In-depth Reviews

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon estate owner reviews

Name: Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon estate
Brand: Alfa Romeo

“Not as practical as the biggest estates, but the Alfa Romeo 159 is undeniably one of the most stylish.”

by Carbuyer team

14 Nov 2013

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Carbuyer Rating

2.5 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.0 out of 5

73%of people would recommend this car to a friend.

Owner Rating

2reviews

Common Problems

Electrics (2 cases)
Engine (2 cases)
Other (1 cases)

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Main problem was with Bosch ECU, and Bosch fuel pump

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Drive it gentle and it will get up to 50mpg

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Only one fault from new - Lamda sensor

Running Cost

3 out of 5

low mpg

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Constant problems, latest being that it required a new gearbox, under warranty.

Running Cost

1 out of 5

For a diesel engined car it is terrible.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Unacceptable Problems, poorly managed by dealer

Running Cost

2 out of 5

More thirsty than it should be and heavy on tyres, brake pads etc

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

I have heard horror stories about Alfa reliability, However apart from replacing a worn out Turbo I have had no issues what so ever. The car sailed through it's MOT and runs like a new car, smooth and quiet

Running Cost

4 out of 5

I am getting more MPG from this 1.9Tdi estate car than I ever did from my previous Astra 1.4 Petrol engine

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Just one glitch to report; lambda sensor required resetting.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

So far 'average' compared to others.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Very little gone wrong apart from minor easily fixed little things

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Seem about right for the type of car it is

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Continuing problem with engine warning light

Running Cost

2 out of 5

Much higher fuel consumption than expected although driven with a light foot. High tyre costs

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2012

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

No problems to date but one 2 month's since first on road

Running Cost

2 out of 5

Petro; consumption dissapointing, service interval great. Expect spares to be average cost

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Zero break downs in the 3 yrs, and only had to replace wear+tear (Pads, discs, filters) - despite the punishment it gets! Also no DPF issues at all

Running Cost

4 out of 5

I use an independent for servicing, fuel consumption is good for the performance. It is heavy on tyres (around 12k from the front), but I was aware of this when buying the car.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Lusso, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Under-rated, head-turning and still the best looking "sports tourer" you can get, also has a great sound for a diesel. Mine is the 210bhp version, with the 18" wheels - it has been remapped to run at 250bhp. Mpg of around 38mpg is acceptable - i do around 27k miles a year, though tyre wear is high.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Lusso, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

Fantastic car, great looking and my sportwagon is suprisingly practical with seats folded as i moved home with it recently. Leather seats are as firm and fresh as when it was new 3 years ago and everything feels factory fresh after 55,000 miles. Ride quality is very good. Great build quality and loads more style and character than any german rival. Running costs are reasonable for the car's size and i get 40mpg driving hard and 50 cruising from the 1.9 jtdm. Depreciation is steep but i bought mine used and is a very well equiped car, lots of car for the money. Will definitely buy another alfa as you can now buy them with your head as well as your heart.