Can The Nurburgring King Also Be A Practical FAMILY CAR? Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

How much does it cost to run a Giulia Quadrifoglio? is this really a suitable Daily DadCar? let's find out.
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[@MattiusMaximus]

I’ve owned one of these for 2 years. It’s been fantastic over 18,000 miles. I recommend it to anyone considering one, they really are as good as the reviews say they are.

[@dadcars]

Amazing! 🤙 what a special car to do those miles in 😎

[@nakmas73]

What kind of MPG do you get bud? I have a DB9 and a 400bhp 640d for daily which gives 45mpg but I’m looking at buying one nice car

[@faisalfaruque2849]

Just need to drop sub 30k. Ive been eyeing one up since my giulia veloce lease was over

[@nrahim91]

I have a Montreal Green one as my daily driver with a kid. I've never had a car receive so much positive attention - even from non-car people. Can't see myself selling it anytime soon!

[@nrahim91]

And just noticed you were driving on the Portsdown Hill - I live just down the road!

[@dadcars]

Amazing DadCar 🫡

[@ianlee487]

And what a colour and what a car

[@remcosol]

I have had mine for 5 years and still love it every day , problem free as well 👍👍👍

[@dadcars]

Awesome 🤌😊

[@paulcarter3271]

I bought one in March last year and my grandsons love it - indeed when asked what car we should go in there is only one instruction; Always take the Alfa. A novel chanel and the girls are wonderfully opinionated - especially in the Tonale Bambini. 🍀💯🇮🇹🏁😊

[@dadcars]

Awesome! Coolest grandad around 🙌😊 thanks Paul

[@darrenstables4171]

Stunning car especially in green with tan interior. Need an alfa in my life!!!

[@dadcars]

That spec would be 🤌🤯

[@markreynolds8449]

This car is just perfect.

[@dadcars]

🤙😎

[@corradotox]

I owned one and it was probably the best all-around car I ever owned. I had to sell it only because I needed a car that my 22yo son could also share with me and the Quadrifoglio was a bit too much for him. I got another Giulia, just with a smaller engine. They are amazing cars.

[@joeh7675]

Just brought a 2020 QV after my son wanted to go to car shows with me and Mrs saying the car had to have isofix and take two car seats. This video was the decision maker, Cheers!

[@dadcars]

Happy to be of service! Congrats! You have an awesome DadCar!! 👏

[@ianlee487]

I have a 68 plate giulia quadrifoglio in trofo white I pinch myself every day in owning such an amazing car .just look at this masterpiece. And before anyone asks no I've never had a problem with it this is my 15 th alfa along with alot of other makes .nothing comes close to a Italian cars soul and passion built in .

[@dadcars]

🤌😎

[@nessuno5403]

Trofeo*

[@m1keyw]

Had my Giulia Quadrifoglio for nearly 3 years now and it's been superb!

[@dadcars]

Great choice 👌😎

[@DanielHogg-st8mo]

Ooooh i cant wait for this one!! The julia quad is my favourite 4 door in the WOOOOORLD!!! ❤❤❤

[@dadcars]

🤙😎

[@MOSSFEEN]

GIULIA

[@denisspratt926]

I love the Giulia QV. One of the best looking saloons money can buy. Keep up the good work.

[@dadcars]

Amazing right! 🤙😎

[@chubbyballsack]

i still prefer the looks of the 159. still looks better than any sedan today, imo. wish it was as good!

[@Paynos]

Great video! Been obsessed with the Quadrifoglio since I was lucky enough to drive one in 2019, and not stopped talking about wanting one since. Definitely on the to own list.

[@dadcars]

Yep! I can see why and agree 🤙

[@zagatolinoj9991]

Many thanks for the really great and authentic presentation of the Giulia. With your typical manner, you convey the emotions that one has when driving an Alfa. I also think it's great that you are passing this Alfavirus on to your children.

