Should you buy a used Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio? - Inside Lane

[@m1keyw]

Love my 2017 Quadrifoglio and they are a superb car, but a few comments... There are very few cars under £35K. Of the 101 cars currently for sale on Autotrader, only 3 are under £40K. The gearbox is a 8 speed (ZF), not 7. In A mode, on a steady motorway run, circa 35 mpg is possible - that's obviosuly not what you buy the car for, but still nice that it can do it. The earlier cars (pre 2018 I think) are 4 seaters not 5 and the rear seats don't fold. I'm never quite sure why the infortainment gets criticised - personally I think it's fine. You can get a 3rd party module to add Apple Car Play to earlier cars. The carbon seats are pretty rare, and for daily use the standard seats have the benefit of being available with memory & heating functions (an option), which aren't available with the carbon seats. For driving all year round, most owners swap out the Corsa tyres for something like MPS4S or Goodyear F1 Supersports as they're a better all round tyre. The standard fit Corsas aren't great in the cold/wet.

[@nessuno5403]

Owners also incredibly "upgrade" their optional carbon ceramic brakes with steel GiroDisc performance brakes

[@Impulset0]

I found a 2017 by me for 60k Canadian. About 35k pounds? Seems like a really good deal. I'm selling my viper and really want a QF.

[@historymythslegends]

Thank you, I fully agree with what you exposed all the way to the tyres.

[@JGA347]

C was v bc a. A adva a call vaaaa

[@johncreedon7847]

Random fact. 99 percent of people that give out about the reliability of these have never owned one.

[@SammyIsWhammy]

I thought about getting one but that was the point I was iffy about. Is it reliable? Some say yes, some say no.

[@theLEGOguy22]

@@SammyIsWhammyyes very reliable. Don’t buy into the stereotypes. I bought a 2017 QV in 2019 and zero issues.

[@SammyIsWhammy]

@@theLEGOguy22 Does the mileage on it matter?

[@johncreedon7847]

@@SammyIsWhammy have a 2019 over a year now. No issues at all

[@SammyIsWhammy]

@@johncreedon7847 thats mad, thanks mate. ive been seeing alot of ppl say it aint reliable but mostly from ppl who hasn’t own one… most owners say it is which was pretty surprising to hear

[@honey6446464]

Do your research before providing wrong infos 1. there is no AWD Gulia QV 2. the Gearbox is a 8 speed auto

[@PuskAxD]

AWD QV LOOOOO

[@darryllongley4025]

I've a Nov 2016 car Bought it Nov 2020 with 19k I have mow got 61k on it Use daily Apart from new battery and two rear shocks and a celtic tune remap never had any issues and the engine and electrics have never missed a beat Epic machine These cars are bomb proof

[@barsaf9989]

Did you have the serpentine belt replaced?

[@darryllongley4025]

@barsaf9989 no Unfortunately I sold the car last August with no issues

[@Gazza-zg2tr]

Im on my second QF .These cars are so underated ,these cars are the nuts sold my GTR to get one.

[@bernardocruz3664]

Have you had any problems With it ?

[@nellyphare9846]

@@bernardocruz3664 No problems whatsoever.

[@supersurfer1]

@@nellyphare9846 any knocks and rattles ? I’m considering it.

[@SantiagoRamirez-bm7tk]

@@supersurfer1 the engine and transmission are bulletproof usually the issues are electrical

[@Boobie.Rashard]

Ferrari!

[@snorrestlen8341]

Never produced i AWD! Only RWD! Only Stelvio came as AWD/4WD

[@edombre4637]

correction: the giulia quadrifolgio is only available in rear wheel drive in all markets - they never made an AWD version of the Giulia Quad

[@pereldh5741]

There’re no 4wd Quadrifoglio’s anywhere in the world. There were some manual’s tho, 2016-17.

[@robertljungberg5282]

BEST LOOKING 4-D SALOON CAR IN THE WORLD🌍🏆🌟👑🔝 🚘 🇮🇹

[@carolcooks1208]

Missed this guy, he’s great

[@monchoglu]

I will as soon as I see a good unit in green at 50-55k€ I believe the floor price for this car is no less than 40k€ ever.

[@nessuno5403]

Italian flag, as you say, a tricolor, has 3 colors not 2 like the stitching 🇮🇹 German cars are prone to their quality problems too (latest G80 M3 released with main bearing shell and brake recalls, missing parts etc, not to mention BMW's usual rod bearing failures over generations) and bursting engine intake parts made of plastic.

