Alfa Romeo Giulietta. You've been warned... | ReDriven used car review

[@lm-vn6hm]

I am so sick of hearing about the reliability rep, meanwhile everyone I know with their German cars have a new very expensive issue every single week

[@marcinslizewski8392]

10/10

[@janstaes2172]

nice vid, my sister bought a 147 from new she put on 190k on it she had 2 issues during her ownership. 1x front damper failed, 1x battery went dead. thats all. My cousin bought a range rover from new the things went wrong really boggle the mind from engine to gearbox to electric modules. my uncle bought a bmw 5series fron new he had to replace the gearbox he had les than 100k on the clock.

[@sx200n1]

The myth that Alfa's are unreliable is sooooo out of date. I've had a few (Mainly giulietta Cloverleafs and now have a Giulia veloce) and never had an ounce of trouble from them. Here in the UK they are just above Audi and Mercedes in the warranty figures and just below BMW with 87% of new cars having no issues within warranty. So the tag of being unreliable is from the poor builds of the 80s and very early 90s.

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting mate. We should mention that in researching this video we spoke to multiple Alfa and Italian car specialist mechanics, as well as current and former Alfa technicians, we spoke to parts suppliers and trawled through literally hours of customer satisfaction surveys, reliability reports, forums and we quizzed multiple members of Alfa and Giulietta owners groups. The information presented was the culmination of all of that and their knowledge and expertise. - AK

[@antonkukoba3378]

it's easier to repeat the myth than to do the research. When I was buying Mazda CX-5 in 2014 I was told that mazda's body corrode so fast and that there's no way that skyactive engines will be reliable with such compression numbers. In 2020 mazda's suvs proven to be as reliable as Toyota. And all those myths were coming from years 2004-2008, when mazda really had the corrosion issues. Now it's the same kind of shit being told about Alfa romeo. It's every car now which becomes a pain after 10 years of owning. My father had toyota auris 2009, he was happy to get rid of it due to reliability issues which started to uncover after 10 years of owning.

[@sx200n1]

@@antonkukoba3378 very true. Spookily enough the other car in the household is a CX-5 as the wife couldn't stretch to a Stelvio at the time. CX-5 diesel AWD. It's a decent motor with 60k miles on it and not a spot of bother. We too were told a similar story by a Used dealer as they had one, but we're either I'll informed or just wanted to push us to a Kia Sportage. But happy with both cars. And no issues.

[@MB-gd6be]

How long mileage you got out of it?

[@sx200n1]

@@MB-gd6be my Giuliettas were about 100,000 miles. Last Giulietta cloverleaf had 108,000 miles trouble free. My Giulia at the moment is fairly new so only up to 18,000 so far.

[@FranciscoYantorno]

The Giulietta is actually extremely reliable with no known issues really in both 1.4 and 1750 engines and also the diesels.

[@GQV10]

Sold my mk7 GTI to buy a Giulietta QV, never looked back. Third year of ownership and I am loving it, car feels alive compared to the GTI and it's a head turner, especially with a few mods.

[@dexgeta.9940]

And has hand brake, GTI has a button

[@bartsimpson8616]

10 times better car then those ugly vw, design quality ,performance . beauty .

[@vaslek7243]

Me too my friend. I sold the German crap mini cooper, bought the Alfa giulietta 2017 model and I definitely don't look back. Specially at German crocks

[@rumbiemotsi9332]

Owned one giulietta 2013 up to 150 000kms and not even a single problem. Bought the 2017 model and am loving it. Am now an Alfa person, want to have a collection of these head turners they're fantastic.

[@marcodelprato8590]

Unreliability in Alfas is an old mytth, a lie deeded by other makers. They are great cars and sometimes much more reliable than some Germans like Audi, BMW or vw

[@paulharvey8334]

People are listening to their grandfathers too much that grew up in the early 1970s when all cars rotted away and not just Italian cars either but Japanese and British cars also..I have owned Alfa Romeo's for 9 years and none of them have been on a Breakdown truck or failed to start at 7am in the morning..

[@stevenmeissner9219]

I had a Giulietta Sportiva 170 hp from 2014-18 and no problems. Bought a new Giulietta Veloce 🍀 in 2018 and it's really fun and absolutely no problems. I've already taken her twice on vacation to Italy, everything was great.

[@stefancervenak1593]

1.4 or 2.0 jdtm?

[@SirCartieer2900]

@@stefancervenak1593 i have the 2.0 jtdm 170 hp with almost 240.000 km and not a single problem yet, only normal repairs like brakes and filters had to be done of course.

[@KPSX1]

​@@SirCartieer2900The JTDs are indestructible.

[@SirCartieer2900]

@@KPSX1 Yea just recently I had to do the clutch, was a hell of a job, but I have a good mechanic. Right now sitting at 251.000 km how many do you think I will reach?

[@paulnewman9602]

I moved from a long line of VWs, with genuinely constant niggling problems, to a 2011 Giulietta 1.4MA a couple of years ago. It has no niggling problems. All the friends I've made through forums, of people who love the car, have no niggling problems. Mine has been more solid than the Golf, Passt, or Polo that preceeded it Assuming, like any sporty car, you keep up the service schedule then the only real issue you are likely to hit is the boot wiring loom. The cables can get old and break and it's a fairly standard thing to have them replaced (about 50 quid a side for me) - most older cars will have had this done by now Outside of that, if you buy a sporty one, you just need to be aware that some people like to mod them - so be thorough and check what you're buying. Exactly as if you were buying a Golf GTI or something All in - mine is fantastic. It's the car I've had the most compliments about from strangers, it's the one that's made me the most friends (with other owners), it's beautiful to drive, and it's reliable as hell Before I bought mine a mate explained it to me: when you sit in a vw you close the door with a business like clunk and go, 'yeah solid'. When you sit in a Alfa you go 'ahhhhhhh' because it's a lovely place to be I honestly haven't regretted getting mine for a moment - sadly Alfa as a brand has two main weaknesses: the reputation of older cars fueling the 'full of niggles' thing (which isn't true of newer models) and that the dealerships have incredibly bad reps Either way - keep talking them down, please. It'll keep the price down for me to afford my next one - can't wait 😁

[@bartsimpson8616]

dont tell them , let them drive those shit boxes and live them enjoy in them specialy in vw reliability,

[@MightyREVS]

Very Good words 👍 like your comment. They will always talk the same… thats why Alfa drivers knows better ;)

[@bartsimpson8616]

@@MightyREVS they got marketing , instead quality ! and lot of frustrations from Italian cars , i remember when Italians made Giullia QV510 ,Man zeGermans ...they freak out !! What a BS they wrothe about her!! its not reliable , its expensive , she cant compare with m3 shit box , million idiotic lies, They sell golf for same price as Giullia qv , and nobody think or ask is it worth or is it expensive !? bmw price was double , And cant compare with Giullia , not back then not today. Italian cars are in design at least 20yrs at front. Giullia qv biget minus is the name and badge ! If she got bmw badge they will ask for her 250.000euro😂 Ciao my friend !

[@jyppi]

Funny that statistics from EU says that i30 is worst in its class when it comes to reliability and Giulietta is above average or top-10 in its class (depending age category).

[@lucianolucidi8624]

You said all right. I have my giulietta 1.4 multiair 170 hp for 7 years. Never had problems at all. As you said its important to do the standard check every year. Thats it. But an Alfa always has more caracter than any wv, Audi or bmw.

