Alfa 159 Part IX (Any Alfa discussion also welcomed)

[Redvios]

  On 10/7/2018 at 5:05 AM, Faimar said:

Hi there, need advice from current or past 159 owners. I intend to get a 2010-2011 159 as a second car. Never driven an Alfa before but with resale prices for 159 really tempting finally following my heart to buy one despite reading all the problems with the car. The dealers I've been to refused to allow me to send the cars for STA inspection so I'm taking a gamble here. I want the car to be problem free till COE expires. The cars I've seen have milleage of 110K-150k. I plan to send the car for servicing once I've collected it. Need members to advise 1)possible parts to replace/repair for that kind of milleage 2) recommmended workshop 3) budget I should put aside

Many thanks!

If u really like to own one.. set aside 6-8k will be good... after getting the car send to EA or AS To do check up... cheers!

[Theoldjaffa]

  On 10/7/2018 at 5:05 AM, Faimar said:

Hi there, need advice from current or past 159 owners. I intend to get a 2010-2011 159 as a second car. Never driven an Alfa before but with resale prices for 159 really tempting finally following my heart to buy one despite reading all the problems with the car. The dealers I've been to refused to allow me to send the cars for STA inspection so I'm taking a gamble here. I want the car to be problem free till COE expires. The cars I've seen have milleage of 110K-150k. I plan to send the car for servicing once I've collected it. Need members to advise 1)possible parts to replace/repair for that kind of milleage 2) recommmended workshop 3) budget I should put aside

Many thanks!

Hihi the car won't be problem free for sure.

 

There will be little little things that need changing here and there.

 

Buy from direct owner is the best.

[Saabretooth]

Good call. Don’t buy if you can’t get it inspected.

 

Too many have done too much in short cut maintenance. Brings a bad name already to a car that requires TLC.

 

Check with EA and Alfa Sportivo. Even then, it doesn’t guarantee to be perfect. Be aware of obvious wear and tear , and then some parts that cannot be visually inspected or checked with the OBD scanner.

 

Like the advice the bros above have given, set a side a little bit of $ for unexpected maintenance bits

[Chinalim]

I bought an 159 a year ago & have spent quite a bit of $$$ on repairs & replacements.

 

I have my car serviced at PROWERKZ.

 

apart from occasional breakdowns & tows to workshop due to wear & tear issues, my 159 remains a joy to drive... & the stares & admiration I get from people seems to keep my drive going.

 

Looking forward to a Giulia next

[Felipe]

  On 10/7/2018 at 5:05 AM, Faimar said:

Hi there, need advice from current or past 159 owners. I intend to get a 2010-2011 159 as a second car. Never driven an Alfa before but with resale prices for 159 really tempting finally following my heart to buy one despite reading all the problems with the car. The dealers I've been to refused to allow me to send the cars for STA inspection so I'm taking a gamble here. I want the car to be problem free till COE expires. The cars I've seen have milleage of 110K-150k. I plan to send the car for servicing once I've collected it. Need members to advise 1)possible parts to replace/repair for that kind of milleage 2) recommmended workshop 3) budget I should put aside

Many thanks!

 

dealers normally won't mind sta inspection cos not much is inspected. so if the dealer doesn't even allow sta, u know what it implies. 

 

anyway, take down the car number and call Alfa Sportivo, Alfa City, Prowerkz. These are the usual workshops that do Alfa. then if all else fails, call AD. 

 

it's not realistic to expect problem free till COE expires. the mileage is less important than what the owner has done to take care of it. For eg, i recently checked out a used 159. The owner had to go workshop many times. im sure he tried his best but still...even the check engine light was on. True enough, i called Sportivo and the history was there. 

 

Common parts are usually gaerbox, timing chain, fuel pump. these are all in the thousands. yes, timing chain should last but somehow the 159 one cannot. Gearbox also expensive cos the actuator and ECU are separate, doubling the cost, about 6k. My current GT is housed in one unit. 

 

So as the saying goes, car is good ppl won't sell. but point is always better to know the crap that exists than be fooled into one. anyway, i frequent sportivo and don't mind helping u check. just pm me the car num. good luck. 

 

p.s. there r only 3 159s on the market. i know the history of 2 quite well. the dark colors one lol. 

 

  On 10/16/2018 at 9:02 AM, Chinalim said:

I bought an 159 a year ago & have spent quite a bit of $$$ on repairs & replacements.

 

I have my car serviced at PROWERKZ.

 

apart from occasional breakdowns & tows to workshop due to wear & tear issues, my 159 remains a joy to drive... & the stares & admiration I get from people seems to keep my drive going.

 

Looking forward to a Giulia next

[ian001]

Hi Alfa bros, is there any approved exhaust for 2008 Alfa Spider and is there a facebook or whatsapp group? 

[Whitecvt]

Anyone possibly interested in my 2009 Alfa 159 2.2 JTS sport wagon

Low mileage at 143k no repairs needed, pristine paintwork.

It is my daily driver and has not broken down on me before. No funny check lights!

