2007 159 JTS

[Tones]

Hi everyone,

I am in the process of purchasing a 2007 159 JTS 2.2 manual, 72,000k's. I have never owned or driven an Alfa before and was hoping for some feedback on others experiences with this model and or what I should be looking out for.

thanks in anticipation

Tones

PS. I can respond to any q's after 11.00pm tonight. thx

[colcol]

Usual things, service record, misaligned panels and paint mismatch sure signs its been in an accident, the 2.2 JTS can sometimes stretch its camshaft chain causing the timing to go and sluggish performance and it eventually stretches so far the car goes into limp mode and and its time for a new timing chain, the JTS stands for Jet Thrust Stoichametric, which means high pressure lean burn fuel injection, great fuel economy and uses a bit of oil,  like ALL Direct injection, have an Alfa Specialist give it a look over, don't waste your time with the RACV, In Melbourne, club members use Marranello Pursang Motors Brunswick, Monza Motors Bayswater or Mauceri Motors in Clayton, just depends on where you are, these places just work on Alfa Romeo's and have been around for up to 40 years, its good that you have chosen the manual, much more fun!, drivers car, with no Selespeed issues, Colin.

[Tones]

Thanks Colin, appreciate the feedback.

[colcol]

Tones, tell us how you go, and join the Alfa Club and get involved with Cruises and Technical nights, ETC, Colin.

[Tones]

Sorry guys didnt do it. It needed a few things which would've taken over my budget

[colcol]

Don't worry Tones, there will be another 159 coming along with your name on it, what sort of things were wrong with it?, Colin.

[Tones]

needed a windscreen, set of tyres, front roters and a service. after stamp duty, etc cost would've been $17k