I Bought A 300bhp Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce - But Will It Sell?!

[@connorsutton]

I had one of these a 64 plate QV with the same engine and Twin clutch transmission as Alfa call it. Best car I’ve owned it’s still looks amazing and sounds incredible I put 20k miles on it didn’t miss a beat.

[@runningon-dinosaurs1569]

Keep it lowered!

[@TheFlooring111]

I bought a volvo off him 6 minutes warranty the guy is a mabistio I've gone bankrupt because he rewired my business he said what's in the bag I said biscuits he set the poodles on me and that im wired for sound

[@TheFlooring111]

It's a pile of crap Kacky

[@alexcarvalho9848]

Veloces are expensive but the cars prepared to the highest standard. That car would have been sold and possibly re bought by them. I personally bought my Alfa from them 6 years ago and it’s been serviced by them ever since. They are better than any official Alfa dealer. There is also another Alfa in the family that they have looked after as well. You pay for what you get and they have my full trust - never an issue with their work.

[@IRozza]

I’ve had 3 Giulietta Cloverleafs (Manual) and one Giulietta QV (TCT). The buckets seats looks great but they really don’t hug you at all and feel very flat when you are in them! Car also sounds VERY ticky and just sound like a diesel if you closed your eyes on idle. Had stock engine and gearbox, and I hated the gearbox. With it only being a 1.75 it really feels like it’s constantly being worked hard, which you can feel and hear, doesn’t feel like it cruises around with ease, you can just hear the engine really being used. Wish they just made a 2.0 like the golf gti which is ALOT smoother and effortless, yet still sporty, less ‘ticky’ on idle and sounds better. Also a HUGE point is the clutches and TCT box in general is real weak point in the car. Whether mapped or not. But mapping will certainly head you faster on the road to the what I’ve commonly seen circa £4,000 bill to replace clutches🫣.

[@GQV10]

I've had a TCT and now I am on a manual one. Definitely smoother and more fun to drive than the TCT

[@mrd64]

So much more interesting than the usual German options.

[@craigblakesley4397]

It's amazing how up-to-date and current that Alfa looks, they were well ahead of the design curve 👍 fantastic channel Joe, very Alfa Romeo (ahead of the curve) 👍🍻

[@williamegler8771]

I have heard horror stories about Alfa Romeos for years and avoided them for that reason. My wife fell in love with an Alfa Romeo Stelvio after seeing one at a dealership in Chicago which is over a hundred miles from where we live. In the United States, Alfa Romeo is definitely a niche player and dealerships are few and far between she wanted one but she wasn't willing to drive a 200 Mi round trip for service. When a local dealership took on the Alfa Romeo franchise we bought a Stelvio. Over 4 years and 65,000 MI, it has been almost trouble-free. The only issue with getting service is the dealership only has two Alfa Romeo certified technicians so sometimes it takes quite a while to get an appointment. I would buy one again but indications are that Alfa Romeo won't be in the US market for much longer.

[@cbarber5366]

Alfa Romeo made a profit last year and a large SUV is planned for the US. The US is the second largest market for Alfa, after only Italy. They're not leaving anytime soon, fingers crossed

[@williamegler8771]

@@cbarber5366 Their sales in the US are off by over 30% and the new Tonale has proven to be a slow seller. Several dealerships have stopped selling them.

[@cbarber5366]

@@williamegler8771 they new Stelvio comes out next year and the Giulia 2026. They've already been announced. Alfa has always been a niche car maker.

[@stevep9041]

I’ve owned 2 QV Giulietta’s since they first came out and haven’t had any issues. The car and still looks great.

[@stevepayne2180]

Hi I sold my mint Giulia Veloce to Paul @ Veloces of London, great to deal with and it got sold on very quickly. Keep up the good work great KZbin channel

[@JJHurst]

Veloces are expensive, but they get top quality stock and know their Alfa's. Celtic and AHM are definitely amomg the best tuners for Alfa. I'd buy that if I was in the market for one. Happy with my Brera S and Mini cooper JCW for now..

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

I have a 2010 159 Ti with the 1750 Tbi engine, had it two years now and it's been great, the guy is kind of right it's used in the 4C but that has an alloy block so is about 40kg lighter, mine has been re-mapped to 240bhp so goes well, bought mine private sale and the guy had it advertised for 10 months, the 159 Tbi commands a premium as they are pretty scarce so really it needs an enthusiast to buy it (and pay the enthusiastic price lol), no plans on selling though as i love it.

