Tiff's review as well - shame that the V6 wasn't more of a sleeper! I'm driving the 1750 tbi soon with a 237 bhp motor, so that should be more fun!

[@andrejnaumovski8622]

So I've seen the `diesel on an Alfa is sacrilege` comment by quite a lot of Alfa 'enthusiasts', and I hate diesels in general as well but after owning a 2.4JTDm 5cyl Brera, tuned to 260bhp and 600Nm of torque I have to say I'm making an exception for this one, the power delivery is amazing, there's lots of power in each gear, it's more fun to drive than the 3.2 and the engine doesn't sound like a diesel in higher revs. I know diesels get a lot of hate, and I understand why, but the 2.4 is a genuinely good engine, very tunable and reliable as hell. The transmission needs an immediate oil change in order to work properly on all Breras/159s - Castrol 75W90 is what most experienced Alfa mechanics recommend, and it's the one I have, it's a day and night difference (still quite stiff when the car is cold, but that can be said for all Alfas I guess - even the Giulia). The 1.75TBi with a remap is probably the way to go tho, but I couldn't find one in my country, and import procedures here are a pain. I test drove a V6 and liked the 2.4 more.

[@Strike86]

When Tiff reviewed it he only drove it in the city. The 159 doesn't make much sense until you get up to speed on the motorway where its weight can only help. It's an epic mile-muncher that exudes quality, but it does lack the delicacy of the 156. I'm selling mine soon, and I think I'm really going to miss it. And yes the auto wipers are shite 😄

[@pauldunne8795]

There was a GTA version of the 159 developed with either a Maserati or Ferrari sourced V8 and the Torsen Q4 system-there is footage/images of it on YT but Marchionne pulled the plug. The chassis used on the 939 series cars 159/Brera was only used on them and not across any other brands as it was deemed too expensive and was initially developed for a 166 size replacement. Fiat went ahead in using it to try recoup some of their costs. It has massive torsional rigidity-more than double the 156 and comparatively almost as strong as the models that were being produced from Bentley/RR. Search for car Torsional Rigidity test results online to see the data. It would have been able to handle far more power than the power range of engines it was given.

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@andrejnaumovski8622 The 2.4 has a great exhaust note too!

[@leewilton5082]

Love the look of these cars. I have a 2010 159 in Stromboli Grey. Beautiful!

[@TheAlfaNut]

I love that colour too! Thanks for watching Lee.

[@TheMattPateman]

When can we expect the other 2 videos on the 159?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Matthew, I’ll be putting them out in the next few weeks 👍🏻

[@langdon1705]

I have a 2006 2.4 Turbo diesel, Manual with Ti Rims and Skirts. By far the best car i have owned. :) (also have 2x 2.0 Alfetta's and a '75' in the garage) The whole car has been quality repainted in a metallic maroon and the Ti rims in a metallic grey. Has the same tan interior as the one your in. Its at 156,000 kms and it hasn't missed a beat since i've owned it. Here in Australia the roads are quite shite most places so cant play around too much, i've broken 2 Ti rims on the shittily built country roads where i live. Which weren't easy to find or cheap to replace! But the fuel consumption is amazing! I average about 4.5L /100km @ 100kmph. On a motorway nearer the city i was cruising at 145kmph at 4.8L/100k's on cruise control. This car was built to be powerful yet efficient, and can tell that it was developed for Europe's Superstrada's and Autobahns. Sadly modern cars are less efficient and weigh even more. Mine is about 1635kg, about 215hp, and around 250kmph top speed and can go up to 1100kms cruising just over the 100kmph speed limits. ((Mine must have been modified under the hood also, bc the book top speed is 228 and i've had it to 245 relatively easy. )) It is more efficient than all newer modern common cars of similar size. The only others i've found to be similarly efficient are new diesel Mercedes and a couple other high end brands which 'claim' around 6.5L/100k's. I bought it 2 yrs ago for AUD $6400 with all the Ti kit already on it, which is pennies compared to the quality, luxury and performance this car has. The biggest cost has been insurance and rego as usual, grrrr.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Langdon & thanks for watching! Your car sounds good - nice colour combo there. I think you're right about the 159 being built for comfort and motorway use, it's certainly not a back road scratcher! Hope you haven't had too hard a time with the fires mate?

