USED Alfa Romeo Giulia - The common problems and should you buy one? | ReDriven used car review

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Built to take on the likes of the BMW M3, Mercedes-Benz C63, Lexus ISF and Audi RS4, the Alfa Romeo Giulia bring Italian flare to the performance sedan market and has built quite the following since it was launched. But is it a good idea to buy one use? Watch to find out.
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00:20 - What is it?
05:10 - Tech & features?
09:59 - What's it like to drive?
12:37 - Safety
13:18 - What goes wrong?
20:27 - Should you buy it?
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[@lucasaviro]

Wow, never see jim be so positive towards a European car

[@phatlaz1974]

My thought exactly

[@andrazlogar861]

Megane rs :)

[@wyatthurts1729]

Jim should watch KZbin for mechanical tips regardless of experience someone else can show you an easier method

[@tristanyoung1247]

Until it breaks😂

[@rlsedition]

@@tristanyoung1247 Which is not common.

[@marshallcameron5871]

Bought my Quad in 2018, carbon seats and brakes. Sold it late last year after 50,000 trouble free kms, not a single warning light. Also scored my first 3 services free and 6 year warranty. Such a beast, best car I’ve ever owned.

[@sladewilson890]

So why sell it?

[@kimzor1989]

Already lost 40k in value, he didn't want to see it go to zero

[@2steaksandwiches665]

@@kimzor1989depreciation never mattered to me. I keep cars a long time. With payments on a new car being $1000 a month now, you’re better off fixing your car. Keeping miles off a car is like me not banging my girlfriend to keep miles off her for the next guy.

[@ianlee487]

​@@kimzor1989idiot

[@Al-ie9ob]

@@kimzor1989such a pathetic comment

[@brettreaby]

We have a new veloce from 2023, replacing a merc 250. Much better than the merc to drive. Great car no issues first 12 months.

[@sijbrendejong8502]

YES! buy one! I've owned one since 2019 and it is FABULOUS. No issues other than indeed a battery replacement and if you maintain it as prescribed it will put a smile on your face. You realise every time you drive something unique and beautiful and you'll look back at it every time you park it.

[@ofusowre7620]

Beautiful car👍

[@gregorymatthies5297]

Puts a smile on my face too. Hang on a minute just let me go down to the garage and have a look. Yep still smiling ❤

[@dusankocisevic6823]

Indeed the same story, about my Mito Benzina!💚🤍❤️

[@Musique61414]

Same. Battery.

[@mattbettany1174]

Had a Giulia Veloce on lease for 3 years, man I miss that car , Misano Blue , Yellow Callipers, 19” dark hole alloys . Every petrol stop would take ages because I’d get stopped by people admiring it and asking if it got the “Ferrari Engine “ obviously I had to explain it was a 4 pot but it just goes to show that even lower models than the QV looked exotic.

[@sunnysaenngarm5375]

fun fact: the reason for that is because the QV was actually developed first then the regular models were made after, hence the reason why the lower trims look similar - just covered the aero slits etc

[@leonardolupini3484]

Here too, my Veloce gets lots of attention, and being Italian, she absolutely loves it 😂

[@kevinciprian4380]

So happy to see a positive non-italian review of this car, my car (as italian i must admit, we're not always very objective about italian cars). Unfortunately, in Italy is very expensive to own the VELOCE with the petrol engine (about 1k € of taxes every year and don't even get me started on insurance) so i've got a used, and wonderfully maintained, 2018 VELOCE with the 2.2 diesel 210 bhp. Still an amazing car to watch and to drive, no big drama so far in 2 years of ownership and almost 100k total

[@ivancortes5637]

Any recomendation to avoid problems with the DPF on Giulia ?Which is the use that you usually give it ? I would like to buy a Diesel 2.2 but I’m worried about the problems that I could have with the DPF ?

[@sotirisbakaimis3276]

@@ivancortes5637 Ι own a 2.2 diesel (REG 7/2018), 180 hp, very good so far, no issues with the DPF

[@vladmarc2277]

Unfortunately the sound doesn't match the style. Every time I see one and hear a diesel, I'm a little sad, as the driver was so close to perfection

[@beau_de_jour]

@@vladmarc2277what do you mean? for a super sedan would be great just petrol?

