Paddy 31 Posted June 20, 2018 Never bought or sold or even driven an Alfa, foolishly had a bet with a mate in the pub, footy related, stupid I know but hey ho, anyway I've ended up giving 2k for an immaculate 159 1.9JTDM 77k 57plate fsh and belts done 5k ago, I would have given 1k if my bet had 'won'... Foolish yes, dont need the lectures on responsibility and the effects of alcohol and the inability to say no and being easily lead, but will I come out alive on this one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) well if its any help i was looking at a view to buying a mint black line a few weeks back but decided i dont like that engine for me to run i might add Edited June 20, 2018 by chief nut job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted June 20, 2018 Wouldn’t it have been simpler to flip for a grand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradegirl 112 Posted June 20, 2018 Sold 2 Mitos both 2009/2010 plates, 1.3 JTD in red. Both barely any calls but the first buyer bought. Sold them both within a month for good profit. This is going back 2 years though, so not sure what the market is now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paddy 31 Posted June 20, 2018 Cheers, I just have visions of it sitting there laughing at me.... EPV no because Im still hoping theres a chance even tho I lost the bet, I've always thought they were sticky unreliable headaches probably unfairly as thats based on Alfas of old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted June 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, tradegirl said: Sold 2 Mitos both 2009/2010 plates, 1.3 JTD in red. Both barely any calls but the first buyer bought. Sold them both within a month for good profit. This is going back 2 years though, so not sure what the market is now. 57 plate alfa 159 has a very limited following almost not wanted for anyone who has never driven a proper alfa then they need to not keen on the mito dash too high and ride too choppy for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted June 20, 2018 I had an Alfa Sud 24 years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paddy 31 Posted June 20, 2018 So Im bolloxed then, cheers chief mileage, history and condition on its side so still a glimmer of hope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradegirl 112 Posted June 20, 2018 16 minutes ago, chief nut job said: 57 plate alfa 159 has a very limited following almost not wanted for anyone who has never driven a proper alfa then they need to not keen on the mito dash too high and ride too choppy for me Chief I wouldn't risk buying another these days not unless it was very cheap. Not a fan of them either, pretty things but they're toy cars in my opinion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey360 68 Posted June 21, 2018 Love the styling of those 159's, but good god, the gearboxes that came with the 1.9 jtdm engines, are made out of cheap Lidl chocolate. Think they're the dreaded M32 Gear box that are in alot of Vauxhall's too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted June 21, 2018 10 hours ago, Paddy said: foolishly had a bet with a mate in the pub, footy related Hats off to you for being a risk taker, fortune favours the brave :-) Hopefully there is buyer out there that "always wanted one"... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 702 Posted June 21, 2018 Good news is that Alfa’s are good sellers,the bad news is they have great ‘bounceback’ ability probably because they are ‘shite’ and the type of punters they attract......Good Luck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
