I've Waited 7 Years For This - Driving My Dream Car! (Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio)
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- Finally getting the opportunity to drive and live with one of my all time favourite cars!
With huge thanks to Alfa Romeo Australia, I got to experience a brand new Giulia Quadrifoglio. They loaned me the car for a whole month and I had the time of my life!
Safe to say it exceeded the very high expectations I had and now more than ever I need to add one to my garage in the future!
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I first saw the Giulia here in the states in 2018. A white base Giulia. I thought, wow what a beautiful car. Then I saw a red Quad at the Chicago auto show and fell in love. Although I can’t reasonably afford a Quad, I got myself a 2020 Giulia Ti Sport. Love this thing to death. Out of all the cars I’ve had this one truly speaks to me, even with just the 2.0T. Love the handling, the design, the interior, the power for a 2.0 is solid, and the uniqueness on the road. Still pretty rare out here in Chicago, so I don’t feel like a sheep in a 3 series or c class.
Hi.. I'm Italian and i know Giulia wery well. I'm happy that you have an Alfa Romeo. Believe man, you have a piece of art, a piece of passion like non other brand in the World. Enjoy it. The German car are very good car there is no doubt but when you drive a Alfa Romeo the sensations are totally different...
Hug from Spain. We all know Alfa in Europe. We have it too much respect. Its a shame that they arent know in Usa.
U have good taste for cars dude.
I have a 2018 diésel repro here and im in love with her.
Maybe ill change it for ur ti in the future. Quadri its expensive as fuck.
Ciao, scrivo dall'Italia possessore di una Giulia 190 CV diesel 19" ....uno spettacolo guidarla e vederla ogni volta....
trust me the 1.9jtdm or the 2.0t here in my country push 45 psi especially the diesels only problem i saw they all share is the gearbox other than that its one of the best cars and engine i have seen
lol calling people with a C or a 3 series sheep. You’re a sheep too, you have an entry level luxury car. Entry level is for brokies 😂
Glad you enjoyed it. I’ve owned 14 Alfas, AND EVERYTHING German. I now have a Giulia Quad and a Stelvio. I’m never going back to boring Teutonic cars. The PASSION!
You're so lucky. I can only agree. Epic cars!
10:00 thanks for including a PROPER, long driving session WITHOUT talking.
This is so rare.. most channels drive the most insane, rare cars but talk the whole time and their "raw" driving footage is often 1-2 minutes at best.
I had this running for the full duration while cleaning my room and i totally forgot about it.
it got me into a meditative state. Such a good sound!
Agreed, this is the best ASMR video I've ever come across! 🤤
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legendary car, instant classic
legendary car lmfao😂
@@jhondiick4202 I guess you are typing this from your bmw 🤣
@@NorthCamZ well this Alfa looks like a 3-series though ...
@@NorthCamZ believe me...alfa don't make good cars. Especially today: i'm from italy and i had one. You kids don't knkw what you are talking about!
Recently bought a Giulia Veloce from Zagame in Richmond - after years of BMWs, Audis, Mercs etc... if you like driving as opposed to tapping on ipads and twiddling with ambient lighting etc, then this is the car - and it's the last chance saloon. Everything european will turn electric soon enough inc Alfa next year - soooo happy to get my hands on one of the last cars that will make us smile.
I own a 23yr old Alfa Romeo and i love everything about it. It has features that some modern cars still lack and it still drives like a dream.
I'm just mesmerized by that mountain road you're driving it on. Stunning
Love this. I've always been a bmw/audi boy but this video might have converted me to the alpha squad. I look up to u. Love the work and passion. Continue to do great things
Thanks so much man! Definitely pushed myself while I was filming this haha 😅 And dude, BMW and Audi are still epic 🤩 But the Giulia just has something special about it… 😌 I would have one even over a G80 M3, and I know that’s crazy talk hahaha! But I would! Thanks so much for all the support 🙏🫶
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Well 'autofanatic' had a QV for years (with highs and lows), ordered a brand new G80 - and then went back to another new QV after a few months.
If it fits, it fits!
Great video. The Giulia Quadrifoglio is also my dream car. The sound of the engine is magic, it's pure pleasure.
The Giulia Quadrifoglio is by far the best sport sedan on the market.
The best car available on the market! Pure soul, beauty, driving pleasure RWD. I'm so glad that people (albeit few) buy Alfas, they are the last driver-oriented brand.
