5 Things I Don’t Like About My Alfa Romeo Giulietta Qv

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[@BojanBojovic]

I like those hollow spaces in the bonnet and wings, it is much lighter at the front and very easy to repair. Such a great car, it deserved much better sales, but people are just plain stupid buying Golf so religiously.

[@fitzieo1]

Alfa must have listened to you buddy. Some of the issues were addressed. Power mirrors and front parking sensors. Enjoyed your video.

[@LachlanDeSantis]

Well done nigel. Video quality is excellent in 4k. Keep it up mate

[@ChrisBa303]

I think the hollow parts are for pedestrian safety so it dents in instead of smashing them like a hammer.

[@1972dsrai]

They’re all minor issues. Overall it’s a great car and much better looking than it’s main competitors.

[@Theodore1976]

Buying any car with increased horse power and then saying that it has increased fuel consumption compared to a Smart, it is the same as saying that a 750cc bike has higher consumption than a 150cc scooter. It is expected. Also when buying a sportier car that has a lower ground clearance, although it is a valid argument, it is something you can see in the dealership before buying the car. Parking sensors in the back are extremely useful,.In the front I never had and never needed them.

[@nigelsview]

Theodore K. Good feedback but I wasn’t really comparing to my smart car I was just saying because that’s what I’ve owned and to let others know that there is a obvious big difference. It’s all in good fun mate I made the decision to buy this car and I know there’s going to be faults but I don’t regret getting it at all.

[@londo0]

I was happy with my 120hp giulietta, plenty of power.

[@danno99uk]

I must admit the first time I closed the bonnet on my Cloverleaf I had a shock! And I agree with you on most of these. But as the others say, they're minor setbacks on what is a great value, good looking, practical, fast, characterful car. I love mine!

[@tawalkhan3762]

Wow very informative u know d sketch g

[@velkovskinikola2]

Number 6 is still a huge step up compared to my old 155. First time I tried to fold the mirror it crumbled in my hand

[@randomcallsign]

Number 4 is about boot cables on the first phase of the giulietta

[@andymax1697]

I'm on the look out for one of these to

[@alexisamtosta]

And you should go for it mate

[@ardripstar4675]

I’m buying one tomorrow

[@campa2780]

Alfa romeo is awesome, from italy ✌🏻😉

[@bestofdashcamvenice2921]

Nice to see foreign people who's loving the Giulietta 😁 almost 3 years together with ups and downs but every time I sit behind the wheel and the modified exhaust start to sing all problems disappear...enjoy your Giulietta and pay attention to: internal handles (poor quality plastic), air conditioning mixer, fuel door (put a little bit of grease on the blocking system), trunk cables (If one of the truck lights or the back window wiper stop working 99% you have the cables cutted...very common issue)

[@mattshiz]

We recently got a giulietta, love it apart from no foot rest next to clutch on the manual version. Also the cabin filter and oil filter are a pain in the bum to change!

[@RixiV11]

All have foot rest.. dont know who took it off yours, oil filter is 1 min work and yes the air filter is free when u remuve the panel, same as changing Oil,needs 20min i change them alone for 3rd time..

[@mattshiz]

@@RixiV11 there no footrest on the RHD version. I understand left hand drives got one.

[@RixiV11]

@@mattshiz didn't know

[@ganz7ful]

forced to use the key... lol! That's hard man, shit, I feel for you ha ha!

[@ameerr.7614]

Bro can you elaborate a bot more on the difference between the distinctive, progression, compotizione? I want to get a used 2014 alfa, but I dont seem to understand the difference between these models? Wich is more fuel efficent, more equepped interiorly etc...

[@chrisst8922]

At the beginning it looks like you're about to get the masking tape and airless sprayer and paint it blue.

[@vasiaurelian8621]

Finally someone saying the front is so low !Everyone I said the front of my car is low they said I’m tripping!

[@tristamrossi46]

Nice motor though mate I have an abarth 595 comp but am looking at changing to a tasty Alfa within the next couple of years. Good video 👍🏻

[@heathenbrewer7205]

Man that’s a tough five. Bonnet , yes👍🏻. You could add some sound deadening pads to the area behind the bonnet pad. But the obvious one after only a week of owning one is the lack of drivers foot rest!

