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      12-19-2019, 10:24 PM   #23
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I've driven a 4C and the Giulia. Loved both the cars but would never own either of them.
Passionate, exciting cars, with lots of personality, but not a brand I'd put my hard earned cash into.

Chrysler owns them, need I say more...

C&D long term test:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...bility-update/

CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/08/2018...ti-review.html

https://jalopnik.com/actually-alfa-r...ble-1819080051

Alfa Sales plummet:

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/driv...ar-whats-next/
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Wait, did no one notice the 42mpg at 75mph from the 330!? That is insane!
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Many of the problems C/D experienced could likely be for the QF model. I'm not saying the car is perfect, nor do I have experience with Giulia ownership, but I have heard from other owners and reviews that the regular 4-cylinder, non-QF, is less problematic. I know MT had the Ti Sport for 20k miles with no issues, but then again as always, YMMV.

If you check the Alfa forums, they tend to have a pretty high (and very defensive) opinion of their reliability. Which means it's probably much better than the rest of us (every other car forum) think, but not near where they perceive it to be. Still, I will have to test drive one just based off looks alone.
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Try to run Alfa more then once even 0-60 and see in how many seconds check engine light will go on
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I've driven a 4C and the Giulia. Loved both the cars but would never own either of them.
Passionate, exciting cars, with lots of personality, but not a brand I'd put my hard earned cash into.

Chrysler owns them, need I say more...

C&D long term test:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...bility-update/

CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/08/2018...ti-review.html

https://jalopnik.com/actually-alfa-r...ble-1819080051

Alfa Sales plummet:

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/driv...ar-whats-next/
Chrysler doesn't own Alfa. Fiat owns both brands.
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Many of the problems C/D experienced could likely be for the QF model. I'm not saying the car is perfect, nor do I have experience with Giulia ownership, but I have heard from other owners and reviews that the regular 4-cylinder, non-QF, is less problematic. I know MT had the Ti Sport for 20k miles with no issues, but then again as always, YMMV.

If you check the Alfa forums, they tend to have a pretty high (and very defensive) opinion of their reliability. Which means it's probably much better than the rest of us (every other car forum) think, but not near where they perceive it to be. Still, I will have to test drive one just based off looks alone.
The Giulia is a beautiful car.
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My neighbor actually has two of them, and he, wait, hold on... too funny, just as I read this thread, one is being loaded on a flatbed as I speak! I guess it's the other ones turn to be driven 😂😂😂.

Too bad, they certainly are beautiful!! But then again, so was that crazy girl I dated a long time ago!! Thank God for restraining orders 😂😂
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It's interesting that the Alfa's front end is considered attractive, but the G8X is abhorred.

P.S. Sounds like a win for the G20.
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I considered an Alfa Giulia before I got my G20. Didn't end up going with it, and the reason #1 was reliability lol. Also the G20 has an overall better look and feel to it, it's just a better all-around car.

If you look at some of the issues I've seen on the Alfa forums for this car, they're really odd and random problems that shouldn't be happening to any new car.

I'm happy with my G20.
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It's interesting that the Alfa's front end is considered attractive, but the G8X is abhorred.

P.S. Sounds like a win for the G20.
I'm not sure that the g80 front end is universally abhorred. It does seem to be a polarizing design, however, and those who dislike it are passionately vocal about it. I think the silent majority are adjusting to the shift in design language, and are patiently waiting to see the finer details of how it looks in the production models.
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Wait, did no one notice the 42mpg at 75mph from the 330!? That is insane!
Absolutely!

I dont see how people are missing this. I know a good chunk of people here dont care about that, but for us here in the EU, were prices are higher than the US, the ability to get excellent performance and amazing fuel economy is real winner.

This car can be an amazing Autobahn cruiser and very capable B road carver. Also the interior quality is beyond what the F series cars had. The car feels amazingly solid.
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A lot of this comparison is moot in my opinion, because whenever I hear the brand "Alfa", all I can think of is "unreliable". Sure it's a great car, but being in the shop more than on the road is a non-starter.
I agree and this is where Alfa marketing strategy sucks. Alfa's are good cars and reliability wise not as bad as pple think, but the marketing fails to recognize simple things there. They need to lower the price, provide longer warranty, and put some money into advertising.
I love Alfa over BMW (design power and steering feel is so nice in Alfa) but could not commit due to reliability risks when competitors offer similar packages for same price but you know what to expect from them (as opposed to Alfa). Alfa should really learn from hunday how to come to market and win.
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Wait, did no one notice the 42mpg at 75mph from the 330!? That is insane!
Automatic winner in my book, such a well-verse machine the G20 is.

For reference, 42mpg is close to what my daily driver 2017 Jetta SE 1.4t 5speed manual gets at 75mph (it gets 43-44mpg, it's 2,950 lbs, 205 cross sectional eco-minded tires). That the G20 can accomplish this being heavier, having a larger engine, and sticky tires on the handling package, that's amazing!

Also, did anyone notice how much faster the Alfa got as compared to their 2017 test vehicle? 99mph vs 104mph in the 1/4 mile trap speed, wringer? 5mph is significant.
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When I initially read the comparison there are some points I have trouble with.

C/D claims that the Alfa's steering was lacking in feel/feedback. I find that confusing as they have posted countless reviews in which they have given high praise for the steering feel regardless of model/drivetrain, every single review they posted of the Alfa mentions that as a key area in which Alfa has the competition beat, as they currently have some of the best electric steering in the industry.