I also check it regularly with my own copy of MultiECUScan and recalibrate the Selespeed to keep it in tip top condition.

Just getting feelers as I might need to get a 7 seater for the family. Not asking for sky high prices like those listed on SGcarmart, but will definitely be reasonable to fellow Alfa lovers
 

Open Market Value $31,256.00

PARF Eligibility Expiry Date 28 Apr 2019
Minimum PARF Benefit $15,628.00


PM me if you would like to discuss

Edited October 17, 2018 by Whitecvt

[Felipe]

  On 10/17/2018 at 8:21 AM, ian001 said:

Hi Alfa bros, is there any approved exhaust for 2008 Alfa Spider and is there a facebook or whatsapp group? 

 

u can call Jeep Chee or Mann Exhaust. they may be willing to import and provide the cert

 

usually if u just do the backpipe, no problem with approval.

 

Facebook got Alfa Romeo Owners Club. need approval to join

 

a link where u can buy direct. 

 

http://shop.alfisti.net/Tuning-Styling/Alfa-Brera-Spider/Sports-Exhausts:::1_329_342.html

 

[ian001]

  On 10/17/2018 at 12:24 PM, Felipe said:

u can call Jeep Chee or Mann Exhaust. they may be willing to import and provide the cert

 

usually if u just do the backpipe, no problem with approval.

 

Facebook got Alfa Romeo Owners Club. need approval to join

 

a link where u can buy direct. 

 

http://shop.alfisti.net/Tuning-Styling/Alfa-Brera-Spider/Sports-Exhausts:::1_329_342.html

Thanks bro for the info. The AROC is singapore one or the other country one? 

Does anyone host meetups for alfa in singapore? haha

[Felipe]

  On 10/17/2018 at 12:36 PM, ian001 said:

Thanks bro for the info. The AROC is singapore one or the other country one?

Does anyone host meetups for alfa in singapore? haha

Sg one. U got an email to go breakfast? AD sometimes organise. It’s next sun. I can fwd u email if yr keen

[ian001]

  On 10/18/2018 at 2:45 AM, Felipe said:

Sg one. U got an email to go breakfast? AD sometimes organise. It’s next sun. I can fwd u email if yr keen

I think i found the AROC SG. Okay please forward to me. Will MU if im free

[Saabretooth]

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Edited October 18, 2018 by Saabretooth

[Felipe]

  On 10/18/2018 at 3:59 AM, ian001 said:

I think i found the AROC SG. Okay please forward to me. Will MU if im free

 

meeting place at 8am leng kee showroom. im not going btw

 

try this link to register

 

https://www.aloveforalfa.com/ea-drive

 

Edited October 18, 2018 by Felipe

[ian001]

Anyone here wants to sell or swap rims with me?

I am looking for the 5 horseshoe rims.

My current rims are the stock alfa spider 939 rims.

[Alfamale]

  On 10/25/2018 at 12:27 PM, ian001 said:

Anyone here wants to sell or swap rims with me?

I am looking for the 5 horseshoe rims.

My current rims are the stock alfa spider 939 rims.

Morning Bro, contact me @ 982o 87 8nine to discuss.

[dskb]

  On 10/17/2018 at 9:41 AM, Whitecvt said:

Anyone possibly interested in my 2009 Alfa 159 2.2 JTS sport wagon

 

Low mileage at 143k no repairs needed, pristine paintwork.

It is my daily driver and has not broken down on me before. No funny check lights!

I also check it regularly with my own copy of MultiECUScan and recalibrate the Selespeed to keep it in tip top condition.

 

Just getting feelers as I might need to get a 7 seater for the family. Not asking for sky high prices like those listed on SGcarmart, but will definitely be reasonable to fellow Alfa lovers

 

 

 

Open Market Value $31,256.00

 

PARF Eligibility Expiry Date 28 Apr 2019

Minimum PARF Benefit $15,628.00

 

 

PM me if you would like to discuss

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Hi, I am keen if the car is still available. Dunno how to PM here. Can you text me at 92471722? Thanks!

[ian001]

Hi Alfa bros, does anyone have a spare exhaust system for Alfa spider 2008? I want to modify it.

[Alfamale]

Hi guys

 

I'm considering changing my car so have some 159 2.2 goodies to dekit.

 

1.Novitec muffler with cert - sgd 600. Need your stock muffler.

 

2.Yellowspeed coilovers. 3mths old. Can adjust height and damping rate. Still in very good condition. Travelled less than 3000km. Sgd 1500.

 

3.Jetex drop in filter. Better than k&n ans stock paper filter imo at the higher rpm ranges. Sgd100.

 

4. Front and rear brembo slotted disc rotors. Fits 330mm front bbk. Used for around 3000km. Awesome bite and feedback. Do a search online on why slotted discs are better than stock rotors. Sgd 550 for all 4 rotors.

 

Massive savings on items 2 and 4 especially. Can give further discounts if you takw all 4.

 

Sms or WhatsApp me @ 982o 878nine to discuss. Thanks!