The more Alfa's on the road the better !

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Quite right Malcolm - I just hope that Alfas new small car offerings are good.

I have been running a QV for the last 5 years in Melbourne, Oz. 2011 still only on 60k miles. Competizione Red. It has been faultless, just properly services by an Alfa specialist. It is a perfect daily driver, comfortable but quick. I also run a 3.2v6 916 Spider and the 2 complement each other perfectly. 15 Alfas in total to date. I'm enjoying all of your Italian content, keep up the good work Chris.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Simon, thanks for watching and for the encouraging words! 😎👍🏻. Ooh a phase 3 V6 Spider eh? That’s a pretty rare car now - congrats, hang onto that! I’m looking forward to driving my mates QV for a video soon, as I haven’t been in one yet.

A Giulietta is probably the best buy in most countries if you want a bit of an unique hatchback. They almost didnt age at all, drive awesome with just enough technology without all this new nonsense. Totally happy with my 2.0 diesel. Awesome to drive and very reliable for past few years for me!

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi mate, thanks for watching and for your thoughts! I agree with everything you say - its a great little car for the money 😎👍🏻

Even in 2023, the Giulietta still looks great. The example you shared with us is with its monochromatic color combination is great. And Phil is entitled to his opinion.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi mate, thanks for watching - are you an Alfa fan / owner yourself?

@shortsongs9394

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut Had a 75/Milano. I am huge Alfa Romeo fan, but at the die cast level.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

I recently bought a 2.5 V6 75 which needed some work. I have done it all now and hopefully it will be on the road before the Winter! Did you see my video about it?

@shortsongs9394

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut I did not. I will look for it. The 75 was a delight to drive. Sold it only to find out the guy who bought it got side swiped, only for it to be parted out.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

@shortsongs9394 aw thats a shame - they are a pretty rare car now both in the US and UK. This was the first video, there is also a second now: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l3yYrqWDgqXdabA.htmlsi=NRLpQbcO30rF1Y2L

Still fabulous after 14 years of its first appearance. Not a lot everyday cars can actually claim this.

@TheAlfaNut

3 ай бұрын

This is true George, thanks for watching 👍🏻

Love the Giulietta range, great looking car, and fantastic performance.. Great video, looking forward to the next two 👍

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Cheers for watching mate! More G’s coming soon 👍🏻

Hello my man! Long time..hope everything is good...since last time I've sold my 159 tbi and bought a Giulietta 2012 Quadrifoglio...and I just love it!❤...great speed and just beautiful..no problems so far just pure joy to drive! Keep the videos coming my man!🎉

@TheAlfaNut

7 ай бұрын

Hi John, thanks for stopping by! I’m guessing that the Giulietta feels like a go kart compared to the 159? 😎 My new 3-part series on buying a GTV from Wheeler Dealers is out at 4pm today, its my “Christmas Special” an episode every Sunday until Christmas Eve! 👍🏻

Recently purchased the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm Sportiva, and I must say it's a unique and enjoyable experience. The car not only looks fantastic but the Sportiva package adds a plethora of enhancements that make it stand out. I'm truly loving the combination of style and performance that this car offers!

@TheAlfaNut

5 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your Giulietta, good to hear that you are enjoying it! 👍🏻

My 2016 speciale in Cobalto blue still gets a lot of admirers. Great little car.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Chris - they do look nice in blue I must admit 👍🏻

Nice one Mr Alfa Nut. I'm between Alfas atm, apart from my original one, a 1980 Alfasud Sprint Veloce, my little baby. Have owned 7 Alfas so far..... But have looked at Guilettas as they are good value down here in New Zealand, keep up the good work!

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Matthew, thanks for watching - the Sprint is actually in my top 3 favourite Alfas (along with the Montreal and the 8C) I had one last year but had to sell it as it needed a full resto and I didn’t have the time 😢. I will definitely have another one at some point though. Enjoy the Summer mate! 👍🏻😎

Hi Chris, thank you for this great video. I am also a huge Alfa fan. My first car was an Alfa 33 QV. Then came a beautiful 155. After that I drove a great 146 2 l tdi. Since the last 6 years I am driving my dream: a Giulietta QV, built in 2011, LE, 1750 tbi and I looove her. I run Pirelli Zero tires and I think they work perfect for this car. Keep going. You embody the Alfa Romeo spirit to me. Many greetings from Germany 😊

@simonhodgetts6530

10 ай бұрын

Yep, my G is on its second set of Pirelli’s - P7s in my case - it has some cheap tyres on it when I bought it, and the difference has been notable on better rubber.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Guten tag Susanne, thanks for watching and for the kind words. I really like the 33 and it is an undervalued car here in the UK. Enjoy your Giulietta and keep watching! 😉👍🏻

Nice video, I have a silver Alfa Giulietta 2.0 JTDM2 175 QV line, 65 plate, so phase 2, but not the revised 2016 onwards version, mine is with all the features offered and the TCT box, love it, especially the lovely seats and QV steering wheel, with the paddle shifts, after watching your video I must wave at more Alfas on the road 👍🏻

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Jason, thanks for watching and commenting mate - appreciate it. Your G sounds nice, have you also found it reliable?

