Ive owned my Alfa Romeo Q4 Giulia since May 2021 and have put over 20k miles on it from highway, city, to track and hard driving. Its been very reliable!
Guys I'd like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for writing all those comments on the internet about Italian cars. People here in Australia don't know Alfas, they are very rare, they see them on the road, they like them and then go on to read about them and come across your comments about how unreliable they are! And that keeps used Alfa prices rock bottom! You are offering a great service to the community, you saved me thousands of dollars on my used Alfa, thank you so much and keep up the good work!
Careful, there are MANY trolls on the net writing completely fictitious stories. There's one using multiple ID's (or several who knows) on YT who writes how much he's an Alfa fan but will never buy another because Alfa will not honor it's warranties. I immediately knew the stories were untrue and later saw similar but slightly different versions to make it sound there were many owners experiencing the same thing. When I called him (them) out, I got laughter emoji's and other snide remarks proving the stories are completely bogus.
Are you all kidding folks? You're buying brand new car, ridding it 1,5 year, making 20k miles and doing review about how reliable car is? DO 100k at least, then we can talk....
I won't mention names as I cannot be arsed to get in to a debate. I got a brand new car several years ago and it spent more time in the dealership for the first nine months of ownership for continuous faults and failures than me driving it. The result was a refund because in the end they admitted that they didn't know what was wrong with it and couldn't fix it.
Love the car and I am pretty sure its going to be reliable. I drove a Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde for almost 10 years and had no problems with it. Give the car a downpipe, good oil, the best fuel and take it to the service when its needed🍀
I don't care if it depreciates, often needs maintenance or what ppl say. If i had the money you would not catch me in any german car. This is a master piece
I’ve had my 2019 Giulia for nearly 3 years. The car has been perfect, no extra trips to dealer. Lease will be up in February and I am buying this baby. Like an Italian woman, it is beautiful and performs great and she really handles well. I hope to keep it a long time.
@@carbonio28 I have owned plenty of new cars, those that have quality problems show it in the first 3 years. Cars with zero problems in the first 3 years have been reliable and require maintenance and replacement parts based on mileage. I am sorry for you that you have had such bad luck with your cars and your marriage.
@@raya4358 dealer tech here and completely agree. Vehicles that come in often in the first 2-3 years will continue to be trouble down the road. Usually when problems occur 5+ years down the road it is because of lack of maintenance or they are wearable items (Hubs, struts, tie rods, etc.) all things that move and wear over 100k+ miles. It's modules, engine, drivetrain that should be going 200k+ nowadays.
I’ve had a 2017 Giulia veloce for 3 years and a 2018 Stelvio sport Ti for 3 years, Apart from a small problem with Giulia having a relay, there was no problem with either car
I've owned a wide range of Germans, and way more pricey ones, and my '18 TI Sport is hands down my favorite car I have ever owned. It's a blast and a beauty and enjoy any moment I leave the house. Viva Alfa!
Bro I been enthusiastic about Alfa Romeos ever since I went to car shows as a kid and I always loved the old Alfa Romeo spyder ,my dream is to have an old one and a new one I’m working on getting the new one now I am of Macedonian descent everybody always assume I’m Italian so I might as well get the Alfa Romeo
I purchased my first Giulia in April 2018. I purchased my second in May 2021. It is the first car I have ever had that I turned around and bought the make/model again. These cars have not been perfect, I have had a couple of glitches where the dealer had to do updates. The first Giulia had right around 60k when I traded it in. The only reason is that I was at the dealership for an oil change and ended up trading when I and saw a blue one with only 16k I had to have. I have used both of them in my job where I was commuting from Peoria, IL to Tennessee and surrounding states where my job territory was at the time. I have never once experienced a mechanical issue that disabled the car. The car was my office, spent hours idling in parking lots in the hot summer with the AC running, stuck in traffic jams, etc.
I bought my new 2018 Q4 Ti Sport (Veloce) back in April of that year, so its coming up for 4 years old now. It has been completely reliable and only minor issues such as I needed to "re-calibrate" the sunroof. Had 3 or 4 software updates. Have only 27k miles on but its never let me down. I even parked it for 1 Month at an airport last July and it started up right away! Great 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters so you can select gears at will. Great car and I'm keeping it for a while!
best moment i had with my ‘18 Ti Sport, back in early 2019 i was behind a motorcyclist at a red light, he peaked in his side mirrors and did a TRIPLE take to take a look at the car. back then i was pretty sure i was the only one with a Giulia in the area (had the car since early 2018, it almost took 2 years to finally see another one in town), i definitely felt special. people aren’t joking when they say this car breaks necks despite it being a base model. the handling is my 2nd favorite thing about the car for sure, it almost feels like it’s doing a precise nose dive into a turn then eats it up like nothing. drove a friends c300 w/ the amg package and it does not even come close when it comes to handling, almost felt like a regular economy car compared to the Giulia.
@juancabrera7773 Definitely the 2018. Not the first year but also before they piled even more electronics and other stuff in. 2018 is the best most raw year of the Giulia imo
Great vid, own a 2020 TI Giulia myself and absolutely love it. Happy you spread the word about Alfa’s, that are not nearly praised as they should be. Just a shame the Giulia will be the only model to showcase the Giorgio platform.
I own a ti sport in Milano blue and I can honestly back you on reliability. These cars are awesome!!! People are missing out on a hidden gem of a car. Folks stop listening to the negative things things that people are saying about these cars and just go test it for yourself. You will be amazed! There is nothing else like it. NOTHING!!!!
I tried a Q4 TI veloce (280hp AWD) and it's amazing how i felt confident in the drive from the beginning. There are new cars that makes this car appear older but i fount it still very beautiful.
I dkn what to think. I go to the forums and read horror stories on these cars. I still want one. My second pick was a Cadillac ATS but that one has similar issues. 😢
Been driving Alfa's for decades. Still driving my third 156 model (JTS 2.0). Ii's now 18 years, no oil use, engine as lively as new, no rust. It still looks as good as the Giulia here. I bought it for 2500 euro's some years ago. My former 156, a 1.8 TS, I also bought second hand, total maintenance cost over exactly 10 years, 3000 Euro!
I bought a brand new Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrofolio when I retired in 2016. It has NEVER missed a beat after 30,684 miles to date. 01/22. Serviced every 12 months, no issues just one set of tyres!!!😁😁🇬🇧🇬🇧
I got my 2018 ti July of 2021. I've love the car every single time I get on it. It's a true dream. Thanks for quality content and true testimony of the quality of the Giulias.
Great video, got a Guilia Speciale - couple of issues so far after 14 months (new rear brake discs/pads as well as 2 new headlights) - both fixed under warranty. Love driving it, special car.
I am driving an 2019 Giulia Veloce Q4 always with a smile on my face! this is the most enjoyable car I've ever driven. I did with the car 50,000 km with absolutly no issues. Before this car I had an 2017 model of the same car. I had some childhood problems as it was a new car, but once it was solved I did 85,000 km with no issues. Before the Giulias I had 2 giulliettas QV . Fun cars not a single issue!
I think that what will people want to be told, and reassured about, is that the Giulia is BETTER and more rewarding than a BMW. It is a better proposition, and is equally reliable, if not better. It also has wayyyy more personality.
have you ever even driven a bmw i can tell you haven’t if you really did you wouldn’t be so one sided no a new car isn’t more reliable then a bmw this car hasn’t been out long enough to really know i test drove one it’s cool but the m340i is just way more exciting faster and reliable good old b58
@@Tm0n3y762 Modern BMW’s have a crappy electronic disconnected driving feel. And the interiors have too much tacky plastic. It’s a car for people who just got money
Dude, best review evah!! That seals it thank you and great driving! Wonderful and helpful information all around. Especially, your reliability experience.
Own a 2021 QV and it's fantastic. Had 2 main issues which have all been rectified. Electronic throttle control issue under 100 miles of purchased. Fixed in 3 days due to factory related issue. No issue since then, and I'm sitting at 8.4k miles. The other, a coolant wiring issue which caused fans under the hood to stay on when car was in motion. Rectified in a day. I drive this car as a daily and outside of those two issues, the car is perfect. Practical, fun and safe! Next car will be an alfa or step up to a Ferrari. Either way, Alfa brand is on the rise in the US. the dealership network will get stronger! count on it.