[@AROCUKOfficial]

The 1750TBi in the Giulietta Veloce is the alloy block version.

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

@@AROCUKOfficial Ah, didn't know that, cheers.

[@liamegan4303]

Hello from Ireland again, Joe. The trusty BMW guaranteed to not get you home, lol. I like this Alfa Romeo, I love the dash and clocks, and it sounds awesome 👌. And the right colour. Nice bit of Stock, Joe. 🙏🙏💯👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@JeffPower-dv3zl]

Hi Liam 🎉😊 lovely Car

[@liamegan4303]

@JeffPower-dv3zl Thanks Jeff, Yes, a beautiful bit of kit. Funny, I never saw one on the side of the road, with the bonnet up, lol. I think anyone who drives one, is secretly laughing at us all because these cars are brilliant. And im the crazy one. Lol 💯🙏🙏👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mattbaker3797]

I loved my Giulietta. I had the 1.6 Diesel version which was awesome on the fuel. Over 60 mpg on a run and that was at motorway plus speeds. I would still have it now if it hadn’t been for the common fault with the air con. I had hot coming from one side and cold from the other. Quoted over 2k at an Alfa specialist to replace a £4 part s you couldn’t get to it without stripping out the dash. They said they would have even had to take the front doors off 🙈. 2 day job apparently. I was quoted even more at the main dealer. They have dodgy rear wash wipe motors too. Had to have mine repaired twice because it wouldn’t stop when you switched it on and when you did manage to get it to stop it didn’t stop at its start/rest position. Still loved that car though.

[@julianlord2697]

Veloces of London are a well known and long established Alfa specialist. Top prices for their stock, but you pay for what you get. I tried to buy one of these 1750TBI Giuliettas from a dealer in Bristol. All went well until I blasted down the A37 towards Yeovil. I revved hard and lifted off, the road behind disappeared from my rear view. Pooff!!! A cloud of smoke, a veritable smokescreen, which I put down to a failed turbo seal or even a master cylinder/booster issue. Took it back, dealer said he was unaware of the issue. Walked.

[@MLB975]

I used to have a 2ltr diesel 2011 Guilietta Veloce. Absolutely loved that car and actually miss it! Straight swap for a 2015 A5 sportback S-Line black edition TDI Quattro? 🤞🏾

[@DaleSteel]

BMW and thermostat housings! I just did one 2 weeks ago on a 2018 530e. Cubitt did a video other week of one going. They are plastic crap and the break up. Could cause some damage if plastic gets into rhe oil side of it. Not a cheap job either.

[@Bigmanflynnjim]

Veloces of London seems to have a name for themselves and a good reputation. I bought a car from an auction knowing very little about it apart from the usual info from a reg check and that it was being sold after an insurance claim (an Alfa Romeo 159 TBI). Once it came off the truck outside my house I noticed the voloces of London plate and was reassured I’d bought something decent. Surely enough I looked in the glove box and there was loads of service history, repair bills and maintenance costs. (It just had a new clutch 11 months before hand). My point is for anyone looking for an Alfa, if it’s been through veloces of London you’re probably getting something that’s been cared for. The dealership obviously buys good quality stock and those people who buy these cars clearly know to look after them more times than not. This giulietta seems like another case of a well looked after Alfa, and a really good spec too 👍

[@BigHumz155]

Just a bit about Veloces of London: i brought them a VERY high mileage Giulietta with a slipping TCT clutch and they quoted me £4200 lol, they are dealer level prices but honestly their work speaks for themselves. I obviously didnt spend more than the cars worth on a gearbox and did it myself but you get the picture.

[@DreyND]

I'm on my second Giulietta now and i dont regret it!! 😎 This is proper drivers car!! 🔥 Alfa 🔛🔝

[@nekite1]

I just had to pause the video to check out the car on Autotrader. If I had the funds, I'd have bought it in a heartbeat. As James said, always buy an Alfa from a knowledgeable enthusiast who does all the preventative maintenance. I had a 2010 159 ti sportwagon for nearly 5 years with the 2.0 diesel which was a great car for those longer journeys. It would bimble along at 2000rpm doing an indicated 73 mph. Pretty reliable as well.

