THERE are twice as many saloons available as estates, and just one in seven 159s has a petrol engine. Over 90 per cent of cars available are fitted with a manual gearbox. Saloons that have covered over 150,000 miles start at £2,500, but for less than £3,500, you can secure something with under 100,000 miles on the clock.
Few estates have covered over 100,000 miles, which is why prices for these start at closer to £4,000. Most autos are priced from £5,000. You can pay more than twice this for a late, low-mileage saloon, though.
Running costs
ALL 159s need an oil and filter change every year, but a full service is required only every two years. Diesel-engined 159s can go for up to 21,000 miles between check-ups, while petrol-engined…