[@pauljackson112]

I've done nearly 95k miles in my Giulietta. Apart from the usual wear and tear and one small issue with a DPM thing, she hasn't skipped a beat!

[@DarkSession6208]

I had a Alfa 147 1.6 Eco, sold with 230.00km, no problems, only changed Brakes and Oil. GF has a 2011 Giulietta QV 1.8 TBI, 190.000km, nothing broke except the door cap and valve cover gasket. That mechanic is delusional, im a experienced hobbyist and fix everything myself, even stuff like pulling the Engine and replacing the Timing chain. Im CONSTANTLY fixing my Audis and Mercedes. If you think a Alfa is unreliable, then its maybe unreliable compared to a Golf, but not to a just as OLD BMW,Merc or Benz. Because its 10x more likely to fail.

[@funnysmart1801]

Fuel consumption?

[@pauljackson112]

@@funnysmart1801 43mpg reliably - could get more, but tend to have a heavy foot. Also: now 117k miles on the clock - still going strong!

[@willvalintine4995]

This generation of Alfa's are actually very reliable. True they definitely have their niggles and QC issues - but the faults are usually minor and not expensive to repair. Most of the supposedly 'reliable' German brands actually now look very poor on paper for reliability and horendous on the average cost of repair. But as always reputation sticks so people still think Alfa= liability and VW/Audi= reliability, whereas in fact the roles are very much reversed.

[@MB-gd6be]

How long reliable?

[@princepasol152]

@@MB-gd6be I've had an 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia for 3 years now and the only things I've had gone wrong is when driven on the track for 4 stints in a row, it throws an Throttle Service Control detected implausible value cause I gun it every time (you can clear this code it'll drive fine after a vehicle reboot). With proper maintenance, it's very reliable. I have my car modified as well

[@bzilla-d4i]

I can attest to that, I went from an Audi A5 2.0 T Quattro and it was the worst experience with any car I've ever had, I've only owned BMW's and Honda's before, and it was the least reliable, most expensive car to repair. It was my first and last experience with any VAG product if that's what they offer then I'm not having it. Looking at one of these now, and it's a beautiful car, and the 1750 engine is a real little ripper.

[@vlion5265]

Exactly !

[@JohnFullerton-ct6mz]

Ive had a 2017 giulietta Veloce for 3 years, with no issues. Absolutely brilliant car. My last car was a audi S3 and I was sick of it in the end, they are everywhere you look these days. I Wanted something different the alfa just stands out! I love the fact I can drive for hours without see another one. My next car will definitely be an alfa giulia or stelvio.

[@JoeDaeHimself]

Luckily you didn't follow the "if you have personality buy a golf" suggestion of the video. 😅

[@ronniewille]

@@JoeDaeHimself i had a VW EOS, that dealer was mafia

[@frankmaatje4711]

I had a Giulietta 2.0 diesel 170 hp for 6 years and sold it with 280.000 kms. Yes, I had a door handle that broke (aftermarket €25,-) The engine was unbelievable reliable and strong and economical. In the end I had a bearing in the gearbox that made some noise (repair €1000,-). But It was so much fun to drive. And don't believe the argument that a volkswagen is more reliable. Perhaps it has in numbers less problems, but a complete new engine or gearbox doesn't make you happy. At the moment I have a 200 hp Giulia 2.2D and so far, I have zero flaws.

[@NicholasPapadimitriou1993]

Where did you buy the aftermarket door handle from? I am looking for a replacement myself.

[@rangeg4]

rubbish anti alfa as always 😂

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Did you miss the 80% of the video where I raved about how much I loved this car? I was concerned we would come across far too "pro-Alfa". We should also mention that in researching this video we spoke to multiple Alfa and Italian car specialist mechanics, as well as current and former Alfa technicians, we spoke to parts suppliers and trawled through literally hours of customer satisfaction surveys, reliability reports, forums and we quizzed multiple members of Alfa and Giulietta owners groups. The information presented was not the mechanics opinion but the culmination of all of the knowledge and expertise we gathered over weeks of research. - AK

[@photosbyernesto9621]

My wife and I have had our 2011 QV since new, and are still in love with ours! Yes, the rear hatch wiring loom was a problem, and there were a couple of other minor gremlins, but otherwise it's been super reliable and an absolute blast and joy to drive and own. We've made sure to service it religiously with Zagame's all the way and we feel like it's going to be with us for a while yet. Love it!

[@DarkSession6208]

My GF has a 2011 QV Aswell, 192.000km with just a valve cover gasket replacement. Had a 147 some years ago and both cars did not have any major problems. How much less repair do people expect, every Audi, BMW and Merc i ever bought had 10x more problems in the same time of ownership. If i see a mechanic shits on alfa it immadealy reminds me that that dude is a stubborn old boomer who knows nothing about cars in general, only does mechanic stuff but never tend to edcaute himself further. Pretty much Scotty Kilmer copycats.

[@Disc1]

The 1.4 engines are very reliable engines and have been used in many different Alfa/Fiat models over the years (Panda, 500, Punto, Bravo, MiTo, Giulietta, Delta, etc). Built to last if maintained properly, like most cars. (The FIRE (for "Fully Integrated Robotised Engine") is a series of automobile engines from Fiat Powertrain Technologies, built in FCA's Termoli, Betim and also in Dundee, MI (only in 1.4 Multiair versions) plants. It was designed by Italian design firm Rodolfo Bonetto.[1] It is constructed by robot assembly plants ("Robogate") to reduce costs.)

[@y.f.6555]

I had a giulietta for 6 years,they stole my car 1 month ago.All i have to say is that the car was super reliable.The funny thing is that there are about 900 comments below saying that the car is super reliable but Jim says it's a crap that will cost you lots of money cause every part of this car fails.I could bet that Jim has seen a Giulietta only in photographs,the guy has no idea about this car. If this guy is really a mechanic,then i am administrator of NASA.

[@froggy0162]

Biggest problem with these in Australia is Australian mechanics… That little rant kinda proves my point, heavy on broad statements. In Europe, these consistently score well in reliability surveys. So these are great if you turn your own spanners or have an actual mechanic (as opposed to the bogan glorified parts exchangers).

[@rsoul7282]

I would somewhat agree with you on that point, as due to what most car mechanics earn is relatively low, so the decent ones tend to leave the industry and go work on other stuff. I would also suggest though that studies in Europe wouldn’t really apply here, as the wealthier parts tend not to hang onto their vehicles for very long, and the less affluent are happy to patch things up.

[@froggy0162]

@@rsoul7282 The European studies are relevant I think as they just relate to what goes wrong. A Guilietta shares most of its components made by the same parts suppliers as all the other brands, so reliability is basically the same. Where the European studies differ is that Alfas in Europe likely have more skilled and knowledgeable technicians looking after them… I’ve had some major problems with mine, but they were caused by the dealer during its warranty period. It’s been fine since I went back to maintaining it myself….

[@froggy0162]

But having said all that, I would only ever recommend one to a car enthusiast. For people relying on the trade for maintenance, get something Korean.

[@RaindancerAU]

Yup that Aussie mechanic in this video lost all his credibility as he started to rant. I have a similar experience with my Renault Sport Megane 250. Owned for 10 years, more reliable than any Aussie, Japanese or American car I have owned despite the nay sayers.