@vladimirart758

5 ай бұрын

Is the TCT reliable?

Hi Chris, I’m on fourth Alfa (Sud, 33, 156 and now Giulietta Lusso 170 Jtdm2 ) had it 5 years and apart from servicing and belt change last year at 60k nothing has gone wrong. Great consumption at 50+ mpg and easy to drive. Agree about the ride, it is very hard at the back. Put Bridgestone all round for mileage and very happy. They are getting a bit dated( mine is 2011) so no euro6 and ulez, but it’s a great value car and I love it.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Good to hear your experiences - thanks for watching. Love all the Alfas you’ve owned and I’ve also got a 156 - more videos on that to come soon. 👍🏻

Thanks for a great video. I have an older 2.0 JTDM2 and agree completely with your comments. An amazing combination of economy and grunt, especially in Dynamic mode. Mine has done over 170,000 miles and is still running very well. Mine is Rosso with black leather upholstery, which I feel looks fantastic. Gives me great pleasure every time I drive it, which is great when considering the economy of it too. Like you I am a bit disappointed that other Giulietta owners wonder why I am waving; most other Alfa owners seem to get it though . Good luck and take care 🙂

@TheAlfaNut

9 ай бұрын

Hi Tim, thanks a lot for watching and commenting. Glad to hear you enjoy your Giulietta - keep on waving mate! 😉👍🏻

I bought a used/tuned Alfa Red 6 speed manual Gulietta QV and after 2 years, the end of production was announced, and since I loved it so much I bought and switched to the very last Alfa White Giulietta ever to be shipped to Japan. I think TCT works better with the 1750 models, especially for the RHD models which litereally has no room around the clutch pedal to rest the left foot. Beautiful, fun and reliable car.

@TheAlfaNut

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching mate - yes I think this model of Giulietta will be remembered as a great all-round car. Enjoy driving yours 👍🏻

I've own my Alfa still 2020 never had an issue .. cheap on diesel to run absolutely fantastic car ..

Great video as always! I have had 2 Giulietta's in 6 years, unfortunately my first Giulietta Lusso 1.4TB 120hp was written off this year in June thankfully my wife was ok and no one was hurt in the process of incident. I'm now on my second Giulietta, a 2016 Giulietta Multiair Sprint Speciale 150hp. Has all the Veloce options, such as Leather/alcantara seats, steering wheel, 6 inch touch screen radio uniconnect, 18inch wheels, twin exhaust Ragazzon which both outlets do work not just one, all for £13400 which I thought was great value considering it's 7 years old one careful owner and one below to the infamous 1750 spec!

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Ciao Claudio! Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Your Giulietta sounds very nice, I like a Ragazzon exhaust, my V6 Spider has one too. Watch out for those bad drivers - there are quite a lot of them out there! 👍🏻

I have a Guilietta 1.4 multiair for 3 years now with 170 bhp from 2010 and it handles well espacially in Dynamic off course gearbox is superb and yes the start/stop is a thing indeed it does not always starts or works and sometimes it gives a warning on your dash maybe a typicall alfa thing. i could recommend Guilietta especially the 1750 QV and thats gonna be my next Alfa. Thanks Chris keep it going

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Robert, thanks for watching and your comments! Good luck with finding a nice QV 🙂👍🏻

I drove my Giulietta Multiair with 170 bhp from Germany to Spain and back home. That were 3200 km and the fuel economy was awesome. I had 5,8 Liters per 100 km , with 60 L fuel capacity that are over 1000 km after a full refill. I am also not a fan of Diesel engines but Alfa Diesel engines are very good and often powerful with good fuel economy. And the Giulietta is a great and beautiful daily with good performance and nice economy. A real fun car :)

@TheAlfaNut

7 ай бұрын

Hi mate, thanks for watching - the Alfa diesel engine is the best on the market in fact!

We have had one of these for over 10 years, great little car always willing to charge on - I am nearly 80 years of age so no boy racer 😁 but always amusing to come up a little smartly on the bumper of a Merc or BMW to see them drop a gear and roar off !

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike and good to hear that you enjoy your Giulietta the way it was intended! Give those Merc & BMW drivers what for! 😉👍🏻

@globaleye8

10 ай бұрын

Yes, I think it must be the grill ! 😁 Talking of LED lights, I have upgraded indicators front & rear, reverse lights and all interior lights to LED, world of difference.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Good idea - I was thinking if doing the same to my 1980 Lancia Beta Spyder as the indicators are invisible in daylight! 😂

Picked up my 2011 QV 3months ago, only done 38k miles and already had the turbo upgrade. Im super happy!

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Ooh lovely a QV with upgrades! Lots of fun - much better than a Tesla! 😉👍🏻

good video, thanks!

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I love Alfa-Romeo Giulietta great character 😍

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Lorenzo - yes it’s a lot of fun too and very cheap in the UK right now

Great video, I agree, love mine.

@TheAlfaNut

9 күн бұрын

Cheers for watching Andy!

Great video about the Giulietta. I mostly agree with your comments, but the visibility to the rear is good in my opinion. I have a Giulietta Veloce 1750 tbi, 240 bhp, since 5 years. It's a very pleasant car to drive, performance is ok but as it's a front wheel drive car it's not perfect, but I like it. I like the timeless design and the comfort for long journeys.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Stanislas - good to hear about your QV, I will be featuring a 305bhp version in a few weeks time! What is your car like for fuel consumption?

