legendapoju22 And May refusing to shake his hand after what he has been through has some serious stupidity

+Darkson Dap He just does not want to have the Alfa filled with mud like some ravioli … oh, another quid.

+Darkson Dap LOL NO WAY would I want to shake hands with someone who just walked over there either! He's filthy!

it was obviously a joke :/

And he is huge. James is not a short guy.

Yeah is like some showing up at the restaurant onboard Queen Mary 2 in flipflops and Bermuda shorts.

He once told in an Interview, that once a guy from the company which produced the shirt offered him as many free clothes as he wants if he would stop wearing that shirt on tv. Which James May of course refused.

​@@conciendahe said it in the grand tour. Not a interview.

@@DLTX1007 Thanks. Just had a vague reminder of the context.

so damn true, I'm in the same position

Going to buy myself one in few months, any mechanical issues which i should be aware of?

Sense for Obscurity Get a 2.0 or 2.4 Diesel / 1.75Tbi Petrol. 1.9 have weaker gear boxes, could be a £1000 repair if needed. Subframe check for rust, if holed, do not buy. If not, get it treated with surface rust removed, and waxoyl'ed on top / coated. Get the EGR blanked straight away and swirl flaps welded, £150 job. DPF can be removed as well to reduce a possible issue in the future. Also check front and rear bushes are not too badly worn (causes knocking). Otherwise you're good to go mate. Check service history for cambelt interval, needs doing every 50,000 miles. Clutches last 50-90,000. I bought my 1.9 for £3000 Sep 2015. So far I've spent £2700 on mechanical fixes, servicing e.t.c and £1700 on cosmetic things. They aren't cheap, but you get back what you put it with the sense you're driving something special. This isn't a BMW, Merc or Audi, this is a classy car, with style and elegance, but an aggressive face. Be prepared to shed some cash for the privilege. £3000 for a decent 1.9, £5000-£6500 for a decent 2.0, £4000-£5000 for a 2.4, and £6500-£9000 for a 1.75tbi which is the most modern petrol variant and the one with the fewest issues.

Same, although mine is starting to fall apart, sadly.

based on what you just wrote / I will buy it

"I'd lost and I was broken." haha XD

May after the video about 159 was broke due to that swear box 😂

Giant condom up a muddy River

@@nettraveller81 The Miura also ever lost and broken.

Mikey I agree! It’s aged like fine wine!

Yeah James does look good

After 11 years you still have terrible taste in cars

@Random Tick ugly? Really wonder what kind of cars you do like if you think the best looking sedan from the 2000's is ugly.

Fallingout EMS he probably likes the Prius

The prods were decided to air the disastrous and forgettable caravanning episode which resulted so many complaints instead of this one

Thats not funny

"Yes it was, but we weren't paying attention"

i guessed as much the story behind it was something like this

+TheIceWarrior It doesn't look cutting edge for 2016 but it's design has aged very little. Can't say the same for stuff like the E46 3 series and older Audi A4s.

it looks gorgeous.

it's because of the headlights

zhbvenkhoReload​ and taillights and the whole shape and the flow of lines...

Nik Brudar Yes, it kinda looks like a camaro

HOW DO I FORGET ABOUT THE ALFA!!!

I was just thinking that. Thw Alpha is still beautiful but christ that river guy is an absolute beast

Agree!

@@devanman7920 💯

Jonathan Díaz yep

*than

@@seimn86 THANK YOU

Its looks little outdated and old, when you see other new car models and they are sexy too

it looks like shit!!

on tv. . . looks like shit in real life

@@carlosandleon Looks like the shit in real life.

@@RS-nq8xk lol

She look outdated

@@carlosandleon BS. A 159 with a well mantained body have not aged a bit. The T. I., lower and with bigger rims is still beautiful.

Guus Bouwmans 3.2? Damm! Lucky guy!

It's all about maintenance, there's no such a thing as a bad car, well yeah it's is a yugo then yes there is

Congratulations, that Brera is a masterpiece!

The diesels and the 1.750Tbi are amazing, but the petrols INCLUDING the 3.2 are shit. These are opel/vauxhall motors.

I am always stunned by the beauty of a 159 with a well mantained body. The Brera is just out of this world, it will always be a head turner. Those 2 cars should be in the MoMA.

+Vladimir Ceh Very few cars can beat VW for UNreliability.

My God. You destroyed a Golf after less than 100k km. I have drove mine for 150k and never had a single problem

+emilio gaggiottini Whatever you are trying to say...

+Philip Koen are you joke or my bad english is impossible to understand?

+emilio gaggiottini It does not make proper sense.

Nay, crawling!

​@@scottdelingerualberta nah, sitting

Except for everything besides the looks yk now like every mechanical bit

@@piercemccauley7079 waiting for proof that isnt "my friend said"

@@Archman155 There's a reason Alfa Romeros lose most of their value the moment they leave the lot.

@@Virus_io. have you ever owned one?

@@Archman155 Don't need to drink bleach to know it's bad for your health.

Which is exactly why I bought one in 2022. The fact that they didn't do a Giulia Estate because they claim the Stelvio "fills that market" means the 159 Sportwagon is going to be living history, at least for a while.

