Vec-C Traitor

**MattB** · 16th January 2008, 17:44

I was sad to see the Vectra go today but after a long line of SRI 150 CDTi's, I decided to try something different. Here's my new car, which I'll be driving for the next 3 or 4 months:

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTD Lusso with Bluetooth Integration

I couldn't resist ordering a red leather interior. Very sumptuous it is too!

The 1.9 JTD 150 engine is the same unit that Vauxhall call 1.9 CDTi 150. It feels similar too!

The rest of the car is completely different. It lacks the outright aggression of a VXR styled Vectra but adds an extra level of sophistication.

Plus, although I've lost AFL and Sat Nav, I have gained some spec which the Vec SRi should really have as standard: 4 electric windows, dual zone climate control, electrochromatic rear view mirror, rear vents etc.

I hope as a non Vec-C/Signum driver I can hang around here. I reckon I can still add Vectra knowledge to the discussions and it's only a matter of time before I am back in a Vectra (if there's a high spec runout version). I'll certainly have my name down for an Insignia as soon as the order books open.

In the meantime, there's a lovely Vec SRi NAV XPII with AFL and bluetooth in Leicester just waiting for a new owner.

**VauxVeteran** · 16th January 2008, 17:51

Can't for the love of me think why you wanted one of those

**BlueRob** · 16th January 2008, 17:56

Can I have please when you are done

**shan** · 16th January 2008, 18:37

They look a nice motor.
They have no room in them and i find the driving position a little odd.
Lets see how long till it's in the garage.

**plasma** · 16th January 2008, 18:42

Gotta say it does look a tasty motor

**_ZS_** · 16th January 2008, 19:00

Found many squeaks, leaks or faults yet?

**Big-Pete** · 16th January 2008, 19:13

Matt, Im glad you like the car and i hope you have fun driving it, Personally i've never been a fan of alfa's, all their cars look the same...

**Duncan** · 16th January 2008, 19:54

That interior is nice - just hope it doesn't spend more time in the dealers than out!

**AJA** · 16th January 2008, 20:00

Clarkson has always said, 'you're not a real petrolhead until you've owned an Alfa!' I have to see I agree with him!!

Abso Gorgo car matey. Good choice.

**NI-2.2SRI** · 16th January 2008, 20:54

nice car mate, hope you enjoy it, i had a 156 jtd couple of years back, went well, an easy run, great to drive too. only thing i found was the turning circle wasnt great, personally i liked the driving position, liked the way everything curved in around you. amazing dash at night, really liked the red lights. might consider one when changing!!