@stanislas4990

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNutHi Chris, It's a Giulietta Veloce, not a QV. 240 HP instead of 235 hp, and very small differences. About the fuel consumption about 10L/100 km, more or less, depending of the road and if you respect the speed limit. It could be 8L, or a little bit more than 10L . I don't know the consumption in gallons per mile.

Cant wait to see Andys Couch G, his famous Monster G, loads of work done on it, and of course all the small details, from his maserati seats, green leds, all the art work done to engine cover, he is a legend between all the giulietta enthusiast!!!

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Haha yes, he has spent a lot of time & effort on his G - very distinctive car! He’s a top bloke as well which is nice 🙂👍🏻

Great videos Chris. Hi from Newcastle, Australia. I currently have a 2015 Giulietta 1.4 multi-air distinctive. It is my 3rd alfa. My very first car to own (in 1983) was a 1970 Giulia Super 1.6. I restored is and based on $$ is the one I wish I had kept. The second was a 1981 Alfasud 1.5 TI, After continuously chasing rust, swore I would never buy another Alfa. Along came age and the irrational love / hate relationship with Alfa Romeos. I decided to buy another one (hence the Giulietta). As it is bit of a garage queen, it has only just clicked over 50,000km with most of that racked up prior to me purchasing it. Indeed, it still has the new car smell. Lovely car to drive. Love the distinctive styling. It has been very reliable to date (with only scheduled services required). The biggest criticism however would be the interior build quality and the cheap plastics used throughout. Specifically in my case are the door cards. The lining has lifted from the backing in both front doors resulting in a baggy, saggy appearance. It is apparently a common problem I suggest it is the complex concave shape, the tension in the leatherette (??) and the stupid hot days that we have had recently in Australia resulting in failure of the foam between the lining and the backing substrate. I have just purchased some second hand ones, and now is all back to original. Other than that, no complaints. I love the car.

@TheAlfaNut

6 ай бұрын

Hi Richard, yes the old Alfasud rust chasing game - I remember it well 😆 Thanks for watching mate and look after that Giulietta! Merry Xmas 🎅🏻👍🏻

Hi Chris great video as always. Both me and my son owned 2016 Veloce Guilietta’s really liked the cars they look amazing and always make you feel special. But as always with Alfa there’s a kick in the bollocks. My sons car failed first head gasket issue cost 3.5k to fix. Then my car started showing the same signs great. The cars had only done 22k and 44k respectively. This is a known problem with the 1750 engine it changed to aluminium to save wight as the unit was used in the 4c. So both cars are now sold such a pity as I really miss mine. All I would say is buyer beware the specialist who carried out the work has now fixed at least twelve. Keep up the good work maybe you might convince me to go back to Alfa one day!! Regards Andrew

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Cheers for watching Andrew! Shame about your Giuliettas - I wasn’t aware of the head gasket issue, next time maybe get a diesel & remap it to 230 bhp! 😎👍🏻

@varmastiko2908

10 ай бұрын

I take it that the older iron block 1750 doesn't have the same issue?

Nice Giulietta review Chris!!! It “doesn’t sound like a bag of spanners” 😊 My 2018 Giulia Q4 just reached 50k miles and the Sunday before last I traded it in for a brand new 2023……. You guessed it, another Giulia! I wanted a Giulia QV of course, but for now the 2.0L petrol powered Q2 will do fine. The price was right, since there were quite a few 2023 models to clear from the dealerships in the LA area to make space for the 2024 models which I think will arrive soon. It still only has 320 miles on it but next Monday we are driving it to Las Vegas, about 560 miles round trip.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Nicely done Martyn, and christening your new Giulia with a Las Vegas trip! Now I’m really jealous - that’s on my bucket list. Have a great time but don’t come home with missing teeth or a face tattoo! 😂👍🏻

Great review 👍 thanks!

@TheAlfaNut

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching Richard - are you considering one or have you got one already?

@richardpalmer2989

9 күн бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut We are selling our mito and getting a white Giulietta speciale 1.6 jtdm 2.

@richardpalmer2989

9 күн бұрын

Selling our mito and getting a white Giulietta speciale 1.6 jtdm 2 👍

@TheAlfaNut

8 күн бұрын

Sounds good! More space and power is always nice 😎👍🏻

Got the Michelin cross climate on my van great in snow ❄️ and last for age's at the start of you're video you mentioned how an alfa connects with the driver on my 2nd alfa and you've hit the nail on the head other cars are boring

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching & commenting Andy! Good to hear your feedback on the Michelins, I think they are great. What Alfas have you had so far?

Brilliant! I always wondered how these drove, now I know. Stop Start! I Always turn these off before I drive off if I remember. Its a pain on roundabouts and T Junctions, and always transports me back to a younger self in a car with a poorly tuned carburator.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Henry. Haha, well mine only works half the time which adds to the excitement!

