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Alfa Romeo Giulia

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  1. F1tommy

    F1tommy F1 World Champ
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    Probably on here. Macgeek told us they were working on a 350 HP 4C Giulia hybrid with a 48 cell battery 1 1/2 years ago. It will be available in both Europe and the USA.
     
  2. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    Hot car. Give us your impressions when have some seat time. Btw, I can’t work my infotainment still...just not a priority for me with this car. Let’s hear about the drive.
     
  3. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    I hate to think of a 4 c hybrid. Yukkk
     
  4. F1tommy

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    True, more stuff to break, until you notice it launches the car over a second faster 0-60 :)
     
  5. 412monzaindy

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    The infotainment system is not as smooth as I would like. It takes quite a bit of trail and error, plus the user manual is not that great. The screen could be a little bit larger with a higher pixel for improved visibility.
    I have a 17 BMW 340 and an 18 Ford explorer to compare it to. The Explorer with the touch screen is the easiest to use.
    One of main complaints I have is the placement of the large button. if you rest you arm on the centre, you will more than likely push down on it.
    I think it is missing one layer of control and function.
    The stereo is the best of the bunch. .
    The motor is the star no question about that, almost no turbo lag. Puts the BMW to shame.
    I drive it mostly in Race mode with the soft shock setting, once on the highway, I set in the N and just cruise.
    They did a fantastic job with great chassis dynamics.
    I drove my 599 to work this morning and I am actually go home and switch to the Alfa.
     
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  6. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    I too am in race mode all the time. I too walk past my Ferraris and Porsche to drive the QV. Infotainment? Not even sure what that is nor do I care but I can make the radio work just fine:)
     
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  7. sjmst

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    " I much prefer to the dark wheels that everyone has" Like you said, everyone has them. The bright against the black really pops.
     
  8. NEP

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    2018 USA Alfa Romeo Giulia Sales:-

    January - 948
    February - 853
    March - 1284
    April - 1123
    May - 1175
    Total: 5383
     
  9. NEP

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    2018 Europe Alfa Romeo Giulia sales:-

    January - 1673
    February - 1463
    March - 2158
    April - 1619
    Total: 6913
     
  10. 412monzaindy

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    Glove box could be bigger. Additional cup holder would be nice. So of the info display in the center dash in N is too small and useless.
    It does not need more power.
    I always use the paddle, and now the problem is, I am always pulling both to select Neutral. This happens after I have driven my 599.
     
  11. stardoc

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    What does the QV stand for? I've searched but couldn't find its meaning given its a Quadrifoglio.
     
  12. Monch

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    “Quadrifoglio Verde”


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  13. TheMayor

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  14. ar4me

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    and has been used by Alfa Romeo to signify the top model of a line... 80s Spider QV, 80s Milano/75 Quadrifoglio Verde, 80s/90s 164 QV, ... For the Milano (in the US) they used four "colors" of the cloverleaf to signify trim level: Silver, Gold, Platinum, Green (Verde) - the being the Verde.
     
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  15. stardoc

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    Aha. That makes sense. I knew that story of the race car driver and his subsequent crash and death. I couldn't figure out what the V stood for...
     
  16. amenasce

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    Finally saw a QV in the wild, at the Standard Market in Naperville.

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  17. ferraripete

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    I have only seen one other qv in the wild...other than mine.
     
  18. classic308

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    I’m starting to see them in my train station parking lot. Due to the long delays of the Alfa introduction I had to lease a Lexus IS. The acquaintance I dealt with at Lexus IS moving over to Alfa/Maserati. Lexus comes off lease in Aug 2019 and I’m giving Alfa first shot at my money...
     
  19. Sledge4.2

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    I took my QV in for its 10,000 service.

    4 campaigns
    - Cruise control flash
    - Instrument panel speedo flash
    - power train ECU flash
    - HVAC diagnostic flash

    I asked to talk to the tech, he said they havent seen any real issues (he mentioned people complaining about things like cup holders and apply play). I didnt know this but its a chain engine, the chains are at the firewall side of the engine. Drop the engine to change the chains.

    filter $94
    Gasket $26
    oil $90
    labor $200

    $430 total.
     
  20. F1tommy

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    Not bad. Atleast chains don't need to be changed every 40-50,000 miles like on the old Busso Alfa V6's wich had synthetic belts, and chains rarely break. This V6 sounds bullet proof from what I have heard, if taken care of.
     
  21. NEP

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    2018 USA Alfa Romeo Giulia Sales:-

    January - 948
    February - 853
    March - 1284
    April - 1123
    May - 1175
    June - 979
    Total: 6362
     
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  23. 412monzaindy

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    My Guilia needed fuel this morning. Had a fill up, but the gauge still indicated it was low on fuel.
    Returned to the gas station, added another $1:00 to top up. Still indicated low fuel.
    Hopefully a software update only.
     
  24. TheMayor

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    Sending unit dead. Should be an easy fix.
     
  25. 412monzaindy

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    Reset control unit. Problem solved. Software update as well.
     
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