My QV has been super reliable, no real issues so far and it’s nearly 5 years old! Totally agree with you about the batteries, I say you take care of the battery and it will take care of you! 👍
@@_fast4lfa nope the belt was just inspected and still looks like brand new, I’ll get it inspected next year and see how it looks then. The most expensive thing was one rear shock replaced for $1900 Cdn, but covered under warranty. Besides that just oil changes! It’s a real pleasure driving it!
I found your video whilst doing my research on the Giulia and I cannot believe how well spec’d your Alfa’s are for the price in the USA. In Australia were get three models and the midrange car is the ‘Veloce’ and is around $80,000AUD! I was already jealous enough - and then you show off by driving it around COTA, so now I hate you!😂 Thanks for the very detailed and honest video mate, I will be looking for more content from you in future. 🙏
Thank you for this vid ! I just bought an alfa romeo guilia ti sport back in September and I absolutely love the car. I been hearing the unreliability rumors, but I wanted this car since I was 16 & I grinded my way up to getting it. I told myself once i touch a good amount of $ thats the car im getting. Im 21 now, doing well and am absolutely blessed to have this car. Great video btw and love your car !
Owned many Alfas(Alfetta/Giulietta, 33, 75/Milano 155, 916GTV and 156) and usually only bad maintenance caused unreliability, and no excessive maintenance ever needed. Enjoy your Giulias. Only good thing about the bad rep is low second hand prices
I love the video, you covered everything in detail and the fact that you track the car? You already have my respect and I know you know what you're talking about. I love how european cars are getting more reliable! I always loved how a lot of them looked especially for the Giulia. They're also super affordable for amazing performance. Was thinking of a Q50 but their turbos are very unreliable. It's honestly funny how a Japanese car is more unreliable than an Italian car nowadays. Pretty crazy
Good review, i own a Giulia Quad since 2019, has been nothing but perfect. y brother also owns the Ti and his has also been trublefree for now almost 4 years.
good thing i ran into your video before purchasing my first car i was in love with the alfa romeo i literally used to watch videos of this car all day but i was told its not reliable i love the car i have now but i still want to join the family i pray im able to get one soon , you earned a subscriber bro .
I'm glad that you've done a reliability video on the guilia. I too own one of these fantastic gem 💎 of a car and this is the best thing to a FERRARI. LIKE FERRIS BUELLER SAYS, "IF YOU HAVE THE MEANS, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PICK ONE UP."
I owned a 2018 for 3 years and loved it. I had absolutely no issues with it other than it ate tires because I rode it hard. It did break a connector in the turbo coolant line but was a simple fix. No issues with my battery.. I want a quadrifoglio but will.have to wait a while.
My 2018 Q4 ate the factory tires in about 20k miles (run-flat Pirellis). I've switched to wider 245-35R19 Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus tires now and so far so good! The wider tread makes it look cooler and not enough error in speedo to matter!
@@martynh5410 I tried different tires too . I bought a set of Nitto Motivo's non rf but still couldn't get more than 10-12000 out of them especially the back. Can't understand that since it was all wheel drive. It was a lease so I no.longer have it but I do.miss it. One day I hope to snap up.a quadrifoglio.
I love your car! Recall Alfas from mid to late 60's living in present day Croatia. Italians used to come over to do road racing on public roads - roads were open to other traffic at the same time - recall the sound their engine made...was wonderful. Local pharmacist had a four door Giulia...he was a cool dude, drove it with full brio!
Awesome review of the Giulia! You really hit all the points of why I think I'll never want to Not have a Giukia again lol. Glad to see you enjoying the TI Sport to the fullest, I have a QV now and I still miss the TI in some ways
@@_fast4lfa well, I miss the sunroof which really made the interior feel bigger, but I know that the carbon fiber roof gives you less weight and more headroom in the QV. I also miss having the AWD for the snowy weather we get, it handled snow really well, even on the OEM tires. Also. It got a little less attention, now everyone wants to race me all the time 😆. Also for some reason my 2017 QV doesn't have cupholders in the back, or folding seats( which I know they added later). I need to do a review of it!
@Youngniggafromdahood Its not always open, and I'm not sure how you assumed that I'd ever do a pull with the sunroof open, expecting it not to slow me down. Sunroofs were never about performance anyway
Previously owned the Giulia Veloce for 2 years - did 24k miles - and had one issue which was a strange squeak coming from the steering column. Dealer fixed within a few hours and on my way. Now had a Quadrifoglio for 18 months - currently 16k miles - and not a single issue. The only problem I have with the QV is that it's so much fun, only managed 7k miles before having to replace the rears!
I am italian and a car enthusiast. And I'm really happy reading all these comments about you guys buying Alfa cars and enjoying them. Alfa romeo was and still is not very notorious in foreign country but I think Giulia and Stelvio are catching up a little bit. And I own a Stelvio Ti and I love it.
Always loved Alfas and after visiting Italy (including Milan) I love them even more as they seem to connect me to the places and great people I was lucky enough to visit - beauty, passion, pride and FUN. Currently own a Rosso Competizione Ti Sport (Veloce). Might trade for a QV or 4C next year.
💯Everything your saying is so on point.. !!!!! I own a 2019 and I'm loving the Alfa Romeo Giulia ..... Was thinking of going over to the S AMG 63 but having a hard time parting with the way this car performs !!! Seriously !!! She is no joke meaning the Alfa... The battery issue you spoke on is exactly the way you called it had that as the only issue ever on mines and it was a very easy fix. I now have 44900 miles on my Giulia, and to this day and have never even had a brake change and I do drive hard. But I do know how to drive. Much love for this post my brother. Hope this help anyone on the fence of buying one..
Love to hear stuff like this man! Glad to hear it!!! 🔥🔥🔥👏👏🙏 The amg is nice don’t get me wrong. Sounds good and it’s fast but it’s not quite an Alfa. I live in Germany near Mercedes headquarters so AMG are everywhere. They all stare at me and give me a thumbs up
I had a 2018 Stelvio with battery issues and radiator issues. Alfa cares did not handle it well and the dealer - the only one in our entire large state - refused to change it out. The car was a couple months short of the end of the warranty. I traded it in. Also lots of engine lights coming on periodically. Loved the car, but good luck.
Glad to see a review of the Q4, I've seen a lot for the QV but to me it is irrelevant: I want one of the most beautiful car ever but I don't need all the high-end performance and AWD is a no-brainer for where I live. Thank you!
I LOVE my Guilia ti Sport. I bought it new, 2021 model. Although I’ve had some bad luck in it (broken rear rim bringing it home!) (broken front bumper from hitting a large Ottoman in the road going 50.) It has been the BEST car I’ve ever driven. Mechanically, no issues whatsoever. By far the most FUN car I have had. Would highly recommend it. I have owned it since August 11 2021. At age 60, not my first rodeo. I get lots of notice and on occasion an impromptu race pops up. I hit Dynamic mode and beat them all. Easily beat a Challenger the other day without Dynamic on. I love, love, love my Guilia.
I've put away a variety of M3s and other souped up, boosted things in my "lowly" 2017 Q4 in N mode. They do fine in a straight line, but once there's TURNS, I'd look behind me and theyd be nowhere. Also 60 years old, and loving it :), no issues whatsoever, might trade for a QV or 4C next year.
@@LuisSoto-ho5fwYou and your 280hp are not touching any M’s, let alone 340i’s & 440i’s lol. Those things are much faster. In the bends the M cars would destroy this 4 banger.
@@NS416 Oh, but that has happened way too many times, in my experience. I guess I haven't encountered many competent drivers. I myself am no driving god, but I've seen too many of those M drivers go clueless the minute there's a bend. Interesting point of view, yours, though.
Just one last thing....we are both currently enjoying the GIORGIO platform...this was SERGIO MARCHIONNEs masterpiece...it will never be replicated by the FRENCH in their wildest dreams...therefore WE ARE DRIVING HISTORY! Merry Christmas!
I had a 2017 Q4 from 2018 to 2021. Bought it with 9k original miles. Traded it in at 60k miles (I commute 100 miles a day) because: 1) couldn't fill up the gas tank due to some charcoal filter issue, 2) the steering wheel clicked when turning to one side. The dealer wanted to replace the entire steering column. 3) the radiator was "seeping" fluid, but it was leaking, 4) and a couple other things the dealer found that I had no idea about. Total cost of maintenance was going to be $7000+, so I drove it over to Lexus and got a reliable car.