@miff227

10 ай бұрын

surely stop-start on a diesel is pointless? such minimal idling fuel saving. And can kill your battery and starter prematurely

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Yep, all of that sounds correct to me - it’s probably a box ticking exercise to make owners feel more “green” 🥱

@miff227

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut my cloverleaf makes me feel as green as I want to 🙃

Hi Chris, good video 👍 I have a post face-lift 1.4 multiair Sportivo mapped to 205bhp by Celtic Tuning in Newquay and it is an excellent every day all rounder. I'm running on Goodyear Asymmetric 6s and I've found them to be excellent. I agree with you about the interior all though the post face-lift cars have a much improved interior. Mine has red leather seats, red stitching and the panoramic roof so it feels pretty special inside. One thing that really irritates me is the fact that you can't get the 1750 tbi with a manual gearbox unless you go for a very early car. See you at the next SW meet.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Alan, thanks for watching mate - have I seen your car in the metal?

Hey Chris :D I just bought a Giulietta 2.0 JTDM2 from 2015 as a daily for the miss´es. And honestly its amazing, we love everything about it. It´s very economical, it practialy makes the diesel it self. It also sounds good even for a diesel (nothing like a VAG diesel that sounds like a tractor). And when you drive it in Dynamic mode it´s pretty damn fast. And im glad you mentioned that it still has that bit of fairy dust that Alfas have, even thou its made as a practical hatchback. I would also say it have good leg room for passengers in the back, and the boot is very big for a hatchback. Still enjoying my 916 V6 Spider on the weekends, witch i bought after watching your videos about it. Great content as always, keep it up :D

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi mare, thanks for watching! Glad you are enjoying your Giulietta and also your Spider of course. I haven’t driven mine very much this Summer due to the rubbish weather this year 😭

@carlimuti

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut It was my pleasure, your videoes are superb. :) I know the feeling, i live in Denmark and the weather here is wery similar to England´s , so i haven´t driven my Spider much this year niether.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Denmark eh? So I need to say “Hej” then! 🙂. I really would like to visit Denmark, Sweden and Norway, as my Fathers family were Scottish but originally from Norway we think, (a long time ago) Do the government put salt on the roads in Denmark in the Winter?

@carlimuti

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut hehe yes, "Hej" would be correct here :) Okay Norway is also a very beautiful country, hit me up if you ever come to Denmark, then i will try to arrange an Alfa meet up with the Danish Alfa Romeo owners club, if that would have any interest 😁 Yes unfortunately the government in Denmark pours insane amounts of salt on the roads here thru the entire winter half of the year, Our roads are litterly white from all the salt😪 Thats also why my Spider is only allowed outside in the summer😅🍀

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Aha it’s a shame about the salt, as I’m sure that all the fish & wildlife in the rivers don’t appreciate all the salty water from the roads also! 🙄 In Japan and Iceland I believe they have hot water pipes under the roads using thermal springs? Yes indeed, a meetup with some local Alfa fans would be an essential part of any Scandinavian trip 👍🏻 Next Spring or Summer would be most likely I think. 😎👍🏻

I had an early 2.0JTDm 170 which by and large I liked. Things that stick in my mind about it were you could hear fuel sloshing about in the tank! I agree re the ride - mine was bouncy but not long before i sold it swapped the springs for Eibachs then it became the car it should have been from tge factory. An effortless performer though, particularly in D, and other than a cracked EGR exchanger didnt put a foot wrong in over 60k miles 😊

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Steven - cant say I noticed the fuel thing but agree about the reliability, it certainly seems to be a car you can rely on 👍🏻

@seany8787

8 ай бұрын

Wont be fuel, they sometimes get water trapped in the tailgate. Simple fix - remove the 2 tiny rubber bungs so any water can escape

Love this video. I do like the style and design. The rear lights look great to me. I think some of the 2016 to 2017 Guiliettas are cheap road tax too which could be another reason to buy. My Suzuki has the same start stop issue and it is apparently due to an old battery. Looks like a good bargain purchase

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Joseph, what Suzuki do you have?

@josephmifsud8261

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut A Vitara from 2016. Hadn't done many miles when I bought it, so it wasn't used much. I think the lack of use may have contributed to the issue

@domble5375

Ай бұрын

My 2015 1.4MA TCT is £35 a year road tax. :-) I treated it to a new battery recently, and now the stop start works. Luckily it can be turned off (and stays off) on this one.

Great video Chris, well informed. Congrats.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Are you an Alfa fan? 😎👍🏻

@Cento24

10 ай бұрын

Yes I am, more classic car guy though with a 105 Guilia GT Veloce@@TheAlfaNut

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Very nice, one of my favourite Alfas! Did you see my video featuring the 1973 Giulia GTV2000?

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

@Cento24 here you go Dom: This is why classic Alfas are so much fun! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ep5-rpusfc3PgKg.html

@Cento24

10 ай бұрын

Yes I originally saw this. Great example, and will look at it again@@TheAlfaNut

I'm on my 2nd 1.4 multiair, both have been great with no or very little issues, love em

@MrCukc

24 күн бұрын

What would you say is the upkeep cost on Guliettas? Im looking into buying one and im hesitant about it.