[@jakegargiulo5101]

"Front is way too low" Come on man, low is good! Just don't scrape it.

[@nigelsview]

SydneyPhotography2019 😂 wasnt a complaint just stating what happened

[@jakegargiulo5101]

@@nigelsview Haha, alright 😂

[@neilpickup237]

I own a QV line 175bhp TCT (with paddles) and love it. It is the refreshed version so some of your dislikes have been addressed (ie front parking sensors) but I do understand the rest. Regarding the hatchback, really not good enough to have to squeeze your fingers into the very small gap they give you - should at least open sufficiently to reach in and lift with your hands on something clean and dry! However my pet hate, one that you didn't mention is the speedo. In a car where you can so easily be travelling faster than you realise, it is unacceptable for the steering wheel to obscure up to 50mph as soon as you turn it even a little to the right. A flaw which could have been so easy to fix by swapping the rev counter and the Speedo over! As for fuel economy, being a diesel it is not too bad, but nothing like the quoted figures. Before I bought it I couldn't understand how a heavier more powerful car could get better economy in the official figures than my previous car. The truth is, that even when driven in a similar way, it is around 10mpg worse!

[@Iacobberdaga1990]

I subscribed to you I gave you and like, now you're absorbing yourself and you on the channel thanks a lot

[@nigelsview]

What you mean I didn’t see this comment. For some reason it went straight to spam

[@Bryzgyman]

Nice video, although i have to tell you that you complaints about the boot are nothing compared to my grande punto. It has no external button to open the boot and my car doesnt even have the remote unlock on the key, so every time i want to load something, i have to go inside the car and push a button on the dashboard :D

[@KING0SISQO]

You must of had a basic model. My punto keys did have the button.

[@daltonsikhosana8275]

25-35 on the power you have a week... that’s reaaaaaaally good. I had a supercharged mini which was about £40 a week if I was gentle really...

[@KING0SISQO]

I have a similar powered car that has slightly better official mpg figures being newer. I spent 30 on fuel in the afternoon. 6-7hrs later I had to top up again. It was mostly motorway driving too 😨

[@az..0N3]

Hi there mate, I'm thinking about buying one of these Alpha romeo Guileta 1.7 manual but never driven a Alpha before. Just wanted to know if you found the pedals were too close to each other as that would bug me? Also if the gear changes are smooth like; Ford, Honda, Audi? or is it like BMW- I do not like BMW manual gearboxes as I find them too heavy. Thanks

[@nigelsview]

Azim A all I can say is the alfa is a great car it’s way better than the ones you just named. I’ve had it since June 2019 and I have no regrets.

[@az..0N3]

@@nigelsview Thanks, this is the 1st time I'm thinking of buying a car without test driving it 1st due to Covid19 lockdown - much appreciated👍

[@nigelsview]

Azim A well I wouldn’t recommend doing that unless it was brand new incase there was something wrong with it. But the Giulietta is a great car 👌🏾

[@joelrohaan2462]

The boot will open by pressing the logo untill it opens, Just hold it voor half a second

[@sidperkes4024]

30 pound a week on fuel, u must never drive your car😂😂

[@alexanderjackson682]

Alfa Romeo Sprint 1.4l or Polo GTI 2021 2l Which would you choose? I’m stuck between the two

[@velkovskinikola2]

The GTI should be a bit faster and has more visible differences to the base model. The Alfa looks a bit better and there is more data on it's reliability and running costs since it is "ancient" for a car that is still in production. If you don't have much money to waste on a Giulia, the Giulietta is your last chance to drive. It is being replaced by a FWD SUV with less power at double the price. Haven't driven the Tonale but doesn't sound sporty at all.

[@habakukmogowane1396]

Bought the squadra corse late last year, now that is a thirsty alfa, but I knew I was buying character so I'm cool with all the little imperfections

[@nigelsview]

Yeah it is a lovely car better than it’s rivals if you ask me

[@kspades2530]

What year is the car please?

