After a heart wrenching decision, I will be changing my fantastic GT 2.0 JTS for a 159 2.2 Lusso tomorrow. I'm genuinely gutted to see the GT go. It's been the best car I have ever owned, but with our first grandchild on the way, it's time to get something a little more spacious in the back.
So we test drove a 2006 159 (56K miles), and I have to say, I was really impressed with the refinement and drive. A very different experience to the GT, but still exciting enough to set the pulse racing ! It seems to be fully loaded with kit with leather, front/rear parking sensors, what I think is auto wipers/lights (large box next to rear view mirror ?) and tons of other toys.
I've had a good trawl of the forum, so I'm aware of the issues (hesitation, steering rack wear, front tyre wear, suspension parts made from biscuits etc) but I'd be really interested in fellow owners experiences of the 159 and what you like/dislike about it. Specifically I'd be really interested in the following :
My old GT drank 10W60 for fun, what's the oil consumption like on the 2.2 JTS ?
The GT averaged about 30mpg - what should I expect from the 159 ?
Any electrical issues ? (the GT is well known for electric window issues)
Does the stereo have an Aux in for ipod/mp3 ?
Will I still get the 'Alfa Wave' in a 159 ?!!!
Cheers !:thumbs:
Steve
So we test drove a 2006 159 (56K miles), and I have to say, I was really impressed with the refinement and drive. A very different experience to the GT, but still exciting enough to set the pulse racing ! It seems to be fully loaded with kit with leather, front/rear parking sensors, what I think is auto wipers/lights (large box next to rear view mirror ?) and tons of other toys.
I've had a good trawl of the forum, so I'm aware of the issues (hesitation, steering rack wear, front tyre wear, suspension parts made from biscuits etc) but I'd be really interested in fellow owners experiences of the 159 and what you like/dislike about it. Specifically I'd be really interested in the following :
My old GT drank 10W60 for fun, what's the oil consumption like on the 2.2 JTS ?
The GT averaged about 30mpg - what should I expect from the 159 ?
Any electrical issues ? (the GT is well known for electric window issues)
Does the stereo have an Aux in for ipod/mp3 ?
Will I still get the 'Alfa Wave' in a 159 ?!!!
Cheers !:thumbs:
Steve