[lowtech]

GTV6 is the only car I've ever owned that burned itself to the ground.   Perhaps I got a bad one and the new Alfa's don't have the same problem.  I'll never know.

[rpf]

GTV6 is the only car I've ever owned that burned itself to the ground.   Perhaps I got a bad one and the new Alfa's don't have the same problem.  I'll never know.

That was 40 years ago. I'm sure nothing like that is remotely a consideration now. Not that I'd hold my breath on their general reliability/longevity, as others have pointed out. The performance, however, is something to marvel at.

[Syrah]

I thought it was a foregone conclusion that anyone thinking practically and logically would not buy a car like this.

It looks cool.  And different.  And it goes fast.  Oh, and it's Italian.  I'll wear a scarf (even though I live in the tropics) and drink espresso.  And life will be better.

I go through plenty of EL34s and 6SN7s.  Expensive and impractical.  But, I'm not buying a Bose any time soon.

I'd like to see a coupe version. 

If it breaks down a lot, I'll get to be friends with my mechanic.  I will call him Gino (no matter what his name is).  And we will drink espresso together and dunk biscotti.

[Emil]

What a shame
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/03/consumer-reports-2017-alfa-romeo-giulia-ti-basically-lives-dealer-service-bay/

Really wanted to consider the Alfa as being my first midlife crisis car now that college tuition bills are over with.

I guess I'll look at my other favorite.....................Jaguars

[FullRangeMan]

I respectful suggest never buy a modern sport car, just rent for some days.

[restrav]

What a shame
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/03/consumer-reports-2017-alfa-romeo-giulia-ti-basically-lives-dealer-service-bay/

Really wanted to consider the Alfa as being my first midlife crisis car now that college tuition bills are over with.

I guess I'll look at my other favorite.....................Jaguars

The new F-type is savage
but also really you can have more fun with a lowly miata :d

[Emil]

I respectful suggest never buy a modern sport car, just rent for some days.

I like that
Rent one for a week or so just to scratch that itch but keep my Prius as a daily driver

[zybar]

I respectful suggest never buy a modern sport car, just rent for some days.

I prefer owning my BMW M3.

I definitely enjoy more than just a few days a year.

That said, I do think having a Miata would be a blast and much cheaper.

George

[Emil]

The new F-type is savage

Always found German and Japanese styling as "cold"

This is HOT IMHO

[Bemopti123]

Always found German and Japanese styling as "cold"

This is HOT IMHO

I have admired the classical lines of Jaguars of old and now but following in the vein of the AR Giulia reliability speculations, are the newer Jaguars more reliable than the Jaguars of years past?  I remember people gripping how bad they were in terms of reliability and if it was not for that Indian conglomerate purchasing and refurbishing them, how ironic is that?, Jaguars might have gone the way of other historical marques that are no longer.   

[Bemopti123]

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2017-jaguar-xe-long-term-test-update-review-2017-jaguar-xe-page-2

While this is a different car, the reports on reliability or dealer incompetence are not new. 

[Hogg]

Watch this video before buying such a car


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGFUSgPfJog

[rwm001]

I considered the Alfa, went with a M2.

[Emil]

So.......
Now that the Alfas have been out for a while, reliability issues still a major concern?

Anyone know someone who actually purchased one?

[zybar]

So.......
Now that the Alfas have been out for a while, reliability issues still a major concern?

Anyone know someone who actually purchased one?

From the car mags/sites/forums I read there are definitely continuing quality issues with the Giulia and Stelvio.

This is too bad as both are good looking and performing vehicles.

George

[Emil]

From the car mags/sites/forums I read there are definitely continuing quality issues with the Giulia and Stelvio.

This is too bad as both are good looking and performing vehicles.

George

I was afraid of that. Shame

[stlrman]

I think the new Vettes are wicked looking.
I do believe they offer a ton of performance for their price. But , I’m not sure of this.
I just know I would like to strap in and drive these beast!!


https://www.cars.com/research/chevrolet-corvette-2018/

[Emil]

I think the new Vettes are wicked looking.
I do believe they offer a ton of performance for their price. But , I’m not sure of this.
I just know I would like to strap in and drive these beast!!


https://www.cars.com/research/chevrolet-corvette-2018/

No doubt about it!

Maybe when I retire but for now, my Prius will do

[macrojack]

I don't know what that Alfa sells for, but if it's over $100K, I would look here: https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/2016-tesla-model-p-90/6628845663.html
Gas cars are becoming obsolete at an accelerating pace.

[Goosepond]

I'm not sure about that! 

Here's when electric cars will become acceptable. When I can pull into a battery station (not a gas station) and say, replace my battery!!!

Gene