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting mate. Just to clarify, in researching this video we spoke to multiple Alfa and Italian car specialist mechanics, as well as current and former Alfa technicians, we spoke to parts suppliers and trawled through literally hours of customer satisfaction surveys, reliability reports, forums and we quizzed multiple members of Alfa and Giulietta owners groups. The information presented was not the mechanics opinion but the culmination of all of the knowledge and expertise we gathered over weeks of research. - AK

[@stanislas4990]

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta was the best looking compact car, and 10 years later it's timeless, and still a great car. I have a Giulietta Veloce 240 bhp, and I love it. Not perfect, but very pleasant to drive and so beautiful!

[@kimzor1989]

Fugly

[@Rookshana.Takolia786]

This Alfa 'unreliability' myth is SO boring and predictable. I have seen new BMW and Mercedes break down on the roads. Can people not be a little more creative. Oh yes, I own a Giulietta QV 1750 Tbi for 5 years and I've only had to change an intercooler and do the regular oil changes and services.

[@misarthim6538]

Shhh, it keeps the price down!

[@MRShanno21]

Have owned 1, missed it when I sold it, and have just bought another. Guaranteed, there is no other car that will give you the smiles for the money. This coming from a 15 year industry veteran (Toyota, Bmw, Porsche, JLR) who’d swallowed the lie that Alfa’s suck hook line and sinker! Owning one was an unexpected delight, it was reliable, attractive and fun to drive with an actual personality that endears everyone who gets in one. The upside to buying these cars is that the majority of owners are passionate about their car, so most are very well cared for unlike the majority of mass market cars that are treated like refrigerators on wheels. That and the fact that they carry an undeserved stigma keeps the prices down making them incredibly cheap, incredibly fun little cars that look as good or better than any of the current crop from Korea, Germany or Japan.

[@gincatgoogle6213]

I owned one for 3 years from new. Struggled a little with traction off the line, but once up and running it was fun. The suspension was supple. Nothing broke. The dna switch was great. I use it in the snow and it worked well. But every other day it stayed in dynamic mode. I do miss it. Under rated car.

[@ethanwd]

Suspension was supple?! I've found it to be pretty crashy, to be honest, and my Giulietta doesn't have particularly low-profile tyres. I would say that the suspension comfort (and noise) is one of the weak points for the Giulietta. Compared to my previous Mini, VW Polo GTI (which both had very low profile tyres), and my wife's Golf, the Alfa just isn't as smooth and can be pretty noisy over bumps and rough surfaces. My wife insists on taking her Golf on roadtrips instead of my Alfa purely because of its suspension tune. I love everything else about the way this car drives and handles, but suspension I would say is not one of the Giulietta's strengths.

[@gincatgoogle6213]

@@ethanwd wow. im doing this from memory, you're doing it from present facts. so your opinion is more accurate.

[@ethanwd]

@@gincatgoogle6213 Sorry if I came on too strong there, it just took me by surprise that anyone would call the Giulietta's ride 'supple'! But again, there could be different spec/tunes which could effect this. Admittedly, there are a lot of poor roads on my commute, and our country roads often have small potholes/larger imperfections. I just assumed that my car being one with wheels on the smaller side of what was available in Aus, it would've been one of the smoother-riding models of Giulietta...

[@gregsheers4079]

Interesting, I have owned a series 2 distinctive, 1.4 multiair 2015 for 4 years and we have covered 75k together. So far the Alfa has required nothing more than routine servicing and has been a goal pleasure to own and drive. I think your resident mechanic chose to recite all the old perceptions, not really a fair assesment of the guilletia as many owners will testify. Cheers for now.Greg

[@froggy0162]

Agreed, the mechanic’s rant was typical of the rumour laden prejudice hiding their ignorance so typical of the auto repair trade in Australia. It’s super annoying and just reinforces what a bogan backwater Australia is…

[@varmastiko2908]

@@froggy0162 Mechanics are the same all around the world. It's a pride thing. They can't know it all because nobody can, but since they are professionals, they can't admit to being wrong. That being said Alfa is no Toyota, but that shouldn't matter as you can't really find a car that's as good to drive as an Alfa and not have any reliability issues at all. Personally I could take a plunge with an Alfa but never again a BMW, Audi or VW.

[@MmacentralNl]

Great car, owned a 1.4t 170hp for 7 years. Had the wiring loom and doorhandle issue, blue and me thingy went after 6 years as well. Other than that, smooth sailing and very fun to drive. Upgraded to a Giulia recently and it's great! I do miss the Giulietta every now and again though.

[@marioslazouras5589]

I know that alfas are supposed to be unreliable but, i had a mito and currently have a giulietta and a spider. For me alfas proved to be the most reliable cars i owned, and without a doubt most beautiful and fun to drive (somehow when driving an alfa you feel somehow different in a good way). On the other hand nowadays most engines, gearboxes, electronics, parts etc. Are shared in a variety of cars and brands.

[@BernardSpecledagger]

Hey, thanks so much for this review, please keep them coming. Your efforts help push down the second hand value so the likes of me and others who have commented below, get to buy a brilliant, very reliable car at an amazing price. I've owned 4, buying a 1.4 Giulietta soon to go with my 147 Ducati Corse (aka the red missile). All ultra reliable, so long as you maintain them properly. Easy to work on, parts aren't that expensive if you know where to look, such as The Alfa Workshop in the UK, even with shipping to Australia they are good. Even if you get a problem (rare) as soon as you get back behind the wheel all is forgiven. Bellissima!

[@krystal8533]

It's incredible how literally no one of the "common faults" mentioned here never occurred to anybody and the issues people had were mostly easy fixes. In italy we say that even if alfa can break, it always takes you home. The mechanic speaking has totally no idea what he's talking about, dont spread false info on this car because it's a great daily. 2.0 jtdm stage 1 remapped at 190 hp and 430nm of torque owner here, only minor issues in 170000 km

[@renegade25_banhammertech_40]

Damn,430nm on a fwd car under 200hp are a lot

[@pseudonym4957]

Literally the only Alfa that left me stranded was the 75 2.5, and it was 30 years old at the time so I wasn't exactly shocked lol

[@renegade25_banhammertech_40]

@@pseudonym4957 that car had serious rust problems linked to poor or completely absent chassis zincature here in Italy,some carburators were easy to break too. You need to treat them carefully

[@pseudonym4957]

@@renegade25_banhammertech_40 It was actually just the ECU power wire randomly did it's link - 75 has been pretty good for rust, GTV6 has holes everywhere. Still absolutely flies though

[@xtian_stw]

C'mon mate, the range isn't anywhere near as complicated as you make it out to be. Super or veloce, QV or not. go by year and it's fine. It's a hell of a lot easier to understand than BMW's or the Renault Megane RS range. Don't get me started on that mechanics comments. You would've been better off speaking to people that actually look after Alfas..like mastertouch automotive who clearly maintained this one. Parts are piss easy to find if you've got even a modicom of world awareness, you can buy pretty much anything you need now and into the future from at least 5 vendors overseas..and it's cheap. All I heard was generalist comments..I'm on my 3rd Alfa, have plenty in the family and mechanically they're brilliant if you look after it, get a good independent specialist and dont skip things when they need doing. It's no different to any other modern car.. we've also had a few golf gti's in family and honestly they've had more issues than the Alfas.

