I found a 2023 I think I am going to buy. I'm 65 and have only ever bought 2 vehicles that I actually wanted. That was my First car the 71 Roadrunner and a 1985 Nissan King Cab 4x4. everything after that was something for the family or needs.
OT: Anyone have or had a Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Gulia?
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"Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Gulia"
This is equal representation for Democrats and Republicans so the thread won't get locked somehow.
This is equal representation for Democrats and Republicans so the thread won't get locked somehow.
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Quick Comparison
| Category | 2023 Giulia | 2023 Stelvio |
|---|---|---|
| Overall reliability | Good for an Alfa, improved over early years | Slightly better than Giulia |
| JD Power Quality & Reliability | Comparable | 85/100 rating reported by U.S. News/JD Power [cars.usnews.com] |
| Common issues | Electrical glitches, infotainment bugs, sensor faults [autojunket.com] | Minor electrical/infotainment issues, some suspension wear concerns [autojunket.com] |
| Maintenance costs | Moderately high | Moderately high |
| Resale value | Lower than competitors | Lower than competitors |
| Best use | Sport sedan | Practical SUV |
Why the Stelvio Gets the Nod
Both vehicles share the same platform, engines, transmission, and much of the electronics, so reliability is generally similar. However, the Stelvio's later production refinements and strong owner satisfaction have resulted in slightly better dependability scores and fewer reported complaints overall. The 2023 Stelvio received an 85/100 quality and reliability rating from JD Power as reported by U.S. News. [cars.usnews.com]The Giulia has improved dramatically from the problematic early 2017-2018 models, but owners still most commonly report occasional electrical and infotainment issues. [autojunket.com], [consumerreports.org]
If I Were Buying One
- Choose the Giulia if you want the better driver's car. It is arguably one of the most engaging sport sedans in its class.
- Choose the Stelvio if you want the safer ownership bet and need SUV practicality.
FWIW
Girl I work with has an Alfa.
Cool looking car, but she's had a number of issues with it. Gripes every time about having to get it to the dealer (Birmingham), and it's always expensive.
I cant recall the specifics, but at some point hearing her experiences, I made my mind up to never consider an Itallian car.
I know Fiat was heavily involved in the Ram 3.0 Ecodiesel, which I did seriousely consider, only to find out from owners that Italian engineering has the build quality of a potato chip.
Girl I work with has an Alfa.
Cool looking car, but she's had a number of issues with it. Gripes every time about having to get it to the dealer (Birmingham), and it's always expensive.
I cant recall the specifics, but at some point hearing her experiences, I made my mind up to never consider an Itallian car.
I know Fiat was heavily involved in the Ram 3.0 Ecodiesel, which I did seriousely consider, only to find out from owners that Italian engineering has the build quality of a potato chip.
Hope you got a damn good independent shop
around you somewhere . **
ETA: not really familiar with any of them...they just sound expensive to work on LOL
I have an Italian car and it has had zero problems, I don't own an Alfa Romeo but they are fun to drive.
My brother had a Gulia quattro for a couple of years. Fastest car I've ever driven.
We need more info than that. Make? Model? Don't be shy. Tell us all about your Lambo.
Jeep is an Italian car. The Renegade is made by Fiat. Both my daughters have them for many years now with few issues. Stellantis owns all Chrysler and Fiat. Being outside Memphis I do have a dealer and some independent European car guys. It does look like it will be more if there are problems.
I drove the Gulia and it was a little tight for my big *** so I went Stelvio. It's the same power train and this one is the Veloce trim which is AWD and limited slip differential. So it is sportier than my Nissan Frontier.
I drove the Gulia and it was a little tight for my big *** so I went Stelvio. It's the same power train and this one is the Veloce trim which is AWD and limited slip differential. So it is sportier than my Nissan Frontier.
is there a dealer in your area? Otherwise, yikes - BMWs are gonna give you some of the same benefits and have a much more accessible dealer network in the states. As someone who's owned European cars for 25+ years, that's a big deal.
Nice and great to drive cars. I like the Stelvio because it's a hatch. Most important thing is having a competant dealer for service if you need it.
Maserati Quattroporte, it has that fine Italian Leather that makes it enjoyable to drive. I've treated her gently and only taken it up to 125mph.
I have a 2000 TJ Sahara 5 speed standard with the straight 6 that I hope to never get rid of.
Well if you ever do I'd stay away from the newer models.
I have quite a few friends who have good experiences with Jeep....that's not me. Also, just google do jeeps have mechanical problems and ai will tell you how bad they rank.
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