[@Unknown-gj2oi]

Happy for you bro, the interior is a let down tho. Thats why i am choosing Audi A3 instead like the posher steering wheel and quality feel of the materials🥰

[@judginglionn7056]

Hello bro, have some question, because i have buy the giulietta qv 2012 235hp stock (manual gearbox) and want to now if the symptoms are normal hopefully you can help me out here are they: (1) if it rain and you start the engine and normal the respons of the wiper senor wil (activate) as expected and it wil work , but in my case for (wake them up) you must turn the button off then turn back on (automatic) then they wil work. Besides that also the rear wipers are verry loos (clearance) (2) (in rain) if you put the gear in Reverse the rear wipers turn on automaticly. (3) panoramic roof, if you want open the roof they opent only step by step you must use every time your finger again to go fully open. This fully opent panoramic get in 3 sets. (4) max rpm , i cant not go further than 6000rpm which limits my will feel like it is limited , It's really unfortunate because what i know is that the automatic gearbox get 6500 7000rpm. hopefully you will be able to answers my questions thank you verry much for your time! and make more video bro. Peace

[@judginglionn7056]

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[@TheJStoney]

With the front wipers mine is the same way. And yes, if you have the wipers on, the rear wiper comes on while in reverse. Mine is also a manual and seems to be limited at 6000rpm as well.

[@Cacao613]

My wipers are the same. pro tip: You don't actually have to turn them on|off. Just pull the lever up to manually activate them once and they start working automatically

[@KING0SISQO]

No of these are faults or issues. They are set features. I think your coming from what your used to and expecting (or not) things to happen in a certain way. I have the same expectation coming from one car brand going to another with the same tech to find it does it differently or not as good as.

[@bestofdashcamvenice2921]

Imo there is just one big thing to hate in the Giulietta: there is no button to disengage the cruise control 😂

[@Cacao613]

You mean stability and traction control?

[@bestofdashcamvenice2921]

@@Cacao613 no. There is no button in the level to disengage cruise control.

[@asowavy6185]

Uno ur back lights how they have that affect does it do that for indicating too?

[@nigelsview]

They just do that effect on camera because they are led’s

[@alexisamtosta]

Again...another 5 things that a car owner just has to make up that he does not like... Fuel consumption is actually very good for a car with that HP. Height...you should have gone for the diesel instead of the top of the range one or a Stelvio then. And rest I wont even comment cuz im just wasting my time here..

[@nigelsview]

thanks for the feedback. good or bad i appreciate

[@craigk621]

@@nigelsview he's wrong about the diesel if it's before 2016 because of CAZ in brummie land. Or ulez in Londinium.

[@misarthim6538]

The fuel consumption of my Giulietta is measured in fun per gallon. To a great displeasure of my wallet.

[@imonlytellingthetruth6562]

😂😂😂😂👍

[@craigk621]

If that's it .... I'm looking in Auto trader today to replace my trusty old 147 2ltr tspark. I think the only problem I've heard is that there is no room left of the clutch. Unlike on the 147 (which this replaces) and even the mito - which both have a resting block. Bloody Italians !!

[@nigelsview]

craigk621 if you want it go get it it’s been amazing so far love everything about my car. Make sure to subscribe to see more content about this car.

[@LeonidasTheKingOfSparta]

The alfa 147 is way more alfa than this one. Love them all though...p.s. still keeping my 147 cause the twin spark is one of the best 4 cylinders out there.

[@gooeish]

Mirrors should be power folding tho, They are power folding on mine and mine's not a QV. The button on the bottom side of the mirrror controlls? You're literally pointing at it in the video :D

[@nigelsview]

mate, I'm in and out of the car multiple times a day. it does not have it the only later models that have that feature.

[@gooeish]

@@nigelsview Shame, Mine is a 2011 distinctive. Would have thought the top of the line model would have it but my bad I guess. And as far as fuel economy goes, I go through about two fueltanks of premium per month, which coould be halved with more conservative driving. But you don't go buying one of these to be driving economically do you? :D

[@nigelsview]

NihilistMisanthropist your right I love the car I don’t regret getting the top model

[@bestofdashcamvenice2921]

@@nigelsview Hi I have one of he first QV produced (2nd July 2010...you can find the date thanks to the VIN) and I have the automatic mirrors...it was one of the optionals

[@stephenralph1427]

There not problems lot of your arguments are your driving and you had a smart car to bigger jump for you kind regards..