[@MrNStK]

I have 1.9JTS, and it's a little bit better than 2.2 if you drive on highway. JTS not JTD)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

[@pudingaomar6341]

Good looks lousy gen motor and selespeed transmission

[@TheAlfaNut]

agreed! I prefer the manual although the gearbox isn't great

[@samdixon7050]

Good job my man 😀 a true Alfa nut. I have had the 159 3.2 Q4 and the 2.4 JTD. I loved them both but they killed me on repairs. The 3.2 was great fun though. Best Alfa I ever owned was the 166 3.2 V6.... but that was also challenging as getting the parts for it are very difficult.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hey Sam, thanks for watching! Yep the cost of repairs is an issue with the 159 for sure. They are cheap to buy now though! The 3.2 Busso is quite an engine 👍🏻

[@piczoo]

Great video! Ive had my 159 since the 7th of December, she's a 2010, Red 2.0 jtdm Sportwagon, in Ti spec, lots of spec too including factory Xenons and a (rather noisy) sunroof.. I've recently had it remapped to 210hp, and 477nm of torque and EGR valve deleted, so goes very well now! It's on 90,000 miles now, everytime I drive it, I can't believe how well built it feels, and rattle free. Such a lovely place to sit, with the brushed aluminium dash. I did go searching originally for the 1.75 tbi, but in the spec I wanted, and colour, they seem very rare. The 2.0D is great for a daily driver. It also seems to get quite a bit of attention, which I didn't expect.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi James, yes they are pretty well built overall - hope you enjoy yours for many miles to come!

[@piczoo]

@@TheAlfaNut Very impressed so far! Thank you :) Looking foward to many more miles in it.

[@1250GSX]

Had a Q4 3.2 Ti. Too heavy, thirsty, poorly built and numerous frustrating issues. But dead sexy and I probably would do again with the right example.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Haha - that sounds like a true Alfisti decision! ;0)

[@msgstar4933]

Lol I had the above and think the same ha.

[@steverichmond3903]

Thanks for yet another informative and entertaining video Chris. As it goes I was thinking of selling my 156 sw ti and getting a 159 sw ti after watching this I think I might hold on to the 156 for a few more years! By the way as that a GTV ph3 2.0 JTS i spotted lurking in your new man cave?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Steve, yes it is - it belongs to Gary who is using it as a test bed currently for www.totallyalfa.com parts!

[@steverichmond3903]

@@TheAlfaNut That's good to hear, two of my Boys have JTS engined Gtv's and as you know parts are scarce!

[@claustile5122]

in 2020 Alfa Romeo doesn't produce ESTATE VERSION LOL LOL LOL LOL AND LOOOL

[@TheAlfaNut]

I know - why not? Its crazy 🙄

[@claustile5122]

@@TheAlfaNut Il love to buy 1 but estate and i have the 159 estate version but i want something new

[@robintrickerful]

I've got a high mileage quantum of solace edition 1.9 jtdm. I can honestly say it's the best car I've ever ever had. Bit smokey when cold but other than that, it's perfect. Only cost me just over a grand as well.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Robin, thats a bargain - enjoy! 👍🏻

[@blackcarmafia]

How high?

[@robintrickerful]

@@blackcarmafia real high cos I'm just so fly. 144k

[@tedvdy]

The killer for the 1.9 diesel, in Ireland is the tax. It's 570euro while a similar Mondeo is 280

[@TheAlfaNut]

That's a car killer for sure!

[@TheAlfaNut]

That ridiculous isn’t it? Why so high?

[@Krosis_]

Amazing how you manage to actually talk so little about the car in a 23min video about it.

[@TheAlfaNut]

My ego only allows me to talk about myself! 🤗

[@JayJay-gj3uj]

Hi there My first car was the Alfa 156 105 Hp, now I own my first wonderful Alfa Romeo 159 berina 120 Hp from 2007 diesel in silver color , since one year with 255.000kms now it’s about 281.000km real pleasure to drive lot of options real agressive look that’s why I was in love but really heavy, I putted some customs to makes it at my taste. I would like a Brera but the consumption is way to crazy so I’ll choose next the 159 Ti 170 is enought Hp for the weight

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Jay,mthanks for watching - I will be driving a 1750 tbi in my next 159 video!

