Guide To Buying A Used Alfa Romeo Giulia or Stelvio 2.0T (5 preowned buying tips/ checks)

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Guide to buying a used Alfa Romeo Giulia or
Stelvio 2.0T
1. Radiator leaks earlier models
2 Turbo O ring leaks
3. Battery issues
4. Check on maintenance/ wear and tear items. (Cosmetics)
5. Warranty dos and donts
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[@Swc99]

Forgot to add to check that coolant hose from the reservoir to engine they crack easy they are plastic, I replaced mine with a rubber high pressure wire hose and it’s been a great alternative Alfasti bro

[@alfamods2.0T]

I know bro! I made the video and coolant reservoir hose made my notes but I forgot when filming . I’ll make a video addressing that later on. Maybe another top 3 common issues Sunroof issues and gauge cluster going black as well.Thanks for watching!

[@Swc99]

@@alfamods2.0T keep at it brotha I enjoy the videos ❤️

[@namir91]

Was shopping 2018's recently and these are good tips but for under $200 you can get a pre purchase inspection at an alfa dealer for a tech to look it over completely, also a protip I asked them for the Mopar warranty which they do an inspection for, and I was able to get them to do the Mopar warranty inspection at the same time as the PPI (its basically the same inspection so they just didn't charge me twice for the same thing). Great tips though thanks for the video

[@baloosd]

i bought my second Alfa (a 2018 Stelvio Ti Sport) used with a CPO warranty, and Mopar let me extend it to a 7 yr./100k miles CPO for not too much dinero. great peace of mind.

[@onefastboi14]

How do you like it? I’ve been thinking of getting one for my wife as we have been driving a Stelvio for a week or so and it’s been a lot of fun

[@soocerboy704]

@@onefastboi14 my problem is finding somebody who knows how to work on an Alfa Romeo I have car problems and the even to bring it to the dealer is 2 hours away from me which honestly isn’t bad but could become an inconvenience

[@victormaholik594]

Alpha tech here, the sunroof will break, the intercooler/intake will leak, the power seat mechanism will break, the rear tires will eat the inside edges off. Those cars eat coolant. Every single alpha I see is low on coolant. Also if it sits too long that brick that controls the intake valves? Will make the car run like crap. The waste gate actuator will develop slack and cause low boots issues. They are job security. Those lines on the turbo always leak.

[@kevinmendoza3566]

😅 making me second guess getting one lol

[@tonyphelps8374]

Would everything you mentioned be covered by a warranty?

[@alfamods2.0T]

You are 100% correct. I’ll make a secondary video to address this issues you mentioned as well. People have started making their own bushing kits and creating watergate arms to remedy the actuator. The multiair is a major issue on some. The dam O rings will forever be an issue.

[@alfamods2.0T]

Yes

[@alfamods2.0T]

You should be fine just get an extended warranty.

[@an3ony]

I gotta say, I want a Giulia so much. Scary car as I"m a BMW/Audi guy- but this car is so damn good looking. IMO, the best looking sedan on the road today

[@foreLeftFCH3]

I have had 3 BMW 3 series, 4 Porsches 2 911's, 944 and Boxster. Alfa's are as or more reliable then any of those. I bought mine used with 14,000 mile and i have 100,000 mile warranty.

[@dennisantenucci7574]

Great video advise. I bought two 2.0 Stelvio's, both new in 2018 and 2021 and still have the 2021. No where close to 100,000 but both have been dependable and trouble Free. There are some horror stories out there and have read many of them. I am a motorhead so I pay close attention to issues and resolve them soon as I identify them but as everyone knows stuff happens. Warranty and the 'correct' extended warranty will fix them. I also have a vintage Pantera, a F-150 PU, and a C8 Z51 Corvette and drive them all and race both the Pantera and the Corvette. My only advise is if you buy one pay attention to all the concerns this driver shared. Excellent advise!

[@jonathanvazquez8755]

This guy has a really good video with some good solid information, I’m an Alfa tech so I would know and I back this video !! It the maximum care mopar warranty. It’s probably the same price as the cheap third party contracts that don’t cover anything that the oe one does.