The dated infotainment can’t justify it for me
@@averagecoolepicyoutubers1929 I mean no disrespect, but the infotainment screens shouldn't be something that exist in the first place.
@@alinclaudiu4754I am a petrolhead but also a tech geek and I love a fresh car in 2024. Infotainment is one of the most important things when you buy a car that costs over 80k dollars. It's literally the thing you'll be looking at the most and using the most during your driving. This one is unfortunately stuck in 2015 or so. Hence the new BMW M3 is a much better option with the beautiful curved display and the newest version of iDrive. Plus it has a manual
@@averagecoolepicyoutubers1929 I mean all disrespect, but that shouldn't matter you should start the car, plug in your phone for music and never look at again, its a car its meant to be driven if you want a good screen go buy an iPad.
@@Spiceyavocado That is EXACTLY my opinion. Many people think they are "drivers" they are not, they are "movers" moving from place to place. Drivers are present, they love the smells, the engine sound and feel, the visceral feeling taking a curve aggressively and Alfa Romeo cars are the best affordable car to experience DRIVING. Cheers
it brings joy to my eyes to see you enjoy such a beauty of a car , congrats!
I never had any interest Alfa Romeo until someone nearby where I live got a Giulia Quadrifoglio in the same color as the one in the video, I would say they are now some of my favorite cars on the planet. Definitly will be getting one someday. Great video 👍
Dude we need more vids like this. Long form content is peak, probably vids of shoots and track days or events would be fkn amazing!!!! All love ❤
You got it man! Working on my first long form POV video right now and it’ll be dropping really soon 🫶 thanks so much for being patient with me while I get a handle on the long form content world 😊
@@lifethroughoptics sure dude! Honestly loved the vid, also your compositions and shots are just peak. Need to start shooting vids
It’s a dream come true!!! I’m getting close to 90k miles on my GQV. Don’t even hesitate to drive it 💯
How's the reliability been long term? Cost-wise I know it'll be more for each service and repair, but other than that?
@@alex1695lopez Based on other German cars I’ve owned it’s on par with those. In other words, minor issues have popped up over the many miles I’ve driven.
@@Food_n_Driver365but will they last or have to be maintained every 1-2 years
Great video, you let the car do a lot of the talking, and what a brilliant soundtrack - That engine noise as you work up and down the gears is addictive and hypnotic! I have a 2022 Giulia Veloce Q2, my third Giulia Veloce since 2017 and it’s such a fantastic car to drive. I’ve been lucky enough to be able to swap out after 50k miles on each of them after 2-3years as I use them for both work and personal traveling. So with 130k miles under my belt I can safely say they have had rock solid reliability, been hugely entertaining to drive and they look amazing. Hoping to get a QF next time…..saving up and working hard!
Three cars doing 50,000km each is not the same reliability test as one car doing 150,000km. I love my 156 but I don't kid people, it was reliable up until the 150k mark and then it needed some major refreshments. Great brand but $$$
You should do more long form vids including all of what you take at tracks and stuff then don’t show us the photos until you are finished with them at the end of the video and maybe sometimes even do a daily vlog
Absolutely agree, thanks so much for all the ideas and for all the support 😊🙏🫶
Also could I email you and get you to check out some of my photos
Also what are you doing up at 3 in the morning
@@Crazycustomzjust wanted to reply to some comments 😅
Also could I email you some photos to look at and tell me what I could do better with
You chose well 🙂 And it is a good promo for the QV as it is probably the greatest choice for a real daily driver supersedan with a soul.
So good to see you doing long format vids.
Never though I would want an Alfa until you brought this to the Sigma photowalk. An absolute beast
Seriously happy for you to experience this amazing car. Absolutely love Alf Romeo as well and wouldn't trade my little Giulietta for anything!
this is how videos should be. Breakdown of the car. Enthusiasm in his story and then allow the viewers to get some real perspectives of driving the car. Well done, i thoroughly enjoyed this video.
4:37 my man just ran over a bird
Hey there, I just saw this video and immediately had to put it in the save one's folder, because from 10:00 best video angle for a car review so far that I seen on RUclips. The scenery and the lights are just spot on awesome. Obviously, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 🍀is one of my dream cars, Congratulations for the new ride.