[@pantani9886]

I just bought a 2019 Giulia Veloce in dark blue! Obviously I am getting it remapped at Celtic Tuning in Newquay. I spoke to Paul at Veloces of London as I recently wanted a red Giulia with full carbon, but finance would not do it! A month later I try again for a newer, more expensive Giulia, with same company declining me, but broker found another company at a cheaper APR that said ok! Insurance is crazy money if a standard car, but a lot cheaper if modified! This is for someone with a perfect record, too! I normally have Camaro V8's, but had two pieces of bad luck getting a newer model, so I bought a Mondeo Estate Hybrid for something to trade-in in the future, but it was a truly awful car, and was loosing big money, whereas Camaro's are going up in value!!! As I want something that stand's out, and has decent power, I forgot all about Alfa Romeo, but seen one for sale, and wanted it!!! It is a lovely car, with a lovely interior, and does go when you want it too, unlike the Ford which I bought blind without a test-drive!

[@liamwarren7590]

I found with Veloce that they leave cars on auto trader for a long time after they sell, particularly if it's a nice spec or something abit different, I'd assume it was to drive traffic to their website with the full stock.

[@DenisMclean-e9o]

Just bought a Giulietta 1.6 JTDM with 107k on the clock. One owner from new with full service history and new belt fitted at 84k. Really is in mint condition and only cost me £2500.

[@garymorris801]

We all love an Alfa my 159 was lovely never missed a beat

[@spinebustergaming]

Doh. Do your research, Veloces sell more QVs and Veloces than anyone. Cars prepared to the highest standard and sell them quickly normally as they have a great reputation. These cars hold their value really well

[@ShiftingMetal]

None of that explains why they’ve had cars in stock on Autotrader for 5 years!

[@michaelwilson3844]

Hi Joe don’t know what James was thinking about not flogging this himself , it’s a lovely example , well looked after , love the colour and like you & James love those seats , let’s hope you are proved wrong and flies of the drive , now going to have a shot on the BMW competition, hopefully you will have it fixed fo4 me picking up 😂😂😂

[@240aking]

I had a 164 probable the best car I ever owned, Alfas are the real drivers cars.

[@michaelarchangel1163]

That's a cherished and handsome car. I hope the buyer will care for it equally well and do as I've done with my own Peugeot for 27 years by undersealing it every fifth year and doing the odd touchup when needed.

[@wrathgar11]

Thank God we've got the trusty old Italian car 😂 Had my 159 TBi manual in rosso/tan for 5 years. Never gave me a moments stress. Sold it for something sensible as it was so much fun to drive quickly. Had 164 Twin Spark and 3.0 before. I'll get another.

[@colinmoss7343]

A lot of negativity regarding the Alfa brand. But I had one for 4 years and apart from servicing and consumables I never put a spanner on it. Lovely drivers car,

[@user-kf1he2pk3l]

The negativity is generally from people who know little about them and have never owned one themselves.

[@chrisbutler2636]

I owned one for 3 years great cars. Steering wheel to big and interior could be better quality, but other than that never let me down.

[@allyclarke6505]

Sounds lovely, really like it!

[@hojo9115]

Very pretty alfas, but i wouldn't want to risk owning one. Mind you i guess provided its taken care of and pampered a little it will be fine for an enthusiast

[@paulbrolly5421]

From experience across similar mileage, I've had less trouble and spent less money on repairs with my Alfas than I've had with my VW/Audis.

[@nervo6321]

I think the Giulietta looks fantastic…I had a Giulia in black with a tan interior, one of the prettiest cars I’ve ever owned.

[@skodakatie7341]

The Alfa is very nice Joe, it should sell quickly. Great video, as always❤.

[@chrispenn715]

James sold that Alfa so well that I want it! Even though I don't need another car 😂😂

[@matthewharding-ew1ts]

I don't think I want to win the BMW 7 series..........it sounds like it could be quite expensive to repair, Lol!

[@jujuUK68]

You can't call yourself a car enthusiast until you've had an Alfa or four.....

