The ALFA ROMEO 159 (2006-09) 5DR SPORTWAGON 1.8 MPI 140 TURISMO is a stylish, mid-sized family estate, rather than a hatchback or SUV. It combines useful load space with Italian design and a more distinctive feel than many mainstream alternatives. In the UK used-car market, it sits among affordable, characterful estates. It is well suited to small families, couples and commuters wanting one practical car for everyday journeys, weekends away and carrying luggage. The 1.8-litre petrol version offers straightforward, conventional motoring, while the Sportwagon’s elegant shape gives it more presence than a typical estate. Compared with rivals such as the Ford Mondeo estate or Volkswagen Passat estate, its strongest appeal is individuality and an engaging, Italian-flavoured character. mycarcheck.com has only three checks, for one VIN. They average 42,000 recorded miles, 3,000 miles annually, 1.3 previous keepers and a £2,800 private-sale valuation; this small sample is indicative, not definitive market-wide evidence.