The Quadrifoglio isn't even really necessary if you don't want to spend a lot of money, because the 2.0 turbo I4 with 280hp is almost the same fun to drive. Apart from the engine, almost everything is identical and close to 300 hp should be sufficient. I'm using a 2022 Giulia Veloce Q4 as daily driver and the car is simply awesome.
saying 280 should be enough compared to 505 hp... come on brother its like saying a 328I is enough compared to a M3
@@dropskzim2310 True that !! I drove both in a Stelvio and had to get the QV its not even close.
I’ve got the Veloce….tuning box drops 0-60 to 4.8…..but I still long the QV……just scared at the QV running costs…..
@@spice3767 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds is a really good result for a slightly chipped 2.0L 16V turbo I4! The all wheel drive of the Q4's helps a lot. I'll stick with it. Personally, I don't need a Quadrifoglio. The Q4 models are awesome and not much worse. The only thing that annoys me is that the four cylinder versions are just way too quiet out of the box. I would have liked more emotion in terms of exhaust sound. Of course, an I4 will never sound like a V6, but you can also get more acoustically out of a four-cylinder with the right exhaust system. Otherwise I love my Veloce Q4.
@@spice3767 drive a QV on a good road without limits and you will forget how much service $$ that's a promise !!
I'm infatuated as well with AR Giulia Quadrifoglio. It's now my dream performance car. Thanks for sharing Ben👍
Love the Alfa asmr as you drive through the winding hills roads. Awesome milestone man, be proud!
Congrats mate and thanks for this upload. Feels like this is the last chance to own something true sports sedan that hasn’t been ruined by too much modern tech
Jeremy and you are connoisseurs, Alfa Romeo ❤😏🇮🇹💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
a gift for us Alfistis❤❤🎉.
Alfa worldwide should thank you, with this one video you've done more for them than they could have asked.
Alfisti is already plural. One Alfista, two or more Alfisti.
This is also my dream car, this is motivation🔥💯
Congratulations for getting this opportunity, as of the last two years I've been dreaming of one of these. I have a similar love for Alfa and for similar reasons, but maybe not as strong as yours. I'm 22 at the moment and it is absolutely a goal of mine to own one of these in the next 6-8 years (well unless something substantially better comes along).
Guilia is a car I’ve always liked since HS, was going to get one but eventually went to college in the city so I didn’t need a car. Alfa’s are extremely underrated IMO
Yeah, just love the Alfa brand! Owned the Giulietta Veloce for 5 years and loved everytime I got behind he steering wheel. Regrettably sold this baby for personal reasons, but am always thrilled watching clips of the Giulia. Would seriously consider purchasing one of their future concept coupes, should it eventuate.
What an inspirational story 👏! Loved hearing about your journey 🚗📸.
❤congratulations on getting to drive the Giulia Quadrofoglio!!! I particularly like the little ‘guerney flap’ rear lid spoiler; it’s available on lesser motorized Giulia’s also.❤❤❤😊😊😊
Literally NOBODY ever underrated this car, it was a hit since it released lol...
The car will remain a classic in the Alfa portfolio of classics.
I'm sorry but this scenery forest looks unreal! Looks straight out of a video game/movie
Pure Joy, feels like the end of an era for ice, but what a send off.
Super happy for you mate! This is a truly nice story, and im glad you made it! You are a huge inspiration for me and many other beginners! I hope soon enough you will be able to get one for yourself! Keep pushing brother!
What an absolute beauty of a road you were driving on. Loved your video. I to enjoy Alfa Romeo as much as you do.
Excellent video, great POV driving , I feel like I’m there driving with you .
This one has all the good stuff too (exposed carbon roof, CCBs and Sparco seats). I have a 2019 Rosso Alfa in the same spec. They are very special cars. Great video.
You miss out on the digital instruments (a moot point) plus lighter and better tuned mechanical LSD with GTA suspension setup, but... congrats and happy driving the same! (Tecnico lightweight wheels too or heavier 5-holes?)
@@nessuno5403I was mainly pointing out that of the OPTIONS you can spec a QV with, this has all the good stuff. But since you decided to turn it into a pissing match, let me tell you a little about my car. It’s been fitted with Alfissimo’s GTA springs (so it’s lower and stiffer than an actual GTA) and GMS camber/caster kit (actual negative camber where stock QVs have zero), updated CDCM (GTAm calibration), BSPK forged wheels (20x9 and 20x10.5, lighter than Technicos) and a host of other tasteful modifications to make it even better than how it left the factory. The earlier cars (mine is a 2019) have superior steering feel, less sound deadening and feel much more raw. What I’m getting at is I don’t give a f*#k about digital instruments, goofy headlights,Technicos or a mechanical limited slip. I’m not missing out on anything my friend! But I am impressed that this car has CCBs, Sparcos and an exposed roof, like my car, as was my original comment.
