Alfa Romeo Giulietta

[RandomGRK]

So, the Giulietta is available and looks haaawt in white.

What do you all think about it? Reliability, resale, looks etc?

I think if I ever bought an Alfa it would be this. With regards to resale and reliability, the mito hasn't done too bad.

 

[I O U]

Resale is the biggest issue with all Alfa's.
I got a glimpse of what I thought was the new Giulietta yesterday, and shortly after that saw a Mito - both attractive shapes & the appeal of Alfa's is the relative scarcity.

 

[syntax]

I hate the front. Love the back...
Its a nice drive though and definitely something to consider. If my new job goes well, the 1.4 distinct is in my sites. ( can't afford the qv, and the 1.4 goes well enough)

 

[syntax]

Resale is the biggest issue with all Alfa's.
I got a glimpse of what I thought was the new Giulietta yesterday, and shortly after that saw a Mito - both attractive shapes & the appeal of Alfa's is the relative scarcity.

I cannot tell u how much fun the mito qv is too drive. If I didn't have to worry about kids soon....

 

[oober]

I cannot tell u how much fun the mito qv is too drive. If I didn't have to worry about kids soon....

Ye I love mine. And I don't have to worry about kids

 

[Ono'rach]

The Alfa has everything going for it except for resale value, which is a huge problem, as you WILL lose more money down the line than if you were to but one of its competitors.

But in terms of power (125kw from a 1.4), reliability (look at the warranty and service intervals), looks (subjective, but I like it) and scarcity, its a winner.

 

[syntax]

Ye I love mine. And I don't have to worry about kids

So jealous...trying to get the g/f to agree that its a good buy....she is too smart for that

 

[oober]

So jealous...trying to get the g/f to agree that its a good buy....she is too smart for that

Funny thing I went along with a buddy so he could test drive the car and I ended up buying one.

 

[IzZzy]

I am going to buy myself the QV with every optional extra in July CANNOT WAIT!!!! Oh, thinking about getting it in 8C red (white is... to common?)

Oh and for resale values, check out:

http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/resale-values-we-name-best-and-worst-1.1017906

 

[oober]

I am going to buy myself the QV with every optional extra in July CANNOT WAIT!!!! Oh, thinking about getting it in 8C red (white is... to common?)

Oh and for resale values, check out:

http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/resale-values-we-name-best-and-worst-1.1017906

Sweet so Mito has a high resale value. Bargain.. I also found that there are lots of misconceptions about resale value of cars when I started looking at a new one.

 

[syntax]

I am going to buy myself the QV with every optional extra in July CANNOT WAIT!!!! Oh, thinking about getting it in 8C red (white is... to common?)

Oh and for resale values, check out:

http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/resale-values-we-name-best-and-worst-1.1017906

I would strongly recommend testing the 1.4 distinct model as well.. I think its good value and might be a better buy than the qv

 

[Fudzy]

I am going to buy myself the QV with every optional extra in July CANNOT WAIT!!!! Oh, thinking about getting it in 8C red (white is... to common?)

Oh and for resale values, check out:

http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/resale-values-we-name-best-and-worst-1.1017906

