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166lover · 22-04-2008

159 is a belter.....different beast to the 156 (unbelievable performance and economy) and its unfair to compare like with like. Just needed more space for the kids, more feel in the brakes and prefer a less hard ride. The 159 handling and grip is unreal.

BTW - the 156 had ARB links, both front wishbones sorted recently and all round Pzero Neros and was well cared for (except stone chips and slightly scuffed alloys which Mangos probably sorted for you). Use of Forte Diesel additive will stop egr valve from sooting. I avoided any crap fuel (Tescos etc) and it regularly drank V-Power Diesel and it loved BP Ultimate.

Only ever issue with the car was drive-shaft but these were replaced under warranty. Enjoy!!!

Hope to meet you all at the next boozer meet-up.

22-04-2008	#113 (Post Link)
166lover AO Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 203 Member car: GT1.9JTD & 159 SW2.4	Re: Mangoletsi 159 is a belter.....different beast to the 156 (unbelievable performance and economy) and its unfair to compare like with like. Just needed more space for the kids, more feel in the brakes and prefer a less hard ride. The 159 handling and grip is unreal. BTW - the 156 had ARB links, both front wishbones sorted recently and all round Pzero Neros and was well cared for (except stone chips and slightly scuffed alloys which Mangos probably sorted for you). Use of Forte Diesel additive will stop egr valve from sooting. I avoided any crap fuel (Tescos etc) and it regularly drank V-Power Diesel and it loved BP Ultimate. Only ever issue with the car was drive-shaft but these were replaced under warranty. Enjoy!!! Hope to meet you all at the next boozer meet-up.