7000$ for a 100k$ car as maintenance is not expensive 😂 specially the problem you mentioned here. If you can afford a car with an Ferrari engine in it, you should be able to afford the maintenance with it..
@@MrsCap2he said Q4 not QF, so not a 100k$ car, not in the slightest. And 7k$ for maintenance of a relatively new car is a lot. Never experienced this in a Lexus.
Seriously considering one of these and have seen a lot of videos, thanks for this, you should be selling them, I found it properly insightful. I've had a lot of German cars, in fact something from all of their manufacturers and the vast majority have had at least some sort of electrical or computer problems. Indeed I have one right now that throws up a check engine light if I even look at it the wrong way. I've had enough, maybe it's time to try a little Italian action. Thanks again, great video.
Great video. I own the Motor Trend Misano Blue Ti that they had in their fleet back in 2018. I just hit the 50,000 mile mark and the car has been flawless. The only three issues I had were the same starter relay problem, which I replaced with a brand new relay, my rear defroster doesn't seem to work, and the auto start/stop never kicks in. I never really spent any time diagnosing those issues because they don't really bother me. All I care about is I've had the car for 2 years and I didn't have to put a dime into repairs.
@@_fast4lfa I honestly didn't even check to see if the fuse was bad. The light in the climate control cluster illuminates, but no heat comes off the window.
You claim your car has been flawless but you describe problems with it.... Why would you have to pay for repairs on a two year old car that is presumably still under warranty?
@@williamegler8771 It has been flawless. Changing a fuse is as simple as changing a light bulb and it didn't cost anything. I'm not going to classify that as a mechanical fault. Fuses have a service life. They burn out.
@@EOtekk The rear screen heater and stop/start not activating, is an early sign that the battery is getting weak, (by design, to save remaining charge) so is a very early sign that you’ll need to replace the battery some time soon.
Wow, great review. It's beautiful! You were smart to get the 4 instead of a 6. It was a good price too. I am not big on turbos. I wish you could buy it without one. You have a wonderful car. Thanks for showing it to us.
Car looks sharp. I enjoyed the video! I have a 2018 tI SPORT as well, 45k no major issues and still love it. Does your car have the factory carbon package? The side skirts look so nice. Was wondering if they were part of the carbon package or they have been added aftermaket?
Own 2 Alfa Romeo GT's 1.8 Twin Spark Monza II Edition, and the Busso 3.2 V6. Not a single thing has ever went wrong with them, they are in immaculate condition!! Reliability is NEVER an issue. 🇮🇹🍀🏎️🐍 I will never drive anything else! Alfa Romeo forever!!
Yo thank you so much for the great information bro I have been car shopping and I broke it down to this car. And a E350, but jus from watching your video im leaning to this car even more so thank you
One of my friends had the fuel pumps go out at ~35k miles. Car would shut itself off after a couple hours of driving and pull itself over on the side of the road. You had to wait like 30 minutes before it would start again.
I own a 2019 Stelvio and I’ve never had a problem with it. The car has been absolutely perfect. My radiator was replaced under the service bulletin but it never leaked.
@@brwchm2023 Nobody like you..... you buy BMW and replace entire car in 2 yers .... BMW ....its so reliable.. with BMW, all trips go to the gas station and to the service::)) Alfa make great and reliable cars with new models !
@@sylenzyostampa bmw is literally the most reliable car in Germany except Mercedes . Also alfro Romeo is literally number 1 In least reliable German car. You do know this yes.. that's means a fiat is more reliable and that's just sad
@@sylenzyostampa Ye, if you buy 25 y.o. shit box with "low milage" than this'll happen, we've had already 3 BMWs in family all of them were brand new ones and we've never had a problem except for oldest one which had some problem on adblue tank and it had to be replaced. So I don't know what are you talking about
I had my Giulia quadrifoglio for three years. Constant problems. Active aero had problems for 12 months. Car was always in the service shop. Final straw was my turning on the rear heated screen one cold morning to find it didn't work. The fix, to remove the loom as the rear screen is hardwired to the fusebox!! I traded the car and walked away. It was beautiful, fast and a real pain in the butt.
I have a 2019 and I’ve never really had problems except from the battery and I’m on a stage 1 tune planning on going Stage 2 with a downpipe. I love the car tho sounds and drives amazing.
@@_fast4lfa custom tune from project alfa I’m at 315hp. I’m gonna throw it on the dyno after I get the downpipe and got stage 2 , I heard you talking about the coolant which one did you buy ? My car is about to hit 20k miles and I’m looking to change it
yeah I think that the reliability issues are mainly on the older models. My mom had a 156 and you would just wake up to the brakes being jammed or the head gasket being blown etc.
Love this video. Glad you went over these early car issues. How do you reset the oil change reminder in the car? Did you have to use the dealer or use dealer software?
Great car four years no problem just bliss and great times. Don’t know where the unreliability rumours came from, service has always been honest and a great experience Foglio - G is silent.
Rumours???? LOL. Alfa the BEST driving cars in the world!! But the reliability is ZERO!! I will never own another Alfa QV ever again. alfa replaced many many motors not once but sometimes twice in the 4 years warranty on the V6 motors. good luck keeping it pass warranty. the only thing reliable on alfa is the transmission!! other than that is junk.
2018 Quad owner here. Got engine work done at 6.7k miles. The got a new engine at 18k. Because it blew up while accelerating in 3rd gear doing 60 mph. Luckily not much traffic. At 24k new radiator. At every fresh start up to use Apple car play via my iPhone, the phone needs to be reconnected via the usb cable. While driving the headlights will momentarily flicker off and on or turn off then back on. Only notice that at night. All work done was covered and under the warrenty. Would I recommend it? Absolutely yes, as long as you enjoy driving, with bursts of speed and pinpoint accuracy. And have a bumper to bumper warranty. I will sell it or trade it before the warrenty expires. And get a new one.
Suppose that explains why there are so many used ones well under 70k. Seems most owners don't hold on to them past 70k. Sucks for people like me who drive well into 200k range.
Very reliable. Got 53k on my 2017 Giulia and no issues. I had a faulty sensor fixed under warranty and was given a loaner Stelvio while part came in. Other than that, do the scheduled maintenance. My base model is low cost brakes, tires, oil change.
@@janoskovacs11 - largest was the 40k mile, 1500 at the dealership. I did mine at Eurofed for 900 plus rear brakes and a few gaskets. Went back to dealership later to have warranty work done at 0 cost.
I've owned the same car, except for the colors (Montecarlo Blue/Tan) and mine is a 2019. It has been an absolute dream to own. I've had two M3s, two GTIs a Volvo S60R, a Pontiac G8 GT and a SAAB 9-3 Turbo, to name a few more recent cars, and the Giulia Q4 is hands down the best. I lowered mine also, as the Q4s sit a bit higher than I like. Still rides smooth and corners hard. It has to be a daily driver and I live in the snow belt, and in spite of the way it looks, it's never let me down in the snow, ice, rain, etc.. I still adore the car like the day I bought it. Now at 32K miles. So much so, that I purchased it off-lease. I've never done that with another car, so that should say it all!
I will say to some of the European comments here. We here In the US tend to drive way more than you guys. Pure geography. The racked up miles test the durability and endurance of the cars much more. Beautiful car man!
Interesting to see how it holds up beyond warranty. Im seriously considering one for my next car. How is the 0-60 accelarstion 4.5 secs but car and driver shows about 5.5 secs?
I honestly thought this was a rich person's luxury car. It wasn't until I recently googled the cost did I realize it's totally reasonably priced! Now I can't stop looking at them... Definitely looking at getting one now
The earlier cars with the 2.0T are all the same engine (they did make some changes further down the line) - but the super (etc) can be mapped to 280bhp as per the Veloce, very easily. I had a 2019 and had ZERO issues with it. It was super fun to drive, felt fairly well built, had supremely comfortable ride quality (did get a bit squirelly when pressed hard in corners), etc. I gave it back once the lease ran out and moved onto a G30 530D, which was very good as well, but didn't feel so much fun as the Giulia.
