The new Alfa Romeo Giulia

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-05-2017, 11:37 AM

Me: So if we make this deal this morning? How long does it take to ship my car from Italy?

Dealer: I'm not going to lie to you. It can take up to 5 months to take delivery if you don't purchase one from our lot.

Me: Hold up... wait! 5 months??

Dealer: Yes sir but you'll have the car in the exact spec you want it.

Me: If I was buying the actual quadrifoglio? Maybe? A ti?
Hell to the know. I guess I'm going to have to go the national listings route till one comes up.

Dealer: the salesman pitch blah blah blah, it could be only 3 months. I'm telling you it can take 5 months delivery.

Me: And I thank you for not letting me go thru the aggravation. Ur selection is nothing I want n the state doesn't have many Ti's in the CO figuration I'm looking for. Let alone the color. Thank you for your time sir. If u come across what I'm looking for before I buy something else. Let me know

Rosso competizione/misano blue or trifecta white
Tan leather on white or red
Black leather on blue
Sport pkg exterior
Sport pkg interior
Biohazard wheels
Panoramic sunroof
All Tech options
HK soundsystem.

DCNISMO · 09-05-2017, 12:54 PM

Things ship from Italy when they feel like getting shipped.....just ask any Ducati or Aprilia owner......

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-05-2017, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

Things ship from Italy when they feel like getting shipped.....just ask any Ducati or Aprilia owner......

That's ridiculous!!! Not a way to be successful in America.

ZCanadian · 09-05-2017, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

Things ship from Italy when they feel like getting shipped.....just ask any Ducati or Aprilia owner......

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

That's ridiculous!!! Not a way to be successful in America.

Both comments are exactly true.

But I did warn you about Alfa corporate in an earlier post.

Many in the US bought their 4C's from across the country and had them shipped, because either their dealership was price gouging or there was absolutely no telling if and when orders could be placed, or when the product would arrive. And no dealer swapping mechanism. Finding their own car was the only alternative.

I'm being 100% serious when I tell you that dealerships had no idea if their orders were accepted, whether they could order certain option combinations successfully, when the car might go into production, or when it might arrive. They received confirmation that the car had been produced when they received a call from the delivery truck driver that he was an hour away from the dealership. That's improved in the past year, but still is far from perfect.

It appears to be ingrained in Italian corporate culture - cars, bikes, guns, marble, heavy equipment parts are all the same. You can bitch about it, accept it, or work around it. But you won't change it.

Go nationwide and find the exact car you want, then get it. Life's too short to not drive an Alfa Romeo. (I hope that doesn't get me banned on a Nissan board!)

DCNISMO · 06-14-2018, 02:41 PM

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Not too many problems.

Patience Grasshopper........all Italian machines have problems, although they are nice and beautiful when they work.....

RumbleFish · 06-14-2018, 02:54 PM

I came up on one of these recently in a favorite driving area.
Absolutely gorgeous car.

He tried but, he couldn't lose me in the twisties. When we finally arrived at our destination, he was quite impressed with the way the Z held it's own...so was I

I will concede that he probably didn't know the road as well as I do

ZCanadian · 07-23-2018, 04:44 PM

Sad day at FCA.

Sergio Marchionne, Chairman and CEO of Alfa's parent company Fiat Chrysler (as well as Chairman and CEO of Ferrari and Chairman of Maserati), and father to a lot of really good vehicles at each of these companies, was replaced for all of his corporate responsibilities due to a sudden and severe illness.

We would be without a lot of great automobiles were it not for his leadership.
Besides Giulia and its platform-sharing Stelvio SUV - all of the new and coming lineup at Alfa Romeo, actually - there's the Fiat 124 Spider, Dodge Hellcats and Demons, Maserati Levante, Jeep Track Hawk, F-488 and FXXK, along with countless successful upgrades to existing success stories like Wrangler and RAM. The man has performance cars in his blood.

There probably wouldn't even BE a Chrysler as we know it anymore, without his takeover and skilled leadership through its integration with FIAT.

Hotrodz · 07-23-2018, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCanadian

Sad day at FCA.

Sergio Marchionne, Chairman and CEO of Alfa's parent company Fiat Chrysler (as well as Chairman and CEO of Ferrari and Chairman of Maserati), and father to a lot of really good vehicles at each of these companies, was replaced for all of his corporate responsibilities due to a sudden and severe illness.

We would be without a lot of great automobiles were it not for his leadership.
Besides Giulia and its platform-sharing Stelvio SUV - all of the new and coming lineup at Alfa Romeo, actually - there's the Fiat 124 Spider, Dodge Hellcats and Demons, Maserati Levante, Jeep Track Hawk, F-488 and FXXK, along with countless successful upgrades to existing success stories like Wrangler and RAM. The man has performance cars in his blood.

There probably wouldn't even BE a Chrysler as we know it anymore, without his takeover and skilled leadership through its integration with FIAT.

That sucks big time. I am not much of a Dodge Chrysler fan but he sure has made them relevant again. Since their resurgence Chey and Ford had had to up their game as well as the European big two.

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Rusty · 07-23-2018, 06:24 PM

He's in his late 60'. He had planned to step down next year. But he had shoulder surgery not long ago. And had some serious complications. He's still in ICU. And not doing good.

Rusty · 07-25-2018, 05:17 AM

He past away. RIP.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/business...archionne-dies

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-04-2019, 11:21 AM

https://jalopnik-com.cdn.ampproject....gli-1834511976

It's hard to see my dream sedan with so many DUMB issues. I don't understand why Alfa can't create reliability that 90% of the car industry can? Cuz I'd live to own a quadrifoglio!!

