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Alfa 159 JTD 1.9

  • 18-07-2012 9:08pm
    #1
    JOSman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 500 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Am presently doing about 600/800Km per week (mostly long distance) and this motoring is costing me quiet a lot on petrol.

    I'm looking at a 08 Alfa 1.9 JTD (16 valve, I think). Is this machine economical and reliable? The asking price is 12.5K. Is this value for money?

    Thanks all.


Comments

  • #2
    randylonghorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,509 ✭✭✭✭randylonghorn


    Moved from Models.


  • #3
    Jimbob 83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭Jimbob 83


    That's hardly cheap for a 08 imo thats volvo/accord money


  • #4
    coolisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,793 ✭✭✭coolisin


    Really nice car to drive. Good engine, but needs to have a decent service history.
    I know somebody that got the top model, with that engine and all extras up the north for about 9.5k vrt'd.
    So yours does seem pricey to be honest.
    Full garage service history and warrenty?
    Still worth about 2grand extra??


  • #5
    pred racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,384 ✭✭✭pred racer


    Very expensive for an 08, around 10k would be closer to the real value.
    Mine does 6-6.5L/100km when driven normally (ie around the speed limit with the odd blast :D)
    Not many problems with the engine, its an opel diesel after all. Main problems are with egr valve etc like most modern diesels.
    Front suspension and steering racks can wear.
    A lovely car and a dream to drive!


  • #6
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    pred racer wrote: »
    Not many problems with the engine, its an opel diesel after all!

    Cough* Fiat * Cough ;):)


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  • #7
    smcgiff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,943 ✭✭✭smcgiff


    Jimbob 83 wrote: »
    That's hardly cheap for a 08 imo thats volvo/accord money


    If you want a Volvo or accord


  • #8
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    OP is asking about value for money, the car in question is a bit on the expensive side.


  • #9
    pred racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,384 ✭✭✭pred racer


    Saab Ed wrote: »
    Cough* Fiat * Cough ;):)

    Ok smartarse :), the same diesel engine that is in opels, saabs and fiats:p


  • #10
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    pred racer wrote: »
    Ok smartarse :), the same diesel engine that is in opels, saabs and fiats:p

    Don't forget Lancia...



    :pac:


  • #11
    cjt156
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭cjt156


    pred racer wrote: »
    Ok smartarse :), the same diesel engine that is in opels, saabs and fiats:p

    Its a FIAT engine, used across the FIAT group and licensed to GM during the time the two were cosy-ing up to each other. Its not in any way an Opel engine.


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  • #12
    Tea 1000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Tea 1000


    cjt156 wrote: »
    Its a FIAT engine, used across the FIAT group and licensed to GM during the time the two were cosy-ing up to each other. Its not in any way an Opel engine.
    Thankfully!


  • #13
    JOSman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 500 ✭✭✭JOSman


    Thanks for your replies, guys.


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