[@autopiIo7]

the italian movie scene was gold 🤣

[@sijbrendejong8502]

Legendary

[@neosoviet502]

Fr

[@iehen]

was crap

[@rosskramer5296]

I owned a 2017 Giulia Ti (veloce) and sold it at around 55K miles. It was the best car I've ever owned (I've owned 50), it was mostly trouble-free (I had to replace the factory battery, under warranty), and I only sold it because I needed something bigger. But I still regret selling it!

[@RichieRouge206]

I adore these! They’re beautiful and has far more appeal than a carpark full of BMWs and Audis. The Car Wizard over in the States has found the modern Alfas especially the V6 engine to be very reliable indeed! Great video dude

[@WazzaG076]

Thank you for a brilliant review. Have owned 3 Alfas over 34 years: a Berlina, an Alfetta and for 24 years a new 1984 Giulietta 2L. The last was only sold due to serious health issues. All were serviced regularly by specialist Alfa Mechanics and gave very little trouble. We so miss our Alfa still. As I pray for a miraculous recovery I so long to own a Giulia Veloce. Now all you have done is to increase my craving for one more Alfa before I die. You have a lot to answer for!

[@edombre4637]

hope you get one, and all the best with your health. I too was diagnosed with a serious medical condition, and the first thing I did was I went out and bought a quadrifoglio. It makes me feel fantastic every time I look at it, not to mention how stunning it is to drive.

[@robertfonovic3551]

@@edombre4637 bahahaha

[@EggooYT]

​@@robertfonovic3551 can you explain why you feel the need to laugh at someone for being ill?

[@kay23456]

@@EggooYT i think he was laughing at the remedy of buying a quadrifoglio, not the condition?

[@WazzaG076]

Am finally suddenly picking up after a terrible time with post prostate cancer radiation therapy. And immediately my thoughts have turned to buying my 4th Alfa, a Giulia - probably a Veloce. Think of me and I shall keep you my fellow Alfista informed. 😊

[@tlevans62]

I owned an Alfa 147 for three years in Dubai and everyone told me to get rid of it when the warranty was up. I never had a single issue with the car, but out of fear, I bought a Mercedes Benz C230K with an AMG kit in it. Worst car I ever owned, everything broke down or malfunctioned on that thing. After 18 Months I offloaded it for a Range Rover, kept it for about six months and got rid of it when I left Dubai. Probably a good thing too, seeing how badly reliable those things are. Now I drive a Kia Stinger. It’s been brilliant and trouble free.

[@nickmortimer]

HOORAY, I finally found a website that gives balanced and researched reviews. Well done guys, I don't care if my car does 5.4 or 6.4 seconds for 0 to 100. What I do care about is if it suits my needs as we are all different with different needs. I have owned a Giulia and now have a Stelvio mainly because at 6'4" I found it difficult to get in and out of and so did my missus. Loved the car and it was trouble free but it did not have height adjustable front seat belts like the Stelvio and a few other small things that convinced us to trade up. Keep up the good work on the website and I will keep suggesting it to my friends and acquaintances................cheers

[@hellothere4342]

I've certainly got my eyes out for a Quadrofoglio in green with the optional Sparco seats. Can't wait till it's in my price range.

[@frankbasile3662]

My 18 Monte Carlo blue Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio is getting delivered from Maimi up to New York now,paid about 45 k plus financing,.Looking forward to its arrival

[@martynh5410]

I put 50,000 miles on my 2018. No big issues, never replaced the battery. Sunroof did get “stuck” and wiring to the back up lights failed on one side. Car was so good, i bought another one in 2023!

[@ruiqianren9405]

With respect it's not time yet. My Mercedes was fine for 80,000 miles but within the next 10,000 miles it basically killed itself

[@charleskyriakou1938]

Loved the review mate, was great to meet you in person!

[@EL8888]

Thanks for featuring the car Charles, how did you get the Android Auto in? Do you mind sharing some resources? Cheers

[@cruzeculture6936]

Shut up

[@Chained2Alice]

RayBans are a must have in my Alfa too. =pp

[@charleskyriakou1938]

@@EL8888 The system I installed is from ENG-Custom. Cost me about 600AUD delivered from Italy. I installed it myself in a couple hours. It's a plug and play system so pretty straight forward but it is fiddly and you need to be flexible to get to the factory infotainment module.

[@Pagodus]

Took delivery of a Giulia Quadrifoglio just a couple of days ago. Amazing timing guys 😂😂 keep it up, you're doing awesome work!

[@drsrsv8884]

The Italians just make pretty machines!❤

[@madrx2]

Should've gone to specsavers

[@MarcusVinicius116]

They’re wonderful in term of style. This is a fact.