[@senakandy6405]

Very informative. Very useful for new used Alfa buyers.

[@tk4329]

Your video is great and actually helping people. Honest, straight to the point, information. Thank you man

[@alfamods2.0T]

Thank you so much for watching I appreciate the support

[@mieldescorpion]

These are the best videos I love from used car... thanks Buddy this helps for diy guys we love to be able to work on 2nd hand cars instead of the stealership

[@trullmann]

Thank you for talking about the extended warranty for these

[@CumminsVoortman]

Good video. Alfa Romeo Cars are reliable. You have pointed out the issues that need to be checked which is great.

[@davidparra5846]

Great video ! Man finally someone that made a video like this!

[@alfamods2.0T]

Thank you! I’m super happy to do it

[@eyeofthescar6890]

So many on the resale market now are '21 or '22 models with low miles and plenty of MFG warranty left.

[@hotrodmercury3941]

Thanks for the Mopar care info, yeah I would've never thought of that I just started a new job and I'm making major bux. Always wanted a Alfa so it's time!

[@alfamods2.0T]

Haha yeah alfa time! Yea defiantly consider the extended warranty with this car the problem is the dealer network over changing people for everything. So the warranty normally pays for its self if you have issues.

[@hotrodmercury3941]

@@alfamods2.0T I do plan on doing regular maintenance myself or through my shop at work (we get huge discounts). However for those things like engine and transmission problems or the infamous electrical Problems I don't want to hunt down gremlins. Though I've been following the forums for about 3-4 years and haven't seen anyone with major gremlins you would see on the classic Alfas or the mid 2000s Alfas in Euroland. It seems like Alfa and Chrysler really upped their game in terms of making things better. Dodge and Jeep have come light years from what they once were in the 90s. I am starting to see lots of part sharing (especially since the 2.0 is a Hurricane engine)

[@darksideemt]

Great info and video sir! The corner issues on the bumper are very common and my brand new one I already had to do that on one corner. Trust me that is the way to go to fix that due to how week those plastic pieces are.

[@alfamods2.0T]

Yes most defiantly JB weld plastic some good pressure while it cures and bam no need to replace the bumper.

[@NolenDavis]

Thanks so much! Thinking I’m going to buy one this weekend.

[@alfamods2.0T]

That’s great news!

[@alfredosantos7926]

Thank you for the advice and great video

[@lenferro3697]

Great info thank u so much! Thinking of a buying a 2019 Stevio 48 k... I will look at everything you spoke of.

[@securehealtheap]

Took your recommendation of Tom Winkle for the extended warranty and he got me the best price for mopar max care on my 2019 QV. Easy to work with and literally half the price my dealership quoted for the same product. Thanks for sending me his way.

[@mspstudioslive]

Excellent video, thank you for the insightful video. I’m in the market very soon for one and I see a lot of 2017 Veloces for sale it’s reassuring to see that they’re generally very reliable, to be honest the things that go wrong can happen on most cars, it’s just being aware before the costs blow out. Congrats on your wedding btw.

[@alfamods2.0T]

Thank you so much! There are defiantly a lot of good deals to be had now a days. I defiantly over paid for my 2018. Yeah even to this day my car has been great. No major issues.

[@noimagination99]

Great video, great advice and info! Thanks!

[@alfamods2.0T]

Thanks for watching!

[@JamieLua]

You helped me so much with installing things thank you

[@megasuperlexa2]

good advice, however every single car I've owned started to lose coolant at some point. A $5 sealer additive like K-Seal solves the problem for a long time (if not forever) so the problem is probably not that severe.

[@gerarddelmonte8776]

Musing about picking up a 2020 or 2021 Stelvio. This vid is useful, thanks for posting. BTW, regarding an aftermarket tune: I would never add a tune that wasn't LOCALLY supported.

[@peterf5318]

Superb info, thanks! I’m going to check some of these things even though I’ve already got one.👍

[@pogi_po]

Awesome info! Thanks

[@alfamods2.0T]

Thanks for watching!

