Alfa Romeo Giulietta

[IzZzy]

I will take your word for it I haven't the foggiest

 

[RandomGRK]

No clue either but if its like that then its probably a Dump valve. I think I remember the dude from Chatz saying that cause it sounds familiar. Anyways, the psssshhh sound it makes is awesome!!!

 

[Grimspoon]

Anyone seen that lumo green Guli cruising the streets of Jhb?

 

[RandomGRK]

Anyone seen that lumo green Guli cruising the streets of Jhb?

I hope I don't. Ha. What's it for? Promotions?

 

[Grimspoon]

I hope I don't. Ha. What's it for? Promotions?

I think it has something to do with Arnold Chatz and going green or something.

Kinda looks funky and ugly as **** at the same time. Was weird

 

[IzZzy]

Just saw the Lumo Green Giulietta this morning - it is definately a discredit to the Giulietta! That this is hideous!

Edit: Might be getting mine on the 27th!!! Its soooooooooo close I can feel it!!!!

 

[mic_y]

Just saw the Lumo Green Giulietta this morning - it is definately a discredit to the Giulietta! That this is hideous!

That is not actually the car's color... just a marketing job. The car is actually just covered in green vinyl... but yes it does look hideous, just like nearly every car in that color, except for maybe something like a Lambo

 

[IzZzy]

AFAIK the lumo green Giulietta is Sasha's - he had it wrapped in that. Oh and, by the way, I take delivery of my QV at 14h00 today!!

Queue CSI Miami "YYYEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHH"

 

[Grimspoon]

AFAIK the lumo green Giulietta is Sasha's - he had it wrapped in that. Oh and, by the way, I take delivery of my QV at 14h00 today!!

Queue CSI Miami "YYYEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHH"

Jeeeeez finally!

Enjoy it dude!

 

[IzZzy]

Okay so I collected "me Julie" on Friday afternoon (after signing forms for 2 hours!) All I can say is this is the best experience I have ever had in my life ! The ride quality is amazing (a little hard but much better than my previous car), the acceleration is death defying and, frankly, very scary. I haven't gone on any road trip or any long drive since I got my car - just the normal hustle and bustle because I'm trying to "savour" my experience as long as possible!

I just love the look of the car, so aggresive and so menacing! The BOSE sound is crisp - even when playing at a high volume The sunroof...well its very puuurrddy but haven't used it due to the cold The automatic lights are very handy! The climate control kinda chows petrol though!

The fuel consumption is -much- better than my previous car but still not great. The fuel consumption reading though, is quite whack and seems to jump around quite a bit. Is this normal? I mean I can go from 30l/100km to 2l/100km as soon as I change from 1st gear (+-3000 revs) to 2nd (+- 1000 revs).

On Monday and Tuesday I hardly did any work because of the constant stream of people wanting to have a look at my car at work!!!

Here are some quick pictures I took - hope to post more as soon as I have the chance!

 

[ToxicBunny]

v nice.....

 

[HapticSimian]

/snip

Very nice.

2 things regarding the fuel consumption:

1. It will improve. You should see a steady improvement heading towards your first service, and perhaps a bit after. Of course your right foot is the biggest factor.
2. I'm not familiar with the Alfas' onboard computers, but you *might* have an instant and average fuel consumption readout. What you discribe is perfectly normal for an instant readout - flat foot = 30l/100km, off the throttle = almost 0/100km. Check if there's an average readout.

On the lumo green skinned car... only a yob would drive that thing.

 

[IzZzy]

2 things regarding the fuel consumption:
It will improve. You should see a steady improvement heading towards your first service, and perhaps a bit after. Of course your right foot is the biggest factor.

Schweet

I'm not familiar with the Alfas' onboard computers, but you *might* have an instant and average fuel consumption readout. What you discribe is perfectly normal for an instant readout - flat foot = 30l/100km, off the throttle = almost 0/100km. Check if there's an average readout.

Thanks - it is instant. My average reading is a bit skewed from all the "spirited driving" I had I think it is sitting at about 18l/100km.

 

[Grimspoon]

Congrats Izzy! Sick sick car man!!

 

[IzZzy]

Danke You are welcome to come for a ride

 

[Grimspoon]

Danke You are welcome to come for a ride

Sweet! I won't say no!

 

[RandomGRK]

So so perty! It was long wait but you finally have her. Happy days!!!

 

[luxe]

Every time this thread pops up into the top50, I wonder who's Alfa broke this time

Congrats on the new ride Sir.

 

[RandomGRK]

Haha. Well, other than my gearbox I am yet to hear of another broken Giulietta.

I miss my baby. Haven't driven her the whole week. I hate travelling!!!

 

[Slaught3r]

So I have to sell my car pretty soon (perhaps - changing jobs and this one will cost me just waaay too much..) Trying to figure out what the trade value is so I can get a feeling of what I will get, but there are seemingly no good sites out there. The Mead one is dead and the Transunion one asks for a login.

Anyone interested in buying my baby?