Plenty on car gurus well under $30k even In today's market. Also low miles but by alpha standards I guess it's high milage.. I dkn.. I really want one but have to wonder why such a great car gets dumped with such low miles.
I bought a brand new 2019 Guilia Ti sport and I absolutely loved it until about 15,000 miles. It was in the shop for over two months off and on for issues that they couldn’t seem to figure out. I experienced the battery issue within six months I had in the car and they replaced it with a Maserati battery because they said six months to get a new alpha Romeo battery! at 12,000 miles I started smelling antifreeze and I noticed a pinhole in the radiator and within a week it was gushing all over the engine. I took it in to service as I was about to go on a trip and they were very nice about it however they had to give me a radiator they had waiting for another customer because I was so upset that I just been in three times already in the past 2 months. The other issues I was having was that it took me 20 minutes to fill up the gas tank every time because the pump would just click off and I would have to baby it to get the rank full. Embarrassing to say the least. Finally after a code came up after two years of this in the car because they could never figure it out and they eventually replaced some part in the fuel system to make it stop doing it but at that point i already had so many computer issues as well I was done with the car. Was the most fun I’ve had in a car in a very long time on the twistiest of roads as far as handling and looks go it was unmatched. I’ve had 33 cars in my lifetime and none that were that beautiful. It is my daily driver so it has to be reliable. Again it was a great car up until 15,000 miles. Was definitely worth the experience but I would buy a used one to let somebody else get all the quirks out of it first and make sure it’s under warranty. Replaced the Alfa with a total opposite car which is a 2020 mustang GT, Oddly enough the insurance dropped when I bought the GT? Well worth the experience of owning the Alfa though. Just know what you are getting into. This will be my 6 th Gt but there will only be one Alfa.
The GT is just a different car all together obviously and it has been very enjoyable since I am 6ft 2 and the caddy is a little small for me on dimensions. Of course the back seat of the GT is useless but the trunk is plentiful. Wish I could afford a high end import and American muscle at the same time but until then I guess just flip flop every couple of years and appreciate each for what they bring to the table.
I purchased my 2019 Giulia new nearly 5 years ago. It has been fun, beautiful and perfectly reliable. It's my first Alfa and I plan to keep it for a long time. I am now looking for a 5 year warranty extension.
I will say I have a Giulia TI and I’ve had numerous issues. Bought used with 12k miles on it. I’m at 36k now. I’ve had the AC, fuel pump go out. My sunroof latch/ track broke. I currently have an issue with the oil in the vehicle. Read 3/4 on the electronic meter ( don’t get me started on how dumb this is ) the day before it read oil change required and was on red. No leak that I saw. It’s sad because it truly drives great, feels great. But the issues so far, which have been covered by the warranty, are a problematic and annoying.
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Guys I'd like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for writing all those comments on the internet about Italian cars. People here in Australia don't know Alfas, they are very rare, they see them on the road, they like them and then go on to read about them and come across your comments about how unreliable they are! And that keeps used Alfa prices rock bottom! You are offering a great service to the community, you saved me thousands of dollars on my used Alfa, thank you so much and keep up the good work!
Awesome comment!!
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Careful, there are MANY trolls on the net writing completely fictitious stories. There's one using multiple ID's (or several who knows) on YT who writes how much he's an Alfa fan but will never buy another because Alfa will not honor it's warranties. I immediately knew the stories were untrue and later saw similar but slightly different versions to make it sound there were many owners experiencing the same thing. When I called him (them) out, I got laughter emoji's and other snide remarks proving the stories are completely bogus.
What do you mean! They're TOTALLY UNRELIABLE (please keep up the lies i wanna get one before people catch on pleasee) 😂
@@spaniardsrmoors6817Thank god for the trolls!!! I want my cheap giulias
Are you all kidding folks? You're buying brand new car, ridding it 1,5 year, making 20k miles and doing review about how reliable car is? DO 100k at least, then we can talk....
200k or 20 years
I won't mention names as I cannot be arsed to get in to a debate. I got a brand new car several years ago and it spent more time in the dealership for the first nine months of ownership for continuous faults and failures than me driving it. The result was a refund because in the end they admitted that they didn't know what was wrong with it and couldn't fix it.
@@Sly_Wolf_1 the alfa???
@@sawit_b4u😂 No, german.
@@Sly_Wolf_1BMW I know I know.
Love the car and I am pretty sure its going to be reliable. I drove a Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde for almost 10 years and had no problems with it. Give the car a downpipe, good oil, the best fuel and take it to the service when its needed🍀
Agree!! 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹💯🏎
Only issues this car has is the door latch but it’s a cheap fix if it goes on you.
Basically like with any other car. If you care for it, it will carry you anywhere.
What is a down pipe if you don't mind me asking?
@@etiennecfourie777 replaces catalytic converter
I don't care if it depreciates, often needs maintenance or what ppl say. If i had the money you would not catch me in any german car. This is a master piece
I lucked out. My 2017 giulia TI has increase in value since I bought it used
@@Yuppie.Mike. all cars increased in value bro lol
Wow dude ,you so rough 😆🥶
Even old BMWs?
It's weird because where I live German cars aren't considered very reliable either.
I’ve had my 2019 Giulia for nearly 3 years. The car has been perfect, no extra trips to dealer. Lease will be up in February and I am buying this baby. Like an Italian woman, it is beautiful and performs great and she really handles well. I hope to keep it a long time.
3 years, seriously?. it's just like marriage it starts falling apart after 3 not before you !👈👈👈👈
@@carbonio28 I have owned plenty of new cars, those that have quality problems show it in the first 3 years. Cars with zero problems in the first 3 years have been reliable and require maintenance and replacement parts based on mileage.
I am sorry for you that you have had such bad luck with your cars and your marriage.
@@raya4358 dealer tech here and completely agree. Vehicles that come in often in the first 2-3 years will continue to be trouble down the road. Usually when problems occur 5+ years down the road it is because of lack of maintenance or they are wearable items (Hubs, struts, tie rods, etc.) all things that move and wear over 100k+ miles. It's modules, engine, drivetrain that should be going 200k+ nowadays.
I bought my Giulietta Quadrofolio when the lease was up, nothing else I fancied!!😂😂
I’ve had a 2017 Giulia veloce for 3 years and a 2018 Stelvio sport Ti for 3 years, Apart from a small problem with Giulia having a relay, there was no problem with either car
Had 2 of them. Not one problem ever. Amazing how far they came.
I've owned a wide range of Germans, and way more pricey ones, and my '18 TI Sport is hands down my favorite car I have ever owned. It's a blast and a beauty and enjoy any moment I leave the house. Viva Alfa!
I feel exactly the same way!!!
Exactly the same me too!
Glad to hear! How do they compare as far as running cost, and reliability?
@@Anthony-qh1xv I’m 32,000 miles into mine and no issues at all. Maintenance cost is on par with German brands
@@shaunreddy9571 ok! thx!
I am an Italian who loves ALFAs ... it always makes a certain effect to feel an American enthusiastic about an Italian car.
Glad to share the enthusiasm of your people and culture bro!
It's funny though because it seems like Italians drive more German cars than Italian cars themselves. I wonder why? Do they just not trust Alfa's?
Bro I been enthusiastic about Alfa Romeos ever since I went to car shows as a kid and I always loved the old Alfa Romeo spyder ,my dream is to have an old one and a new one I’m working on getting the new one now I am of Macedonian descent everybody always assume I’m Italian so I might as well get the Alfa Romeo
Diesel Alfas with JTD engines have been going for hundreds of thousands of kilometers in Europe with no fault, very reliable cars.
Just bought One last week with 95000 kms. Mito from 2009. 1.6 JTD diesel.
I bought the 2.1 diesel last may and it’s going great as my daily
True story
Every Diesel Alfas is a great buy?
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I purchased my first Giulia in April 2018. I purchased my second in May 2021. It is the first car I have ever had that I turned around and bought the make/model again. These cars have not been perfect, I have had a couple of glitches where the dealer had to do updates. The first Giulia had right around 60k when I traded it in. The only reason is that I was at the dealership for an oil change and ended up trading when I and saw a blue one with only 16k I had to have. I have used both of them in my job where I was commuting from Peoria, IL to Tennessee and surrounding states where my job territory was at the time. I have never once experienced a mechanical issue that disabled the car. The car was my office, spent hours idling in parking lots in the hot summer with the AC running, stuck in traffic jams, etc.