[@quantumindicesfuturestrade6873]

I have an 08 jtdm sportwagon. Best damn used car I've bought. I took it between bologna and Rimi and clocked 240kph and I think it could of gone further. This car handles amazing. 0 to 100 6.6 secs.

[@dannyhelderdenkende6647]

I had 10 year ago a Lancia Thesis 2.4 td...and i believe That the engine is from Alfa. Verry fast car,but electricity was awfull. Greets from Poland. Ps Chris my gtv is the Same as yours....gray...Same rims....but interior like the 159 on the video .

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Danny, thanks for watching - my GTV is being restored at the moment. Video coming soon!

[@dannyhelderdenkende6647]

Mine is in the maintance for last up date. Next week i can pick her up,and than she got be great. (Hopely) 😀 Turbo V6

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@dannyhelderdenkende6647 The Turbo V6 is a very rare car in the UK

[@dannyhelderdenkende6647]

In Belgium i dont know. But i life in Poland,so i have to transport her to me. On the street you dont see them anymore. I believe it gone be a classic on a day

[@sphinxmadmax]

I like the 159 especially as a Sportwagon but currently I drive a Lancia Delta 1.4 844 or as you guys over in the UK say Chrysler Delta.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Ooh - I love a Lancia Delta! My first car was a Lancia Beta Coupe!

[@sarpgrey]

This is really timeless design.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching mate 👍🏻

[@pinkspider28]

I own the limited edition. And I absolutely love it. I still look back at it every time I get out of it.

[@pinkspider28]

Had the gear box refurbished in the last few months only cost £260. The engine is absolutely sound. I love it.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi and thanks for watching! Yes its still the best looking saloon car on the road I think (apart from the Giulia Quadrifoglio perhaps! 😉)

[@pinkspider28]

@@TheAlfaNut lol that's the next one to get... in about 10 years lol

[@ChromelineGaming]

Really enjoyed the video! I have a 159 TBi which I've had for 2 and a half years, traded in my trusty 147 1.6 for it and wow what a motor it is, I dont think I got the best one as I've spent so much on it already but even in it's current standard form at 200hp it really does go like the clappers compared to what I'm used to! Look forward to seeing more videos! Everyone that's had a go on my 159 has been converted to the Alfa Romeo way hehe

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi mate, thanks for watching! Glad to hear you are enjoying your tbi - I’m making a vid about that car very soon so keep an eye out! ☹️

[@vodkasiciocolata]

Same thing here. Have 2 159's, a 1.9 jtdm and a tbi ti. Great engines, amazing ride, god damn expensive to mantain as a whole. Except the engine, they had the same identical failures, from electric cables, ecu, suspension, to the damn noise made by the rear doors hinges and breakage of the plastic sprocket of the electric motor motor. They know how to make cars that put a smile on your face...till you have to visit the service station. 320k km on the 1.9jtdm and 165 on the tbi

[@paulharrison4889]

Just found this blog. I still have my 2010 159Ti 2.4 and it is a dream. Service it annually regardless of mileage and she’s never let me down. Timing belt changes always need doing ontime.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Paul, thanks for watching. The 2.4 is probably the best engine, along with the 1750! 😎👍🏻

[@kalvarsaad]

I think that the automatic windscreen wipers are actually quite good with this car. The interval/response time is quite quick compared to some 2020/21 cars.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Kalvar - maybe you are right - the automatic wipers in my Giulia are very slow as well though, maybe it's because it rains less in Italy!

[@sarivanul]

Is the 1.9 jtd 8v reliable?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi thanks for watching! Yes it is a pretty reliable engine - all Alfa diesels seem to be. 👍🏻

[@solcia1968]

Hi Chris - great videos.. I've had the 159 2.4jtdm sportwagon and now have the 2.4 saloon.. I love them, they're reliable, handle well and the design holds well against some newer models. For me, it's the best value Alfa one can buy. Not keen on the 1.9 diesel but need to buy another 159 as my partner wants my car..so looking to get the Spider 2.4diesel and tweek it for extra power and fun driving. Would love the 1750 petrol too.. looking forward to the next video.😃

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Carlo - thanks for watching! If I was buying a 159 it would be either a 2.4 Sportwagon (tuned!) or the 1750 tbi. I will be driving and reviewing a 1750 tbi very soon for another video, so watch out for that!

[@miyahtallulah]

Dubai has perfect sunny weather. Every day the same. Give me UK weather every time.