[@Pisces514]

Thank you for your video. Very useful. Take good care. Frankie from Italy

[@remy101795]

Very good video thanks!

[@frankiejay015]

This was super useful! Wish I knew b4 I bought.

[@alfamods2.0T]

I’m glad now there will be a reference for the future. Thanks for watching!

[@rathkhan1114]

good video. keep coming

[@erniepotts322]

Great video!

[@alfamods2.0T]

Thank you for watching more to come!

[@sanchez33ify]

Thanks for video

[@alfamods2.0T]

Thank you for watching

[@nailil5722]

great video

[@alfamods2.0T]

Thank you!

[@user-cu2jz4bi7u]

Thanks man !

[@2792revs]

Subbing! Great info!

[@alfamods2.0T]

Thank you!

[@KennethBostonian]

Thank you for this video, and hello from Boston. I reached out to Mr winkles as of today posting. He got me a great deal. I wouldn’t purchase this vehicle with this warranty. BMW couldn’t offer me this kind of service. I love my BMW X5 E70 4.8i, but I’m done. I live in Boston. There are 5 Alfa Romeo service centers near me. I’ll pick one. I’m not touching one thing on this car under the warranty. I’m purchasing the 5 year plan.

[@ms.p1623]

Hello from MA/NH! Just bought mine 2 days ago. It was in the shop hours after I signed. Thank God for the extended warranty. Good luck with the potholes lol

[@tonyphelps8374]

How much did you pay?

[@zeppkfw]

Great video man. What do you think about Ziegler warranty for Alfa Romeo? They sell mopar vehicle protection plans. I can't get the extended factory warranty because it's an older 18' model

[@masterpolir6145]

Hello. I would like to ask what should be paid attention to when buying a used Stelvio? diesel or gasoline engine is the better choice? Which is less problematic motor? Construction? Thanks

[@richardfranco3284]

Great info as usual man, thanks and congrats on your wedding! Question on the Car Status -Maintenance you brought up. I bought mine used with 13k and under the maintenance menu it stated that maintenance had expired. The dealer I bought it from stated that 10K service had been completed and confirmed that on my carfax. Is there any maintenance not provided by the 10k service that should be done by 13k miles? Or did the shop not properly update the system? Can the issue be that only Alfa can update the maintenance information? Or a special code reader? Thanks in advance!

[@alfamods2.0T]

Thank you so much! We had a good wedding for sure. I have a video ony page on how to reset the maintenance menu with a program called multiecuscan and a few cables. At 13k other than the oil change there’s not much. 32-36k spark plugs and belt. I do oil changes every 5k, but that’s just me you don’t have to but should. The mulitiar unit is pretty picky about clean oil in this car. You should be good to go though

[@rocstarriveran0fa1h22]

Any help car runs drives fine fully serviced changed battery was taken to dealer no codes shown 3rd time and lights are turning off and on on there own

[@andyperez4824]

How do you get your Alfa Romeo Stelvio to sound so good?

[@Boss-pr4wf]

Does the intercooler for turbo take regular antifreeze?

[@TinNguyen-rx3mf]

How much for extended warranty and what does it cover?

[@Ghostrider304]

How many miles did your car have on it at the time of purchase?

[@HanyShaltoot]

Thank you

[@alfamods2.0T]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate the support

[@shlumpgod]

Oh another question, i have the V grill light installed which connects to the fuse box and a professionally installed stereo system. Do you think this would ever cause any issues or know anyone who has had issues installing aftermarket things?

[@alfamods2.0T]

The V grill won’t pull enough power to cause problems unless it stays on all night or something. I have seen issues with the stereo systems if it’s pulling huge power. The car without adding stuff already has well know battery problems. Depends how it’s set up and how much watts is the amp/ subs set up is. V lights no problem.

[@masterpolir6145]

my heart aches for a stelvio too. but I don't have money again, second-hand, cat in the bag... now it should be 23,000 euros second-hand, as unlucky as I am, I'll have to change the turbo, dual-mass flywheel, the heart line will be coked, I'll have problems with the dpf filter... don't give me anything, there's something wrong with the engine. .that's a lot of money to fix.. which engine is the best petrol or diesel? The best choice, best construction?