[@dadcars]

😂👏👌

[@danisantabarbara5931]

That sound is outstanding. Bella

[@dadcars]

🤙😊

[@daoud1256]

As a dad with my kids its been fine actually the kids are always looking me to go into race or at least dynamic

[@dadcars]

Fantastic! 👌😎

[@Food_n_Driver365]

Adorable review partner 😂 I love my QV. It is pure joy! I’m at over 87,000 miles! I’ll be having my first child soon too and I can’t wait to take it on a ride!!! Nice balance of sound clips and flybys in this vid 💪🏼

[@dadcars]

Awesome congrats! 😊

[@mattbettany1174]

I had a Giulia Veloce on lease for 3 years. Misano blue , 19 dark hole alloys and yellow callipers. Every fuel stop , every junction, every car park, I’d get compliments all the time. It was faultless in ownership. The only downside was I’m ashamed to say I accrued 9 points for speeding. So after the lease finished I bought a 1988 Alfa Sprint QV . Daily drove that for 12 months before getting a more sensible GT 1.9 JTDm for the motorway miles I was doing.

[@dadcars]

Yeah I’d like to try a Veloce…

[@mattbettany1174]

@@dadcars QV looks for a lot less money 👍

[@johnshaw8013]

It means 4 leaves! Great name 👍

[@gcosmos960]

Every video you make presents a car from my dad car wish list. Please stop being amazing reading my mind haha. This will be my next car, it’s the absolute all rounder. Happy new year ❤

[@dadcars]

Awesome lol 😂 🙌

[@steriledial]

I had one of these for 4 years and it’s ruined me. I fancied a change, sold it, but now can’t find anything that matches up. They’re exceptional in so many ways.

[@dadcars]

Ruined you financially? How much per year did it work out?

[@steriledial]

@@dadcars I mean it ruined me for anything else. Nothing has matched up so far! It was just so good all round. Always exactly where you wanted it to be on the road, with ‘psychic steering’, comfortable and practical enough, and exhilarating/scary enough when you choose. It certainly didn’t ruin me financially. Had the 5 year warranty and service pack 👍

[@johncreedon7847]

Have one for 2 year now. My wife daily drives it as she does low miles..I take the x5 30d on my daily commute. We have our baby seat in the back. Super drivable daily with plenty space and great economy. Then at the weekends ,I take it, put in race and have the time of my life. Amazing car.

[@dadcars]

Amazing 🙌 spot on what I imagined it would be like 😅 my wife has a 30d… plan on swapping it this year though, maybe a stelvio?

[@johncreedon7847]

@@dadcars good idea ! Fully agree also on a coloured badge on the wheel. Would be lovely

[@danielb507]

Definite Dad Car goals!

[@dadcars]

Thanks Daniel! For a channel at my size this means the world 🙏🥰

[@Chazaxl]

Try the Stelvio, not as much fun but with 4WD and the same motor / similar dynamics, very good too.

[@dadcars]

Yep… potential X5 replacement for my wife 🤌😎

[@FRFRANKIE]

Hi Ben and daughter. Hope your all doing good. That is one very cool car. I love the color of it. I also love that red stitching on the inside. Love the back folding seats too. I remember when my Mum had a Alpha Romeo Milan or Milano. Cool cat, but it was small. Loved the video. Take care and stay safe.

[@dadcars]

I’m hoping to get some older, more affordable alfas on soon too :)

[@nessuno5403]

Alfa* Romeo Milano (or 75 in the world)

[@juanbugatti490]

Love the video 👍🏼 Back in 2018 I owned a brand new Giulia 2.2 diesel with a remap to 240hp, rwd, and a wonderful chassis. I loved it. The car got totalled in an accident which wasn’t my fault, and I made the mistake to not replace it with another Giulia. I mis it every day and I’m really craving after a Giulia Q with manual transmission. At the moment it’s out of reach for me, but one day this will be my dad car. For now I can keep myself satisfied with my C30 T5, which I actually bought after seeing you doing the family stuff in de dadb9. Thanks for the inspirational videos 👍🏼

[@dadcars]

Tremendous! I’ve been looking at stelvios for my wife a lot since driving this 😅

[@juanbugatti490]

@@dadcars understandable, the Stelvio drives very similar to the Giulia. Even the base petrol or diesel engines drive pretty well (especially after a remap) and are actually pretty reliable (if you’re not going for the manual diesel though). It’s not as quirky as the Tonale, but way more of a drivers car. Just a shame they never made a Giulia wagon, that would have been the sweet spot imho.