Thank you.

***** 5:48

Flubbering Philistine I think James' coins were causing that.

That's called a techno-rip, it's meant to be a compliment to something outrageously good at blending features or excelling technically,, omG lol but it is out of place in this car; this car looks poor - the Giulia looks the proper part

thanks - that's 1 of the only part of the videos i like, can't stand looking at that car - off to watch the Giulia now!!

@@doctoremil2678 In a sense. James arranged it to try to avoid having to put any more coins in!

+Firemarioflower That's some more money in the box~

turiqwalrus I don't care. It's worth it. Passion 'May' have a price. Alfas arent just vehicles. They're veins transporting temperament. There goes another coin.

Octavianus Augustus, i honestly don't have a problem with German cars nor do i know how reliable they are, but in my eyes they lack design. For example, the Golf is very popular here, but i find it extremely ugly.. pay 20 thousand euros for a car with zero design, inside or outside, for me would be a terrible idea.. Right now even Citroen has much better design than a Golf. The only car with "some" design is the sirocco, but the total outcome was a failure, it looks alright on the front and ugly in the back for some reason, its like a failed experiment. Im not trying to be bias here, i don't even own an italian or german car. I only go with Japan cuz reliable.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfa_Romeo_145_and_146

"its faster than many mid engines cars" HAHA what a joke

The 145 and 146 models preceded the 147. I had a 145 1.7 16v and loved it for the few years I had it.

@@Glenn056 he means cars like the peugeot rcz, toyota mr2, etc.

I can see an Alfa in your profile picture. Do you still have it? How is/was it?

@@Wiba436 bruh you're 5 years late

Ew. Absolutely not.

I think I'll hold off and get a used Giulia :)

I want to buy a 159 as well but I'm a little concerned about all the negative stuff people say about Alfa.. Is it gonna be reliable?

@@MrBurns-um2id I'm not the best to give you advice, I've only been driving Alfa for years (when you like to drive and try an Alfa, you get the virus and don't change..). Anyway I can assure you that I have never had any problems with my Alfa's (3 AR 75 and 1750 in the past, now Gtj, Spider, Sz and 159 SW as daily car), simply doing the correct maintenance by a GOOD mechanic. I must say that my 159 is a D Multijet, not a gasoline one, and is a reliable mule with an excellent engine and great road handling. I know the weak points are the suspension arms, a bit delicate: beware of the pavements. I really like the new Giulia but I'm sorry to change my 159, which I still find so beautiful and in perfect condition (2007!). Best regards

@@MrBurns-um2id I have had an alfa romeo 159 for almoust 18 years and still works. Ofcurse have had some repaird done over the years but still runs great.

@@MrBurns-um2id Don't know if this still is relevant but i gotta say, "newer" (post 2000) Alfa Romeos usually get a lot of crap because of older Alfa Romeos, out of all cars that I have owned, my 2011 159 SW has been my favourite by far. Never broken down and always started. All I've done to the car is change the front windshield (happens to all cars) and done regular maintenance. Oh and by the way, the car has done over 180000 miles and still feels pretty new even though it's the original gearbox, clutch and engine

@@MrBurns-um2id So I would 100% say that 159s are reliable, "newer" Alfas overall. My girlfriend has had both a MiTo and a Giulietta and none of them have had any problems. So if this is still relevant, I would say go for it, 159s are great cars

Dhruv Dogra than a "new" 3 series? Nah mate i completely believe beauty is in the eye of the beholder and each to their own but interior wise; A modern BMW and a Modern Alfa is a fair comparison I'd accept such statement. But a early 2000's alfa has nothing on a 'Modern' BMW. You clearly haven't sat in a modern BMW

The interior of my E46 is 10 times better lmao

159 has everything but a beautiful interior. I just hate the way the dash board and the center console look. I can't deny that the exterior looks hot but the interior just lost me.

+Eggly Bagelface you lose a pound hahaa

lol

Eggly Bagelface seriosly???

Andrej Kostovski should shut up

Eggly Bagelface

Haha lol xD memories

Haha!

He still wears it to this day.

He recently pulled it back out of his closet for a DriveTribe video. :)

Update: That shirt is still around, 6 years after I posted this comment 😂

He is a man ....alan .

I have the same engine in my Brera, lovely engine, probably one of the nicest sounding diesels. I love the burble at 3000 rpm!

@@games4850 what would you prefer the brera or 159? Also have you (or anyone else owning these, especially the 2.4) had any problems?

@@adodoes8770 mmm... Its tricky. The Brera has more exclusivity than the 159. If I was to have one complaint with the Brera is the complete lack of rear legroom. My ex had to have a journey in the rear, she was 5 foot and even she found it cramped! Reliability I have been quite lucky. No major faults mechanically to report and mine has nearly hit 100,000. Id say if you were to buy a 159/brera/939 spider, check the condition of the subframe, as they don't come with enough protection from the factory. Also the early 2006/07 models had a plastic plug on one of the coolant pipes, and when this goes it explodes coolant everywhere in the engine compartment. You can fix this yourself with the right sized bolt. If you love your music, the standard speaker system is naff, so either invest in an aftermarket setup or if you want a factory setup, the optional Bose system like I have is pretty decent. Whichever one you get though will no doubt be a head turner as its still one of the best looking cars on the road in my opinion.

me too, my first car. whats your average mileage? do you still own the car?