[@ianlee487]

​@@madrx2someone else who knows nothing

[@ianlee487]

​@@MarcusVinicius116idiot

[@Ce0ammer]

The Fiat Multipla is grateful but the Alfa Romeo GT still doesn't believe your lies.

[@wagnoose]

Don't ever change... ReDriven videos just make you smile :) my 2 cents... love to see a review of the 2011-2018 Peugeot 508 (wagon), keep the euro cars coming!

[@P_FamilyJAR]

BMW “How about we do the opposite” 😂😂😂😂. SO true.

[@Orvieta]

And yet, so many people buy a BMW over something nice.

[@ARIES6181]

@@Orvieta The reason is called ´´Badge´´

[@Orvieta]

@@ARIES6181 I didn't buy my Alfa Romeo Giulia over a "badge"...

[@ARIES6181]

@@Orvieta I know but there are many who just look at the badge, nothing else

[@igypop.]

This has got to be THE BEST episode ever!!

[@andrewd7586]

I was out for a drive 2 weeks ago in central Victoria in my 68 Mustang & one of these came towards me through the hills. I gotta say, even in white it was bloody gorgeous!😍👍🏼😎

[@gregorymatthies5297]

Sir I have followed several of your vids. I am owner and passionate about my Alfa. Purchased from a private owner who bought new and another passionate owner. Shipped to QLD as dealers up here suck big time. My Giulia is a daily driver currently with 2 child seats. There is only 1 better looking sedan around also Italian. You 100% nailed this car in your vid and I thank you. I have beefed stopped in car parks and at Bunnings driving my car. I too have had my share of electronic gremlins notably the stop start that has stopped but won’t start. Other than that I have 4 spare relays in door card, a new battery and fob battery replaced I am confident in my car. The only thing I must say I have some concerns is the run flat tyres on distance trips. Thanks for you comprehensive assessment and true rating. I love my wife and children I love my Giulia.

[@leopoldhazelzet4796]

Long time Dutch 159 owner. Pondering about a 280hp Stelvio for its room to replace the SW, found this comprehensive review. Like the honest comments listed from practice, will take away a few interesting points. Thank you Adam and Jim, enjoyed watching! 😊

[@antoniogil1297]

I'd never swap my Giulia for a BMW Audi or even an MB, this car is simply brilliant in every way❤️

[@bett-onbenefits9341]

Just bought 2021 yesterday and was having some buyers regret trying to sneak in until this moment. Thank you for sharing.

[@slitherinalfa8791]

@@bett-onbenefits9341 The handling alone will sell you on em. Plus, the car just flows through the corners its amazing,

[@tonyvargas368]

I’m in Arizona USA. I have a 2019 Stelvio and I love it. The sunroof did get stuck closed. It’s the cable. Dealer fixed it for free. Battery was also replaced at two years for free. Batteries dont last long in the desert heat.

[@RichieRouge206]

Oh I laughed so much at the Italian Film Noir-esque safety highlights! One reason why absolutely love this channel. The mechanic issues are exactly what affects any modern car.

[@glennlindamood]

We love our 2021 Giulia Ti! After 2.5 years and 25,000 trouble free miles, most enjoyable car we've ever owned!

[@brianward9973]

I love my Veloce, bought new in Oct 22, used every day and not garaged, 12,000 trouble free and very enjoyable miles. Stands out from the crowd, especially in Misano Blue, it’s wonderful to drive and the best Alfa saloon in 30 years ( the gap since my last one - which was also rear wheel drive). I cannot do anything else other that totally recommend them!🥰🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@mitzimacias7612]

I’ve watched all the Romeo videos on you tube and this is just a great general and informative video 😊well done

[@racekarts]

Great review, thanks. Looking forward to your review of a Stelvio.

[@alexanderstephenevi733]

Giorgio platform was engineered to be on a par with the very best of the time, it has been used even for Maserati. Honestly it’s the pinnacle of normal/affordable Italian cars, we will never see it again as Stellantis is building things in a more French way…. So if you like it, just buy it, you won’t regret it.

[@Orvieta]

I got one since February 24 and I love every minute of it. Totally in line with the ReDriven Review.

[@coalhouse_walkerjnr4735]

A superb review, very comprehensive. I'm tempted! Thank you very much!

[@mrnicktoyou]

I never even considered this car as I thought they would be too expensive. Definitely will look into one now.