So glad to hear this!!!!
I bought my new 2018 Q4 Ti Sport (Veloce) back in April of that year, so its coming up for 4 years old now. It has been completely reliable and only minor issues such as I needed to "re-calibrate" the sunroof. Had 3 or 4 software updates. Have only 27k miles on but its never let me down. I even parked it for 1 Month at an airport last July and it started up right away! Great 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters so you can select gears at will. Great car and I'm keeping it for a while!
Awesome!
@@_fast4lfa 27k miles only???? After 4 years?
@@andressantana4457 yeh some old person had it before me
best moment i had with my ‘18 Ti Sport, back in early 2019 i was behind a motorcyclist at a red light, he peaked in his side mirrors and did a TRIPLE take to take a look at the car. back then i was pretty sure i was the only one with a Giulia in the area (had the car since early 2018, it almost took 2 years to finally see another one in town), i definitely felt special. people aren’t joking when they say this car breaks necks despite it being a base model. the handling is my 2nd favorite thing about the car for sure, it almost feels like it’s doing a precise nose dive into a turn then eats it up like nothing. drove a friends c300 w/ the amg package and it does not even come close when it comes to handling, almost felt like a regular economy car compared to the Giulia.
Absolutely agree!!!
Which model year would you recommend buying used? It seems the 17 & 18 have the same features
@juancabrera7773 Definitely the 2018. Not the first year but also before they piled even more electronics and other stuff in. 2018 is the best most raw year of the Giulia imo
Great vid, own a 2020 TI Giulia myself and absolutely love it. Happy you spread the word about Alfa’s, that are not nearly praised as they should be. Just a shame the Giulia will be the only model to showcase the Giorgio platform.
Yes! The word needs to be put out there! These are such underrated cars!
Grand Cherokee isn’t showcasing?
@@Chipshot124 not as much as the Stelvio is
I own a ti sport in Milano blue and I can honestly back you on reliability. These cars are awesome!!! People are missing out on a hidden gem of a car. Folks stop listening to the negative things things that people are saying about these cars and just go test it for yourself. You will be amazed! There is nothing else like it. NOTHING!!!!
I agree with you wholeheartedly! This car is an undercover super sedan!
I tried a Q4 TI veloce (280hp AWD) and it's amazing how i felt confident in the drive from the beginning. There are new cars that makes this car appear older but i fount it still very beautiful.
I dkn what to think. I go to the forums and read horror stories on these cars. I still want one. My second pick was a Cadillac ATS but that one has similar issues. 😢
@@dnegel9546 it’s a car like any else. Research and buy smart
Been driving Alfa's for decades. Still driving my third 156 model (JTS 2.0). Ii's now 18 years, no oil use, engine as lively as new, no rust. It still looks as good as the Giulia here. I bought it for 2500 euro's some years ago. My former 156, a 1.8 TS, I also bought second hand, total maintenance cost over exactly 10 years, 3000 Euro!
156 2.4 jtd 20v i remaped it myself and made downpipe 240hp 480nm it goes like train
I wish it was legal in the us
I bought a brand new Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrofolio when I retired in 2016. It has NEVER missed a beat after 30,684 miles to date. 01/22. Serviced every 12 months, no issues just one set of tyres!!!😁😁🇬🇧🇬🇧
Suberb review! I have a Stelvio QF but really contemplating on getting a Guilia as my second! Love it man! Keep doing these reviews!
I have a 2017 stelvio Q4 base. That all wheel drive is a game changer. Acceleration is sick.
Yessir
I got my 2018 ti July of 2021. I've love the car every single time I get on it. It's a true dream. Thanks for quality content and true testimony of the quality of the Giulias.
Got mine in may! I absolutely agree it’s terrific
Great video, got a Guilia Speciale - couple of issues so far after 14 months (new rear brake discs/pads as well as 2 new headlights) - both fixed under warranty. Love driving it, special car.
Awesome!!
I am driving an 2019 Giulia Veloce Q4 always with a smile on my face! this is the most enjoyable car I've ever driven. I did with the car 50,000 km with absolutly no issues. Before this car I had an 2017 model of the same car. I had some childhood problems as it was a new car, but once it was solved I did 85,000 km with no issues. Before the Giulias I had 2 giulliettas QV . Fun cars not a single issue!
I have a same model. The car have 177 000 km behind. No problems!
I think that what will people want to be told, and reassured about, is that the Giulia is BETTER and more rewarding than a BMW. It is a better proposition, and is equally reliable, if not better. It also has wayyyy more personality.
More reliable would be the compliment!
have you ever even driven a bmw i can tell you haven’t if you really did you wouldn’t be so one sided no a new car isn’t more reliable then a bmw this car hasn’t been out long enough to really know i test drove one it’s cool but the m340i is just way more exciting faster and reliable good old b58
@@Tm0n3y762 bmw’s are not reliable, at least any from the last. 7 or so rears.
@@tonunknown1 I have zero problems with mine both of them to be exact except regular maintenance
@@Tm0n3y762 Modern BMW’s have a crappy electronic disconnected driving feel. And the interiors have too much tacky plastic. It’s a car for people who just got money
Dude, best review evah!! That seals it thank you and great driving! Wonderful and helpful information all around. Especially, your reliability experience.
Hey wish you the best! You’ll love it!
I felt the same about the 4c a superb machine that most did not get!
I am an Alfista since 1976 still drive my 1976 Spider in Florida as a second car!
Own a 2021 QV and it's fantastic. Had 2 main issues which have all been rectified. Electronic throttle control issue under 100 miles of purchased. Fixed in 3 days due to factory related issue. No issue since then, and I'm sitting at 8.4k miles. The other, a coolant wiring issue which caused fans under the hood to stay on when car was in motion. Rectified in a day. I drive this car as a daily and outside of those two issues, the car is perfect. Practical, fun and safe! Next car will be an alfa or step up to a Ferrari. Either way, Alfa brand is on the rise in the US. the dealership network will get stronger! count on it.
@@patwalker8771 False. Read the trades. they are doubling down in the americas. even with the development of Tonale
My QV has been super reliable, no real issues so far and it’s nearly 5 years old! Totally agree with you about the batteries, I say you take care of the battery and it will take care of you! 👍
That’s awesome to hear. Have you had to do the serpentine belt replacement yet? What’s the most expensive things you’ve done so far???
@@_fast4lfa nope the belt was just inspected and still looks like brand new, I’ll get it inspected next year and see how it looks then. The most expensive thing was one rear shock replaced for $1900 Cdn, but covered under warranty. Besides that just oil changes! It’s a real pleasure driving it!
@@chasinglimits that’s awesome man I heard that the belt had to be done every 30k. I haven’t had mine replaced
Mine did not make it past the 3rd year unfortunately, i went back to the 4C that never failed me in the 3 yrs i had it.
@@sebastianroca1739 what happened with yours?
Thank you so much for your videos I really appreciate your one of the main reasons I'll be picking up my Alfa Romeo Giulia in the spring
Anytime!! Glad to hear it I hope you enjoy it just as much if not more!!!
Thank you so much for the review. I am not sure if you wrote a script or freestyling but you are crystal clear! First time watching your channel!
You’re welcome! Just free styling
I found your video whilst doing my research on the Giulia and I cannot believe how well spec’d your Alfa’s are for the price in the USA. In Australia were get three models and the midrange car is the ‘Veloce’ and is around $80,000AUD! I was already jealous enough - and then you show off by driving it around COTA, so now I hate you!😂 Thanks for the very detailed and honest video mate, I will be looking for more content from you in future. 🙏
Thank you mate hahah! I’m sure you will get your hands on one sooner than later. If you’re ever around let me know and I’ll take you on a spin!
Thank you for this vid !
I just bought an alfa romeo guilia ti sport back in September and I absolutely love the car. I been hearing the unreliability rumors, but I wanted this car since I was 16 & I grinded my way up to getting it. I told myself once i touch a good amount of $ thats the car im getting. Im 21 now, doing well and am absolutely blessed to have this car. Great video btw and love your car !
Thanks man!!! Glad to hear you have joined the team! It’s an awesome vehicle, congrats!