@robinstreets1792

23 күн бұрын

@@MrCukc I've had no reliability issues, I've had my current one about 8 months, used pretty much every day, had it serviced and timing belt changed, not missed a beat

The Giulietta is a real bargain Alfa Romeo, especially when you compare it to the price of say a Giulia, and it's still a pretty nice looking car to boot, I'd get one.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Agreed Mike - and still fun to drive too (apart from the face-level steering wheel! 😂)

I'm currently looking at buying an Alfa Romeo guilietta (2016 1.6 diesel) and was unsure whether to go ahead or not but I came to KZread looking for reviews and I think you've convinced me to go ahead and get one. Here's hoping I'm making the right choice!

@TheAlfaNut

2 ай бұрын

Hi mate, well - all I will say is, look for one with the best service history you can get, the best engines in my opinion are the JTDM diesel or the 1.75 QV. The 2.0 JTDM will give you more performance and actually, better fuel consumption thatn the 1.6 but I guess it depends on your insurance costs? Good luck

@MCrilly08

2 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut I've bought one.. Been 3 weeks on a used Giulietta from the dealership.. Hoping to have the car later today.. New brakes and pads done on all 4 wheels.. Timing belt, water pump and fan belt done.. Clutch and flywheel… Speed sensor done also… In the process of doing all of the above they've discovered an issue with the gear position sensor lol fixing it as we speak.. Practically a new car 😂 2016 1.6 with 68k miles.. Here's hoping I don't run into any further issues 🤣

@TheAlfaNut

2 ай бұрын

@MCrilly08 blimey, sounds like a complete rebuild! Well done - it’s a buyers market at the moment, sounds like you got a bargain. At only 68k and with all that done, it should be rock solid. Enjoy mate 👍🏻😎

@MCrilly08

2 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut cheers mate! Looking forward to picking it up I've been dreaming about it since I took it for a test drive. My old car was a focus 1.6 with only 105 bhp. This new Alfa is 1.6 120bhp but it feels a lot faster 😎

Great review! I've recently bought a 2014 QV launch edition, I love everything about it, although I do wish the steering wheel went a bit lower.

@TheAlfaNut

3 ай бұрын

Hi Piczoo - thanks for watching! Yes the steering wheel is a bit like driving a bus isn’t it?! 😂

@piczoo

3 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut it really is 🤣 I thought it was something wrong with my steering wheel first!

I put 4 Good year all seasons on my Sportiva 170 (now 200 thanks to Celtic Tuning!) A massive improvement in comfort & cold grip compared to the Pirellis that were on it.

The 1.4 Multiair Veloce is the one to go for. Pre 2015 170 BHP as standard. After that year its 150.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi mate, how are you? Thanks for commenting - that must be quite quick?

I drive a 170 diesel Veloce.. Driven roud trips to Spain many times without comfort issues, and my back is screwed together. A firm ride lally, I live on a farm but even the rural roads are ok(except the potholes). Regular servicing is important. I get 50 mpg local and over 60 on a run. Wouldn't change it !!!

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Barry, thanks for watching! Good to hear that you enjoy your G 👍🏻

Main problem with the tires is the high camber ; I have adjusted this to a lower value and fitted a set Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 225/40 R18 92 Y. there is still noise but much quieter than my previous set.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi mate, thanks for watching and your comments - it seems that tyres are important to the Giulietta, how do your Sportmaxx handle?

@atkalleveen2682

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut I have not put many miles on them but so far they have not let me down. I'm very happy with them

I have a 156 and have had exactly the same reaction that you have when I give Giulietta owners a wave , which puzzled me . I think you have solved the mystery.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Buick! Haha well it’s just my theory, based on my cynical experience! 😂 I also have a 156 - more content on that coming soon 👍🏻

@simonhodgetts6530

10 ай бұрын

I wave at other Giulietta drivers - sometimes they’ll wave back - if they don’t, well, I just don’t think they’re Alfisti!

@simonhodgetts6530

10 ай бұрын

Well, I was really disappointed today - I waved at a pre-facelift 166 owner - not a sausage! Maybe he didn’t recognise my G as a true Alfa! 😂🤣😂

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Also Simon, sometimes people drive along in a dream and don’t notice other Alfas, even I do it sometimes! 😉

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

…or maybe he was concentrating on trying to operate the tiny sat nav screen! 😂

I've just bought a 2 litre diesel Speciale Jiulietta and I've been after one for years I went to a car sales garage to buy a totally different car, but when I saw the 2017 Alfa red Jiulietta I was sold on it. Having driven it a bit now, I know what you mean about the way Alfas bond with their driver. I felt a similar way with the 156 I had years ago, which was written of when sideswiped by a lorry on the motorway. Anyway, I like the round gear knob. Alfas may not be the best cars, but they have something that most others don't and although I didn't aim to have a diesel, I'm really impressed with the low down torque and economy of the Alfa 150 HP engine that I have the same as yours and as it has low emissions and is EU 6 it is ULEZ compliant

@TheAlfaNut

8 ай бұрын

Its a great car for the money - also very reliable. You will enjoy it I’m sure 👍🏻

Boot can be unlocked also by pushing rear badge on the boot, not only by key. Hope this info helps to someone. My Giulietta is 2011. 2.0 170ps with 125000 miles and still running fine.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting Marin - yes this is true, I just wish there was a button inside the car! 😩

@panoscoach310

2 ай бұрын

​@@TheAlfaNutIf you press the button to unlock the doors on the dashboard you also unlock the boot.