[@colossus_g]

Absolutely love mine. It has the 'competizionne' tri-pack paint and the tan leather interior. Wonderful car. Had it for 3 years and it gets serviced on schedule. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with it. Resale value ... well ... Solitaire automotive where I bought the car called me about a year ago and offered to buy it back off of me! My car is that good ... and if you do your research you will see the latest models actually lack some of the features of mine.

[@dude_anton]

Bought a used US market Giulia Q4 2017, 60k on the odometer. Has both CarPlay and AndroidAuto. Apart from a temperamental battery control system in the cold weather it’s a decent car, having a lot of fun with it, steering is very tasty.

[@rutlefan6476]

I had a '17 Ti Sport for four years. Absolutely loved it, only issue over 27k miles was the (inevitably) bad factory battery (I only mention as like Jim I recommend changing that battery, preferably with an AGM). Would love another, but it's been replaced by a combination of a CX-9 (family and all) and a '69 Alfa GTV so I've no real need or budget for another Giulia, though I watch videos like this longingly. Fantastic review btw, subscribed.

[@Kougatsphinx]

Regarding electrical gremlins, there is no silly procedure about powering off the car. There is an extremely common issue of the volume button getting stuck down. This drains the battery. I see multiple of these a day working on these cars, it logs a DTC.

[@rhadiem]

I've had a 2018 for a year now and had no electrical issues. I'm getting it serviced at 40k mi and changing the rear pads/rotors.

[@markcollins2310]

Have the 2022 Guila veloce,this cars steering is next level and acceleration,handling and comfort is outstanding,

[@robertfonovic3551]

2022 sales were... 10?

[@markcollins2310]

@@robertfonovic3551 a lot of people are missing out on an exceptional car

[@markcollins2310]

@@robertfonovic3551 a lot of people are missing out on an exceptional car

[@markcollins2310]

A lot of people are missing out on an exceptional car

[@gregorymatthies5297]

@@robertfonovic3551see what public opinions spread on SM do. As Clarkson said “you’re not a real car person unless you’ve owned an Alfa Romeo”. I am a car person 200%. Thanks.

[@TheAcharyaa]

This is my dream car. Well to be exact my ‘realistically possible to achieve’ dream car.

[@framesapien]

Same!

[@zeppkfw]

The fact that they're cheap used cheaper than a used q50 is genuinely insane.

[@biondod1]

Best Redriven so far

[@EM_Studios]

One of the best "Safety Features" sections you've done so far!

[@martinpearce2152]

on my 3rd Giulia and my 2nd Quad - just had to have one in Montreal Green with yellow callipers. Awesome car to drive, puts a smile on my face each time I get behind the wheel. Not had any issues with any of my Guilias, but have always had them serviced at the right times.

[@GITSSAC]

Woah 3 cars in about 7 years?

[@martinpearce2152]

3 cars in 6 years. First was a Giulia Veloce in Misano Blue, absolutely loved it. Kept it two years as I had the itch to have a Quad. Wanted a Montreal Green one but dealer couldnt get them so I bought a Silver one which they had in stock. Kept that just under a year as the factory had got back to full production and I could order one in green to my spec. had the green one 2.5 years so far.@@GITSSAC

[@MrBigad77]

Ooo I’ve been waiting this. Such a nice looking car

[@lavine0823]

Great review 👏 Absolutely love this car and have an eye on this as possible next car along with a BMW 235/240i (Prev Gen)... Love the fact you are doing proper drivers cars and the cookie cutter SUVs...

[@alenseven11]

Top video review! 👌🏼😄 Great editing also. Top car as well and I'm biased as I love Alfas.

[@frankaloo93]

Great review, more Alfas please! Would love to see a Brera

[@antikristuseke]

I have 176,000km on a 2017 Giulia 2.0t tuned to 228kw, there have been a few issues outside of normal maintenance, but it has been more trouble free than my wifes Golf. Also I live in a much harsher climate with an annual temperature swing from 35C to -30C, salted roads etc. If properly maintaineed these cars should do great in straya.