[@Hali88]

@@juanbugatti490yeah - a Giulia estate would have been great!

[@shiftdowntv4511]

Saw you recently on Alex's channel putting the child seats in the rover. I've been using my ct4 blackwing as a kid hauler. currently at 615whp it moves around pretty well!

[@dadcars]

Awesome 🙌😎 welcome to the channel

[@user-vc3sb6cw3u]

Hey, finaly u got it under your fingers, the bella macchina ❤ as u know I have one, already 14 months as daily dadcar, and it is beaty&beast, no problems, kids happy and demanding "open the exhaust-flaps" 😊 yes, parts are expensive, but with "bumper2bumper-garanty" no problem. I don't think I would sell it ever, maybe future classic? Hope u get one 4 u soon! Cheers!

[@dadcars]

Amazing cars 🙌 I absolutely loved it 🤌

[@tomgarrett2846]

I love your channel and your perspective.

[@dadcars]

Thanks! I’m glad you found us! 😊

[@heinedenmark]

Liked and subscribed.. Great video. Greetings from Denmark.

[@dadcars]

Awesome! Welcome :)

[@Birmingham_racing]

I love a practical car especially an estate because it does everything. I know you have your vito to take care of other duties but if you only have 1 car practicality matters

[@dadcars]

The vito is only a 2 seater though annoyingly… not sure what to do with it, it’s rusting away 🙈 update video soon I think 😅

[@xtadeus4777]

Thx for the vidéo. In the process to try to get a New one ! Next week, should receive the offer. We will see ...

[@dadcars]

👏😎

[@xtadeus4777]

@@dadcars there is a super sport limited édition (275 worldwide) ✌️ I try to sée if I can get it (possibly at same Price as a normal config I made)

[@erikklootwijk8044]

Like the channel a lot. Want it to do well. Currently own a 986 Boxster as Dadcar but looking for something more practical. Thanks for the video

[@dadcars]

Awesome! I’ve done loads of videos that hopefully can help your search for a replacement 😊🤙

[@Echoes1910]

Enjoyed the video. The QF is well out of my price range and but a pipe dream, however I have just got a very cheap 18 plate Giulia 2.2 diesel with 100,000+ miles for just £10k. My experience so far; incredible chassis, and super quick steeeing, stock brakes in my car are better than expected. I’m seeing 50+ mpg on a run and 40-42 around town. Cosmetically it’s pretty good, doesn’t really show its miles, same for the interior. Very happy with my choice, it looks expensive but wasn’t, will be interesting to see how I get on as I pile on the miles.

[@dadcars]

Awesome! Good looks and fantastic economy!

[@majane1008]

Got a veloce right now. Hoping to find a cheap qf for sale soon.

[@Hali88]

lots of torque from those engines too so I expect they are pretty quick in real world road driving

[@user-bk2tc2dw5n]

Thank you for all your interesting video. I’m searching for my new car. My shortlist is Granturismo Sport, Gransport and the giulia QV. I already tested the grantursimo, I loved the design and the sound, but I was disappointed by the direction too much soft. I never tested the others. If you have to makes choice, in terms of driving sensation (including sound…), wich one is your favourite ? Thank you in advance,

[@jamesmartinwyatt]