@jerseydirtbagmtb on Instagram if you wanna see a dialed early car that looks and drives better than a 2024…
@@jefferyharmon5290 oh, so you're one of those sensitive fairies who get all butthurt when corrected? Well, who cares about your mods, but merely being a 2019, it most definitely isn't about this 2023 spec. I laugh at people like you claiming your cars are dynamically better.. NEWSFLASH: the GTA is based on the MY20 spec including the steering that fairies like you try to rubbish. And next time, explain yourself if you're just talking about "options" (how odd and narrow-minded).
@@jefferyharmon5290 oh, so you're one of those sensitive fairies who get all bu##hurt when corrected?! And not only you have a 2019, but a modified one... and yet you claim it's the same as this 2023 (without specifying you're just referring to options, like a d1mwit? 😂). You and early version fairies like you make me laugh when you cite less noise deadening and better steering feel. NEWSFLASH: the GTA is based on this more improved spec, steering included 😉 And anyway, if yours is modified, it is itself far removed from the original 🤦🏻♂️
@@jefferyharmon5290 so you're one of the sensitive fairies who get all hurt when corrected?! And not only you have a 2019, but a modified one... and yet you claim it's the same as this 2023 (without specifying you're just referring to options, like a d1mw1t? 😂). You and early version fairies like you make me laugh when you cite less noise deadening and better steering feel. NEWSFLASH: the GTA is based on this more improved spec, steering included. Besides, if yours is that modified, it is itself far removed from the original 🤦🏻♂️
A thing of beauty!
pretty sure this is the same car that was in the sick first few minutes of the movie 6 underground on netflix, fucking insane
The sound is madness.
I have had my Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 Diesel for almost 7 years now, It still gets looks, I can only imagine how many looks your new car will get, congrats!
What, if any, issues have you had while owning one?
@@ayyWIlliamz When I got mine it was already 10 years old at 80k miles. as you know almost any car that is near a decade old needs most its parts changed. So I have changed quite a bit of parts on mine and the parts are not cheap. But if all parts are working correctly it drives and performs like a dream.
We have the same shoes, now only the car is missing!
I tried a Giulia QV in the franciacorta circuit here in Italy, it's a just fantastic car, good luck.
Love this video and I love the story behind it as well. Brilliant vid mate, keep up the great work
This was truly a joy to watch Ben and to hear about your journey as well. Amazing🔥🙏
At 03:49, is when I along with countless others subscribed to your channel. We all know that in our hearts.
Lovin’ this video. You’re living the dream! My favourite car and the verede montreal color as well. BTW, I remember that Top Gear episode where Jeremy first test drove the car. He went out and bought it immediately!
nice car and nice location.
First time watching your video.. I subscribed after learning your love for Alfa Romeo!
so happy for you mate. currently rocking a cute Mito QV and in love with alfa, glad you enjoyed it and inspired me to keep pushing. loan car or not what a goal !!!
MiTo 😜 (the first 2 provincial letters for Milano where Alfa was born, and Torino where Alfa is now managed from via FIAT)
My dream car too! I hope some day get one in the same green color at You own
Let’s goo! My god man even the first few clips have me sold🔥
That’s amazing man! 🤩 wait until you go and drive one! Definitely test drive one if you can 😊
I own a Giulia Q myself, but I’m jealous when I see that fantastic mountain road you’re driving on! 😮
It might be the only good thing about New York, you can drive along a coast or a mountain road like this anytime you want.
I wish to see the Lexus LC500 in that same colour. The Giulia looks incredible in green.
Congrats on having this beauty to test and shoot. Truly an amazing car. Look forward to more photos and footage. Keep it up 👌🍀
Dude I clicked for the Guilia
Found out you're just like me. I've never seen an Alfa in real life but madly in love with the car.
Congratulations on your new Alfa 🤜🤛
Love how no one mentioned the parrot loll
Thanks for the second half of your review.
For once we were allowed an noise fest of burbling and cracks of a fantastic engine, without our music/guitar solos/or talking.
Kudos to you ☘️
9:25 is where my new favorite ASMR video starts
Very inspiring! Great video, cool camera works too!
its the first time am seeing that car and its beautiful...love the content
Really Love the Giulia...