[@hs9476]

Bought a brand new car back in 2017 and it's still in my driveway. 😉 It has 83K miles on the clock and only small issues; that's it. Still in love... Will upgrade once a completely new model comes out, but no reason to do so now as it's reliable, puts a smile on my face, and since it's paid off, I only pay for maintenance and service + insurrance, which is peanuts. 😉

[@guywerb]

You won't get a new model I'm afraid. Stellantis is going full electric with common chassis which have none of the AR DNA, like the Giorgio chassis in the Giulia (I owned a Veloce, best chassis ever, it's made for a sports car, which explains the QF is also based on it, with 500 HP under the hood, that says it all). Europe and its electrification nonsense... (I'm European, I know what's happening... and coming, sadly...)

[@zeppkfw]

@@guywerbThe new 2024 has a facelift and digital gauges

[@gregorymatthies5297]

@@zeppkfwbut that is the last of the line mores the pity.

[@zeppkfw]

@@gregorymatthies5297 Makes it even more valuable imo. A true collector piece that you can drive just like how a lot of the old JDM cars are.

[@zeppkfw]

@@gregorymatthies5297 but I'll also prob buy their EV too since I live in California so they're going to phase out gas cars but I think I'm gonna go to the grave before that rven happens tbh

[@KrisOfTheSky]

Been eyeing one of these out for months!

[@masteroogway8254]

I’m at 95k miles on my 2019 Giulia and my only issue was the sunroof replacement which was 4k, cars reliable but when something breaks then be ready to spend a nice chunk of cash 💰

[@blackvulcan3]

This car would give a dog a bone. I wanted it the minute I saw it but as I was 1500km from the nearest service agent I paused. Glad to hear the positive review, I may get one yet.

[@dontsteelemidata1765]

Great effort on this video guys.

[@julianalderson3938]

Was followin one other day. Is nice lookin thing. Cheers

[@truetierra]

Classic Italian Friday arvo electronics. Nice. These are truly gorgeous vehicles. Would love to see a 156 or 147 GTA.

[@nap963]

Love the way they look and the way they drive. One thing you forgot to mention is that the rear view camera resolution is something out of early 2000s, but I'd attribute that to an Italian quirk and feature

[@charleskyriakou1938]

The ENG Custom system actually improves it somewhat. It goes from a tiny image to being full screen. Not the greatest resolution but still much better than the tiny factory image.

[@peterbutcher4848]

Gives me a stiffie just looking at it. It's unusual that an Italian car has electrical issues 😂

[@japraksarma1713]

You are right, that is just a beautiful car inside and out.😊 That’s art!😊

[@StrahinjaRadinovic]

You just earned a new sub! Trying to stay objective and real. And also,yes,the 159 is the most beautiful sedan ever :D

[@milosza1384]

Actually, 156 was a much better looking sedan than 159. I also prefer Giulia, Lexus IS III gen. or BMW E46 looks than the 159 with FWD and long front overhang.

[@c00k1iem0nster]

Great job!

[@sunnysaenngarm5375]

Got a 2020 Ti Sport Carbon, Stromboli Gray, red calipers, red interior, rare spec to find in that trim apparently. 58k miles and not one issue, drives like it’s still new!

[@tamadance870]

Finally! Someone who thinks the 159 is beautiful as well!!

[@kaydesign]

I drive a Alfa 159 Sportswagon for many years without any problems. My Alfa has the C8 rims, Gun metal gray exterior and cognac leather interior. Bella! 🇮🇹

[@ardkw]

Thank you for this video, I purchased my Alfa after watching this !

[@vespa7265]

Another great video. A nice touch re the Italian segment.

[@calebfurlong]

Proud owner of a 21 Guilia Sprint! Love the car but not my forever spec. A QV is on the way for my wife and I but I definitely wish I got the Veloce trim. 45,000 miles on mine and I have had a problem with the turbo coolant seal but that is the only issue we have had.

[@gerbenbakker931]

Bought mine brand spanking new in 2016, now had 130k km on it. No major issues besides normal maintenence. In the past years I tuned and tweaked mine a bit. It’s a diesel version and now deliveres 540 nM of torque and 240 bhp. It’s a bit lowered, had the 19 inch Q rims, Q front Seats, Q Steering wheel and DNA R option. And a lot more little tweaks. It’s a true joy to drive and makes even a small trip just so much fun. If you’re in the market for a great dailly driver that gives you joy, go for it, but don’t expact the fastest navigation unit…then again who needs one…just getting lost with the Giulia makes the drive langer 😂

[@tomrobinson6]

Great car and review! I had a black veloce on lease a few years back and it was fantastic. Miss it lots! Bit random, but love your watch. What is it?