[@ReDriven]

Hi Xtian, thanks so much for watching and commenting. In regards to our source of knowledge, we actually reached out to multiple Alfa and Italian car specialists, trawled through owners groups, forums, customer satisfaction surveys and reliability reports, we even spoke to three former Alfa technicians and the video is the culmination of all of that information. As stated, we’re not saying every Alfa will blow up but there is a reason they populate the absolute bottom end of countless reliability reports when compared to other manufacturers. We also mention quite a few times that parts are available easily online from non OEM suppliers. - AK

[@xtian_stw]

@@ReDriven thanks for extra context! I'm glad you went to that effort, but the way it was presented really made it seem incredibly negative with a 'dont buy one because you'll hate life' tone. You could make that case with almost every car, 'this happened to some people so don't buy it'. Obviously I'm biased and I love the brand, but it's incredibly frustrating in a country where people have the mentality of what they were 30 years ago. Since the mid 2000s they really really lifted and the last 10 years they're really no different to any other European car. I'm not saying they're perfect, 100% they're not a corolla, but they're certainly not as disastrous as the impression I got from the video. The tailgate wiring and climate control flap issues are definitely things to look out for but aside from that you've either neglected it, had a crap mechanic or gotten very unlucky to have all those other issues. The 1750 engine from the Qv is also in my 159 and it's an absolute peach. The 1750 in the 4c and the Giulietta QV is even better, All bulletproof in mine, my friends and families experiences across a 10 year period. Just regular maintenance things. I guess it just would've been nice to see an alfa review from Aussies with a glass half-full tone for a change. I mean hell, even with the title you chose it sets a negative tone before the video even starts! Anyway, appreciate the effort and detail you went to and I hope I'll be able to see another Alfa review from you in future that you enjoy! Speak to any alfisto, once the bug bites, it's for life ;)

[@zf7395]

@@ReDriven The video shows clearly that research was done until the "Jim the mechanic" part....Jim was feestyling through the non-existant nightmare scenarios of what can break....If he would do the research he would at least mention the Multiair failure (due to the filter that no one changes) or the 2-3rd gear problems in pre-lifiting versions etc. Jim googled "What breaks in aflas", memorized the headlines and came to conclusion that giulietta is a high risk car...Change the mechanic case xtian is right and Jim can fix his bike (maybe) with this type of research...

[@tfj100]

@@ReDriven If you take the time to read the comments, you should form the opinion that you are out of line here. Sure you can find poorly maintained examples of any brand...but the Giulietta and the Giulia (and even the 159) are as reliable or more reliable than any other European car. I've had 30 years of Alfas and only one problem in that time, a failed differential on a 90,000 mile GTV v6...and if I'd taken the time to read the forums, I'd have known to put a Q2 LSD in it before the original one blew. Reviewers like you want to perpetuate stereotypes for cheap clicks.

[@ReDriven]

@@xtian_stw Thanks for the great reply mate. Honestly, I was concerned we may have come across too "pro-Alfa" with how much I raved about the car. The design, the interior, the driving experience, bloody awesome. - AK

[@yogibarista2818]

Owning an Alfa is like owning a sailing boat - neither makes any sense, and both are just an endless money pit, but there is just something about it...

[@franzchong5889]

my late father owned two in the 80's.In fact in late 85 or early 86 we were so close to replacing the Sud Sprint with a KC series Laser most likely a GL spec and in hindsight we should have.it took him buying a second hand Fiat and Lancia for a few years of the late 80s and spending so much time at the workshop to finally see the light to buy Japanese come 1989.In an ideal world that 1980 alfa should have gone in for a KB Laser come 1983.

[@keaien]

Not true, modern Alfa's are quute reliable. I would dare to say more reliable than VW stuff.

[@vZuluSix]

I always have one problem with reviews about alfa's that have bin used. Non car enthousiasts also buy them and don't stick to the service intervals or cheap out and skip itervals, thats when the problems start. I bet if you buy one that was from a enthousiast that always kept it in good condition there would be alot less problems. Infact i know!

[@MightyREVS]

So true ! service is important, and also use good parts and oil.

[@eziozomparelli2079]

Cars are like a wife if care for them you have a happy life.

[@johnphaceas7434]

Never a truer word was spoken. Get my Alfas serviced every 6 months at a specialist indie workshop that's been around for 50 years. Never had a real problem, or one that wasn't exactly what you'd expect as a car hits 10, 15, 20, 30 or 40 years old (my youngest Alfa is now 20, my oldest now 41...).

[@mq46312]

14.9L/100km? That's insane.

[@joemaster986]

This one was performance tuned with ECU changed, he said it in video, TBI usually goes around 10L mixed... But yes, Giuliettas are thirsty. Mine 170bhp Multiair version does 11L/100km in urban, but that is 1-3-stop-1-3-stop in 800m nightmare driving. Mixed is about 8L, and open road consumption around 120km/h is 5.5L. Small engine, weighty car, big consumption.

[@theHaba99]

I own giulietta qv it does 7-8l/100km at 120 kmh if the road is completely flat it about 7

[@fillefilander]

I daily drove my 2013 QV at 8.8

[@panzerelite6217]

well that's a QV. Our 1.6 Diesel uses like 5-6. We drove like 900km on a single tank then refueled after hitting the red spot

[@roshandonesa]

my daily drive 1.7 QV TCT in Melbourne peak hr traffic sit on 7.1-7.3L/100Km doing Mon-Fri 70Km/day

[@tezza8717]

great looking car, pitty about the problems, european cars have shit electrics, need to learn from the japanese how to build reliable cars

[@kimzor1989]

Fugly

[@franzchong5889]

Toyota got the Fiat/Bertone X1/9 formula right.put in reliability and how to make it run well.I almost bought a new Fiat 500 using my leasing/loan after my 2017 Holden Spark was written off but they could not guarantee a car on the showroom floor in time in the spec I wanted last year.Fed Up after much looking around I settled for a 2008 Mazda 3.Yes there have been some electrical problems with the car but for 30 to 40% the price of the Bambino or a VW Polo or even garbage like the MG3 I got a good deal plus safety and size were top of the agenda.

[@stevenmuscat8126]

Buying a Alfa Romeo is similar to going home with the crazy hot looking Red Head in the night club.. Its going to be fun and exciting but if your not sure if your going to survive with your nuts in tact....But you still wanna do it anyways

[@WhaJMc]

I've owned a Veloce from new for coming up 3 years. Have had zero problems with it. It's not perfect but it's still a fantastic car. Would I buy one second hand? Probably not but I don't think I'd buy any second hand European car. Reliability wise they're probably better than late model Ford's.

[@ItsTheFly]

Well sorry to say my Alfa Guilietta has done 220,000kms and hasn’t skipped a beat… in fact it’s improved with age as it feels smoother and more progressively lively. Like a fine wine! The revs just keep coming on tap smooth and strong! I purchased the car a 6 speed manual, second hand at 65,000kms still under warrantee. A minor issue was the clutch slave master cylinder was sweating a very small amount of fluid and that was repaired for free. They also threw in a brand new clutch kit at no cost. Super comfortable, super reliable, and economical, the 1.4L Multi-Air engine is a FIAT power plant that is tough and easily tinkered with if you are mechanically minded. Make sure you replace the MultiAir head oil filter every 55,000kms if you are keen, a 30 second job. Servicing is a doddle with a few of the right tools. Apart from regular servicing which is the same as any other car folks from a half decent mechanic there have been no major issues. The standard info-tainment system while not state of the art is functional and still sounds great! Don’t be fooled Alfa’s reputation as unreliable and expensive to repair is a myth… just do your homework and don’t perpetuate this false narrative… Brilliant little car go get one… Awesome value for money I’m keeping mine!!

