The sunroof course not enjoy much, although we occasionally still had a nice day

23-10 my BMW 320dA EDE Executive (full throughout the mouth) to derive from the dealer in Breda. After a two-hour instruction (which was not bored), I was finally able to make my first km's. Well I can tell which were delicious. The options I have taken are:

First delivery. Whether it is BMW's own, or I'm struck by the dealer or the seller, but what a service. Nothing was too much. Regularly call if there were any questions, as if I was the only customer :) Really sincerely class! Very satisfied.

After two days I had to immediately to Germany, so the running was there already :) after 4 days
I have to say that sports seats, always do! I have seriously considered cutting back on it, but they are really delicious. After two hours no problems in the car. And plenty of adjustment options.
Then the machine, incredibly, a flexibility, a strength and always available. A wonderful car to drive quiet, but occasionally give some gas. Especially speeding remains a delightful experience. In the ECO Pro mode, which I had not really expected. But to give any substantial gas he must be out of this position. Then the machine does a stukkie float. But what fun is in the ECO Pro mode to maximize fuel efficiency. And in you will surely encouraged when you see how many km's profit you've earned back in your tank. The rollout capability really such a ruse. When you release the accelerator pedal while driving switches the bin directly to freedom, so he rolls much longer. Question even more so anticipate, but it works. Good find BMW! For me it works anyway.

The sunroof course not enjoy much, although we occasionally still had a nice day. But I still expect to experience much fun here. Just the amount of light inside the car is very spacious inside.

And finally, of course it is a very nice car. LCI has I find very beautiful LED light units, both front and back. and the interior is top notch. It will not be ahead of the Audi and Mercedes, but tasteful, solid finished, with everything in the right place and operate the iDrive intuitive.

Furthermore, of course, had no bugs or things. So for a while I will come back here to update the review.


I bought the car at the end of 2014 Sam van Dalen in Opmeer.
It is an Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI engine here and distinctive version without leather seats and navigation, but also with everything on it.

Why this car? I drove now four Alfa Romeo, three ers 155 and a 164. Many driving fun but also a lot of maintenance and key fun.

My last car was a Renault Kangoo Express and for salaried I wanted again to drive something comfortable private.

I doubted between an Audi A4 sdan 2.4i from 2006 and a BMW 318i sedan in 2009.

Eventually crawls blood still where it can not go. So this beautiful Alfa bought in dark blue color, Oltromare Blu and with the light cream-colored upholstery. A very chic combination if I say so myself.

About this Alfa. Well .... Alfa Romeo is something special. The car gives you as a driver to feel special. It's just that little bit extra that driving a car is so much fun. It's a feeling. BMW power freude am fahren ... that's for sure but Alpha also gives some more feeling and passion with. You see it at all. The car's styling both inside and out. They can still only Italians. They understand what beautiful lines and how you can style interior in which you feel at home. Inside the car everything feels very solid and luxury. The metallic trim on the dashboard of real metal, plastic feels solid, the leather steering wheel is very comfortable to hold. The seats are also for long-honor people like myself (2.00mtr) really excellent. Ergonomically, everything except Dr. cruise control handle thick for each other. The stereo is super good. CD tje Eros Ramazotti in and enjoy. The board computer is very pleasant, beautiful clocks ... for oil temperature.

As for the engine ... this 1800 cc twin-cylinder Faser takes really silky and especially bottom smooth. 140 hp seems little for such a big heavy car like the 159 but because the engine already at 1500 rpm tasty picks you free gear changing and you're soon at 80 to 100 km per hour. You can use this engine come with excellent service, above average even. If you give the engine its thunder and retrieves until you see the red area 140 horses seem not quite to be in ... but that is because absence of a real punch. The motto ... just take it easy and upshift at 2500 rpm.

The handling is not like its predecessors 156 and 155 but much more mature. The 159 has really become a very comfortable touring car without compromising on firm behavior ... the handling is still above average and the borders are really very far. The coach is really super stiff.

What I'm really good on this car look is minimal interior noise. The car is really very quiet.

One drawback is the consumption. 1 in 12 is feasible, really much more economical, you can hardly save. 70 liter tank gives you a decent range, I drive about 800 km on a tank ... currently with these gasoline prices approximately 100 euros per refueling.

The luggage compartment is roomy but not exaggerated. The seating area in the front is great, the back is so so. Have a nice back seat to sit on, though.

In terms of maintenance, I can tell nothing about the car, I got it now 4 weeks. All in all, very solid feel. Seems excessive given the space under the large hood is also a nice car for a mechanic to tinker with.

Concrete ... real driver's car for people who drive cars and keep, good speed, very comfortable and gives you that special feeling that Alfa will give you alone.

Update November 2015.
I have been driven 25,000 km and the car like it is still very good. Every time I make glad the car denied me, and when I get out I always look back at her.

The car is maintained by Garage Werkhoven in Opmeer (owner Dick was once the best Alfa mechanic Netherlands). An excellent place if I say so myself.

Meanwhile let all four tires replaced with new Vredestein Sportrac 5 of Giugaro design. Very good tires, fit very well with the car. In design terms, and certainly in terms of driving.

Consumption is up for a B label car still somewhat disappointing, but good ... how much value you have now actually adhere to such a label?
An average of between 1 in 11 and 1 in 13.

Two weeks ago, the mechanism of the right rear door stopped working, so what sounded like steel wire vervrongen had to be replaced.

Further, no complaints, I have the car an interim overhaul's give plus replace distribution, I was lost for 600 euros incl. Auto loan. That's not very expensive I think.

Oh yes .... remarkable .... there is a hands-free system of Parrot on board. Often when you called, then the car radio telephone mute lingers. Very annoying but what exactly is in it?

Finally. I can still wholeheartedly recommend as a Alfa 159. When I look at what else is driving cars, also currently on newer models, then those 159 still by far one of the nicest.