The music at the start is breathtaking.... I captured the starting music clip.. and keep listening to it repeatedly..!!! :)
Hi Ben. I have literally just watched you on my Big screen. Congratulations, my name is Nathan I live in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, UK.. absolutely stunning machine, I I am very very passionate about Alfa’s, hope to visit Italy 🇮🇹 one Day and see Alfa Romeo museum. I own a stelvio 2.2 8 speed auto in Monte Carlo blue..... ( prize possession of mine). Folk here in Enniskillen tap my stelvio window and compliment me all the time on the car, Great 👍 video and you didn’t talk all over it 😊 PEACE.
Top content Ben! Reminds me a little of 'Cars with Luke' but Aussie. Loved it.
Lovely Alfa gulia
Yeah, it’s so amazing! 🤩
Wait where do u live in Australia 🇦🇺 I’m in Perth
Dude went from photographing a Porsche on the streets to driving amazing cars. Really well deserved mate 🙌
Happy for you man and great video - I'm totally in love with the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, but I'm to poor to buy one. Maybe I'll get to try one some day.
J'adore the rumble the giulia quadrifoglio twin turbo produces 👌
Amazing stuff! Love the Guilia
ma boy playing forza in real life, beautiful car, love the color and those roads look amazing!!!!
always loved the alfas something about them what just make them so special
Great video. I got a '23 Estrema just 1 year ago to replace my 2011 E91 328xi wagon. I'm addicted so am moving up to a QV in 1 month. That escalated quickly.
Keep making these videos, the world needs more Alfa!
This is my dream car!! I want it badly
congrats got my qv 3 months ago too. i took the performante edition with akrapovic in ferrari red
Awesome car! I love our 2.0 Veloce and can only imagine driving a QV. Sadly probably won't keep ours long with the way Alfa is going here in the states, really sad. If it wasn't for the state of Alfa and the crazy maintenance costs I would seriously consider getting a slightly used one cause you can get one for great prices.
Why not just keep your Alfa and enjoy. Costs are relative.
Mopar Maxcare Extended Warranty bro. Something like $1500 for an additional 6 years/60,000 miles added on top of the factory warranty. Accepted by all Alfa dealerships
@@sicilianstyle4517 that's the problem, lack of dealerships and more and more are closing. We have an extended warranty but if there isn't a place to use it then it's no good to me and I just don't want that headache.
These Aussie roads are insane. Not another car in sight, like u’d closed it off for a top gear shoot mate. Some bloody car aswell enjoy it lad 👏🏻
best car in this class!! great video
I wondered if you'd bring up the Jeremy Clarkson quote and sure enough it got you too haha what he said has always stuck with me as well and made curious about Alpha's but theyre way less common here in NZ than in the UK
Oh, yes...really, this is my dream car too. Will see if the dream will come true or not. It's a beauty.
This was also my dream car when I saw it.
Congrats man! Love that colour on Giulia! :)
So happy for you dude! Amazing car!
🐰I am happy for you 😀....and remember ....Gas gas gas.....🐰
First time I come across your channel. I loved the long pov drive Very good video. Great car. I have a misano blue quadrifoglio. I am in love with Giulia.
That Montreal Green color is so beautiful
2:36 Someone definitely underestimated and barely corrected that turn/bend before; based on the tire marks :,D
thats my dream car since it came out, what a beauty 😍
Super exciting video, I think me and the rest of your awesome communtity that you have build would love to see some longer form content of you taking a deeper dive into your editing and your thought proccess when editing.
Why do you sound more Australian in the car 😂 love this content need more of this 😍
Haha I think I was just excited and I was feeling a bit more comfortable with talking to the camera 😊 thanks so much! Really appreciate it 😁🙏
Bmw guy but damn that car is just amazing. Definitely liked it more than a m3 g80 . Hope to get one on future .
Best car in the planet
Dope Car
It’s so epic! I loved it before I got this opportunity, but now I’m obsessed haha 🤣
very happy for you. Fantastic metallic green
I'm still crying the sell of mine. If you want to see how it is on Nurburgring, just click, because it has been my best daily. It had everything... even if I lost the brakes in a corner😁. Have fun buddy
Personally I think this is the more beautiful version of the BMW M2. Nice looking thing!
Oh lord, this is also mine dream car. This spec is so perfect!