Hi all,
Ticked over 3 years of ownership last November.
Touchwood, my 3-years with the Giulia have been worry-free.
Every drive is still an event due to the quick, accurate steering and chassis dynamics.
The interior is holding up incredibly well, regardless of the efforts of my 10-year old. The seats remain wonderfully supportive and comfortable. The steering wheel is as always, an absolute delight, though I understand Alfa increasing the thickness of the wheel in the current model. Mind you, there is nothing lacking in the original design. Start/Stop button on the wheel - winner winner chicken dinner. Every single time.
The exterior on my always garaged example remains faultless. No fading, no issues. People always comment on how clean my car is, even when it isn't.
Gripes:
- Infotainment and nav have received exactly zero updates. Just like my 1971 Giulia. Being an Alfisti, I can live with that, though should not have to.
- Oil consumption is higher than I am accustomed to {from experience with other cars), burning 50% of capacity between services. The oil level sensor is very slow to update and there is no dipstick. Topping up the oil is more worrisome than it needs to be (when you want to avoid overfilling)
- Headlights (on my base model) are just ok
- Exhaust sound is pleasant but quiet, and to be honest, dull. At least it doesn't fart like a Golf or MB A-series.
- Base audio package is only average but ok
- The single exhaust pipe look is clean/nice but the more aggressive Veloce design is better
The good stuff:
- The car is awesome to drive and remains a consistent head-turner
- Throughout (only) 42,000kms of ownership, I have replaced front tyres. The rears are due. Pads and disks still have life. A massive improvement over my159
- Other than a little tyre noise, the Giulia is quiet and refined on the road. A great highway cruiser.
- Everything inside the car - gauges, controls/switchgear, climate-control, seats, storage, surfaces are pleasant to interact with and function well.
- Clean engine bay.
- Develop an understanding of the boot space and you can fit in more than expected.
- It is a very pretty sports saloon.
- Start-Stop ceased working following the last service. The dealer service rep telling me "It is because you haven't been using the car" (due to COVID lockdown) was unfortunate and complete bollocks.
I am not planning to get rid of this car anytime soon and envy those who can buy a used example.
Let me know if you have questions about Giulia.
And if anyone has a recommendation for an upgrade to the single pipe base model which is fruity, without booming, please let me know (I still have hope).
Cheers,
Marco