[@bobar84c]

mechanic at 14:00 shit about reliability of alfa and his service is full of german cars ...

[@robertmarriage8257]

Been commuting 80km per day in my second hand 2015 Giulietta QV for eighteen months now with almost zero issues. Car has racked up nearly 135000km. A tiny crack in header tank (replaced) and a broken clip in top dashboard glovebox. Super fun, super reliable!

[@DTM366]

I have own Mazda, Chevrolet, BMW, Citroen, Peugeot, Pontiac, Suzuki, Mercedes Benz and Alfa Romeo and Alfa that I still own is simply the best, the most reliable, the most fun and the most beautiful car!

[@ghibodeus]

I own a used, red, Giulietta from 2016, don't really know which mark or series is; That's the 1.4 Multiair 170hp, with a DCT transmission and an aftermarket LPG system (for cost saving). Since October I've driven everyday in every road type and climate, and reached more than 33 thousand kilometers, with the odometer now showing 107k. Performance is really good for a family car and it's very agile on twisty roads, where you can have some serious fun. Reliability has been a non-issue so far: no mechanical flaws if taken care for the regular maintenance, no electrical problems except rarely with the s&s and cruise control (but shutting down the car and back on makes the issue disappear). This car is not so good in the city because of dimensions and heavy steering wheel, but makes for a great companion at high speed in the motorway, and it feels incredibly safe. The external looks are gorgeous and make up for the cheap plastic inside. Fuel consumption stays at 8.5 l/100km with LPG, and 7 l/100km with petrol. I personally love this car

[@BRM101]

The fact is they are actually more reliable than a lot of other cars, I’ve had quite a few and worked on many.

[@walk7668]

I have a 2012 one never had a problem with it a truly great car feels nice drives nice it is just perfect.

[@cschlep]

I have owned a 2013 Giulietta QV for 5 months now. I picked it because I love the look and they are cheap second hand. I test drove one in 2015 and loved it but couldn’t justify buying one new when the competition like VW were so much better for the same price. Fast forward and the second hand car market pricing has gone crazy with 6 year old GTI’s selling for nearly 30k, I thought what hot hatch could I buy for under 20k? I picked up my QV with only 88k km’s in great condition for 15k. You just have to make sure it has been looked after and maintained.

[@joshlegg8600]

“All the nobs feel good” - thats what she said

[@ianbrown4242]

I have to say again - this is one of the best car channels on KZbin, hands down. The combination of everyman/mechanic view of the cars is absolute genius.

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much mate! Really appreciate the kind words

[@tonestar0183]

Ian I feel exactly the same way and wish the team at Redriven the best of success. Great to see the number of subscribers climbing up and up every week.

[@Jabid21]

Agreed. I live in the States and have never been to Australia but I come to see this channel to see cars and the presentation is top notch.

[@One_over_the_eight]

"The finest" if the criteria is he doesn't have a fuckin' clue when it comes to modern ALFAs and reliability. Just another wannabe KZbin mechanic with no hands on experience. The only research he seems to have undertook is old wive's tales from the 1980s. The vast majority of the comment section proves he's talking out his a*se.

[@One_over_the_eight]

If the criteria for being the best is using old wive's tales from the 1980s. The ALFA Giulietta is reliable, just read the comment section to see this guy is talking out his a*se. Modern ALFAs are good cars period. If these so called 'reviewers' actually gained some hands on experience they wouldn't need to resort to posting this pish.

[@johncarnegie7726]

235k on mine super reliable

[@naxu7416]

our giulietta has over 150k km and has never had any problem.... I think its reliable.

[@andrewrobins4143]

Hilarious! Amusing *and* informative, so you have a new subscriber. Owner of a 2nd-hand (9y, 150 000km) 2011 Giulietta 1.4 multiair 170 hp, Distinctive, Sports, manual. At this stage of life it's doing about 7.5L/100km, city driving (hovers around 6L/100km country driving). I've had it 2 years and 30 000km and had *never* experienced an Alfa before I bought it - sight unseen - from an interstate online auction. What a revelation ! Absolute delight to drive especially in mountains, no niggles -and it *fangs* exactly whenever I need it to. New throttle body, timing belt, oil pump [edit: AND clutch] have been the only big costs over and above yearly services. My disintegrating dash storage hatch is my next "project", improvements to Blue&Me sorted with aftermarket bluetooth/aux modules and FM transmitter - but no other dramas encountered as listed in the redriven Giulietta cheatsheet. Belissimo 😄

[@RogueBrit]

Mechanic is talking out his arse they are not that bad

[@davidbaines-td1gn]

We bought a used one in Perth. Drove around WA for 3 months then crossed Australia to Queensland. We serviced it after the purchase. All we did on the trip was put fuel in. Our tool kit was a screwdriver. When we arrived in Brisbane another service, just oil & filters. Fuel consumption for the trip was 5.7 l/100k Totally reliable.

[@gingerguyful]

I have a Mito QV. I love the car to bits. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong. In dynamic mode the car is super peppy. 👌

[@valentinierik]

So strange.... iam 47 now and driving Alfa from my 18..... never had problems. And I really drive with the cars... sometimes even trackdays or driving for hours on the german autobahn with high-speed. Now I got a Giulia QV from end 2019 bought it new and you know what? No problem at all...

[@AndersLundi]

I have two of those. Now both more than 10 years old. This mechanic does not know a shit. Giuliettas are safe and reliable cars. Punto! Go and buy a VW, Audi or Ford and always carry an oil canister with you.

[@aldojacobi6007]

Love this car....looking for a "new" ride, damn that reliability! Thanks for the awesome review team....my hunt goes on....seriously thinking about another Italian. Abarth Competizione anyone?...

[@colossus_g]

I have a sample size of 1, but from that I can say they are very reliable ... or at least one of them is ... mine. But, I always find servicing costs a little more than I expect. Wear and tear items seem to like to wear and tear.

[@petebroady8993]

I just bought one the day before this video was released! won't be picking it up for another week or so.

[@kidoctane]

I have a 2012 Guilietta QV and a 2011 Abarth 5oo (and an Abarth 124 - see the pattern) - all from new Both the QV and the 5oo have been rock solid wrt reliability. TBH the Abarth is a way more fun drive

[@aldojacobi6007]

@@kidoctane Hey KO - I am so tempted by the ABARTH 595, took one for a drive last week - it was just FUN! My current ride is a rock solid well built cruiser, but just want a fun car...thanks for insight - drive safe Bruh! 😀

[@ivanpetkov4341]

Interesting, I’m currently interested in buying one and now I’m a bit confused. The video says don’t buy it, but the comment section does not agree. Who to believe?!

