I spent money after money on different faults on my alfa always seemed electrical faults, even had the ecu fail in the end I decided I had to get rid so part ex ed it got a crap deal off the local stealer but just wanted rid .
Within a wk he had the car up for 1500 more than he'd gave me and sold it. Within two wks the car was seen locally on the side of the road broken down and within a month they had the car back as the gearbox failed I know this as I know the nephew of the owner I believe it had two different faults in the month
My neighbour had the 159 from new and I know he had a few electrical problems with it
TBH I don't think id ever buy another alfa again even though I loved the car and interior , every time I drove it I was waiting expecting it to breakdown
ATB
M9O OEY