Same brotha. Everyone looks shocked I'm driving this car at 24. I tell them I grind and save my cash. Homeowner and nice car by 24. Always work hard.
Owned many Alfas(Alfetta/Giulietta, 33, 75/Milano 155, 916GTV and 156) and usually only bad maintenance caused unreliability, and no excessive maintenance ever needed. Enjoy your Giulias. Only good thing about the bad rep is low second hand prices
@@mikewhite1215 update bro I’m 24 and thinking of buying this car
@@_fast4lfa update?
looks fun! researching 2022 and newer models right now... your vid great starting point!
Great review! I'm test driving a 2022 today ... awesome tablas for the great video
I love the video, you covered everything in detail and the fact that you track the car? You already have my respect and I know you know what you're talking about. I love how european cars are getting more reliable! I always loved how a lot of them looked especially for the Giulia. They're also super affordable for amazing performance.
Was thinking of a Q50 but their turbos are very unreliable. It's honestly funny how a Japanese car is more unreliable than an Italian car nowadays. Pretty crazy
Yeh man thanks! Giulia over Q50 all day man not even close comparison, looks handling and presence go to the Giulia man
Hope you grab one!
Good review, i own a Giulia Quad since 2019, has been nothing but perfect. y brother also owns the Ti and his has also been trublefree for now almost 4 years.
Wow that’s awesome, glad to hear it!! Happy holidays friend!
Enjoyed your video! It is a pleasure to drive my Alfa Romeo Giulia Q4!!! It is so much fun!!!
Glad you are enjoying your Alfa! Kudos!
good thing i ran into your video before purchasing my first car i was in love with the alfa romeo i literally used to watch videos of this car all day but i was told its not reliable i love the car i have now but i still want to join the family i pray im able to get one soon , you earned a subscriber bro .
Great man I hope you get one!!!
I'm glad that you've done a reliability video on the guilia. I too own one of these fantastic gem 💎 of a car and this is the best thing to a FERRARI. LIKE FERRIS BUELLER SAYS, "IF YOU HAVE THE MEANS, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PICK ONE UP."
Yes!!
I owned a 2018 for 3 years and loved it. I had absolutely no issues with it other than it ate tires because I rode it hard. It did break a connector in the turbo coolant line but was a simple fix. No issues with my battery.. I want a quadrifoglio but will.have to wait a while.
My 2018 Q4 ate the factory tires in about 20k miles (run-flat Pirellis). I've switched to wider 245-35R19 Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus tires now and so far so good! The wider tread makes it look cooler and not enough error in speedo to matter!
@@martynh5410 I tried different tires too . I bought a set of Nitto Motivo's non rf but still couldn't get more than 10-12000 out of them especially the back. Can't understand that since it was all wheel drive. It was a lease so I no.longer have it but I do.miss it. One day I hope to snap up.a quadrifoglio.
I love your car!
Recall Alfas from mid to late 60's living in present day Croatia.
Italians used to come over to do road racing on public roads - roads were open to other traffic at the same time - recall the sound their engine made...was wonderful.
Local pharmacist had a four door Giulia...he was a cool dude, drove it with full brio!
Thank you! Sounds like a crazy and very very fun time haha
great video and nice to read the comments that they agree on the reliabilty.
Awesome review of the Giulia! You really hit all the points of why I think I'll never want to Not have a Giukia again lol. Glad to see you enjoying the TI Sport to the fullest, I have a QV now and I still miss the TI in some ways
Thanks!
What do you miss about the Ti?
@@_fast4lfa well, I miss the sunroof which really made the interior feel bigger, but I know that the carbon fiber roof gives you less weight and more headroom in the QV. I also miss having the AWD for the snowy weather we get, it handled snow really well, even on the OEM tires.
Also. It got a little less attention, now everyone wants to race me all the time 😆.
Also for some reason my 2017 QV doesn't have cupholders in the back, or folding seats( which I know they added later). I need to do a review of it!
@@32Tdub ahhhh ok subtle differences
Yeh I don’t mind not having a sunroof
@@32Tdub Sunroofs cause slow driving cuz of the down force specially when drag racing and drifting or maybe even highway pulls
@Youngniggafromdahood Its not always open, and I'm not sure how you assumed that I'd ever do a pull with the sunroof open, expecting it not to slow me down. Sunroofs were never about performance anyway
Previously owned the Giulia Veloce for 2 years - did 24k miles - and had one issue which was a strange squeak coming from the steering column. Dealer fixed within a few hours and on my way. Now had a Quadrifoglio for 18 months - currently 16k miles - and not a single issue. The only problem I have with the QV is that it's so much fun, only managed 7k miles before having to replace the rears!
Those are the best kind of problems
I just bought my 18 Giuliano and I have the same squeak lol. What did they say it is.
@@silverindigo8302 It was a loose spring in the steering column, they just had to replace the spring and that's it. Hope you got your problem solved!
I am italian and a car enthusiast. And I'm really happy reading all these comments about you guys buying Alfa cars and enjoying them. Alfa romeo was and still is not very notorious in foreign country but I think Giulia and Stelvio are catching up a little bit.
And I own a Stelvio Ti and I love it.
Yes that’s amazing! I love Alfa!
Always loved Alfas and after visiting Italy (including Milan) I love them even more as they seem to connect me to the places and great people I was lucky enough to visit - beauty, passion, pride and FUN. Currently own a Rosso Competizione Ti Sport (Veloce). Might trade for a QV or 4C next year.
💯Everything your saying is so on point.. !!!!! I own a 2019 and I'm loving the Alfa Romeo Giulia ..... Was thinking of going over to the S AMG 63 but having a hard time parting with the way this car performs !!! Seriously !!! She is no joke meaning the Alfa... The battery issue you spoke on is exactly the way you called it had that as the only issue ever on mines and it was a very easy fix. I now have 44900 miles on my Giulia, and to this day and have never even had a brake change and I do drive hard. But I do know how to drive. Much love for this post my brother. Hope this help anyone on the fence of buying one..
Love to hear stuff like this man! Glad to hear it!!! 🔥🔥🔥👏👏🙏
The amg is nice don’t get me wrong. Sounds good and it’s fast but it’s not quite an Alfa.
I live in Germany near Mercedes headquarters so AMG are everywhere. They all stare at me and give me a thumbs up
I had a 2018 Stelvio with battery issues and radiator issues. Alfa cares did not handle it well and the dealer - the only one in our entire large state - refused to change it out. The car was a couple months short of the end of the warranty. I traded it in. Also lots of engine lights coming on periodically. Loved the car, but good luck.
Excellent, excellent review. It is a gorgeous machine, inside and outside. You did the proper upgrades to make the car quick on the track.
Thank you! Sorry for the late reply!
Glad to see a review of the Q4, I've seen a lot for the QV but to me it is irrelevant: I want one of the most beautiful car ever but I don't need all the high-end performance and AWD is a no-brainer for where I live. Thank you!
Anytime! It truly is a great car
nice vid. got myself a 2023 qv performante last week.. love it.. enjoy your car :;)
I LOVE my Guilia ti Sport. I bought it new, 2021 model. Although I’ve had some bad luck in it (broken rear rim bringing it home!) (broken front bumper from hitting a large Ottoman in the road going 50.) It has been the BEST car I’ve ever driven. Mechanically, no issues whatsoever. By far the most FUN car I have had. Would highly recommend it. I have owned it since August 11 2021. At age 60, not my first rodeo. I get lots of notice and on occasion an impromptu race pops up. I hit Dynamic mode and beat them all. Easily beat a Challenger the other day without Dynamic on. I love, love, love my Guilia.
Glad to hear this is feel the same!
I've put away a variety of M3s and other souped up, boosted things in my "lowly" 2017 Q4 in N mode. They do fine in a straight line, but once there's TURNS, I'd look behind me and theyd be nowhere. Also 60 years old, and loving it :), no issues whatsoever, might trade for a QV or 4C next year.
@@LuisSoto-ho5fwYou and your 280hp are not touching any M’s, let alone 340i’s & 440i’s lol. Those things are much faster. In the bends the M cars would destroy this 4 banger.
@@NS416 Oh, but that has happened way too many times, in my experience. I guess I haven't encountered many competent drivers. I myself am no driving god, but I've seen too many of those M drivers go clueless the minute there's a bend. Interesting point of view, yours, though.