Good video! I love how unfazed your daughter is with >500 bhp acceleration.... I spent 9 years in XFR's (also a 500bhp 4 door RWD Dadcar, and one you should consider) and switched to one of these recently. I can't really fault it to drive, though I do miss the V8 sound on startup and at low revs. Its ride quality - crucial in this country with its awful roads - really sets it aside from the typical German competiton, as does the rarity and lack of negative image. It is incredibly easy to drive in normal mode like you say - the Jags could bite - in a big way - even with all the aids on. That "£1900 major service" is every 4th service not every other. Using prices from AHM, one of the best specialists (not far from you as I recognise some of those roads) - which are similar to main dealer prices but with better care/knowledge - my 2018 would be £475/£565/£475/£1345 to service, in recurring 4 year blocks. Until you need the usual diet of brakes and batteries anyway............. Also its well into 2018 before you get 5 belts and folding seats... They are not an easy car to learn the precise specs on, there were very few changes from 2016 to 2024 but its hard to get definitive facts about what the specs are! Overall the car is so, so capable and quick that its almost its biggest drawback, its moved the game on so much from the 156GTA I had 20 years ago, but the roads and speed limits are the same. Luckily I drive in Europe a fair bit....

[@dadcars]

Yeah all my little ones have been in some incredibly fast cars now 😅 I mention some jag options funnily enough in my trading down episode from a few weeks back 🤙

[@myou6675]

Love my 21 model year Giulia QV. It’s a 5 seat too. Only replacement I have in mind should we have kids is the Stelvio QV

[@ben_parry]

You don’t need an SUV just because you’ve had a kid 😊 - keep the Giulia!

[@myou6675]

@@ben_parry totally agree and I love the Giulia but my dad sometimes needs a wheelchair and the extra boot space would come in handy. I’ll have to convince the mrs to buy a Stelvio QV..so I can keep my Giulia QV

[@ben_parry]

@@myou6675 what can I say.. if you end up with two QVs on the drive you are winning at life! 🫡

[@dadcars]

Oh! So you can get 5 seat after 2019?

[@myou6675]

@@dadcars yes indeed I believe they are all 5 seats after 2020, mine is anyhow. Loving the content and channel progression, keep it up!

[@giulimarconi1715]

You are driving history my friend..... this is what Jaguar....Mercedes...BMW... could not do....Still holds the NURBURGRING record 8 years later and it will never be broken...NEVER!

[@andymjflemming]

Love you videos, have you done any vids on estate cars for those of us needing the extra practically?

[@dadcars]

Yeah I’ve done a couple 😊 not a modern wagon yet though but soon to come I’m sure

[@nekite1]

The best thing about the Tonale is the colour. I do like Alfas though, and the Quadrifoglio is a peach.

[@dadcars]

Yeah externally the tonale is a cool looking suv…

[@MOSSFEEN]

SAVAGE CAR SUBBED

[@dadcars]

🤙😎

[@itsaderpyturtle5491]

I'm so sad that I've given up my Alfa Giulietta for an MG ZS lol, next step is a Giulia...

[@dadcars]

🤙😎

[@A2KLAU]

This has been on my wish list for a very long time, even before we got our EV. My only wish was that it would be available in manual. The similar generation M3 does, but very rare 😅

[@dadcars]

Thank you my man 🙌😊 yep! it’s an incredibly special modern DadCar 🤌

[@DarkoC]

In Switzerland we have manuals :)

[@A2KLAU]

@@DarkoC looks like a 6 speed manual! This is suddenly a very tempting proposition over the M3 to get it manual converted 🤔

[@deaks25]

The New Car Uplift tax is insane, I didn't realise it was so steep. Makes my 650i's £630-odd seem not so bad... I do agree on the interior; every car seems to have black leather (or faux-leather) interior so a high-end car needs a bit more to feel as special as it looks. Ben's Grandsport has both an eye-catching exterior colour and a lovely interior colour.

[@dadcars]

Tax on my gransport is £300 odd as it’s a 2005 😅

[@swyton]

I have a 2017 Quadrifoglio and tax this year was only £180 ! Insurance is good too- it’s my perfect Dad car! Love it. Only issue is that the rear seats are not comfortable for my teenage girls after about an hour - so some well placed back supports solved that! Brilliant car. Oh and beats most things when provoked 😂

[@Hali88]

It may be due to the luxury car (over £40k list price) tax on the first 5 years on top of VED.

