[jordan21210]

Anyone here from or living in Louisiana? I know we had a dealer which abruptly closed. Just wanted to reach out and also pick your brains as far as servicing goes. I got my Giulia out of Houston...praying it won’t need any warranty work lol.

 

[GeauxGulia]

I’m in Shreveport area. We actually bought ours in Dallas when Landers was only selling 2017’s at sticker because they were getting out of the Alfa business. If you are up in this area, which I’m thinking maybe not if you went to Houston, I had a good experience at Gregg Orr Alfa in Shreveport when I was their first Alfa service customer after CEL came on in my car. They didn’t have any loaners since they had literally just opened up the Alfa dealership but gave me rides both ways and had it fixed with some software updates in a few hours.

 

[jordan21210]

I’m in Shreveport area. We actually bought ours in Dallas when Landers was only selling 2017’s at sticker because they were getting out of the Alfa business. If you are up in this area, which I’m thinking maybe not if you went to Houston, I had a good experience at Gregg Orr Alfa in Shreveport when I was their first Alfa service customer after CEL came on in my car. They didn’t have any loaners since they had literally just opened up the Alfa dealership but gave me rides both ways and had it fixed with some software updates in a few hours.

I responded in my other thread, I’m in New Orleans. It’s really odd though...if you go on Alfa USA website and look for dealers in LA, there are none. Have you been to Greg Orr recently? I know Crescent City/Ray Brandt Alfa closed without warning in February. Not sure what’s going on.

 

[GeauxGulia]

I responded in my other thread, I’m in New Orleans. It’s really odd though...if you go on Alfa USA website and look for dealers in LA, there are none. Have you been to Greg Orr recently? I know Crescent City/Ray Brandt Alfa closed without warning in February. Not sure what’s going on.

Gregg Orr only opened in the last month or two so yeah, it’s been recent. I see them listed on the AR website. I feel like Landers up here got out of AR because they didn’t know how to sell them amidst the Ram trucks and Jeep’s. When we went to drive one, they couldnt even get most of them to start due to dead batteries. They were all covered in dust too. Uncertain of who would service it and unwilling to pay sticker for a 2017 in December of 2018 when 2019’s were out, we were leaning towards a used Volvo. The salesman at Gregg Orr told us they were getting the franchise giving us the confidence to go ahead and buy one but we couldn’t wait for them to have them available so we went to Dallas. They have them with Maserati and sell higher end cars at their other dealerships here so I’m hoping they’ll stick around.

I do love visiting NOLA so if you ever see a silver stone Ti sport down there, might be us. ?

 

[Offtask]

Hey, just saw this post. I'm from Shreveport also, but I occasionally do get to New Orleans. Bought our 17 new in Feb 18. No issues at all except 2 software updates and free dealer 10k oil change. Have seen several other alfas running around town. Actually saw a black QV headed north on Youree Dr. last week. P.M. me with your contact info and I'll give a call

 

[jordan21210]

Bump for meeting new Alfa owners around the city.

My meetings/sightings so far:

• There is a guy from Denham Springs with a 2017 vesuvio gray QV. Talked to him on FB
• Saw a white QV leaving NOLA cars and coffee last week. Spoke to him briefly at a traffic light.
• Spotted a vesuvio gray Giulia Lusso in New Orleans. We both were on S Claiborne and got on I-10 west. Gave him a thumbs up.
• There is a white Giulia base parked on St Charles near Audubon Park.
• I’ve also spotted a red Giulia base in uptown New Orleans between Magazine and Tchoup near the Tchoup Yard
• Met a 2018 4C owner this past weekend at NOLA cars and coffee. He is an instructor at NOLA motorsports Park.
• Met a guy from New Orleans with a 2018 Stelvio and a 2015 4C a month ago at a NOLA Car Show meet.

Seems like there is a good contingent of LA Alfa Owners, just have no clue how to find and/or get in touch with them all. I joined the Alfa Owners Club and technically belong to the Deep South Alfa Chapter, but they don’t seem to do a whole lot or keep in touch. Hmm...

 

[Hella06]

Anyone here from or living in Louisiana? I know we had a dealer which abruptly closed. Just wanted to reach out and also pick your brains as far as servicing goes. I got my Giulia out of Houston...praying it won’t need any warranty work lol.

I live on the West end of the Mississippi Gulf Coast (Bay St. Louis, MS) and work in NOLA. There is one other Alfa Stelvio owner in my neighborhood. We are serviced by Alfa Romeo Pensacola Alfa Romeo Pensacola | Alfa Romeo Dealer near Mobile, AL. (Stepone automotive group). The service manager there is Charles Drivas and they can provide home pick-up servicing and loaner car delivery to the region.