Just one last thing....we are both currently enjoying the GIORGIO platform...this was SERGIO MARCHIONNEs masterpiece...it will never be replicated by the FRENCH in their wildest dreams...therefore WE ARE DRIVING HISTORY! Merry Christmas!
Looks like I will have to get one
Next to my 124 Spider Abarth.
Great Review 👍
Thank you for this superb and informative video. Am on my second Alfa 159 but the Guilia is definitely my next car. Nothing compares to this.
Thank you! Beautiful car the 159! Glad to hear you thinking about a Giulia
I had a 2017 Q4 from 2018 to 2021. Bought it with 9k original miles. Traded it in at 60k miles (I commute 100 miles a day) because: 1) couldn't fill up the gas tank due to some charcoal filter issue, 2) the steering wheel clicked when turning to one side. The dealer wanted to replace the entire steering column. 3) the radiator was "seeping" fluid, but it was leaking, 4) and a couple other things the dealer found that I had no idea about. Total cost of maintenance was going to be $7000+, so I drove it over to Lexus and got a reliable car.
Warranty
7000$ for a 100k$ car as maintenance is not expensive 😂 specially the problem you mentioned here. If you can afford a car with an Ferrari engine in it, you should be able to afford the maintenance with it..
@@MrsCap2he said Q4 not QF, so not a 100k$ car, not in the slightest. And 7k$ for maintenance of a relatively new car is a lot. Never experienced this in a Lexus.
Sounds super reliable.
I had the 18 Giulia QV, and have a 19 Stelvio QV. Never a problem with either.
Seriously considering one of these and have seen a lot of videos, thanks for this, you should be selling them, I found it properly insightful. I've had a lot of German cars, in fact something from all of their manufacturers and the vast majority have had at least some sort of electrical or computer problems. Indeed I have one right now that throws up a check engine light if I even look at it the wrong way. I've had enough, maybe it's time to try a little Italian action. Thanks again, great video.
Thank you for the kind words! Go test drive one! You’ll fall in love
Go for it. You won’t be sorry. Easily better than any BMW or Mercedes I ever owned.
I has a QF for 18 months - no problem except hitting barrier lightly on track day - a beauty
Great video. I own the Motor Trend Misano Blue Ti that they had in their fleet back in 2018. I just hit the 50,000 mile mark and the car has been flawless. The only three issues I had were the same starter relay problem, which I replaced with a brand new relay, my rear defroster doesn't seem to work, and the auto start/stop never kicks in. I never really spent any time diagnosing those issues because they don't really bother me. All I care about is I've had the car for 2 years and I didn't have to put a dime into repairs.
Defroster fuse is in the trunk and takes the same relay/fuse from the front!
@@_fast4lfa I honestly didn't even check to see if the fuse was bad. The light in the climate control cluster illuminates, but no heat comes off the window.
You claim your car has been flawless but you describe problems with it....
Why would you have to pay for repairs on a two year old car that is presumably still under warranty?
@@williamegler8771 It has been flawless. Changing a fuse is as simple as changing a light bulb and it didn't cost anything. I'm not going to classify that as a mechanical fault. Fuses have a service life. They burn out.
@@EOtekk The rear screen heater and stop/start not activating, is an early sign that the battery is getting weak, (by design, to save remaining charge) so is a very early sign that you’ll need to replace the battery some time soon.
I think the only way I'd love the Giulia even more is if they did a liftback or station wagon/estate version, it's such a perfect car.
That would be cool!!
That would be tits!
😮💨😲😲😍😍
Of only America like estates more
They sell the estate version overseas
Wow, great review. It's beautiful! You were smart to get the 4 instead of a 6. It was a good price too. I am not big on turbos. I wish you could buy it without one. You have a wonderful car. Thanks for showing it to us.
Thanks!! Appreciate the kind words!
@@_fast4lfa You are welcome.
Great vid man. Really good info and positivity here
Thank you!!!
Car looks sharp. I enjoyed the video! I have a 2018 tI SPORT as well, 45k no major issues and still love it. Does your car have the factory carbon package? The side skirts look so nice. Was wondering if they were part of the carbon package or they have been added aftermaket?
Thank you so much and kudos on you Alfa! No it doesn’t I added these aftermarket from madness I love them they are so nice
Own 2 Alfa Romeo GT's 1.8 Twin Spark Monza II Edition, and the Busso 3.2 V6.
Not a single thing has ever went wrong with them, they are in immaculate condition!! Reliability is NEVER an issue.
🇮🇹🍀🏎️🐍 I will never drive anything else! Alfa Romeo forever!!
Loved the overview
Yo thank you so much for the great information bro I have been car shopping and I broke it down to this car. And a E350, but jus from watching your video im leaning to this car even more so thank you
Of course man! Good luck!! This one is way better
One of my friends had the fuel pumps go out at ~35k miles. Car would shut itself off after a couple hours of driving and pull itself over on the side of the road. You had to wait like 30 minutes before it would start again.
I absolutely love my Alfa. Best daily driver hands down
Absolutely agree. It’s an experience just driving to the grocery store
Welp looks like I need one of these in my life! Great video with great info man. Beautiful car by the way.
Awesome and thank you!!
Great video bro! Thinking about getting one of these!
Had mine 13months
Quadrifoglio
Had it remapped by celtic tuning to 604bhp
Never missed a beat in 24k miles
Awesome glad to hear! What did you switch to?
Are you in the UK? I live on the outskirts of London close to Heathrow. I’m willing to pay for a ride as a passenger in it.
I own a 2019 Stelvio and I’ve never had a problem with it. The car has been absolutely perfect.
My radiator was replaced under the service bulletin but it never leaked.
That’s why nobody buys Alfa. If you need to replace the radiator in just 2 years, imagine keeping this car for a decade or more.
@@brwchm2023 Nobody like you..... you buy BMW and replace entire car in 2 yers .... BMW ....its so reliable.. with BMW, all trips go to the gas station and to the service::))
Alfa make great and reliable cars with new models !
Only 2 years to breakdown that's awful car should last easily 10 years even ford does that and it basic
@@sylenzyostampa bmw is literally the most reliable car in Germany except Mercedes . Also alfro Romeo is literally number 1 In least reliable German car. You do know this yes.. that's means a fiat is more reliable and that's just sad
@@sylenzyostampa Ye, if you buy 25 y.o. shit box with "low milage" than this'll happen, we've had already 3 BMWs in family all of them were brand new ones and we've never had a problem except for oldest one which had some problem on adblue tank and it had to be replaced. So I don't know what are you talking about
Great video and beautiful car! Thanks for sharing have this on my short list for new car if I go for a four door next.
Absolutely! Hope you get one!
that was a symbolic moment the butterfly flying around the badge
I had my Giulia quadrifoglio for three years. Constant problems. Active aero had problems for 12 months. Car was always in the service shop. Final straw was my turning on the rear heated screen one cold morning to find it didn't work. The fix, to remove the loom as the rear screen is hardwired to the fusebox!! I traded the car and walked away. It was beautiful, fast and a real pain in the butt.
Sorry to hear that man
I have a 2019 and I’ve never really had problems except from the battery and I’m on a stage 1 tune planning on going Stage 2 with a downpipe. I love the car tho sounds and drives amazing.
Glad to hear it! Which tune?
@@_fast4lfa custom tune from project alfa I’m at 315hp. I’m gonna throw it on the dyno after I get the downpipe and got stage 2 , I heard you talking about the coolant which one did you buy ? My car is about to hit 20k miles and I’m looking to change it
@@YepFluh I use oem coolant bro. Project Alfa? I’ll look them up
@@_fast4lfa where do you buy the oem coolant?
@@slumpt4711 any dodge dealership
Damn, never really looked into these cars. Beautiful machine. Great vid.
Thank you brother
yeah I think that the reliability issues are mainly on the older models. My mom had a 156 and you would just wake up to the brakes being jammed or the head gasket being blown etc.
Love this video. Glad you went over these early car issues. How do you reset the oil change reminder in the car? Did you have to use the dealer or use dealer software?
I use dealer software called MES
@@_fast4lfa so you cant do diy oil change then?
@@michaellee7933 great question
Great car four years no problem just bliss and great times. Don’t know where the unreliability rumours came from, service has always been honest and a great experience
Foglio - G is silent.
