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The handling is also sweet and yet the ride isn't even slightly
uncomfortable. Which means that the 159 drives and feels like no other car
in its class. If you have even the faintest trace of petrol in your veins,
if you are even on nodding terms with the concept of simple, good
engineering, you should drive this car. Because it doesn't matter what you
have now, you'll be smitten. I was.
This is one of those cars that's demonstrably and appreciably better than
any other mid-range four-door family saloon. And unlike any Alfa of the
past, you don't have to machete your way through a million inconveniences to find the point. This car does not hide its gold watch up its behind. It is
an absolute gem.
poi:
But do not pretend the 159 isn't there next time you want a mid-range
four-door saloon because that would be a mistake. A bad one. First of all,
it is exactly one million times better looking than a BMW 3-series. And with
those triple headlamps, and perfect proportions, at least half a million
times better looking than any rivals from Audi, Mercedes or Jaguar.
Inside, it's even better. The driving position is spot on, the dials look
like they've come from a Swiss watch and the quality of the leather,
especially if you have it in red, gives the impression that it costs
Rolls-Royce money
:handclap) :handclap) :handclap) :handclap) :handclap) :handclap) :handclap) :handclap)
The handling is also sweet and yet the ride isn't even slightly
uncomfortable. Which means that the 159 drives and feels like no other car
in its class. If you have even the faintest trace of petrol in your veins,
if you are even on nodding terms with the concept of simple, good
engineering, you should drive this car. Because it doesn't matter what you
have now, you'll be smitten. I was.
This is one of those cars that's demonstrably and appreciably better than
any other mid-range four-door family saloon. And unlike any Alfa of the
past, you don't have to machete your way through a million inconveniences to find the point. This car does not hide its gold watch up its behind. It is
an absolute gem.
poi:
But do not pretend the 159 isn't there next time you want a mid-range
four-door saloon because that would be a mistake. A bad one. First of all,
it is exactly one million times better looking than a BMW 3-series. And with
those triple headlamps, and perfect proportions, at least half a million
times better looking than any rivals from Audi, Mercedes or Jaguar.
Inside, it's even better. The driving position is spot on, the dials look
like they've come from a Swiss watch and the quality of the leather,
especially if you have it in red, gives the impression that it costs
Rolls-Royce money
:handclap) :handclap) :handclap) :handclap) :handclap) :handclap) :handclap) :handclap)