@@games4850 oh thank you i will definitely consider an Alfa (probably 159) as my first car Thanks again!

Is it a noisy engine?

@@Nik-jq4tx Yes on idle actually but not at all in motion. A friend who owns Volvo was amazed on quiet comfort ride we took 2 hours trip the other day

@@ramibos6549 Ок, thank you!

Jea but a diesel alfa is not the way to goo

diesel alfa ew

ahahahaahaahaha

ahaha

Yes

Bit seems not a old car is great!

+Carina Klaus Manual?

nope, automatic

+Carina Klaus You may be in a world of problems with automatic gearbox in Alfa.

the 159 is ulgy alone, you bought it in hearse form, now I am sad for your neighbors

@@carinaklaus3344 ahah, automatic hearse for comfortable coffin riding lol

Well the Giulia has definitely surpassed it in every aspect...

@@norman-str3ss88 Nope.

@@norman-str3ss88 I have an 159 "Rosso Rubino" and I have a coleague with a dark grey Giulia ,and his is uglier even if it is newer or better ,I wouldn t trade with him

@@norman-str3ss88 Really hasn't. I like the Guila, bit its CLEARLY been made with some compromise. Can you honestly say its design and shaping hasn't been influenced by the high end fleet cars (BMW, Audi etc)..? It absolutely has. I'd still rather have one than either of the aforementioned, but...Alfa's designers compromised...& therefore your comment doesn't hold up.

it's ugly you little fanboy

Alfa's? It's the best looking affordable car EVER and one of the best looking cars in general! I wouldn't be surprised if Italdesigne Giugiaro made it as a concept for Ferrari if it wasn't Alfa. This Car looks like something 10 times its price tag, and if cared for properly (changing fluids on time, and such) with Diesel (or big Petrol) engine, it is a really reliable car! Of course, it is not AS reliable as some of the German Cars, but it has something that these cars don't have: That feeling when parking by the shopping centre, looking back and seeing that front. This doesn't have to be the most reliable thing in the world, it is one of the most beautiful, and that's good enough excuse for it's minor flaws :)

Edim 108 Did you put a coin in the Italian Car Road Test Cliché Swearbox for what you said?

Yes it still looks great in 2019

Crap car this. If you think this one is a looker, buy glasses and some classic Alfa magazines. Noobs!

I dont know what have gotten in you people. This car has a hideous front end and a basic side profile and basic lancer looking rear end. Also the wheels ain't all that

John Romeo 2017/2018...

2018 - still nicer than any American car.

Ooo shiz dude it's 2018

2019

Stelvio is the first SUV that I have ever liked 👌👍

There's some more money in the box.

+Granturismo no, la PUNTO e una fiat

+The bat bat Battutona

+Dani Barza Grazie grazie

Credo che siano le macchine più belle mai realizzate... Persino Enzo Ferrari, riconosceva ai meccanici Alfa Romeo la meticolosità con cui realizzavano le loro vetture.

Lucky you Giulia is just amazing.

it's ugly and you don't own a Giulia either

F40 gearbox??? Didn't they stick those in the Chevrolet Cavalier?

True

I own the same white 159 2.2 JTS selespeed in 2012, clocked 280,000km. Only changed clutch once and same engine. Even super efficient German cannot match this record.

@@vijanth Blue 2.2JTS at 150'000km here 🤘

It has german parts in it. Thats why some go to she shop too often.

@@tino897 shut up what that's mean? Is reliable because as Germans parts? Almost every Germans cars as components made in Italy and? Now they aren't reliable... You don't know nothing

@@titfortat5727 i was talking about the 159s. Shut up and learn proper english. My head hurts from trying to understand your spastic comment.

@@tino897 your head hurt because can't process many information at the same time my English is fine,.. Shut the fuck up you dense idiot

@@titfortat5727 look up your first comment. And tell me exactly what you fucking tried to say.

LUSSSOOO tRIANGULAR GRILLUSOSO HAHAHAAHAHA HAHAAHAHAHAAHA

Agreed, but that doesn't change the fact that the giulia is a beautiful looking thing.

@@ANDREWSAMY562 absolutely 🙌🏻

Years ago Alfa and Nissan worked together. Then Arna was born. A car with ugly japaneese design and poor italian electronic...

@@rodinryhun9085 some cars with european design and Japanese engineering are cool , Lotus uses engines and transmissions from Toyota but imagine an Evora GT , with a Yamaha Twin turbo V8 It would kill almost any supercar .

@@rodinryhun9085 I thought it was Mazda?

Is it a noisy engine? Hast it good torque at low revolutions?

Is it a good cat?

shunorrr it's a car not a cat mate

H DOLLAR porcoddio 😂

Stance_ MXFIA wOoOsh

Nice cat 😂 come one guys its a typo lol

Saddest thing i've ever seen

Drive around it and lose all your money