[@stubones]

What a load of rubbish. Only two BMW engines were prone rod bearing failures and the recalls only affected a small number of cars. seriously.. lol

[@nessuno5403]

@@stubones how cute, a defensive & clueless BMW fan boi! Apart from the notorious S65 and S85 with rod bearings problems add the N55. Then look up connecting rod bearings failures for the S58 in 2019 and S55 in 2020. And main bearing shell problems on S58 in 2021. And crank hub failures throughout S55 production. For example 🙂

[@pplaciii]

@@nessuno5403 that's a good one! :D

[@marshallnelson6609]

Just bought a 2019 Guilia. So far so good! Love this car!

[@fasthracing]

Give it time

[@marshallnelson6609]

@@fasthracing give it time to love it more?

[@fasthracing]

@@marshallnelson6609 I think it would be the very essence of a love hate reationship.

[@aymanlockhartable]

Hello, any issues with your 2019 Giulia?

[@marshallnelson6609]

@@aymanlockhartable none at all! The cool down sound that the turbo makes after you shut it off is weird, but nothing is wrong with it.

[@kevinwall795]

Great, balanced and informative video. Thanks!

[@rolandrodriguez7145]

In the US it has a fierce competition since kids here they want 9 second cars and drag racing from stop light to stop light as an adult i really would like alfa to have an aftermarket shop to get gtam parts and body kits

[@TTGT2000]

Absolutely yes. I would love a manual gearbox by default as a true petrolhead but i am wondering if the great automatic won't have more pluses compared to the engaging manual. I ll make sure to drive both when eventually i ll be able to get one. I also hear the 2020 on models have a dual port injection system that prevents carbon built. But those are significantly more expensive than 2016 examples.... so quite a dilemma 😐

[@Pod.Snipsz]

the auto gearbox is really good, ive heard that the manual gearbox isn't very good. they weren't even available in the uk.

[@rogerpreece7762]

Fragile??? Really.... Why did you say that... what exactly are you basing that on? And you need to check your facts about 4 wheel drive and gearbox before spouting off.

[@tumolucky17]

I’m looking at buying a 18/19 one very soon

[@insidelane]

Would you be tempted by a used Quadrifoglio?

[@JGA347]

I was, and I did. No issues until yesterday, had a “Service Active Aero” warning come on, which was sorted with a restart.

[@supersurfer1]

@@JGA347 any further issues and any rattles ? I’m shopping for one.

[@riccardodellicolli2568]

Simply fantastic

[@ScepticFrog]

That's a very good question... I parted with my QF back in 2020 after 3 years from new. And the reasons, 1) It was due the 35k service at a cost circa £1500 and seeing what was involved, horrified me to think an Alfa dealer would be trusted with that work, I've seen how rubbish they are with basic servicing and their lack of interest in fixing warranty work (turbo wiring harness, squeaky struts... just made it hassle for me. I'm going to guess that the Alfa dealer I sold it back to didn't do the major 35k service and just stamped the book, it's a major front end off job 2) Warranty was due to expire and could I trust Alfa to provide an OEM extended warranty, and then have the skills to repair if something major went wrong - NO. Definitely a brave pill to buy used. At a push only buy from a main dealer WITH proper 12 months Alfa warranty, and then sell it. If you have the balls good luck, because it's a truely amazing car as long as nothing serious goes wrong.

[@philcliffe6909]

I wonder if Ferrari would service them?

[@patrickanthony3632]

@@philcliffe6909 Probably at Ferrari price tags!

[@patrickanthony3632]

Sad to hear it wasn’t built for longevity!

[@philcliffe6909]

@@patrickanthony3632 Yes agreed but at least you know it is being done properly.

[@nessuno5403]

@@patrickanthony3632 who said not built for longevity? It's no different to a modern BMW M in that regard, for example. If anything, Giulia is more alive.

[@user-xr9ln5pf7y]

Get a lexus rc 5.0 and you will be better served. But the QF is a very beautiful and rich sound car.

[@Ollie-ps6qe]

Short answer: Yes Long answer: Yes

[@ВалерийФоминцев-ж2в]

very good review

[@gregorylichtenson757]

Curious what's the US price in 2024?

[@dustythibodaux]

I thought this was going to talk about if you should buy a used one. Instead it turned into a car review. The same review that hundreds of youtubers have already done. Also, there is no AWD QV only RWD.

