Alfa Romeo 159
Now this is a classic case of true automotive passion versus practicality and convenience. The Alfa Romeo 159 is hands down one of the most attractive and sexy cars available in the planet. This seems to be the winning formula of Alfa Romeo as it still manages to produce handsome and well kitted cars for a price that undercuts the usual German suspects by the thousands.
This is not to say that the Alfa Romeo 159 is an impractical choice altogether. The cabin is a fairly comfortable place to be and rewards both drivers and passengers with class leading headroom and legroom both in the front and the back. Boot space is what you would expect from a midsize car but is marginally smaller than what a Mercedes C-class and BMW 3-series has to offer.
The dashboard instruments are one of the best in the class and are highlighted by big and bold dials. The dashboard layout is simple and fuss free. The buttons are sized just right for the application and are clearly labeled for ease of use.
The only problem with the Alfa Romeo 159 is the perceived build quality that plagued the Alfa’s of old. The same can be said for the poor dealer service and resale values that seem to be the primary complaint of past Alfa owners. But when in the market for a solidly built and attractive looking car then the 159 seems to fill all the checkmarks in the book.
The ride quality is surprisingly compliant and firm at the same time. While the BMW 3-series is touted to deliver the best balance between ride and handling, the Alfa Romeo 159 is capable of dealing with all kinds of road surfaces and never loses composure even when rushed at speed.
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