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Alfa Romeo 159 - is the diesel engine reliable?

My daughter is looking to buy a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, can you tell me if the diesels are reliable?

Asked on 25 May 2015 by dave Beasley

Answered by Honest John

Best to avoid the 1.9 diesels. See the entry in www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar

Tags: buying a used car diesel engines reliability

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