[@colossus_g]

Hmmmm .... after thinking about this review a bit .... everything stated shows how good and how special these cars are, but don't buy one because it may break down. I call BS! I have owned multiple Alfa Romeo's. A 164, 2x 147's, 2 x 159's, a Giulietta (that I still own) and a Giulia (current model, brilliant car). None of my Alfa's have given me too much trouble. One of the 159's was in need of a new timing chain (GM part ... not Alfa at all) but apart from that I have had a great run with these Italian cars. These cars have flair in abundance ... something the Germans can't match. One of the 147's I had and one of the 159's even had selespeed transmissions. If you listen to reviewers, these things are horrible and don't work well and break down and cost a fortune to fix. My experience is completely different. If you consider a selespeed is a manual that is robot operated you will realise it can not possibly be as smooth as a torque converter slushbox. And .... on the reliability front, I didn't have a single issue with them. I change cars far too often. Out of all the cars I have owned I had more issues with Mazda's than any others. A Mercedes I have owned also proved troublesome.... The Alfa's ... not so much.

[@MightyREVS]

I also owned 3 different Alfa’s , my dad and mum drove Lancias and fiats , and none of us had problems. I bought one BMW I my life and sold it after 3 months because it had so many problems that cost me more then 1500 €.

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Gaetano. We should mention that in researching this video we spoke to multiple Alfa and Italian car specialist mechanics, as well as current and former Alfa technicians, we spoke to parts suppliers and trawled through literally hours of customer satisfaction surveys, reliability reports, forums and we quizzed multiple members of Alfa and Giulietta owners groups. The information presented was not the mechanics opinion but the culmination of all of the knowledge and expertise we gathered over weeks of research. - AK

[@albygod6197]

Sorry , nice reporting bud not accurate... Owning one for several years and no more problems that any other brands. Mine has 170 000 km with original turbo, the key is knowing how to drive an alfa..

[@panzerelite6217]

I basically torture tested one of these because I learned driving in a 2016 Giulietta. She's still downstairs, running like a dream. I did everything wrong and probably still doing it wrong but she's a tough girl I guess. Wonder when she'll give up.

[@deltabelg]

I love my giulietta ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rotarpowered6665]

This was a pleasure to watch 👍🏻

[@DEVILTAZ35]

Great looking car but unfortunately ultimately just a pile of scrap metal for all that they are actually worth.

[@kidoctane]

I have had a 2012 QV since new and nothing has gone wrong (other that replacing the hatch wiring once). Just wear and tear items. And TBH the servicing costs have been reasonable (I use a specialist indie). Never let us down. And I drive it like an Italian

[@AramZero]

Eheh. I'm italian and you made me smile. Cheers man! (Both my father and stepfather have a giulietta. They never had a problem, ten years and counting. And my dad has a REEEALLY heavy feet)

[@Alberto-vl7qj]

13:14 well if you only had the steering wheel the other side it would have the space

[@EktorTsolodimos]

Had a simple but beautiful 1.4 as my first car a few years ago. For the money absolutely one of the nicest cars on the road today. And as reliable as all the other luxury cars. Main two factors with things breaking: bad luck and/or bad maintenance. I own a BMW 5 series G30 now. Quite a different car, but still. When I see these on the road, they always make me smile. And btw: my Giuliatta gave me quite some compliments from mostly woman. Quite often it turned out to be their favorite car. More comliments with the Giulietta compared to my previous F36 or my current G30. Pretty remarkable.

[@thanasisk]

I own a Giulietta and I disagree - the diesels are very economical, if you are into economy. I average 4.5l/100km on my 1.6 JTDM-2. The Giulietta is also very reliable - the interior quality is appalling, but the mechanicals are bulletproof. The back space is compromised, but the boot is quite generous.

[@sirdryamov]

My Giulietta QV ver 1is already 10 years old. I have owned this car for about two years now, and all this time it would show itself to be a wonderful car. Every time I get behind the wheel, I feel inspired and joyful because it can give these sensations during any trip, even if it's just a trip to the store. When I chose it, I wanted only one from the car. So that I turn to look at her every time I close the door. And she gives it. From the negative - I replaced the rear wiper and the lock on the fifth door. That's all.

[@steveans]

I have had 3 Giulietta All reliable My Q.V. 6M 1750 T is a weekend car. My QV Line 1.4 T MA is a brilliant daily We also have MY 23 Mustang GT V8 10A which is a weapon Both prefer Giulietta for daily

[@ReDriven]

Great to hear!

[@keithhorobin2163]

I've got a 2ltr 65plate Guilietta in the UK. Had it for a couple of years now . Other than the DPF filter needing cleaning it's been fine. Slight creak on the clutch pedal which is annoying but the drive really really overshadows any niggles like a creak! Love driving it, quick and enjoyable and that's in normal mode! Don't use the sport mode as it's fast enough as it is.

[@landzw]

I have that creak in the clutch, it reminds me of all my vauxhalls I’ve owned, the difference is I wouldn’t buy a Vauxhall ever again.

[@philyvo]

WD40 ;)

[@coltr7561]

again this bullshit reliability, maybe try to move forward with times. Alfas have been very reliable decades. These reliability things should be mentioned in Germany car reviews

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting mate. In terms of the reliability, in researching this video we spoke to multiple Alfa and Italian car specialist mechanics, as well as current and former Alfa technicians, we spoke to parts suppliers and trawled through literally hours of customer satisfaction surveys, reliability reports, forums and we quizzed multiple members of Alfa and Giulietta owners groups. The information presented was not the mechanics opinion but the culmination of all of the knowledge and expertise we gathered over weeks of research. - AK

[@coltr7561]

@@ReDriven its very easy to to google uk data and see that Giulietta is very reliable car. Wonder why German cars never have reliability mentioned in these videos even they suck more. This is the same bullshit saga which goes from years to years with Italian cars. no real proof is never shown-.Jusr rumours of bad quality and reliaibilty.- And what ur neighbour said. This is just pathetic "journalism"

[@azerovc]

Oh my God... what an AWFUL CLOTHING STYLING...

[@simonh870]

The "Mechanic" has no idea what he is talking about. Those "Common" problems are not common problems at all, and the items which do have issues he doesn't even mention. Please if you are watching this video take no notice, instead head over to a proper Alfa Forum such as Alfaowner. Those people know exactly these cars weak points. There are a couple like on any car, but nothing compare to the drivel this "mechanic" is spouting.

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Simon. We should mention that in researching this video we spoke to multiple Alfa and Italian car specialist mechanics, as well as current and former Alfa technicians, we spoke to parts suppliers and trawled through literally hours of customer satisfaction surveys, reliability reports, forums and we quizzed multiple members of Alfa and Giulietta owners groups. The information presented was not the mechanics opinion but the culmination of all of the knowledge and expertise we gathered over weeks of research. - AK

[@BloodFantasyNL]

I drive a Giulietta 1.4 Turbo Super and it by far the best car i ever owned. But i guess its a trendy thing to just hate on the brand even though when you confront someone talking smack its just so easy to debunk them. I guess its just jealousy from those stale ass VW owners. And at the end.. volkswagen scirocco sexier then an Alfa?! Not sure what world your living in bud xD

[@ReDriven]

Sorry, did you miss the vast majority of the video where I sing the Giulietta’s praises? A question for you, why is it even though we researched, wrote, filmed and edited this video exactly the same way we do all of our videos (eg complimenting what deserves to be complimented and raising common issues and concerns that are accessible with research to anyone), this video in particular has a large quantity of commenters up in arms, accusing us of being biased against the Alfa or spreading “typical rumours”. Other fans of the countless other cars we’ve covered seem happy to respond with “yep, my car has issues, but I love it anyway”, yet many in the Alfa community seem blind to the facts, refusing to admit their cars have well documented issues no matter how outrageously beautiful it is to look at and how wonderful it is to drive? - AK

[@BloodFantasyNL]

@@ReDriven Doesnt change the fact besides the praises you sling around the same nonsense that it is somehow a unreliable car since that has been debunked over and over with the newer models. You call them common issues, yet when you ask around on Alfa forums, they dont exist for the majority. Of course its not perfect in any way. But im not gonna sit here admitting to these documented issues while experiencing none of them on either 3 Alfa's i have owned. But according to this video, i must somehow be the exception like so many here in this comment section. Like the doorhandle that is suppose to be fragile. Well sure, every doorhandle is when you dont know how to handle it. Handle it with care, not like a caveman. And im not even gonna start on the so called "Mechanic". Never heard a mec go on like that where i come from.