[@TheAlfaNut]

I can understand that 🏖. Just a tiny bit more sunshine in the UK would be nice though!! 😂😄

[@HirooKoslov]

I think the most common problems these have are missing exterior chrome bits, and more expensively sub frame rot. Get under the car and have a look if you're buying one.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hello Hiro - good advice - the subframe problem means that if I was buying a 159 (or a Brera), I would get underneath the car for a good look!

[@honestdonb]

Takes about half the video to get to the car , who cares what colour you paint the garage floor

[@TheAlfaNut]

Some of my regular viewers do! 🙂

[@honestdonb]

@@TheAlfaNut your probably right , think I was just a bit impatient 😔😔

[@TheAlfaNut]

Haha, don’t worry - it was a fair comment! Watching paint dry isn’t very interesting 😉. Thanks for watching anyway 👍🏻

[@matthewcoupeofficial]

Some KBK or similar with an Abus GMC 200 would make a great addition to your new Alfa HQ if you find somethings are too heavy. (Just a suggestion) looking forward to many more videos, great channel.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching Matthew - the HQ is coming along nicely now!

[@tahsin28]

6 out of 5 gorgeous. The best looking 4 door car to ever come to production at any point of the time.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Tahsin - thanks for watching!

[@alexander-matthiaskonig2552]

Brera the best alfa looking

[@TheAlfaNut]

Agreed!

[@jorgeleiton-wz1ec]

I like Alfas I have one Alfa Romeo 156 jts State 2004 More compact videos no do much Comic's faces it not necessary.. Is better to make jokes with Prons and cons etc Like Doug de Munro.. But continue with your videos A bit slow and old fashioned

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching Jorge - I also have a 156. I will try to reduce the comic faces in future!

[@cherrybloosom89]

I am considering buying a 2007 385K-km automatic ALFA ROMEO 159 SPORTWAGON 2.4 JTD Q-TRONIC DISTINCTIVE priced less than 2500euro.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Cherryblossom! That is a great engine - probably the best all-round choice! Good luck 👍🏻

[@brunohorvath3664]

Well, I have a 159 tbi TI Sedan (Competizione Rosso), and that's the far the best combination cannot be compared to all other 159 (like Busso in 156) however there's only a few tests with that combination, and all of them were made when it was new.... I know it is very rare but still it deserves a better fame now only Alfa lovers know that's another category and even just a few have met with them. Please find somebody and make a TBI TI test :)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Bruno, you have good taste mate! 😉. I will be making a video of the 1750 tbi soon as the 3rd video in the series. This car is remapped to 237bhp. 👍🏻

[@brunohorvath3664]

I will wait in patience but I hope it is TI. The suspension is different, power is important, but the advantage here is the weight lost compared to the other 159s and the suspension for handling. My secret dream to put the 4C tbi Engine in a 159(perhaps once I will do that) , or make the 159 GTA concept real with Maserati's 4,7l V8 😀

[@Arayman3772]

Hey Alfa nut... The 159 Alfa Romeo 3.2 V6 automatic gear box. Is this a car you would say is a 'good' car overall not sluggish is it?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Ateeq, i haven’t driven the 3.2 but its probably the most practical out of all the lineup, especially for UK weather. Its pretty heavy with the V6 and 4x4 though, so not that quick 😕

[@rangleri]

A workhorse - a great way to describe it! My 2.4 has done over 210k miles, what is still original: DMF, clutch, driveshafts, DPF etc. Components that fail more early on many manufacturers cars. Great improvement on body rust protection and electronics over previous Alfa models. Interiors look and feel better than other cars of same value. 159's have some weak points also- the front suspension components aren't very durable, handbrake is weak, the body gets corroded over time(boot, subframes) without attention, and the car is very heavy. Also the smaller GM gearbox is not very good as you said. 3.2 JTS and 2.4 diesel have much stronger gearboxes. Although the pretty design, I'd say a 159 is not a fragile italian, it is a very strong machine and easy to work on. It really has some german feel in it as mentioned on these comments (Bosch engine electronics and fuel injection systems etc) it even says VDO on the instrument panel.

[@TheAlfaNut]

I agree - it felt more like a BMW than an Alfa Romeo!

