I've had 3 Alfa's in the past. The last one being a a GT Monza (Blackline spec) with the same engine in that 159 linked. For a diesel engine, you WILL NOT get better in it's category. Build is not on a par with BMW, not as refined. It won't last the test of time over a similar BMW over the years, but for something different to spin around in for a year or 2, there is no better. There is a reason I had 3 of 'em back to back!