Thanks and glad to hear it! Merry Christmas!!
Thats great to know, i got my alfa romeo ti sport in September and I love the car ! Even though i heard the bs rumors I still got it.
Rumours???? LOL. Alfa the BEST driving cars in the world!! But the reliability is ZERO!! I will never own another Alfa QV ever again. alfa replaced many many motors not once but sometimes twice in the 4 years warranty on the V6 motors. good luck keeping it pass warranty. the only thing reliable on alfa is the transmission!! other than that is junk.
Great video... I think the alpha Giulia is really underated. I'm seriously thinking about getting a used one. Cool thing is that they are pretty rare.
Do it man they are amazing cars and very underrated
Fantastic video! Loved it! Subscribed!
Thank you!!
2018 Quad owner here. Got engine work done at 6.7k miles. The got a new engine at 18k. Because it blew up while accelerating in 3rd gear doing 60 mph. Luckily not much traffic. At 24k new radiator. At every fresh start up to use Apple car play via my iPhone, the phone needs to be reconnected via the usb cable. While driving the headlights will momentarily flicker off and on or turn off then back on. Only notice that at night.
All work done was covered and under the warrenty.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely yes, as long as you enjoy driving, with bursts of speed and pinpoint accuracy. And have a bumper to bumper warranty. I will sell it or trade it before the warrenty expires. And get a new one.
Suppose that explains why there are so many used ones well under 70k.
Seems most owners don't hold on to them past 70k. Sucks for people like me who drive well into 200k range.
Very reliable. Got 53k on my 2017 Giulia and no issues. I had a faulty sensor fixed under warranty and was given a loaner Stelvio while part came in. Other than that, do the scheduled maintenance.
My base model is low cost brakes, tires, oil change.
Can I ask how much is a scheduled maintenance cost, and how often do you have to have it?
@@janoskovacs11 - largest was the 40k mile, 1500 at the dealership. I did mine at Eurofed for 900 plus rear brakes and a few gaskets. Went back to dealership later to have warranty work done at 0 cost.
How is it now?
I've owned the same car, except for the colors (Montecarlo Blue/Tan) and mine is a 2019. It has been an absolute dream to own. I've had two M3s, two GTIs a Volvo S60R, a Pontiac G8 GT and a SAAB 9-3 Turbo, to name a few more recent cars, and the Giulia Q4 is hands down the best. I lowered mine also, as the Q4s sit a bit higher than I like. Still rides smooth and corners hard. It has to be a daily driver and I live in the snow belt, and in spite of the way it looks, it's never let me down in the snow, ice, rain, etc.. I still adore the car like the day I bought it. Now at 32K miles. So much so, that I purchased it off-lease. I've never done that with another car, so that should say it all!
Awesome story 🔥🔥💯
Does the cold tempeture affect the battery?
@@xiaolingsu5236 No
Pretty dramatic story for a car review channel
@@xiaolingsu5236 Yeah everything effect those cars and electrical problems are very difficult to fix only real deal mechanical can fix those issues
Have had my giulia for a couple months now had the radiator issue and has been fixed since then no issues great car🔥🔥🎖
Excellent!!!
What year
I will say to some of the European comments here. We here In the US tend to drive way more than you guys. Pure geography. The racked up miles test the durability and endurance of the cars much more.
Beautiful car man!
Thank you!!
I have a 2018. 15800 miles … runs like a race car 🏎! 👍🏻
Is there anyone who drove it past 200k km? If it doesn't break below 100k, it just means it's not an utter garbage.
Thanks for this very informative video! I'm getting a QV, probably the Stelvio.
Anytime! Those are amazing cars, I hope you enjoy it!!!
Interesting to see how it holds up beyond warranty. Im seriously considering one for my next car. How is the 0-60 accelarstion 4.5 secs but car and driver shows about 5.5 secs?
Car is underrated by magazine reviewers. May have been tires or weather or drivers
Car is 4.9-.8 0-60 stock
Mine is 4.2 0-60 fastest I’ve gone
Mine can beat anything on the road. Winter or summer tires. (Good ones, of course.)
I honestly thought this was a rich person's luxury car. It wasn't until I recently googled the cost did I realize it's totally reasonably priced! Now I can't stop looking at them... Definitely looking at getting one now
Do it! They are amazing rides!
Same here haha
The earlier cars with the 2.0T are all the same engine (they did make some changes further down the line) - but the super (etc) can be mapped to 280bhp as per the Veloce, very easily. I had a 2019 and had ZERO issues with it. It was super fun to drive, felt fairly well built, had supremely comfortable ride quality (did get a bit squirelly when pressed hard in corners), etc. I gave it back once the lease ran out and moved onto a G30 530D, which was very good as well, but didn't feel so much fun as the Giulia.
Great video! Question, where did you get the yellow side emblems, they are great!
There's no way you got that for under $30k new? Your spec probably costs at least $45k msrp.
Plenty on car gurus well under $30k even In today's market. Also low miles but by alpha standards I guess it's high milage.. I dkn.. I really want one but have to wonder why such a great car gets dumped with such low miles.
I bought a brand new 2019 Guilia Ti sport and I absolutely loved it until about 15,000 miles. It was in the shop for over two months off and on for issues that they couldn’t seem to figure out. I experienced the battery issue within six months I had in the car and they replaced it with a Maserati battery because they said six months to get a new alpha Romeo battery! at 12,000 miles I started smelling antifreeze and I noticed a pinhole in the radiator and within a week it was gushing all over the engine. I took it in to service as I was about to go on a trip and they were very nice about it however they had to give me a radiator they had waiting for another customer because I was so upset that I just been in three times already in the past 2 months. The other issues I was having was that it took me 20 minutes to fill up the gas tank every time because the pump would just click off and I would have to baby it to get the rank full. Embarrassing to say the least. Finally after a code came up after two years of this in the car because they could never figure it out and they eventually replaced some part in the fuel system to make it stop doing it but at that point i already had so many computer issues as well I was done with the car. Was the most fun I’ve had in a car in a very long time on the twistiest of roads as far as handling and looks go it was unmatched. I’ve had 33 cars in my lifetime and none that were that beautiful. It is my daily driver so it has to be reliable. Again it was a great car up until 15,000 miles. Was definitely worth the experience but I would buy a used one to let somebody else get all the quirks out of it first and make sure it’s under warranty. Replaced the Alfa with a total opposite car which is a 2020 mustang GT, Oddly enough the insurance dropped when I bought the GT? Well worth the experience of owning the Alfa though. Just know what you are getting into. This will be my 6 th Gt but there will only be one Alfa.
Sad story, but glad you enjoyed it!!
Would you have considered the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing if it had been available? Seems like a closer fit than a Mustang GT.
Mustang GT? No comparison.
The GT is just a different car all together obviously and it has been very enjoyable since I am 6ft 2 and the caddy is a little small for me on dimensions. Of course the back seat of the GT is useless but the trunk is plentiful. Wish I could afford a high end import and American muscle at the same time but until then I guess just flip flop every couple of years and appreciate each for what they bring to the table.
I purchased my 2019 Giulia new nearly 5 years ago. It has been fun, beautiful and perfectly reliable. It's my first Alfa and I plan to keep it for a long time. I am now looking for a 5 year warranty extension.
Well done my friend. Planning to get one shortly 😊
Yes it is reliable. It s a great timeless well built car.
I will say I have a Giulia TI and I’ve had numerous issues. Bought used with 12k miles on it. I’m at 36k now. I’ve had the AC, fuel pump go out. My sunroof latch/ track broke. I currently have an issue with the oil in the vehicle. Read 3/4 on the electronic meter ( don’t get me started on how dumb this is ) the day before it read oil change required and was on red. No leak that I saw.
It’s sad because it truly drives great, feels great. But the issues so far, which have been covered by the warranty, are a problematic and annoying.
not a fan of Alfa's but that styling and the trim in it has changed my mind, nice car my friend
Thanks!!!
nice review, and nice car as well, Alfa Romeo has been underrated in most of people mind. But someone truly knows car can tell the difference
Oh yes, and honestly, I get positive compliments everyday I drive it
I have a QV and it's better than any Ferrari Porsche, M-car, AMG, you name it.