Seems there is a bit of frustration on the boards right now in terms of gremlins, availability, lease costs, dealer network, etc. No doubt that these are real issues - I had the "stall after fill-up" issue hit me. All that said, after two months and 2300 miles, and never owning an Alfa before I have a smile on my face every time I see my car, or take it for a drive.
How cool is it to have a new (leading) entry in the sport sedan market? Talk about a breath of fresh air! I had an A4 in the past, and my wife has a MB, and neither of these cars gave/give me the enjoyment of my Giulia! My wife just laughs seeing me order an Alfa plate holder and red key fob..our 7 year old son has his hot wheels, and dad has his Giulia.
How cool is it that the Stelvio will push the crossover market forward in terms of style and performance? The FPace is a great looking car and was a left hook to the Q5 and X3. Now the right cross will come from the Stelvio.
How cool is it the QV is a "Ferrari in a sport sedan's body"? You QV owners - the way you describe your cars, and now that I've had just a test of the Alfa soul, I think I get it. Obviously the car moves you - I think Tadslc hasn't quit smiling since his QV landed and has lit up all of Alabama.
enough preaching - just trying to say that Alfa is knocking it out of the park design and performance wise with the QV, Ti/Base, and Stelvio. The teething and growing pains can certainly be frustrating, but that's the tradeoff for being part of the renaissance (had to through something Italian in there). I for one am keeping the faith.. It's easy to get caught up in the frustrations of an inexperienced dealer network, non-existent online tools for tracking and service updates, etc. But all that just washes away when I give it a little push and effortlessly go from 60 to 85, or rip around a corner - man I feel like I can steer this car with my index finger!
Ok, finally sunny in Seattle - kids and wife are away at Grandma's so I'm going to head out towards the Cascade foothills and have some drive therapy. Best to all.
How cool is it to have a new (leading) entry in the sport sedan market? Talk about a breath of fresh air! I had an A4 in the past, and my wife has a MB, and neither of these cars gave/give me the enjoyment of my Giulia! My wife just laughs seeing me order an Alfa plate holder and red key fob..our 7 year old son has his hot wheels, and dad has his Giulia.
How cool is it that the Stelvio will push the crossover market forward in terms of style and performance? The FPace is a great looking car and was a left hook to the Q5 and X3. Now the right cross will come from the Stelvio.
How cool is it the QV is a "Ferrari in a sport sedan's body"? You QV owners - the way you describe your cars, and now that I've had just a test of the Alfa soul, I think I get it. Obviously the car moves you - I think Tadslc hasn't quit smiling since his QV landed and has lit up all of Alabama.
enough preaching - just trying to say that Alfa is knocking it out of the park design and performance wise with the QV, Ti/Base, and Stelvio. The teething and growing pains can certainly be frustrating, but that's the tradeoff for being part of the renaissance (had to through something Italian in there). I for one am keeping the faith.. It's easy to get caught up in the frustrations of an inexperienced dealer network, non-existent online tools for tracking and service updates, etc. But all that just washes away when I give it a little push and effortlessly go from 60 to 85, or rip around a corner - man I feel like I can steer this car with my index finger!
Ok, finally sunny in Seattle - kids and wife are away at Grandma's so I'm going to head out towards the Cascade foothills and have some drive therapy. Best to all.
Bravo Alfa, you made a real one again, together with all mandatory italian quirks!! Love ya