[@mattbrown4747]

I’d rather win the Alfa over the BMW 😊 much more character and seemingly more reliable if this video is anything to go by 😅 ps you have a new subscriber

[@christaylor1575]

I've just had a Giulietta as a courtesy car while mine was in at a specialist. Compared with my Alfa the pedal layout is terrible, really put me off considering one. It's a shame their range is just two now and no hot hatch...

[@michaelstaley2241]

Nice car I like the Alfa brand I own a mito very quick turned as well .. leather upholstery.

[@tomoreilly9932]

Always been scared stiff of buying an Alfa,but this looks to have been well looked after.

[@bdeithrick]

Your right

[@londislagerhound]

Should have nipped into Pynes for a pasty when you were in North Petherton.

[@volt8684]

Alfasud 1978 was best car ever drove but rotted off chassis at 5 yrs old

[@joannelomas-xv9nz]

Fab car ! Good choice I bet it will sell !

[@benzinapaul7416]

Veloces just keep their old ads live on AT for ages

[@andygtv]

My son’s Giulietta passed MOT today no advisory again 😀

[@juicypea8392]

So the BMW dies at the side of the road in a cloud of steam while the Alfa Romeo reliably charges on! Viva Italia!

[@aslandama]

I love these!

[@toms4097]

The QUADRIFOGLIO 510bhp - I like

[@alanw8311]

With the re-map power upgrade I'd keep the sporty suspension upgrade and not switch it back to standard.

[@campcop9214]

Gorgeous car

[@howardmcmutrie6218]

Just knew you would buy this when I saw James's podcast.

[@garymorris801]

Oh yes great video

[@kelvinnoden3057]

Always loved Alfa's but been put off by the unreliability horror stories this is a nice motor 👌

[@toms4097]

I’ve never been into Alfa’s styling but if it sells who cares. I would definitely leave it as is because if an enthusiast did it then it’s because it’s what the car needed.

[@raybeer5213]

Alfa's what? Alfas, plural. Why the apostrophe?

[@toms4097]

@@raybeer5213yes I know my grammar. It just looks wrong. Go look through the rest of the comments you sad 🤌🏻

[@toms4097]

@@raybeer5213 🤌🏻

[@JeffPower-dv3zl]

Hi Joe have you joined the Middle Lane Owners Club 😅❤🎉😊

[@OleGitRule]

Veloce of London are very expensive - nice but expensive. 147GTA's are on the up, great car

[@Frog-t9z]

Leave as is Joe if you leave the bits in the car for the new owner then they have that choice a difference from a sale to not getting a sale 😀

[@staffordshireusedcarmotorcompa]

Just a suggestion.....when pricing your cars , instead of say £14,995 put it at £15,000 . That way on the internet you will get the people searching for cars between say £10k and £15k as well as the people searching for cars at £15k to £20k.....double hits. Regards, Paul.

[@ShiftingMetal]

Thanks Paul, a friend made this suggestion recently and it makes perfect sense!

[@staffordshireusedcarmotorcompa]

@@ShiftingMetal We get hung up on ending in '995 or '999....but its from years ago....with how the internet works we need to change how we have done it to reach as many potential customers as possible . We don't like change though do we ?......but the motor trade is constant change , one door closes and another opens on a regular basis and we have to be adaptable to change....other wise the business goes backwards...A wise old boy once said to me ...make sure you take time to work on your business and not just working in your business. Love your videos and podcasts, keep up the great content.

[@bowensgarageross-on-wye]

Lovely 😍

[@andywalters7300]

Different kind of motor for the channel

[@deanbaldwin3540]

Nice car

[@gavinivers8941]

If it has lowering springs on it, they are a gentle drop, so look good. No slammed like the local drug dealers car ....

[@visionsinblue7093]

'as good as a DSG (Golf)' haha epic 🤣

[@rgfromkl3594]

That was interesting, cause this too has a dual.clutch transmission which I presume he knows being an Alfa nut

[@andymccurley1]

I do like how you pronounce * Veloce*! 😂😂😂

[@johnbrown3471]

He nicely swerved the 1500 day advert.

[@ianfleming4356]

Nice car, Alfas should only be red

[@simoncullen7960]

I would love to buy this car . If i could , i would . Now.

[@RonAttwood-j5z]

There should definitely be a law that allows Italian cars to have a small number plate on the front. British ones look like advertising hoardings!