[@_fast4lfa]

Hell yeh!!!

[@alfamods2.0T]

Thanks bro!

[@smcevolve]

Hey great vids....I am in Florida...is Tom Winkle able to help me with a warranty for a 2022 Stelvio I am buying here after I drive it off the lot?

[@alfamods2.0T]

Yes I got warranty with him much later

[@AP-up1qs]

How much should the warranty cost

[@bradlee541]

​@@alfamods2.0Tdo you have contact info for him I just got a 2020 Gulia with 19k on it but I'd like to look at extending the warranty

[@yansamsonyoo2425]

Hey, would you say 2020 stelvio is way more reliable than 2018 and 2019? What would be a reasonable price if it's a base model with less than 40k miles? Thanks

[@aritruths1452]

It’s only the 18 and 19 models. 20 and up no problems

[@leighmckendry7684]

Hey what are the problems with 2019 stelvio - I am looking at purchasing one registered July 2019? 45000 miles.

[@shlumpgod]

Random question. Can you use eco mode until you run out of gas completely? When i put it in eco mode i feel like it does not give me the correct gas reading i mean I literally ran out of gas on the freeway when the car said i still had fuel. Dealer replaced fuel pump as well as something else but i still feel like it’ll happen again because of how slow my miles drop while in eco mode

[@alfamods2.0T]

Yeah one thing I’ve learned 100% don’t trust your estimated mileage this is not an isolated problem anyone you get has a very inaccurate estimated mileage. As soon as you get the low gas light you should be like very close to a gas station and when it turns red your about to be out. lesson over all don’t go below 2 bars of fuel on the gauge cluster.

[@shlumpgod]

@@alfamods2.0T I remember having about 200 miles left on eco mode and i had filled up and i filled up 14.3 gallons when the giulia carries 15.3 I believe so i was pretty sure i was gonna run out of gas again. The first time it happened i used eco mode all day and had 4 bars left i think. On my dash i get 23mpg and i drive normally lol maybe i have a lemon ?!

[@alfamods2.0T]

@@shlumpgod I wouldn’t say lemon but google Giulia forums and running out of gas there is a ton of stories of this happening to people. It’s really hard to trust the estimated mileage mine for example be at 150 in A and after a few miles of driving in N I’ll drop it to 70 or so. I am tuned with intake exhaust so my mpg over all are better than factory I average 35-36 on the highway at 70mph ish.

[@NERDLYFE-es9ef]

​@@alfamods2.0Thow in the hell are you getting 36 mpg??!!!!????

[@alfamods2.0T]

@@NERDLYFE-es9ef lol 36 if I’m trying my best to get the best number for testing. I’m tuned and that plays a big part in that and only going 70mph highway. My daily average is like 24 city/ highway driving

[@MoJazzey]

Looking at a 2020 Stelvio. What’s better rwd or awd?

[@alfamods2.0T]

I would suggest AWD it’s very nice to have that extra help in all weather conditions. I have no regrets getting the Q4.

[@danm3655]

Where can i find the info on Alfacare warranty??

[@alfamods2.0T]

You can go to any dealer or go to the person I mentioned in the video and email him. Tom Winkels for mopar maxcare it’s what I have.

[@giorgikhomeriki203]

hello bro, 2019 9 month model, have same problems?

[@alfamods2.0T]

2019 has some updated parts compared to the 17. The 2020 is more updated but honestly I have an 18 and have been good 👍

[@jonuzmyftari299]

Having issues with 2018 Alfa romeo stelvio wont start keeps saying to put the car in park before starting and of course the shifter has no lights at all tested the battery they said it was good any suggestions

[@knutz8401]

I’m assuming it’s an electrical problem so maybe check out that even if the battery is all good.

[@jonuzmyftari299]

@@knutz8401 its my brothers car i looked at the battery its an original one over five years old I have a mechanic coming to look at it soon hopefully he finds the issue obd II scanner won't even link to the car no communication

[@knutz8401]

@@jonuzmyftari299 I wish I could help bro 😅 I’m on this video because I’m looking at getting a Giulia but best of luck to you.