[@R-Tap]

The carbon fibre seats are an amazing, and rare option.

[@tango22ah]

Finally,finally you picked a winner. Coulda washed it mind you.

[@panos1793g7]

I hope the Gods will bless me with one someday 🙏 Amen

[@2702simmo]

I do like these. Never driven one and find the price a bit excessive but seems they are worth it

[@dadcars]

Start from around 30k used now!

[@erikklootwijk8044]

Bedankt

[@dadcars]

Oh wow thank you this is very kind of you 🙌😊

[@johnshaw8013]

A 2ltr 4cylinder turbo engine such as an SR20DET pushing 300bhp will do 38mpg on a long run, but will eat 6 or 7mpg on a trackday! I know as I've done it!

[@psychogobetween]

OK, I'll go and watch the tonale and I'll ask my wife to watch it too

[@dadcars]

Yay! Hope you enjoy 😅

[@veroniquepaquet5092]

One day man, one day...

[@PaulAndBiscuit]

Great car but the parts costs can definitely be insane.

[@andrewervin4716]

Was hoping you would review one of these, I've got one and they are amazing, with plenty of kid space in the back etc. The car tax figure quoted seems a bit off though, I pay £570 per year. Also worth mentioning the Alfa Romeo service packs, I paid £1400 for 2 years which includes the 4 year or 36000 mile major service with belt change.

[@ianwoolfenden8654]

The tax is off, I gave the wrong figure to him my mistake, mine is 6 months payments not 12 so it’s half

[@dadcars]

Yep I’ve taken that out as it was misleading 🤙

[@owenwhelan765]

Service pack was worth it for me (68 in blue). Positive dealer experience also

[@jamiesprake7398]

Speaking from experience (had one) the car tax is only £570 per year, I think you’ve got confused on the first year’s registration tax that’s included with the on the road price, for comparison £570 is the same as a diesel Mercedes would pay if the list price is over £40k. So it’s actually pretty good.

[@ianwoolfenden8654]

Yeah it was me who got confused I didn’t realise I pay over 6 months not 12 just checked my monthly payment

[@steriledial]

Yep, once it’s 6 years old it’s only uk £180, as any car over the £40k when new has the added £310/320 for 5 years following the 1st year’s rate, (unless full ev, which is set to change in April too.)

[@ohadams8008]

Hey dadcar. Where did you get the stickers on the car???? is it the same one on Ebay?

[@dadcars]

It’s not my car! So sadly I do not know 🤷‍♂️

[@ianlee487]

I dont know if anyone has ever noticed but we get a reveiw for a alfa giulia quadrifoglio. And we get the German garbage owners putting their so called point across trying to big there m3,s up they dont come close .especially with there joke of a front grille. But its always handy if you want a barbecue.

[@nickcutts2068]

How much quicker on the move is something like this than a Gransport? I own a Gransport but always wonder if these modern 500hp saloons feel significantly quicker on the move..

[@ianwoolfenden8654]

I drove the gran sport, I kinda liked it, but for me the cars are not comparable

[@dadcars]

They feel more than 20 years apart in experience. Modern cars like this though don’t feel fast when cruising around. Where as in the GS you can be going 38mph and look down to check you’re not going over 40 😅 flooring it on a rolling start not in race and doing the same in a GS, I’d say the GS “feels” faster… but in race it’s very clear which is faster.

[@britishbiker]

Hi Ben, not related to this video (apologies!) but long story short we've got twins on the way and already have a 2 year old! This means we're now looking for a car with 3 proper isofix points in the back (rather than the 2 most have). I know the Ford S Max could cater for us but its a rather dull car for the enthusiast! Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks, Nick

[@dadcars]

Congrats! Audi Q7 does I believe, or you could keep the car you have and get a multimac… check my how to fit 4 in a 2+2 video from a few weeks back 🤙 you can put multiple rear facing minimacs in them

[@britishbiker]

Thanks Ben! I'll check out that video and have a look at some Q7s on AutoTrader...I do like a big diesel engine

[@S13Andy]

really looking at one of these to potentially replace my mk4 supra and b7 rs4 into one car as ive got a baby on the way but talks of 20k in warranty work in such a new car is terrifying!