[@ReDriven]

@@BloodFantasyNL In terms of the "nonsense", the issues we raised are well documented from a variety of sources. Even a quick search will uncover a host of commonly reported issues. We're very cautious of forums as they are generally populated by fans or owners of said vehicle, and fans and owners can be a little biased towards their pride and joy. We found with the Alfa, while many members were initially nothing but complimentary about their cars, with more questions and digging we received plenty of "oh it's a great car and I've never had a problem....except when X went wrong, oh and the time that Y failed, and of course Z has an issue but that's pretty common, besides that, it's a great car and nothing goes wrong". As far as the door handle concern, it's a door handle, it shouldn't fail with normal use, especially when the vast majority of other manufacturers seem to have door handles that can handle a beating. Finally our so called mechanic. He happens to have over 30 years experience in the industry working on everything from Toyota Yaris and Camrys to Ferrari and Lamborghini and with this specific video, his comments were the culmination of information provided not only his personal experience but by multiple Alfa specialists from all over Australia, we spoke to service technicians from Alfa dealerships and we spoke to parts suppliers to look into how many Alfa parts vs how many cars sold. By far the most scathing and critical of the issues raised were the Alfa specialist mechanics, although, they understandably love these mechanical problems because it's these issues people experience that keep them in business. We appreciate you love your car and are proud of the brand and we support any enthusiasm when it comes to cars but the facts are easily found online and with a week or so of phone calls and interviews, which is just the start of the research we put in. One of my all time favourite cars was my Renault Megane RS 265 Trophy 8:08, brilliant to drive, absolutely and truly loved it, but it was complete shit. Endless issues and problems, all of which are commonly reported even though many owners never experience a drama. I loved that Megane but is was a terribly shit car and it's more than ok to love a shit car, but just be confident enough to own and admit that it's a shit car no matter how good you think it is. I did. - AK

[@BloodFantasyNL]

​@@ReDriven Yet when you turn to this comment section and many others, its the other way around. All the things mentioned in this video, i have never experienced these over 3 Alfa's. Im not trying to come over as a diehard fanboy, but they are just solid cars. Thats why i might fall out to people that seem to be stuck in the 90's era of Alfa. The only thing i have ran into was high oil usage with my old Alfa 147 1.6, but it was pretty much used up (old, high milage). But it was with the Alfa brand, i spent the least amount of time and money on repairs and maintainance. I dont know, maybe it was luck or maybe, just maybe, i knew what i was doing? On the doorhandle. You are right, because it doesn't break on normal use. Depends on how you define normal. I tend to handle expensive objects with a bit extra care as any senceable human being. They way some people slam their doors shut like they to rip it out the hinges boggles my mind sometimes. Perhaps its because my Giulietta is almost brand new with extreme low milage, i just cannot relate to these problems, no matter how hard you like be to believe otherwise. The fact you just went ahead and called my car shit and i just need to admit it. I didn't know you hopped in my car and went for a spin? Ohh wait, you didn't. You dont own it, you dont drive it, i do, and i know. Not 10/10 but far, far away from anywhere near shit. Sorry to hear your Megane turned out to be a piece of shit. But, apples and pears mate. At the end, i did hate my 147 because of the various issue caused by aging (like any car) so i know when something is shit and dont stare blind on a brandname. Thats why i sold it not long ago. Well, it was fun, Cheers!

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Best car channel... In the world

[@ReDriven]

You’re making us blush Thank you!

[@AzeroxDoomraider]

You should buy a Golf he says, hahaha bro you have no clue.

[@alanngli]

Jim’s delivery in this episode is gold!

[@RivaStyx]

You could see the dismay in his eyes

[@_mattphill_]

my distinctive model does 7.5L/100km

[@berndsmigielski4960]

300.000 km with a Giulietta Diesel and no failes!

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

The reality is, someone out there, even after watching this, will buy one. It's true, "a fool and their money are easily parted"

[@ReDriven]

You’re probably right, but some people just love them. And that’s cool!

[@stevep9041]

I’ve owned 2x QV’s over 12 years of ownership with no issues. Very reliable. Don’t know what the mechanic was on about

[@ryanrichards9515]

Same..had qv 7 years no issues..great car

[@froggy0162]

@@ReDriven Nah, just some people know aussie "mechanics" are mostly bogan idiots and hence ignore their advice ;) Dont use the same guy for all your videos - this one might know about Holdens but he is clueless on Alfas. There are plenty of Alfa specialists you could have asked for actually informed advice...

[@ReDriven]

@@froggy0162 Funnily enough mate, that's exactly what we did. We spoke to multiple Alfa and Italian car specialist mechanics, as well as current and former Alfa technicians, we spoke to parts suppliers and trawled through literally hours of customer satisfaction surveys, reliability reports, forums and we quizzed multiple members of Alfa and Giulietta owners groups. The information presented was the culmination of all of that and their knowledge and expertise. - AK

[@alexs.9192]

When you say "Quadrifoglio" you don't have to say the "g", it is mute. It's more like "Quadrifolio". I think that "g" really annoys a lot of Italians when the hear it from English speakers. Hell it even annoys me quite a lot and I'm not even Italian. Edit: And it's Gee-oo-lieta, not Joolieta ;)

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Alex. The pronunciation of the "g" was done on purpose to emphasise how harsh the Australian accent is, and to juxtapose the sound of my voice against our Italian friends accent throughout the safety section. - AK

[@uolevig]

I've had the 170bhp petrol model for over eight years now and basically it has required just the scheduled maintenances. Couldn't be happier with the car. Low cost insurances, low maintenance cost. On the other hand, I had a 156 earlier and it was a total shit show of a car. I think Alfa Romeo gets much of the hate because of the earlier models that were much more unreliable.

[@stevengrayston3256]

bought a 2014 one that had done 100k year later the aircon went, the radiator fan went. temperature sensor went, the expansion tank went, the washer fluid tank went, the engine mount went, headlights went, and pretty sure now head gasket is going. so no i would say dont buy a used one

[@dawso2o2]

Don’t hang anything from your rear view mirror it’s a fine call substitution of view in n.s.w and comes with 3 points and $322 fine

[@dawso2o2]

I just got one 3 weeks ago for the same black ice air feaster

[@liberty0758]

Nothing surprises me anymore in this communist shithole of a country.

[@ianlee487]

Same old stigma reliability you really need to start looking at German garbage if you want bad reliability

[@ReDriven]

Hence many of our reviews on German cars. - AK

[@marcooconnor]

Sorry mate..but's this is the most misinformed review i have seen in my 12 years on youtube...it's completely amateurish.

