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Self-fulfilled prophecy - Alfa as unreliable as ever
As someone who couldn't work up the courage to pull the trigger on a QV as a replacement for my M3: validation. Jalopnik:
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http://jalopnik.com/the-alfa-romeo-g...ian-1796883384 If the above is true, the resale on these will be S-class Mercedes level of bad. |
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07-14-2017, 03:44 PM | #3 |
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C&D just published this review of the Giulia (non QV) and said the following:
"By now you’re probably wondering about the Giulia’s build quality, long a pain in the side of all Italian cars. Our test car definitely had a few foibles, including a sunroof that called it quits and a Bluetooth system that had trouble maintaining a consistent connection with a paired phone—and we had the car for only a week. " And then there's the PH review (discussed here) in which the Giulia QV went into limp mode and then just broke down altogether. |
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07-15-2017, 09:19 PM | #4 |
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Yeah, although I didn't think the Alfa would be super-reliable (especially in its first year), the number of documented problems during comparisons and tests is completely nuts. Too bad, as the car by all accounts is actually very good. I hope Alfa gets its act together.
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07-16-2017, 12:58 PM | #5 | |
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I sold my F80 for a new Alfa Quad... My car has been nothing but fun....even went to the M Track days with it at Monticello...no complaints...nuthin but smiles... I won't candy coat Fan-Boy like ahem some owners...the car def. has 1st year issues...that have effected some people... I am willing to see what the MY18 brings with the updates... still have my E30 & E39 to put a smile on my face as well though.... Enjoy the true Beast our E39! Regards M
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07-16-2017, 08:19 PM | #7 |
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Brushing these off as "1st year issues" is kind of candy coating (or maybe wishful thinking) because historically Alfas continued to have issues beyond 1st year. So far, there's no reason to believe the Giulia has been able to to buck the poor quality trend.
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07-17-2017, 07:36 AM | #8 | |
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time will tell...if the Alfa goes south...then I will buy something else, all good, Chief all good
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just corresponding with Kevin as we know each other from the M5Board... certainly not a troll...and frankly this is my first car other than an M car since 1989...maybe before you were born?? so play nice much appreciated
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I am a lot older than that when Alfa's were still unreliable and had build quality issues. ; ) Sorry I am not in my 20's, I couldn't afford a car like this when I was. Curious what is with Italian cars in general. Usually full of character and fun but also headaches and quirks. They are like the hot crazy chick who is fun for a few nights or a short time but you would never seriously consider anything long-term. I wouldn't blame anyone for leasing it though... |
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The biggest issue for me with the Alfa is the infotainment system...very different than BMW...and I'm used to how BMW works... from a driving perspective...loads of fun...and still analog in that when in R mode no nanny features...none...all you have is ABS...so it just makes you grin..... will it give me headaches?? who knows...so far so good...and my dealer is just as good as my BMW dealer was so that angle is covered.. Regards M
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And at the end of the day your downside risk is small, the car is within warranty so yeah what's the worst that can happen even it doesn't work out long term... |
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so fast forward to today...kids long gone...always wanted an Italian car...and here is where I find myself and so far so good.... Regards M
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