Nice list, I've resorted it by %

Citroen C3 1.6: (R148 500) R94 700 63.8%
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTS: (R303 500) R195 300 64.3%
Nissan Micra 1.4: (R163 500) R107 300 65.6%
Citroen C4 1.6: (R185 000) R130 300 70.4%
Ssangyong Actyon XDi 4x4: (R259 995) R185 500 71.3%
Chrysler 300C 3.5 (R431 015) R312 300 72.5%
Land Rover Freelander 2.2 TD4: (R489 995) R357 800 73.0%
Chana Benni 1.3: (R79 900) R58 400 73.1%
Peugeot 308 1.6: (R197 500) R145 900 73.9%
Chevrolet Spark 1.0: (R106 550) R79 000 74.1%
Nissan Tiida 1.6: (R186 700) R138 300 74.1%
Renault Clio 1.2 Va Va Voom: (R117 000) R86 800 74.2%
Tata Indica 1.4: (R89 995) R66 900 74.3%
Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0: (R241 413) R179 700 74.4%
Peugeot 207 1.6: (R200 000) R149 100 74.6%
Dodge Caliber 1.8: (R206 900) R154 800 74.8%
Ford Focus 1.8: (R196 910) R148 400 75.4%
Nissan Xtrail 2.0 4x2: (R288 900) R218 800 75.7%
Hyundai Elantra 2.0: (R201 900) R153 200 75.9%
Daihatsu Sirion 1.3: (R139 995) R106 500 76.1%
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD: (R517 126) R393 500 76.1%
Lexus RX450H: (R785 400) R598 700 76.2%
Mazda3 1.6: (R236 440) R180 100 76.2%
Toyota Yaris T3: (R171 500) R130 600 76.2%
Volvo C30 T5: R308 000 (R234 700) 76.2%
Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Di 76.3%
Mini Cooper 1.6S: (R290 723) R221 900 76.3%
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4: (R322 900) R246 500 76.3%
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T 76.4%
Chery QQ3 0.8: (R69 900) R53 700 76.8%
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8: (R214 600) R165 400 77.1%
Subaru Forester 2.5: (R314 000) R243 000 77.4%
Kia Cerato 2.0: (R205 995) R159 800 77.6%
Lexus IS250: (R395 800) R307 100 77.6%
Mazda5 2.0: (R251 430) R195 300 77.7%
Opel Corsa 1.4: (R162 350) R126 200 77.7%
Volvo XC90 D5: (R568 900) R442 300 77.7%
Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4: (R248 022) R193 100 77.9%
Subaru Impreza 2.5 WRX: (R331 000) R257 900 77.9%
Suzuki Swift 1.5: (R144 900) R112 900 77.9%
Renault Sandero 1.6: (R119 900) R93 500 78.0%
Mercedes A180 CDI: (R274 523) R214 400 78.1%
Mercedes C200K: (R354 400) R277 400 78.3%
Toyota Corolla 1.6: (R204 200) R159 900 78.3%
Audi A3 1.8TFSI: (R283 675) R223 100 78.6%
Volkswagen Golf GTi: (R322 050) R254 100 78.9%
Ford Fiesta 1.6i: (R201 600) R159 500 79.1%
BMW 320i: (R313 899) R248 500 79.2%
Kia Picanto 1.1: (R102 995) R81 700 79.3%
Honda Accord 2.4: (R346 766) R275 300 79.4%
Audi A4 1.8 T: (R328 180) R260 900 79.5%
Land Rover Discovery TDV6: (R750 995) R596 700 79.5%
Hyundai Getz 1.4: (R147 400) R117 400 79.6%
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD: (R382 900) R304 900 79.6%
Honda Jazz 1.5i: (R198 550) R158 300 79.7%
Mercedes E350 CDI: (R632 000) R504 500 79.8%
Jaguar XF 3.0: (R565 000) R455 100 80.5%
Toyota Fortuner D 81.0%
BMW X5 3.0D: (R657 500) R537 300 81.7%
Porsche Boxster 2.9: (R565 000) R461 600 81.7%
Porsche 911 Carrera: (R955 000) R804 600 84.3%

 

[HapticSimian]

Source: TransUnion Auto Dealers' Guide...

All's well in theory. In practice it'll be "it's an Alfa; offer him book less R30k".

 

[IzZzy]

I would strongly recommend testing the 1.4 distinct model as well.. I think its good value and might be a better buy than the qv

Ah, I just can't see myself downgrading to the 1.4 (I know you won't see it as such!). I test drove the QV and fell in love

 

[RandomGRK]

I'm going to test drive in an hour. I'll post my thoughts.

 

[IzZzy]

So, what are your thoughts?

 

[ponder]

He's not back yet so it probably broke down

 

[luxe]

damn you ponder, i was typing exactly that

 

[Brawler]

He's not back yet so it probably broke down

 

[RandomGRK]

He's not back yet so it probably broke down

Haha...classic.

Well peeps, all I can say is that I am in love.

That little 1.4T engine pumping out 125kw, 250 N torque and combined guzzling of 5.8...its a winner. I drove the white one and the styling is something else. Just get up close and look at the grill, the mesh. It screams 'drive me!!!'. Performance wise I was very pleasantlly surprised. Ive driven a number of 1.4T cars (Rocco, Megane Coupe, Audi A3) and that Multi-air takes the cake. So responsive! Driving position is also great. Felt super comfortable. Its smooth and I didnt see a bump so I went flying over it. I think the sales lady peed her pants a little. lol

I love the dynamic setting. As soon as you put the car into Dynamic it puts its serious hat on. Everything immediately tightens up. Becomes so much more responsive in every way.

Interior, I have seen better but still, its beautiful. I have one or 2 issues with high gloss parts that will probably scratch but should I get it I will treat it like a princess. Also, although the seats are very comfortable, I wasnt extatic with the cloth used. Then again, it was a blue/grey effort. I would def go for black cloth. Leather costs a whopping R12k!!!

Overall, there isnt much you need to add to this car. It has multi function and an arm rest as standard which is an option on the A3 Thats already a 4k saving right there.
17" rims as standard are sexy as f#@k. Doesnt have cruise control as standard which is a bit of an issue but not the end of the world.

Im really considering this now. I love love love it! Most fun car I have test driven in the past 2 months!