13:13 Had some Yokohamas fitted to my Giulietta for summer and thought that this is essentially what I can get concerning comfort, noise level and turning aside from them droning betwenn 140 and 150 km/h. Then I changed to Good Year Eagle F1... a revelation. In all respects mentioned.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, good tyres make a huge difference! 😎👍🏻

I ended up with a Multiair 2012 170hp - I enjoy it. I was quite open to a diesel (coming from a stolen fabia vrs mk1) but CAZ in Birmingham (uni) and Bristol (family) made a compliant one thousands of pounds more so I bought the car that produces more CO2!

@TheAlfaNut

9 күн бұрын

Haha - nice one Anthony! The Giulietta has it's faults of course but overall, it's an undervalued fun car. Enjoy.

Have had a 2013 1.4 multi air for 5 yrs. My only expense so far, after 50k miles, is soon to be 1.7K for a multi air unit incl’ labour. Occasional cut out problems that an Alfa dealer couldn’t identify. It’s commonly known, now, that the manufacturer did not specify that the multi air units filter needs periodic changes, hence the compression problem due to build up of oil - not happy!!

My 12 yr old Giulietta is still going strong, and has just clicked over 120k miles. It was bought in the middle of lockdown for £3600 cash, and it’s been stellar! The Gs are really nice cars, look fantastic, and the odd trim rattle aside, have really, really nice interiors. Great on long journeys, and pull really well (mine’s the 170bhp 2.0 diesel). I’d have another without hesitation. It’s not too expensive to run - I use a local Alfa specialist who is quite reasonable - and I won’t skimp on tyres or other consumables. I ignore the stop/start - I think it’s a complete waste of time! Personally I like the oversized gear knob - the change quality is very satisfying- however, the knob does have a tendency to come off in your hand (oo-er missus) - easily fixed with some double sided tape! Criticisms? The rear tailgate wiring, which feeds the rear lights and wiper has been repaired twice (second time with a new wiring harness), which is fiddly, the wheels kerb very easily, I agree on the scratchy interior plastics, some interior trim rattles get irritating, the rear bumper is very, very susceptible to scratches and nicks when loading / unloading things like mountain bikes, and the HVAC, if the fan blower fails, is a dashboard out job.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Simon, thanks for watching and commenting - your car sounds nice. What do you think about the lack of a footrest in the drivers footwell?

@user-kf1he2pk3l

10 ай бұрын

I would echo all of the above. I have the same model and am currently in the middle of a 300 mile round trip around Yorkshire. It's a great car for long and shorter distances too. You always look forward to driving it, even to work ;).

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

@user-kf1he2pk3l hi mate, a Yorkshire road trip sounds good - I was born and raised in Scarborough! Still miss the place after 30 years in Devon 🥲

@simonhodgetts6530

10 ай бұрын

The lack of a left footrest is an annoyance - especially as my last 2 Alfas (a 145 and 156) had them. You get used to it!

@user-gw5wh3xu7b

10 ай бұрын

Mind me asking what tyres you use? just got mine this week

Nice review 👍 Never had an Alfa, but this one is nice. In terms of your comments about the quality of the interior, my gut feeling has always been that the exterior of this and other smaller Alfas is Alfa Romeo, whereas the interiors are more Fiat. Am I wide of the mark in that view?

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi David, thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed it. I try to make my vids interesting to non-Alfa nuts as well! 😁. No, you are not wrong - usually the styling is down to Alfa but the interior is often provided by the parent company which shares components across their stable of brands. Hence why the Giulietta has the same infotainment system as several Jeeps and Fiats!

Beautiful car, and holds its age extremely well for a car 13 years old, compared to the obvious Japanese or Korean rivals. They also cheap, and rare, so bonus!

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Ciao Leonardo! Come stai? Haven’t seen you for a while. Thanks for watching mate 👍🏻

Also got to say the 'stiff ride' is due to a standard fitted sports suspension and when driven the way it was designed for gives better handling than a 4WD impreza WRX

@TheAlfaNut

6 ай бұрын

Well I have owned a Subaru WRX as well and they are very different cars!

Good review but on the D'N'A settings the N + D mode (and 'A' mode) all have the same horse power but 'Dynamic' mode gives a quicker throttle response whilst making the steering heavier and brakes sharper....'A' mode is all weather cheers though

@TheAlfaNut

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! I find its not much fun in any other setting but Sport

Hi Chris! Timing of this video is impeccable. I was talking to my godparents about switching to Alfa, and Giulietta came up and I was like "This is a cool hatchback that might be in my budget". And I am thinking about selling my diesel-guzzling CLK 270 and possibly look at 2.0 diesel Giulietta. Can you tell me if it's a wise decision reliability wise? Usually I am driving alone or with one passenger, and VW and Audi offerings of hatchback does not really interest me.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi mate, well like any brand of car, a Giulietta is reliable as long as it has been looked after properly! Check suspension bushes for wear and also cam belt history. No worries about rust. Buy one from an Alfa enthusiast, rather than some 21 year old who doesn’t have any car knowledge or money! 😉👍🏻

I have a 1750 TBI Veloce, fun to drive

@TheAlfaNut

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching - the QV Giulietta is cool - do you find the driving position is a bit uncomfortable / steering wheel a bit high?