The suspension I also find confusing as well as that is also something that has received high praise from both C/D as well as other sources, and the Giulia in my opinion and many others have found it to be extremely planted.

For practicality, interior materials and tech, the 3 is most definitely the winner, and it does still handle well, but when it comes to the driving experience, I believe Alfa is still king of the segment.
Probably reviews for the Giulia QF and not the standard models?
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A lot of this comparison is moot in my opinion, because whenever I hear the brand "Alfa", all I can think of is "unreliable". Sure it's a great car, but being in the shop more than on the road is a non-starter.
Comments like this are so overblown and bullshit.

How many Alfa's have you owned since they relaunched here in the U.S. in 2018? How many have you driven? How many Alfa's have you had in the "shop"? People that post up shit like this shouldn't have a keyboard to type on.

The Alfa line up eats anything BMW puts against it... The suspension, engine, driving feel and points of engagement are incredible. Sure...the new 3 series has a refreshed interior and it looks much better than the previous F30...but that's about all it has going for it against anything Alfa.

These fanboy comments with zero validity are just pointless.
Someone got defensive lol lighten up ol sport
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A lot of this comparison is moot in my opinion, because whenever I hear the brand "Alfa", all I can think of is "unreliable". Sure it's a great car, but being in the shop more than on the road is a non-starter.
Mines never seen the shop except for oil changes.
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Comments like this are so overblown and bullshit.

How many Alfa's have you owned since they relaunched here in the U.S. in 2018? How many have you driven? How many Alfa's have you had in the "shop"? People that post up shit like this shouldn't have a keyboard to type on.

The Alfa line up eats anything BMW puts against it... The suspension, engine, driving feel and points of engagement are incredible. Sure...the new 3 series has a refreshed interior and it looks much better than the previous F30...but that's about all it has going for it against anything Alfa.

These fanboy comments with zero validity are just pointless.
Where do you see articles like this for the Audi A4, BMW 3 series, Merc C class?

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...bility-update/
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Comments like this are so overblown and bullshit.

How many Alfa's have you owned since they relaunched here in the U.S. in 2018? How many have you driven? How many Alfa's have you had in the "shop"? People that post up shit like this shouldn't have a keyboard to type on.

The Alfa line up eats anything BMW puts against it... The suspension, engine, driving feel and points of engagement are incredible. Sure...the new 3 series has a refreshed interior and it looks much better than the previous F30...but that's about all it has going for it against anything Alfa.

These fanboy comments with zero validity are just pointless.
Where do you see articles like this for the Audi A4, BMW 3 series, Merc C class?

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...bility-update/
Oh man.... I remember reading this article while I was shopping for vehicles :/
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When I initially read the comparison there are some points I have trouble with.

C/D claims that the Alfa's steering was lacking in feel/feedback. I find that confusing as they have posted countless reviews in which they have given high praise for the steering feel regardless of model/drivetrain, every single review they posted of the Alfa mentions that as a key area in which Alfa has the competition beat, as they currently have some of the best electric steering in the industry.

The suspension I also find confusing as well as that is also something that has received high praise from both C/D as well as other sources, and the Giulia in my opinion and many others have found it to be extremely planted.

For practicality, interior materials and tech, the 3 is most definitely the winner, and it does still handle well, but when it comes to the driving experience, I believe Alfa is still king of the segment.
Probably reviews for the Giulia QF and not the standard models?
No, ever single one of their non-qf reviews have praised the steering and have called it best in class, which is why I find this comparison conflicting.


"Both vehicles come with the same sharp handling, crisply communicative steering, as their 2019 versions."

"What really sets the Alfa Romeo apart from the competition is its steering. A quick, 11.8:1-ratio rack translates to 2.3 turns lock-to-lock, and even better than the responsiveness is the intuitive feedback and road feel. Ride quality is excellent on the optional 18-inch wheels, and the structure is as solid as any in the segment. Alive and graced with some of the rawness of the 4C sports car, the Giulia steers with a precision and purity that BMW has retreated from and Audi and Mercedes-Benz have yet to figure out. In the Giulia's segment, the Cadillac ATS's steering comes closest."

"The Giulia's dynamics also are spot-on, achieving a nearly ideal ride/handling balance that picks up where the BMW 3-series left off one generation ago. It doesn't take much seat time to feel the liveliness of the Alfa's controls, starting with the perfectly weighted steering rack, which has great on-center feel, quick turn-in, and, above all, is communicative, with just the right amount of feedback filtered through to the driver. The car moves gracefully on twisty roads, the balanced weight distribution (we measured our rear-wheel-drive test car's 3636-pound curb weight at 49.8 percent front, 50.2 percent rear) making it easy to get into a rhythm."

It just seems weird to compliment the suspension/ride and steering many times to only dismiss it in this one article when nothing about the Giulia has changed
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A lot of this comparison is moot in my opinion, because whenever I hear the brand "Alfa", all I can think of is "unreliable". Sure it's a great car, but being in the shop more than on the road is a non-starter.
What's moot that in every thread that mentions AR you have these ignorant comments about them being unreliable without doing proper research. They've gotten better since they came out in 2017 and are just as reliable as a BMW or Merc. Definitely most dealership networks have ways to go to get up to par when it comes to service and maintenance knowledge.

At the end of the day the Giulia's drive better and are more fun to drive than the 3 series. Other things the 3 series has the edge.
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