[@dadcars]

The bulk of that money was two new headlights and the active front splitter replacement… all of which could have been done for a fraction if they repaired not replaced. I personally wouldn’t be concerned about buying out outside of warranty and paying an independent to look after it 🤙

[@S13Andy]

do you know how much the headlights were out of curiosity they must be crazy money! @@dadcars

[@ianwoolfenden8654]

@@S13Andythey are £1900 each at the dealer plus fitting

[@S13Andy]

wow so probably 5k in that repair alone!@@ianwoolfenden8654

[@owenwhelan765]

I've had one from new - 68 plate and 30k miles. No significant maintenance costs or reliability issues, servicing with a dealer pack isn't bad. Main complaint is that the original tyres were just dangerous when the conditions were cold or wet. Also, residuals seem okay.

[@robertlloyd7493]

😊

[@dadcars]

🤙

[@stenzky]

I have a MY21 and my tax is 600 something, am I missing something re the 1600?

[@dadcars]

Yeah that was a mistake 🤙 meant to say that was it was for the first year when new

[@gillesdebritalycars]

👍

[@johnm5131]

I think for it to be a family car, it would have to be able to start & run everyday, No?

[@thesim1370]

This or a Ferrari FF?

[@dadcars]

The FF is still my ultimate dream DadCar! 🙌

[@seaeyeare]

1:44 ... did they put the flag stripe on backwards orrrrrr ...

[@ianwoolfenden8654]

It’s mirrored on either side, they do it all over the car, there’s some reason for it I can’t remember 😅

[@seaeyeare]

@@ianwoolfenden8654 If I got this car ... and I really love this car so maybe one day I will .. I would absolutely change that around it looks so obnoxious backwards. Putting a country's flag upside down OR backwards is legit disrespect. Who ever thought that was a good design idea needs to be fired.

[@johnshaw8013]

Great car, great engine, great sounds! Sh1t Italian reliability and electrics that will turn this into a money pit after a few years.. Lovely car though!

[@LMHSim]

Alfa's are more reliable than any BMW or Audi, just look at the stats

[@dadcars]

My bet is when they reach “money pit” years they’ll also stop depreciating which will off set it 😉

[@nessuno5403]

Electrics and reliability did affect the early production up to the 2019 upgrade

[@pereldh5741]

Dream car! Sadly they start at 50000€ 😢

[@brandonfisher4553]

This or an m3

[@LC54YPW]

I know the owner 😂

[@SuperBadger1983]

giulia over an M3? 🧐

[@My_Auto_Chronicles]

F80 M3 is actually the way to go....😂😂😂

[@dadcars]

The interior on your f80 M3 is better that’s for sure 😅

[@ianlee487]

If your brain maybe

[@markwilson9061]

£78,195 tho, not really every dads car

[@MattiusMaximus]

I agree - I mean I own one, I’m subscribed to this channel, and I’ve not even got kids, so maybe this channel isn’t solely for niche dads who have the exact same budget as yourself?

[@dadcars]

There are a few on auto trader for sub £30k!

[@markwilson9061]

@@MattiusMaximus I can afford one, I am mortgage free, I just wouldn't be happy with the depreciation, and some gutless turd wanting to whip it off my drive.

[@markwilson9061]

@@dadcars some poor bugger took the hit on that, depreciation is my biggest gripe.

[@v-gun9735]

The lightweight thing is not true. As your friend Jayemm said, “Alfa’s scales don’t work”. It actually weighs around 1700Kg.

[@dadcars]

Yeah they claimed it was lightest in class or something but that was dry weight and it wasn’t …. Modern cars are not light! It’s still lighter than a G80 M3.