Liked the video before even watching! Currently outside with a bottle of Radweld as the G’s coolant system has sprung its second leak in 2 months! 😅

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Oh dear! 😉. Good luck sorting that out 👍🏻

@stevenscott7572

10 ай бұрын

If it's a diesel check the EGR heat exchanger

@midgeman90

10 ай бұрын

@@stevenscott7572 Hey, it’s a petrol ⛽️

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Which engine?

@midgeman90

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut 1.75l 240bhp Veloce!

Love my G it’s the daily commute, 2.0jtdm cheap tax, cheap insurance, cheap on fuel but looks ace, white with red heaters leather seats, Pam roof, brembo brakes, black 18inch alloys, diffuser, it’s a 2011 but cost me £4.5k miles with just 60k miles! Bargains! I also just found out my glove box is like a min fride with the drink holders and cooler! I also have a 2.0turbo 916 spider and used to own a gtv v6 so also biased 😂

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Nice garage mate!! I have never seen a 2.0 turbo Spider - are you in Italy? We didn’t get the 2.0 V6 turbo engine in the UK

Enjoyed this review. The styling of the more modern Alfas not really my cup of tea though, prefer the look of 155's and 156's to be honest. About Giulietta owners waving, exactly the same here in South Africa. I can drive any of my classic Alfas and would not get a wave back, 99% of the time. But there was a time when 156 owners ignored my 105 Giulia, but these days 156 owners wave. Maybe current 156 owners now fall into the category of die-hard Alfisti?

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi mate, thanks for watching, I also have a 156 (1998) 2.5 V6 and will make more vids on that car. I think its simple: time passes and owners change, ‘90’s cars are now considered “classic” and the ‘60’s & ‘70’s cars are considered “vintage”! Maybe I’m vintage now as well? 😂 Do you watch Jethro Bronner? He’s a friend of mine 👍🏻

Hi Chris i had a Giulietta quadrifoglio from 2015 to 2017 and then gave it in for a new Giulia. Overall after 4 years with the Giulia i think the Giulietta overall was more fun and when i checked the prices the quadrifoglio was still quite high in prices under the 100 miles. Never had and never driven a disel one but the petrol quadrifoglio was the best car i ever had. Cheap to run? maybe not.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Ciao Stefano! Thanks for watching, the diesel Giulietta is still quite fun to drive but I’m looking forward to driving my friends 305bhp QV! I love the 1750 tbi engine - its also great in the 4C 😍

@susanne4057

10 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, thank you so much for this great video. I am also a huge Alfa Fan. My first car was an Alfa 33 QV. Then came a beautiful 155. After that I drove a great 146 2 l td. I've been driving my dream for 6 years now: a Giulietta QV, built in 2011, LE, 1750 tbi engine and I looove her. I look forward to this Carsten every Day :-)) I run Pirelli Zero tires and I think they work perfect for this car. Keep going. You embody the Slfa Romeo spirit to me. Many greetings from Germany 😊

@stefanoghidetti6340

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut i'm sure it will feel like driving a bullet. Congratulation on your channel and all the very entartaining videos. i've been watching for years. Grazie

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

@stefanoghidetti6340 ciao Stefano! Come stai? Thanks for watching and for your kind comments - I will keep trying! 😉👍🏻

@stefanoghidetti6340

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut bene grazie. Complimenti per il tuo Italiano!

My Giulietta is my 28th Alfa since 2007... I know, 2.0 jtdm, it is brilliant, I love the turn in, the in gear pull, style, everything. I also have possibly the oldest 156, jury is still out. It's a disease I enjoy.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Wayne, wow yes you do seem to be “Alfa infected”! 😂 what date was your 156 built? I have a 1998 156 2.5 V6.

@waynestuart-cole53

10 ай бұрын

Chris, she was registered 31/3/98 on an R, 2.0 twinny... I bought a V6 a few years ago in Scotland, amazing drive home, then I found out it had a 'mates' mot and the floor was swiss cheese, as were inner sills.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

That does seem quite early, can’t remember the date mine was first registered, I’m away from home at the moment, I’ll have a look at the V5 when I get home. Did you send me pics on Messenger? Was your Twinny a blue SP3 with the big spoiler? Mine is an SP3 as well 😎👍🏻

@waynestuart-cole53

10 ай бұрын

Yes, that was me... Mine is not an sp3, I got the wing recently, repaired it, mate painted it and I fitted it, I love it.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

@waynestuart-cole53 It’s a big boy for sure! Some people don’t like it but I do 😎👍🏻

How about the automatic gear box on the Jdtm 2 diesel?Any issues?

I'm just about to buy my first car and it will be 2011 Giulietta TCT version. I feel really excited. I wonder do you know how to properly use TCT automatic gearbox in heavy traffic - stop-go or crawling. Every time I stop do I need to switch from D to N? Or should I just keep pushing the stop pedal?

