The Alfa Romeo 159 and 159 Sportwagon, including the high torque turbo diesels, are now available at driveaway pricing with a saving of up to $6,000 on normal prices.
The Alfa Romeo 159 is available with a choice of two advanced turbo diesels, the 1.9 litre 110kW and the 2.4 litre 147kW, both of which offer the modern turbo diesel’s blend of economy and torquey performance. The turbo diesel Alfa Romeo 159 sedan opens the 159 range with a new on the road price of $48,990, while the 159 Sportwagon is available for a drive away price starting at $51,990.
Both engines, which are available with a choice of six speed manual or automatic gearboxes. Fuel consumption given the 159’s size is a commendable 6.0 L/100km on the combined cycle for the 159 1.9 JTD manual sedan.
At the top of the range, the Alfa Romeo 159 driveaway programme also includes the 3.2 JTS V6 powered versions of the Alfa Romeo 159, which include Alfa’s full time AWD Q4 system. The 159 3.2 JTS V6 is capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h in 7.0 seconds. Prices for the V6 powered versions of the Alfa Romeo 159 now start from $74,990 on the road.
All versions of the Alfa Romeo 159 come well equipped.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9, 2.2 and 2.4 JTD:
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• Leather Upholstery
• Front and rear electric windows
• Dual Zone climate control
• Remote central locking with immobiliser
• Electric and heated door mirrors
• 7 airbags, including driver’s knee bag
• Electronic key and start button
• Stereo radio/CD with steering wheel audio controls
• Leather steering wheel and gearknob
• Fog lights
• Handsfree Bluetooth telephone connection with USB connection
• Cruise control
• ABS with EBD and HBA
• VDC with hill holder
• 17″ alloy wheels
• Visibility pack (rain and dusk sensors)
• Rear parking sensors
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 V6:
In addition to the above specification, V6 adds:
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• 18″ alloy wheels
• Xenon headlights with washers
• Front electrically operated seats with memory on the driver’s seat
• Bose sound system
The Alfa Romeo 159 Driveaway deal is available until the end of April 2008.
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Comes of no great surprise of the price dropping which is mainly due to the lack of sales, a similar scenario took place with the Brera last year.
As cheap as Alfa-Romeo’s have now become, be prepared for servicing costs that could bankrupt a small country. Alfa stalwarts don’t get into a tizz when they get their servicing bill as they have come to expect Alfa ownership going hand in hand with financial hardship. Those same stalwarts believe that money is a small price to pay for what an Alfa can deliver in looks, performance and outright satisfaction, but to the relative newcomers to Alfa-Romeo, make sure you take a few brave pills when you go to get your clutch replaced as it comes as a large shock… think thousands not hundreds, and clutches being a wear and tear item, warranty won’t come to your rescue.
While I find the entire current range of Alfa-Romeo’s beautiful both in the outward appearance in shape with their curvy and seductive ‘Sophia Loren’ lines and elegant interiors that Alfa-Romeo have long been famous for, and let’s face it, Alfa-Romeo’s ooze style and sophistication even if they do still have baggage from years ago regarding reliability, yet I still can’t convince myself that long term they are a sensible proposition.
It’s only money right?
I know it’s just me, but the 159’s a bloody ordinary looking car. I’m very much looking forward to what’s ahead for Alfa’s models, but in the meantime, I remain unenthused.
I am seduced .. but until i read the comment from Daniel McCoey!! . I think i ve learnt me lesson. I own citroen c4, the most beautiful car 2 years ago. Now it is time to replace it.
My standard question to all the car dealer i have visited are ” How much does it cost to service the ca?r” , ” Can you give me in writing the current service price?”
Oh well, look like its going to be TOYOTA again
The Toyota might be cheaper to service but its unlikely to leave the lasting impression on you that the Alfa does.
Depends I guess on what your priorities are - if cost effectiveness is the goal, then a Toyota is hard to beat, if driving pleasure, style and uniqueness matters more then the Alfa would be the pick - just be prepared to pay more for the experience!