JARblue · 05-04-2019, 11:42 AM

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Car And Driver still reports it’s the “most rewarding and thrilling sedan on the market today.” They’ll just never try to convince you to buy one.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-03-2019, 05:21 PM

Giulia's are selling slow but ALFA is not giving up on the market. So glad. I think their support for all things sport is totally respectable and they've earned their spot in the enthusiast world. That's what it's all about... remembering your roots and fighting the good fight to maintain heritage.
And unlike NISSAN or MITSUBISHI or MAZDA etc... Alfa does not have multiple bread and butter vehicles to keep them afloat... But they're putting their heritage up for grabs like a real car company should.... despite that!

https://carbuzz.com/news/theres-stil...a-romeo-giulia

Hotrodz · 09-03-2019, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Giulia's are selling slow but ALFA is not giving up on the market. So glad. I think their support for all things sport is totally respectable and they've earned their spot in the enthusiast world. That's what it's all about... remembering your roots and fighting the good fight to maintain heritage.

And unlike NISSAN or MITSUBISHI or MAZDA etc... Alfa does not have multiple bread and butter vehicles to keep them afloat... But they're putting their heritage up for grabs like a real car company should.... despite that!

https://carbuzz.com/news/theres-stil...a-romeo-giulia

The only thing I will disagree with is Mazda. The Miata is the most sold and raced sports car period. They have there own race series and driver development program and it is the most affordable sports car of them all. What they lack is a halo car which one can argue...do they really need one!

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UNKNOWN_370 · 09-03-2019, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

The only thing I will disagree with is Mazda. The Miata is the most sold and raced sports car period. They have there own race series and driver development program and it is the most affordable sports car of them all. What they lack is a halo car which one can argue...do they really need one!

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Good point but...
If you ever owned or driven an RX 7. The answer is fvck yes... they need one!!

09-05-2017, 11:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Me: So if we make this deal this morning? How long does it take to ship my car from Italy? Dealer: I'm not going to lie to you. It can take up to 5 months to take delivery if you don't purchase one from our lot. Me: Hold up... wait! 5 months?? Dealer: Yes sir but you'll have the car in the exact spec you want it. Me: If I was buying the actual quadrifoglio? Maybe? A ti? Hell to the know. I guess I'm going to have to go the national listings route till one comes up. Dealer: the salesman pitch blah blah blah, it could be only 3 months. I'm telling you it can take 5 months delivery. Me: And I thank you for not letting me go thru the aggravation. Ur selection is nothing I want n the state doesn't have many Ti's in the CO figuration I'm looking for. Let alone the color. Thank you for your time sir. If u come across what I'm looking for before I buy something else. Let me know Rosso competizione/misano blue or trifecta white Tan leather on white or red Black leather on blue Sport pkg exterior Sport pkg interior Biohazard wheels Panoramic sunroof All Tech options HK soundsystem. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

09-05-2017, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 180	Things ship from Italy when they feel like getting shipped.....just ask any Ducati or Aprilia owner...... Baronsmokes likes this.

06-14-2018, 02:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
RumbleFish A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Feliz, Ca. Posts: 1,213 Drives: '10-Sport-M6 Rep Power: 8241	I came up on one of these recently in a favorite driving area. Absolutely gorgeous car. He tried but, he couldn't lose me in the twisties. When we finally arrived at our destination, he was quite impressed with the way the Z held it's own...so was I I will concede that he probably didn't know the road as well as I do DLSTR and ZCanadian like this. __________________ How far, this...Utopia? F.I. CBE V2/Stillen G3 CAI/GTM 25R OC/EcuTek tune (Specialty Z)/ KW V3's/Stillen Sway bars/SPC rear camber kit/Z1 FUCA/Mich. PSS4S 255/35-295/30 Last edited by RumbleFish; 06-15-2018 at 12:54 PM. Reason: typo

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Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,571 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	He's in his late 60'. He had planned to step down next year. But he had shoulder surgery not long ago. And had some serious complications. He's still in ICU. And not doing good. Spooler and Baronsmokes like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-25-2018, 05:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,571 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	He past away. RIP. https://www.foxbusiness.com/business...archionne-dies Spooler likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-23-2018, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZCanadian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,061 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 60275	Sad day at FCA. Sergio Marchionne, Chairman and CEO of Alfa's parent company Fiat Chrysler (as well as Chairman and CEO of Ferrari and Chairman of Maserati), and father to a lot of really good vehicles at each of these companies, was replaced for all of his corporate responsibilities due to a sudden and severe illness. We would be without a lot of great automobiles were it not for his leadership. Besides Giulia and its platform-sharing Stelvio SUV - all of the new and coming lineup at Alfa Romeo, actually - there's the Fiat 124 Spider, Dodge Hellcats and Demons, Maserati Levante, Jeep Track Hawk, F-488 and FXXK, along with countless successful upgrades to existing success stories like Wrangler and RAM. The man has performance cars in his blood. There probably wouldn't even BE a Chrysler as we know it anymore, without his takeover and skilled leadership through its integration with FIAT.

05-04-2019, 11:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	https://jalopnik-com.cdn.ampproject....gli-1834511976 It's hard to see my dream sedan with so many DUMB issues. I don't understand why Alfa can't create reliability that 90% of the car industry can? Cuz I'd live to own a quadrifoglio!! __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

09-03-2019, 05:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Giulia's are selling slow but ALFA is not giving up on the market. So glad. I think their support for all things sport is totally respectable and they've earned their spot in the enthusiast world. That's what it's all about... remembering your roots and fighting the good fight to maintain heritage. And unlike NISSAN or MITSUBISHI or MAZDA etc... Alfa does not have multiple bread and butter vehicles to keep them afloat... But they're putting their heritage up for grabs like a real car company should.... despite that! https://carbuzz.com/news/theres-stil...a-romeo-giulia __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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