[@brianglendenning1632]

I had a 1979 Alfasud, and it had a lot of electronic gremlins. A boss had a 164, which was lovely but also had electronic gremlins too. Mind you, later model VAG products do too.

[@mr.knight1359]

i waited for this for so long

[@g30rg3-c5]

Excellent - cheers!

[@zaamuro8408]

Agree with you regarding the 159 being number one, and the guilia the second - especially the facelift

[@RoadsOfOz]

I have always liked the look of these cars. Owning an Alfa Romeo is a bucket list item.

[@TJ-db9lg]

Brilliant presenter (and car), that Italian art house bit cracked me up 🤣👏

[@ReDriven]

Glad you liked it

[@yanlok1484]

Nice video @ReDriven. Does all the possible issues mention in the video apply to Stevio as well?

[@bandagraph]

Bought a 2017 Ti Q2 with 75k miles on it about a month ago. Was one owner and well taken care of. Replaced the stock (not original) battery with an upgrade. Loving it so far. You can get Mopar maxcare warranty on it in the US which I did as a safeguard.

[@glennlindamood]

Me too! 8 years, 100,000 miles from in service date!

[@calenash307]

I thought the car still had to be in warranty to get maxcare? If not, that definitely changes things for me!

[@hypnotoad2252]

Exactly why I own a used 2020 Q4 Ti Sport!

[@rlsedition]

Me too, and I'd buy one again.

[@mikes8218]

I've owned BMWs before. I'm now in a 2020 Giulia TI sport carbon. I'll never go back to BMW. Drive is so much smoother than BMW. Interior leather is softer and better quality. Alfa Romeo all day long baby!!

[@rozanie8070]

Have you had any problems with it? Looking to buy one

[@Chained2Alice]

Nice review, thanks! I'll pick Giulia all the way (currently own a 159 and I love it) and it will be a second hand one.

[@pdublt3d]

OOowwwww Hako in the background on the hoist! 🤩

[@ibanmayo2]

The 159!!! I have one but I'm salivating for the Giulia after your video. But the 159 from Giorgetto Giugiaro (best designer ever, sorry Signore Ghandini) is unsurpassed

[@johnalees99]

Lovely looking car. If I had the money I would definitely buy one. My only complaint is that they never made a station wagon (remembering how gorgeous the 159 wagon is).

[@elpeltys]

Love the point about the 159. Puts this imitation firmly in the shade!

[@elpeltys]

And stick your apple car play, it's about the drive!

[@Armmani2000]

It is truly beautiful, just had one behind me today, do not see them in North America that often, in fact it was the first one I ever saw in person.

[@Veritas419]

I had a one for three years and loved it. However the dealership in my town closed leaving the nearest service center a two hour drive from my home. I very reluctantly traded it for a BMW and have regretted the decision ever since. They are lovely cars.

[@RaspberryMeatsicle]

There's a dude in my neighborhood with a Guilia and it stops me dead in my tracks. Just achingly beautiful

[@alphawolffff]

The "battery voltage" issue is because of the stop/start functionality. Using it drains the battery, and as it's an AGM battery they don't do well with consistent discharging and recharging. Disable the S/S system every time you get into the vehicle and you won't have issues. You can also get an easy to install dongle that'll do it for you automatically. This advice goes for just about any stellantis vehicle with S/S systems

[@RandomYTStuff]

can you provide more info / link?

[@alphawolffff]

I'm a certified Stellantis master technician. Don't use stop start unless you don't mind replacing your battery every 2 years. Just google stop start eliminator for the dongle @@RandomYTStuff

[@bullibeez7675]

I can vouch for this review My 2018 diesel Stelvio has 160,000 and has performed faultlessly. I argue with dealerships in regards to servicing the ZF Box . They claim it doesn’t need to be serviced even though I had told them it get driven hard everyday . So next service will be with non dealership Alfa specialists

[@tucker8835]

I love my 2022 Veloce...great review!

[@lesklower7281]

Seems like a reasonably reliable car the only major issue is the battery it's not a huge deal seems to be the main why there are so many electronic gremlins and another thing is it is so good looking makes everything else look plain and boring

[@danmccarthy4700]

This has to be the best safety rundown since your Passat R36 video.