[@whtalt92]

@@TheAlfaNut well, that was the market they were targeting after all ;) As a 159 2.2 JTS Sportswagon owner I agree - it's 1.500Kgs of serious metal to get moving, so the upper range engines make life much easier going.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Haha, that’s true I guess. I just drove a remapped 1750 tbi and that was a really nice experience - 230bhp. 👍🏻

[@chinadonghuanews9844]

What year is your car?

[@chinadonghuanews9844]

​@@whtalt92any issues and changes on the car ?

[@markreynolds8449]

2.4 Ti Sportwagon is probably my favourite. Black or dark grey, red or tan leather trim. Yes we all say we want the V6, but I have one in my Spider and it’s not practical as a daily driver. Seriously think it might be a bargain all rounder for the family sports estate.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Mark, thanks for watching. Yeah the 2.4 is the motor for everyday I suspect, although it's a heavy old lump! I also have a V6 Spider but they do like a drink! ;0)

[@downesy68]

The ti only has black leather with red stitching. I have the 2.4 Sportwagon in ti trim. The lowered suspension and 19” wheels give it a much more imposing stance than the standard variants.

[@Tunnel_Rat69]

the problem with the v6 is that it isn’t a busso, so no real reason to get it

[@tonidjakic]

Buyed mine in November 2019. For 4000€. After 3000€ that mechanic cost me to "get her right" because the guy that sold her to me didn't take care if her, she left me 3x on the road in the first month...so after 7-8€k invested with purchase- i can tell you. Do not doubt!!! Go and buy her! You will never look back and you will not be bothered by the money spent on diesel 😂. Driving experience is awesome. She is glued with the asphalt and the way she looks. Oh gosh. That ass. That nose. Just buy her!!! 2.0 170hp diesel 2011 SW. beauty in motion. Mine have 220k km on her back and she just started to warm.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching Toni 👍🏻

[@alfamale5065]

I am now (finally!!) the proud owner of a 159 sportwagon 😎 it has rust, warning lights, weird knocks, failed parking sensors, failed glow plugs and other strange quirks but I honestly can't stop looking at it inside and out it is simply one of the best looking cars ever made 😁 now starts the long road of making everything work again 😁 cheers alfanut!! 🇮🇹

[@heldermendes7906]

It's always nice to find more informations, opinions, reviews, and random stuff about Alfas, and particularly about the one I own, the 159. I have a 159 SW 1.9jtdm 150bhp. I found the SW more beautiful than the standard car, and more beautiful than any other SW. I do have the same set of interior color, for me, the most beautiful. I do find the 150bhp enough but it does lack a bit of a punch. Summer tires get me a 8L/100km urban and 6L/100 combined, Highway get's me 6L at 100-110km/h, 6.5L at 120-125km/h. Winter tires substracts 0.5L/100km. The gearbox it's precise but slow, together with the lack of punch when you accelerate from stop it does make a slow start. My seats are similar and I love the quality of the leather. The car has 123k km on the clock and although the front seats, specially mine are a bit wear out in the sides, I think they are in great shape. Driving position took me 1 year (I have back problems) to find, but once I got it right, it's amazing. To bad there's no memory. I do trips of 2000km with minor discomfort by the end. The automatic wipers.... yes, piece of crap. The parking sensors.. the best I used (I have the 4/4 package) I have Xenon headlight, this car used 1Ds models, very expensive. Exhaust is silent, and hardly any smoke. I have BOSE system sound. Not superb, but good. If you drive close to the front the sound might be a bit frontal, but if you get yourself a bit back it get''s really good. Blue and Me system is crap. The Usb drive does not read all the files(I mean it does read mp3, but if you put 200 files in a USB PEN, it will only read about 70 or 100 and keep on looping the same songs). I can't park straight because of the car curvature. :) Love it shape though. Chassi is very solid, the car does not need such big tires also, it would withstand 200bhp no problem. Trunk door is narrow but there's plenty of space for almost everything. I have headlights waterjets I had to disable them, they consume 7L of water in one week. (One waterjet for each headlight, 6 headlights...) Construction is solid despite myths, center console does not move, plastic in the doors upper part are kinda rubber instead of rigid plastics. Curiosity: Since I started driving I never got a crack on my windshield, however I already changed my Alfa windshield twice... aerodynamics problem maybe? Yes, I'm dying inside because there's no Giulia SW. :'(