[@alfamods2.0T]

I’ve seen this before on shifters that got small amounts of water in them my next video is on replacing the shifter with the new 2020 one. You can tell how sensitive the exposed wires are. You might need to replace the shifter.

[@jonuzmyftari299]

@@alfamods2.0T i will look into that right after its determined that there is no electrical issues maybe pinched or cut wires thanks for the advice I have looked into it as well its four bolts to replace it not too bad

[@psychogobetween]

❤

[@hectorjadriel4025]

How many miles? I’m skeptical about buying one since I’ve never seen one over 100k miles, I drive a lot during the year and I’m looking at a 70k mile 2018 giulia

[@alfamods2.0T]

At this point I know of 5 over 100k in the us. Driving it a lot means less issues than a parked one. I really do recommend getting a leaser mile one. Like 40k. Your best bet is to get one with factory warranty like a 2019. Right before it runs out get mopar max care for a few thousand extra then your covered if anything happens. I’m at 60k now I have never been left stranded or not starting

[@hectorjadriel4025]

@@alfamods2.0T Thank you!

[@unuesokami8736]

@@alfamods2.0TWhich is better year 2020 with rwd or awd?

[@Spoons81]

I have a 2018 and love it. Been reliable so far, just normal maintenance items like oil and brakes. (Either I have a heavy brake foot or it just loves to burn through them) regardless no issues here. I think part of the reason there aren't many high mile alfas is there aren't many to begin with 😅 on top of them being relatively new to the US market. The Giulia is very much a buy now and we'll know in 10 years how they held up car at the moment

[@berzerker790]

​@unuesokami8736 depends if you really need the AWD or not? It's a little bit quicker 0-60 having AWD but the extra weight means worse MPG & it's more to go wrong. In my opinion you don't need the AWD it's not like you'll be taking it off road 😂

[@BSVstacker]

♥️ after Toyota, Alfa Romeo is my favorite sport car.

[@branditosilva7653]

Toyota isn’t a sports car

[@BSVstacker]

@@branditosilva7653 No ? And what is the Supra ?

[@ELP1125]

@@BSVstackera BMW with a Toyota badge 😂

[@BSVstacker]

@@ELP1125 the new Supra Generation but the old generation isn’t a BMW.

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

@@branditosilva7653 “Toyota isn’t a sports car” MR2 (mk1, 2 & 3), Celica, 2000GT, AE86, Supra Mk4. That doesn’t even include the current GR range like the Yaris and Corolla.

[@youngjesus5992]

I’m dumb asf when it comes to checking shit I go into a dealer not intending to buy anything and I come out with a car. My Honda accord was totaled yesterday so I went to the dealer to just look at cars to get an idea as to what I should start researching. Well, I saw an Alfa Romeo (never heard of it before) and I loved how the inside looked like. Asked the price and they said $24k. Long story short, I came out the dealer with that car. I absolutely fucking love it but I haven’t checked anything underneath the hood and today while driving to work I heard a rock hit my car I just didn’t know where and later I noticed a chip on the window. Luckily I have warranty for that so ima have to go back and get that fixed

[@dapperblue6165]

How many miles? Which year?

[@adrianaorizaba8455]

😂😂😂that first sentence was relatable!

[@youngjesus5992]

@@adrianaorizaba8455 sometimes it works out like with this car😂

[@youngjesus5992]

@@dapperblue6165 I took it out with 70k miles and 2019. I think the owner took really good care of it and did some modifications to it cuz my exhaust doesn’t sound anything like other stock Giulia’s mine sounds nice asffff and I’m not 100% sure but I’m assuming that stock giulias don’t come with carbon fiber components. A lot of the interior and exterior has carbon fiber and mine is a Ti, not Ti sport. Either ways, I fucking love this car and it already added 7k miles to it since it’s also my commute car to work😂

[@Chuck-tq3kq]

Do 2020 have these problems?

[@oldquaker]

The question is: Macan or Stelvio?

