The ALFA ROMEO 159 (2006-09) 4DR SALOON 2.4 JTDM 200 TURISMO 6SPD is a stylish, four-door family saloon aimed at buyers considering an executive car. It competes with the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, but Italian design gives it a more individual look. The 2.4-litre diesel and six-speed manual suit motorway travel and regular commuting, while the spacious cabin and boot make it useful for small families. It blends comfort with a more engaging, characterful drive than many sensible rivals, although condition and maintenance deserve careful checks on an older example. Mycarcheck.com has logged 49 look-ups for this exact specification, covering three distinct VINs, so the figures offer a useful snapshot rather than a large sample. Checks show an average private-sale value of £1,700, recorded mileage of 126,000 and annual use of 5,000 miles. The cars averaged just over five previous keepers, making a full history check especially worthwhile.