 

[Kefurr]

@Hella06 I'm in D’Iberville let me know when you're over this way. Saw my first Stelvio on the street last week. Does the Pensacola dealer now have a location in Mobile?

 

[Hella06]

Hey Kefurr, I always pass through that way 1-2 times monthly on weekends visiting going back to my HT O.S. and visiting my folks in Gautier. I was over there Gautier, BLX, GPT today, maybe we can get together when I'm on the coast. To my knowledge there is no AR dealer in Mobile or to the East who offers service ,just the one I stated in Pensacola/Ft. Walton Beach.

Check PM, shoot me a contact and i'll forward you the service manager's card.

 

[wvedec]

I just purchased a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia. I live in the Ponchatoula/Hammond area. See the link below.

Well I did it!! Bought a Giulia

 

[Kefurr]

I just purchased a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia. I live in the Ponchatoula/Hammond area. See the link below.

Well I did it!! Bought a Giulia

Very nice looking car neighbor (kind of D’Iberville Ms)
Come over for cars and coffee (Biloxi) in October

 

[jordan21210]

Oh wow...I kind of checked out of here bc didn’t seem like many LA users. Glad to see that’s changing.
I’ve recently seen a black Giulia Sport base near me and a silver Stelvio Sport in Uptown NOLA. Additionally, a friend of mine just swapped his white Stelvio for a black Stelvio QV. He’s over in Lakeview.
I just got my car back from the dealer in Pensacola, was having some starting issues. Dealer has been great so far, glad they are “near”.

 

[wvedec]

Oh wow...I kind of checked out of here bc didn’t seem like many LA users. Glad to see that’s changing.
I’ve recently seen a black Giulia Sport base near me and a silver Stelvio Sport in Uptown NOLA. Additionally, a friend of mine just swapped his white Stelvio for a black Stelvio QV. He’s over in Lakeview.
I just got my car back from the dealer in Pensacola, was having some starting issues. Dealer has been great so far, glad they are “near”.

Hello,
How did you get the car to and From the dealership in Pensacola?
Thanks
Wayne

 

[jordan21210]

If you have any issue with your car that is warranty related, contact Alfa Cares at 844-253-2872. They can arrange transport to and from the nearest dealer.

 

[wvedec]

If you have any issue with your car that is warranty related, contact Alfa Cares at 844-253-2872. They can arrange transport to and from the nearest dealer.

Thanks!

 

[SAAB007]

I bought this new 2020 TI Sport Carbon at Northtowne Alfa Romeo in Kansas City two weeks ago and drove it home to Shreveport. I’ve seen a handful of Giulias and Stelvios here.

 

[stanisolt]

Recently moved down to Mandeville, LA from Chicago. One confirmed Stelvio owner I’ve seen, though I’ve seen a white Giulia and a red Giulia driving around, not sure if they’re from the area. Certainly a lot less Alfa Romeos down here (unsurprising considering the company as minimal presence here). Would love to get involved if there’s any semblance of an Alfa community down here

 

[wvedec]

Recently moved down to Mandeville, LA from Chicago. One confirmed Stelvio owner I’ve seen, though I’ve seen a white Giulia and a red Giulia driving around, not sure if they’re from the area. Certainly a lot less Alfa Romeos down here (unsurprising considering the company as minimal presence here). Would love to get involved if there’s any semblance of an Alfa community down here

Hello,

Welcome to Louisiana!! I am also a transplant from Chicago (Fullerton and Central, NW side), and I have lived here since 1979. I live in the Hammond/Ponchatoula area, and I own a 2020 Misano Blue Giulia and a 1985 Red Spider. There is a member who lives in your area, Bill Sims. His email address is CaptWSims (at) yahoo (dot) com. You might consider joining the Deep South Alfa Romeo Owners Club. The President is Bonnie Menapace who lives near Jackson, MS. The email address is deepsouthalfa (at) gmail (dot) com. There are a number of activities that are planned by the club during the year. Finally, I highly recommend having a meal at Nuvolari's Restaurant in Mandeville. It is named after the famous Alfa Romeo Race Car driver, and the owners are great people.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Wayne Vedeckis
wvedec (at) charter (dot) net

Email addresses have been "spelled out" to prevent spam.

 

[Kefurr]

Welcome to the south! I’m about 70 miles east in D’Iberville Miss.