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Marc. Can we enquire why you think that? We honestly really appreciate constructive criticism so please, how can we improve? - AK

[@lexman8678]

@@ReDriven that guys just butthurt coz you told the truth and he can't handle it what an absolute flog lol

[@steviegbcool]

are Australian mechanics really that shit lol

[@ravingmad765]

Alfas give me a bad case of the blue balls.

[@pseudonym4957]

You know, I'd have a Golf or a Veloster over a Giulietta. If I was blind. Or if I just hated all cars and wanted to share my hatred of cars with others.

[@robrob4753]

In my experience any make or model of cars all depends on how you drive them. Any car can be reliable and all you need is a service when need be..but of course if you like many vw gold GTI drivers thrash the heck out of the car it isn't going to last long. What people generally don't understand in regard to turbo or even naturally aspirated vehicles they aren't meant to be thrashed...for example if people where to drive the respected speed limit on any given road and not constantly thrash the vehicle the car would survive. I've seen with exp first hand how many people drive here in Australia when it comes to alfas and any other turbo car and it doesn't last them. So of course people are going to comment back reviews

[@elvisgjergji]

I own a 2010 Giulietta QV 🍀 from almost 2 years now. Superb car and I love it. No major issues if you look after and if you respect the car when you drive. Mine has now 154.000 km on the clock and still going strong. Of course I have kept it all original and no remapping. The only thing that I'm not sure is about the fact that, it's claimed that this car gives the max boost and max torque already at about 1800rpm, but the fact is nothing really happens until around 2500rpm and than you have a serious movement...or at least the feeling is that. It does build some boost at this low revs but way to far from max boost and torque unless you really hummer it and wait till 2.5k rpm. Other than that is a superb car with a glorious engine. The average fuel consumption in mine is not bad eather about 8.5 L/100km

[@CumminsVoortman]

Look the Giulietta is a very reliable once serviced properly. My family had had few and they were all great

[@snakecraig]

DID have bad rep with quality... Did... AR had to up their game (and they did), otherwise they would have dissolved some years ago. Was also scarred to death to get our 2019 Stelvio due to previous reputation concerning problems (but absolutely fell in love with the car), but not had a single thing happen with it to date. Drives and performs amazingly well.

[@craigmarsden5436]

Why does Italy insist on breaking our hearts?

[@RivaStyx]

🤌🏻 💔

[@DrSirSteve]

People are degrading Italian cars because they're jealous af. I've had no issues with em. I've owned Fiats, Alfa's, and Abarth. All run fine. No issues with em whatsoever. Whoever said reliability clearly doesn't know how to drive.

[@roundlake96]

Damn you at ReDriven are crazy at timing your videos to when Im intrested in a car! Keep up the amazing work, best place to get info about cars and thank you for that!

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much mate!

[@Raffaelgalardi]

So wrong. Misinformation and bias. You’re no expert or mechanic.

[@ReDriven]

Cheers!

[@ahh777]

Fantastic video mate... great to get an Australian perspective too. I am really considering taking the 'plunge' into Alfa Romeo, specifically a Giulia Veloce and would love to see a similar video on it. Keep up the great work!

[@petervine2345]

Usual lazy, biased, and ignorant review then... 👍

[@ReDriven]

Cheers!

[@bri77uk1]

Reading these comments, I must have got a bad one! I bought a 2 year old TCT 1.4 170 TB in August 2014 and sold it by the October. Really uncomfortable seats. Start/Stop that didnt stop. Rear seats that were randomly convinced someone was sat in them without seatbelts. The worst of all was the TCT which had a mind of its own, and decided it didn't want to be in gear as I joined a motorway roundabout junction with a truck heading straight for me - It woke up just in time. That was it. I'd had Alfas before, all 4 of which had had enough issues for me to know the local specialists far too well - I decided I wasn't doing that again. I bought a Toyota (86) and didn't look back.

[@ianbrown4242]

My hot take is that Mazda currently have at least as lovely a design language.

[@kurtglover3648]

Agree, the current 3 looks fantastic, imo as good as any Alfa right now

[@franzchong5889]

@@kurtglover3648 I know.I have driven the sedan variant and I am impressed.Albeit it was just the evolve model as a loaner I look at the person across the street from US CLA200 Mercedes and think to myself he must have been mad buying that.

[@AmsterdamSam]

2014 sportiva 170 hp tct. 165000 km. 0 problems. This video is total BS

[@ReDriven]

Hi sam, thanks so much for watching and commenting. Am I correct in assuming you're also referring to the 80% of the video where I am raving about the positive aspects of the car? If so, I'll let all the Alfa specialist mechanics and current and former Alfa technicians we spoke to to gather our research for this video know that unfortunately, even with their years of experience, they are clearly in the wrong because Sam owns a Giulietta and based on his experience with a single car, your personal experience clearly trumps all of theirs. We'll also assume that the countless reports, surveys, forums and documents reporting the mentioned problems must all just be a huge conspiracy. Thanks so much for clearing all this up, it's much appreciated. - AK

[@Robski777]

Owned Giulietta Veloce 2016....Only issue was the temperature at times would begin to cool at 24C, otherwise no other mechanical issues. Reliability has to be re-evaluated for the Alfa's as it's far more reliable than some of the German hatchbacks. I owned a Alfa 147 Ti and it was nothing short of problems. Loved it and am a little sore for seeing it go to an Alfa enthusiast.

[@nigelfisher3756]

Nothing wrong with Alfas. It’s just the lazy and moronic perceptions of people who have never owned one chirping a biased press. Want unreliable? Buy Land Rover and BMW.

[@ReDriven]

Stoked you’ve had good experiences Nigel! What Alfas have you owned?

[@nigelfisher3756]

In no particular order: 1971 GT Junior (105); 1970 Giulia 1300; 1972 Alfetta 1800; 1983 1.6 Giulietta; 1978 AlfaSud 1200; and a GT 2.0ltr JTS. So I’ve had a few and they’ve all given driving pleasure and ownership rewards. Obviously I’m a tad biased being a dedicated Alfisti, but the amount of guff you hear is laughable. Great characterful cars offering ownership rewards you simply no longer get from, ahem…the big ubiquitous German brands. My favourite of all of mine? Hard to choose twixt the Junior (Coupe) and the Giulia (saloon). The AlfaSud simply the best handling and steering front wheel drive car which, incidentally, preceded the Golf…you never hear that, do you? The Alfetta and Giulia were way ahead of their time in terms of space, pace &dynamics. The GT is lovely.but is it a true Alfa? Yes…😂 Best of the lot? OK then…1970 Giulia 1300.

[@JorgeEpifanio]

I have a Giulietta from 2010, now with 250.000 kms and all I have done is the normal maintenance. I´m going to change the cluch and dual mass only now. Smaller issues, like cut wires in the back but nothing that I couldnt solve by myself. Great car, love driving it especially mountain roads :)

[@florijandeclercq3405]

What engine?

[@JorgeEpifanio]

@@florijandeclercq3405 , Diesel 105hp with a repro with 155hp (+\-) done when my Giulietta had 55.000 kms. Feeling very good with the new cluch pack, new suspension triangles (never changed it before), brakes oil and gearbox oil changed. Next year... new suspension :)

[@dondandaradondandara9228]

im currently driving a 2.0 diesel 2011 Giulietta for several years now... and i LOVE it. No major issues also regarding reliability. Got the trunk issue you mentioned but within 1 hour i managed to fix everything myself. besides that, beatuiful and reliable car