[@stevey500]

I want to say Stelvio for the sake of reliability, probably. DCT vs known reliable ZF torque converter transmission.

[@OmniVenom]

bro is that a crack on your windshield ???

[@alfamods2.0T]

Yeah it’s repaired now.

[@iiTzGyln]

I found one on Facebook 2017 guilia 102k miles for 14k what do you think

[@alfamods2.0T]

I would say no, unless your very confident in fixing things your self. The car is reliable but higher mileage more risk. Out of warranty repairs are crazy expensive. My suggestion is always getting one that has an ending factory warranty, get mopar maxcare and enjoy. So like a 2019 up. If your good at doing work your self and use multiecuscan software then why not 2017, but even then 2018 up is better they replaced lots of little things like redesigned coolant lines.

[@syedm.ashraf8485]

@@alfamods2.0TWould you recommend getting a 2018/2019 with around 60k miles but not in warranty anymore?

[@lux8920]

I’m planning to buy one, don’t cheap out, look into “Avis Car sales” “hertz car sales” “echo park dealership”

[@bert3566]

There’s a 2018 with 47k miles on cars and bids. I’d love an owners take on this

[@loaked3000]

@@bert3566 You want to get a 2020+ model year. 2020 they fixed almost all of the issues and they are very reliable now. Pre 2020 your going to have issues....

[@Jorgetrader]

Bro, you need to go on a carnivore diet NOW. Also start doing cold plunge and sauna. It will help your skin.

[@alfamods2.0T]

Don’t want to go into details but I have ezema, that didn’t show up until I had severe liver issues. Thank you though. I literally only eat meats though very high protein diet

[@laurieannerodriguez5946]

Alpha Romeo is like the Dodge of Europe.

[@bigslowbro]

Alfa is owned by the same company as dodge

[@sebastiano8565]

Alfa Romeo, not Alpha.

[@jakeifraimov3430]

If you can't afford to buy a new Alfa Romeo. You shouldn't be buying an Alfa Romeo. They are expensive to maintain.

[@alfamods2.0T]

I would personally never never buy these new, the dealers barely can sell them with 10k off. These cars simply don’t hold value even the QV has gotten to the point where you can get one with 30k miles for 35k here in ATX. Best bet is 2 years old with a mopar max care I’m still under warranty. It’s not even about the money, there is just not world where I would spend 40k on a new 2.0T vs spending 40ish on a used QV. I do all my own work all the intervals for maintenance are done around half of what Alfa suggests and I’ve still barely spent anything on maintenance the 2.0T is very inexpensive to maintain compared to the QV.

[@iraklikh6619]

Congratulations about wedding!!! Wish u happy marriage!!

[@alfamods2.0T]

Thank you so much! Everyone has been so supportive you all are like my second family! Wishing you the best

[@iraklikh6619]

@@alfamods2.0T God bless

[@tonyphelps8374]

Can you take it to a dodge dealer for warranty work?

[@alfamods2.0T]

Not really it’s rare for maybe something basic I’ve seen it before but rare

[@Chuck-tq3kq]

How much does the insurance cost monthly?

[@alfamods2.0T]

I believe it’s about 110 full coverage monthly with glass coverage

[@Chuck-tq3kq]

@@alfamods2.0T thanks

[@krismine99]

​@@alfamods2.0T I'm seeing some estimates closer to $180, so it just depends

[@puleshi]

Clean your boot one day

[@alfamods2.0T]

One day 😂 yes I will get a detail soon enough.

[@Doloo1636]

Lol

[@thecryptkeeper9169]

I bought 2 Alfa's and both have the same problem with bumper... they were new so I know it's not shade practice just poor body kit build from Alfa 💯🫡🫶

[@gynelle4274]

Woah saving lives 🤌🏼 Literally taking notes for when I go test drive mine! Thank you

[@alfamods2.0T]

I appreciate the comment! Just want everyone to have a good experience with this car, it’s a blast to own and drive.

[@Usainkid]

I'm also looking into a 2019 stevlio on Wednesday, hopefully it goes well

[@gynelle4274]

@@Usainkid good luck man 🤝