[@PriitKaru]

Had a 2017 Veloce for about a year. Just a cracking machine to drive, nimble and agile. The engine + gearbox combo was brilliant. Really nice to look at, inside and out. Downsides - quality of the standard stereo, in-car tech, front axle geometry (a big turning radius and skipping front wheels) - especially bad when manoeuvring in icy conditions, price of spare parts IF something goes wrong (my car had a leaking front drive shaft, a new spare was over €2500 and this was not the carbon shaft going to the back). So, as a product you want/need to use every day, it's far from perfect. Nevertheless, I would consider owning it (or the Stelvio) again!

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

That Geometry thing you are mentioning is due to a pronounced ackermann angle studied to perform better on track :) I have it on my 2017. Anyway it has been removed in the later years because of people not knowing what it is and complaining...

[@PriitKaru]

@@AlessandroGenTLe Yup. Well I guess it comes down to the compromise between everyday use and track use and in which situation the Giulia is used more often.

[@falcodog2917]

57k miles on my Veloce. It has never missed a beat. I'd buy another one.

[@AldinAlijagic]

Beautiful car! I’m driving a giulia competizione my 2023. I just replaced the engine 1 Monat ago (after only 6k km). Maybe it was just bad luck but afterwards I realized that engine problems were nothing new 😅 still a beautiful car. It drives perfectly, looks amazing and just feels great!

[@allanlees299]

Best-ever safety features segment.

[@Psychosis2169]

I bought a 2017 Q4 Giulia last year with 34k on it, it now has 56k and absolutely love the thing, very very few issues and drives better than many of the BMW and Audi vehicles I've tried. Now I want a Quad.

[@user-io4sr7vg1v]

Yes. I should have just got a quad myself. I see that they can easily be tuned up to 700hp. While the 2.0s really only go up to 340. One guy says he got his to 400...But no way I'm doing all that to my car.

[@ravingmad765]

That art house Italian movie in the middle...Fellini would be proud. Alora

[@rsmith7430]

The factory OEM batteries cause many electrical issues with these cars. Once the batteries start to have the slightest signs of degrading, the car starts to throw codes on the dash. Also alot of very short drives say 3km and under will case code issues, just drive thecar a good distance and the codes can go away if the battery is still good. I have had my Giulia for 5 years and its on its third battery. Apart from the battery issue, its been a great car and very reliable.

[@edombre4637]

Did you replace the battery with a similar factory spec battery? I believe the solution to the battery issue is to install a more powerful battery - sorry can't give details, I just read about it on one of the forums. Fortunately I have not (yet?) had any issues with the battery on my 2020 quadrifoglio - but I do keep it on a battery tender if I'm no't going to use the car for several days.

[@rsmith7430]

@@edombre4637 Hi, I replaced the battery with the same spec Varta branded battery and it fixed the electrical code issues instantly. I did not change the spec just in case it overloaded some electrical components and caused any damage for some reason. To be honest it does not change the cars function when it throws the codes, I just replace the battery every 2 to 2.5 years and it fixed the issue. Cheers

[@GITSSAC]

​@@edombre4637 I'm also curious about this. I have a 2018 giulia with 70k kilometers. Not sure when to change the battery and what brand of battery to replace it with.

[@DonViToCRLNE]

​@@GITSSAC the original Battery is a Varta, normaly the best you can get but in this case maybe its too weak? We dont know. Replace it with an AGM Battery, Varta or whatever brand you want. If you have Start/Stop, heated seats, heated steering wheel, H&K Hifi system i recommend the bigger battery Varta Silver Dynamic 95Ah 850A. If youre not sure just look whats written on the original batter

[@DonViToCRLNE]

The original battery is Varta too but maybe its too weak because its a EFB instead of a AGM? We dont know

[@Kryptic1046]

I like Alfa, they're like Ferrari's less dickish and snobby but equally quirky Italian cousin, and I personally think the 33 Stradale is the most beautiful car ever made. These Giulia's look like excellent value used and they're officially on my radar thanks to this video. Great review!

[@mattdebyl8806]

They’re absolutely brilliant. Best in class.

[@bboross]

I agree fully with the comment about not buying used if you can’t document meticulous maintenance and loving treatment by the original owner. I bought a 2020 Guilia with 28K miles from a high volume used car dealership. The car obviously was coming off of a lease. It had a problem with a shudder coming from the left front engine bay. Had it thoroughly checked by the selling dealership, two Alfa delearships, and a respected Porsche/European shop - not one could deduce the problem. Ended up selling after three months of ownership, luckily, to Caravana who matched my initial purchase price. I’d love to get another, but as mentioned you have to buy one with a thoroughly documented history. And hopefully have an Alfa mechanic you have faith in.