RedPandaXP
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This is what I bought about three years ago, when my previous car decided that having a functioning fifth gear wasn't necessary (among other things).
It's a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 saloon, powered by the last installment of fiat's 2.4 I5 turbo diesel engine, that produces 209 hp and 400 Nm of torque.
It's in Ruby Red Metallic, with black leather interior, and 17 inch wheels (more than enough for our roads ?).
I bought it with 176k km, drove about 80k km so far, and enjoyed every single one of them. It's lively, even if on the heavy side, and it's not afraid of being thrown into corners fast.
This photo was taken on my first night of ownership, after a 300 km trip from Venice, back home.
The first upgrade I did, was to buy a set of used original Alfa Romeo wheels, to use with summer tyres.
I then decided that I didn't like the gray calipers, and painted them red.
Next up, I had to refurbish the summer wheels, and paint them black at the same time. They look really good, but at very close inspection, you can see they're not made by a pro.
Some artsy shots... In a mall car park! ?
Here we can see the optional extras Peeling Paint and Water Yellowed Fog Lights, that makes you stand out from all the other boring manufacturers Pfft, who wants a clear coat that lasts as long as the car anyway?!
Both are going to be fixed soon, when the car will receive a complete respray, courtesy of some gentlemen who didn't like its lack of scratches Luckily insurance will cover it, so all should be good!
Casual encounters...
Latest upgrade: EBC Slotted and Dimpled rotors, and RedStuff pads.
Random engine bay shot.
So far, the only things that needed repair are the power steering pump, and the ac compressor. Other than that it's just been maintenance.
Right now, the DPF/EGR/swirl need to be... fixed... and the front left is quite out of camber, so I need to find a way to fix that as well.
That's it for now.Sorry for the lack of a proof pic, that will come later today, when I'll be tackling the non working boot light... That'll be fun!
---Update---
Proof pic!
It's a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 saloon, powered by the last installment of fiat's 2.4 I5 turbo diesel engine, that produces 209 hp and 400 Nm of torque.
It's in Ruby Red Metallic, with black leather interior, and 17 inch wheels (more than enough for our roads ?).
I bought it with 176k km, drove about 80k km so far, and enjoyed every single one of them. It's lively, even if on the heavy side, and it's not afraid of being thrown into corners fast.
This photo was taken on my first night of ownership, after a 300 km trip from Venice, back home.
The first upgrade I did, was to buy a set of used original Alfa Romeo wheels, to use with summer tyres.
I then decided that I didn't like the gray calipers, and painted them red.
Next up, I had to refurbish the summer wheels, and paint them black at the same time. They look really good, but at very close inspection, you can see they're not made by a pro.
Some artsy shots... In a mall car park! ?
Here we can see the optional extras Peeling Paint and Water Yellowed Fog Lights, that makes you stand out from all the other boring manufacturers Pfft, who wants a clear coat that lasts as long as the car anyway?!
Both are going to be fixed soon, when the car will receive a complete respray, courtesy of some gentlemen who didn't like its lack of scratches Luckily insurance will cover it, so all should be good!
Casual encounters...
Latest upgrade: EBC Slotted and Dimpled rotors, and RedStuff pads.
Random engine bay shot.
So far, the only things that needed repair are the power steering pump, and the ac compressor. Other than that it's just been maintenance.
Right now, the DPF/EGR/swirl need to be... fixed... and the front left is quite out of camber, so I need to find a way to fix that as well.
That's it for now.
---Update---
Proof pic!
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