[@leonb2637]

Aflas tend to be like the super hot looking woman who are 'high maintenance' with some serious flaws under their beauty.

[@robertwalker1742]

Would love to see that up against a Golf gti the Alfa would blow it into the weeds.

[@henrykravitz468]

That won't stay long. I wish i had the money to buy it.

[@paulchinnery6560]

LMAO Alfa running sweet as a nut, German rubbish crashed and burned....

[@red9zero]

Nice car, but the mods will put a lot of people off.

[@Growler57]

Was going to buy a ticket

[@420somewhereG]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@williamfence566]

Alfa's. Have the money to buy but not the money to own . Still look and sound great though.

[@raybeer5213]

Alfa's what? Why the apostrophe for a plural?

[@toms4097]

@@raybeer5213 Raymond bashing away in his Mums basement! 🤣

[@Copaceticification]

@@raybeer5213 Don't be a helmet Ray.

[@69Phuket]

All this was on his video. No time wasters please 😅

[@robertgibson7716]

good to see you guys working together

[@davidirelande]

Looks like a twingo on steroids 😂

[@pchaps_]

Can I have a refund on my tickets for the 730d after seeing it smoking? 🤣🤣🤣 joking!

[@rthompson938]

C'mon who really buys a BMW nowadays certainly not people who know about cars that's for sure 😂

[@CookieMonsterawr]

Id take the BMW over it any day.

[@harry-james-books]

If you don't like Alfa's, you don't like cars

[@tonyb1184]

According to Top Gear back in the day this car is based on a Fiat Punto. Lot better looking though in my opinion

[@sophie02222]

Joe ! Brother !! You never fail to amaze me with your disregard to anything sensible …. You’re an ace motor trader for this reason ! I would not buy this Alfa !!! Which is a shame because I love it!! I’m such a pussy

[@andygtv]

147GTA are not good sellers

[@redsidebiker]

They would be if I could find a decent one. That said, if I found a decent ont, the market would be harder!

[@andygtv]

@@redsidebiker I’ve been tempted

[@marktipton218]

Fiat bravo

[@dylanoppeneer2354]

its the opposite. an alfa romeo drivetrain suspension is different electronics not fully the same too

[@marktipton218]

@@dylanoppeneer2354 my cousin is the service manager for Fiat even when it was Fiat and alpha Romeo then it was Fiat and Volvo Now it’s Fiat and Jeep he’s been there since 2007 worked his way up as head mechanic now he’s the service manager basically they are the same engine the 1.4 T jet Fat bravo and the 1.4 T jet Alpha Romeo even the engine covers are exactly the same with different names. The turbos are in the exact same places. It’s basically a fiat bravo. I have the fiat bravo 2.0 multi jet diesel sport 165bhp with the sports package button and my engine is almost the same as a Vauxhall insignia 2 L diesel CDTI it’s mad

[@Tsukuyomi8]

I am with Scotty with this one ☝️! Mediocre reliability at best

[@misanthropist3877]

prob not buy my s3

[@johncobourne361]

It's a fiat bravo underneath. Exact same car.

[@petermorgan8311]

An Alfa 🙈

[@davidirelande]

There's only two days you truly love your alfa romeo the day you buy it and the day you sell it. That's going to be a warranty nightmare. Guaranteed

[@bleakyfinder2692]

You got no trade plates on that vehicle, Vehicle Score states Untaxed. Lets hope Plod see you.

[@ShiftingMetal]

They were inside the car and you're a properly sad w⚓️ - Get a life!

[@N800mat1]

Wow as if you have got time to notice no trade plates and even more time to write this Get a life

[@bleakyfinder2692]

@@ShiftingMetal lol love it.

[@andyasia]

So you want 300bhp, stock and bulletproof reliability ? X3 35d. 0-60 in sub 5, nearer to 4 sometimes. And reliable.

[@aceace5457]

you shouldnt have bought that lol stick with the german cars lol.

[@dylanoppeneer2354]

the giulietta came in tenth place for reliability in 2017 so that's verry good and alot more special

[@aceace5457]

@@dylanoppeneer2354 you must be joking lol

[@hamishlovesit4731]

Shit Boxes 😂

[@vintagebuddha]

👍🍀