[@martynedwards1092]

"There are known electrical issues with the car." Wow!, really? What a complete surprise!

[@iedevelde]

Yet another biased comment from someone who doesn’t know what he’s talking about. I’ve driven my previous 2017 car for 100.000 miles and I’m now driving my 2nd one, just because it’s the greatest car for the money you can find.

[@roytrevisan3491]

Many of the "electrical issues" were due to battery faults. Once replaced gremlins gone. Great car love mine problem free.

[@kevinwatts7719]

Yes

[@stubones]

Since you've stopped uploading I'm gonna head out.

[@BrianW1612]

The information in this review is poor, so much wrong.

[@wiktorsajda3105]

I buy new one now and its not true we can in Europe buy all whells drive only rear drive.

[@ryanm.3681]

These are no more fragile than a BMW....

[@maya00795]

Wow....... too good 👍🏻 superb 🤠🤠🤘🏻🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Impulset0]

Just get rid of the pirellis and you're good to Go

[@theLEGOguy22]

When the Corsas wore out on my QV I went with GYF1 SS. Will definitely being going back to the Corsa’s next time. There is a reason Pirelli designed them for this car - the handling is epic.

[@Impulset0]

@@theLEGOguy22 until you have to drive in the rain. Then you die.

[@theLEGOguy22]

@@Impulset0 They are ok in the rain - not as good as some others , but still ok.

[@davidoconnor3201]

I don't think alfas are as unreliable as their reputation suggests, but the build quality is shocking. They look beautiful, you get in and think "what a lovely looking interior" but everything you touch feels like cheap crap. The carpets, upholstery, steering wheel, gear lever, switches, etc. its all nasty. Its the only thing that stops me buying one.

[@roytrevisan3491]

Some of that is weight reduction strategy, can't have luxury AND light weight.

[@ianlee487]

So this was suppose to be drive and turned into a reveiw and as usual from someone who never read up on this beautiful car .got most of his facts wrong then proceeded to slate alfa with the same reliability garbage dont give your day job up as your not good enough to sit in the drivers seat.

[@suhaylmaverick]

This reviewer is a joke. Literally can't regurgitate the spec sheet

[@Ben-bs4od]

What a shame. Such an amazing, cool car. But you really trust brake=by-wire (electronic braking) in a manufacturer with rubbish electronics? What happens when the electronics in the brakes fail in a couple of years? I wouldn't even buy electronic braking cars from a Japanese manufacturer. Stick to cars with hydraulic brakes!!!!

[@dickieblench5001]

AWD😂😂

[@aaronc1500]

No! I was in love with my Giulia and Alfa Romeo as a brand, however, I will never again buy/recommend another Alfa Romeo in my life. I had the brake by wire system fail on me and it caused me to crash and total the car. They sent someone from Bosch to diagnose the vehicle and in the charts it clearly showed that something malfunctioned (brakes were slammed 2 seconds before the impact at 40 MPH and it took more than 1.5 seconds for the speed to start going down.) Stellantis told me that they were not going to take responsibility for it and that I needed to have my insurance pay for the vehicle. Absolute garbage. I will never recommend this car brand to anyone again! Buy an AUDI, BMW or Mercedes instead!!

[@maurizio9703]

tu povero bambino hai scritto la stessa storia in molte altre occasioni ti ho gia chiesto di publicare il VIN della tua auto in modo che possa vedere la tua richiesta di intervento ma tu non mi hai dato risposta ,quindi deduco che tu sia un bambino oppure semplicemente un gran bugiardo . comunque il sistema frenante non viene prodotto da BOSCH ma da CONTINTAL almeno se devi inventarti i guasti informati dei componenti

[@nessuno5403]

You've been spamming every Alfa Romeo KZbin video and probably the whole of the internet with your sorry story. All because you weren't covered and the whole facts are not disclosed. Glad you weren't badly injured, if you were at such risk at all. Grow up.

[@supersurfer1]

@@maurizio9703 I’m with him. He has obviously had a major life threatening failure with his car and no help from Alfa. This is the only way he can vent his frustration. He has certainly stopped me from considering these cars.

[@rogerhalstead2595]

You don't know how to drive tho 😅😂🎉

[@aaronc1500]

@@rogerhalstead2595 I'm actually a great driver. You just can't do much when the machine you're driving is a shat alfa! lmfaoooooooo!