[@777tillinfinity]

How tall are you?

[@zerooption199]

Just got me one and i love it, just be careful with the interior door handles. They are not a good build quality and can break if you are not careful. Other than that it's a beautiful car. Bet you are driving in 'dynamic mode' also..... lol (it's just to good not too)

[@nigelsview]

my door handles are solid but ill keep an eye on them. the car is beautiful i use it daily and i dont think im ready for a replacement anytime soon lol. i actually dont use it much in dynamic mainly normal mode. but 2020 definitely looking to make new exciting content.

[@otterkarman8740]

See what you mean about the bonnet!! sounds like your closing a washing machine, lol.

[@chrisbutler2636]

Other than that it's a alfa 😊❤

[@AndrewDCDrummond]

The steering feel - it’s missing…

[@velkovskinikola2]

steering feel is not as good as many older sport hatches with hydraulic power steering, but could be much worse.

[@aleksandarvjestica8206]

Hilarious review. 🤣

[@ewanwallace1]

“Super are have them, so why can’t a normal hatchback?” Maybe because super cars cost 10x more?

[@chrisbutler2636]

No where to put your left foot in a manual! And the rear wiring loom in the boot !!

[@Miniorpernik]

I'm after the tct gearbox .so no left foot.best lookin and afordable hot hatch out there atm

[@Sebastian-Zufu]

How much mpg?on this engine

[@nigelsview]

Driving sensible like mid 30’s

[@Sebastian-Zufu]

Nigel's View is no bad

[@master_g666]

The mirrors are power folding your literally pointed at the button😂 Mine has a stage 2 downpipe 305hp 425 fpt 0 - 60 3.9sec 🔥🔥🔥 If I get better tires It will do 3.6 for sure maybe even less cuz its spinning Like crazy

[@nigelsview]

Nah watch again mine didn’t have that option 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@master_g666]

@@nigelsview So freaking weird cause our cars are nearly identical. what year is it?

[@nigelsview]

@@master_g666 2010

[@WimTheInstigator]

No way it does it in 3.9s. I have a 2017 DCT model with stage 2, downpipe and intake. 5.5s if I am lucky.

[@master_g666]

@@WimTheInstigator My mechanic tuned the car on his own. he had that car before, for many years. He knows alfa's better than I know myself. He has the magic hands, ask him, not me. Try to find an expert tuner I bet he can get that car going fucking wild. Either way mine did 5.2 0-60 stock so you need to go check your car.

[@carswithnathan8057]

Mate I drive a hybrid and I spend about £40 a week.

[@nigelsview]

i was supposed to say £60 a week 👀 but coming from a smart car where i was using 20-30 a week

[@RodyTF]

1750 ? :o

[@nigelsview]

Yep 👍🏾

[@HPPete]

It uses more fuel than a smart car... Sherlock?

[@chiapheng]

all sounds pretty petty...

[@JC-sm4rr]

He's just talking about his experience with his car, what's the deal?

[@Aliza.12]

Silly 😝 The thing I don’t like about all alfa is that they shouldn’t sell their arts cars for idiots.

[@michaelbrahe3786]

why don't you just keep your smart car if it is so much better? it's a f...... racer you got not a slow ugly car

[@nigelsview]

thats not what i said though is it.

[@miko4759]

There's no such a thing as front is to low.

[@nigelsview]

There is such a thing why is it much easier to scrape then 😏 thanks for the view and the comment tho 👍🏾😂

[@diavolo3084]

is it like toooo low or just uncomfortably low?

[@nigelsview]

@@diavolo3084 it's nice low just got to be careful scraping the front sometimes

[@rlinkandroidauto-xe9sg]

It's definitely a thing...When buying a used Giulietta, checking under the front bumper might be an unsual good check to see how was handled with the car. This car asks for the drivers to be really careful when hoing over bumps. The front is definitely on the lower side compared to most cars in this segment. But it obviously also helps make the car look better.