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I have not driven a TCT gearbox car but I would think that you leave it in D and use the brake to stop and hold the car. Then just use throttle to pull away - the car will figure out the rest! Hope you enjoy driving your G. 😎👍🏻

Helpful thank you. I'm thinking of buying a Giulietta petrol auto 2014. We presently have a Panda 4x4 with 1.3 T diesel. From new, it has had the same stop start "feature" as your Alfa so probably the same stop start control electronics. May not be a fault but the ECU deciding conditions/parameters not right to apply S/S at that particular stop? I don't let it bother me.

@TheAlfaNut

9 күн бұрын

Hi Philip, thanks for watching. In my experience, the reason why the stop/start stops working is usually down to a low battery. Try charging the battery fully and you will probably find that it start working again. The S/S system switches off when the battery volatge is below a certain amount of charge. If that doesn't work, you may need a new battery.

@philiptownsend4026

8 күн бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut That's logical. It has behaved that way from new though.

@TheAlfaNut

8 күн бұрын

Ok, well in that case, the only explanation is: “Italian”! 😬

Never been a massive fan of diseaseals personally, but my 147 T/S rattles quite markedly (especially on start up) so I might as well have had the Dev and double the torque. Having said that it is fun to wind the little 1.6 up past 5000rpm

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Twice the fuel economy too? 🤔😉

@Bercilakdehautdesert-yt1gd

6 ай бұрын

Mine is the 140 JTDM and it revs like a petrol, doesn't really clatter like old diesels and gives as much torque as the Rover V8 (290nm) yet returns 65 mpg and costs £35 a year for VED. Also only costs me £155 a year fully comp. If and when I get bored of the current torque I can have 350nm for about £150 - just a remap. I have the same engine in my Saab Vert and my sport wagon. I really, really rate them.

@TheAlfaNut

6 ай бұрын

I agree completely - it’s a fantastic engine! 😎👍🏻

Ì just bought a 2016 Veloce 1.75tbi in the Netherlands where cars hold their worth at ridiculous levels (+20k). Cannot wait to get it in a few weeks, the veloces with the 1.75 engine are amazing. the consumption with fuel prices make you grit your teeth though!

I have a giulietta 1.6 jdtm2 with only 105 ps. It is chipped to 125 ps and bought it on 135.000 km. Now it is on 318.900 km’s and still drives as new. Seats are still perfect and leather no signs of this age. Engine has still originel sprayers/atomizers and glowing plugs. Turbo is running perfect, it can hit 400.000 easy. Only problems it had: - navigation was out from 180.000 to 220.000, it helped itself - one window at the back i cannot close from driver position - gearbox failure because of to late changing dual mass flywheel - cupping of tires when not changing fore/after It drives in corners like a racer. I never think of to less power, my mercedes c with 170 ps are all usseles, better have 125 in the alfa.

@TheAlfaNut

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching mate! Yes the Giulietta has great engines and they seem the best in their class. The electrics have some problems perhaps! 😉

I've got a '16 red 1.4 multiair TCT for almost a year now, and it goes just fine. For the tires, the dealer offered to install new Bridgestone Turanzas and I agreed since I've had that tire before. Nice economical tire with not much noise but not with much grip if you are "energetic" with your Giulietta. So, I can't recommend anything ftm. For fuel consumption, mine is tuned at 193hp and still consumes the same as without the tune at around 8,6l/100km, which is...let's say ok. I'm also impressed with the TCT, having a lot of experience from the previous selespeed/cambiocorsa/F1 systems and none from any double clutch system, this one feels to me like 100 years ahead. The fastest and smoothest box I've ever tried. In general this car is a nice way of combing relaxed everyday commute with some b road hunt on dynamic mode. And the diesels will be economical too.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting mate, sounds like your Giulietta is a lot of fun! Do you switch off your stop / start too? 😂👍🏻

@karacop78

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut Ha ha, that was hilarious. Yes I've switched it off from day 1. I live in a rural area in southern Greece, and I use the car for my everyday transport. From town to village and back, there are a lot of snake roads so, this car is good in natural when you're just cruising to work, or good fun in dynamic mode when you are "in the mood". I say "just" good fun, because I've owned a couple sportscars and a couple of classic Alfas like the old GTV 2000 and the 916 V6 Tb. But that little Alfa is great for the job. Please give us the hacks!

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support mate, I appreciate it! Yes indeed, the “Hacks” video will be next but I am on holiday for another week, hopefully it will be uploaded before Sunday 17th 👍🏻

Nice Presentation. I had 3 Giulietta Models. 120 Petrol engine 150 Diesel and 241 veloce Model. All was fantastic. The diesel run 320000 km without one Problem. I sold after this the veloce because i want to leave Germany and the veloce has 168000 km also without a Problem. Now i drive a 159 for the time before i leave Germany. I can only say the Giulietta is the best car in his class. Much better than a Golf or Something. I will buy again soon a Quadrifolio with Gear Shift. I like more to have a Gear Shift. Everybody who think about to buy a Giulietta i can say buy it. They are fantastic cars . Very reliable. ❤

@TheAlfaNut

5 ай бұрын

The Giulietta QV is a lot of fun and great value now 😎💪🏻

@jorgkruger4791

5 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut yes absolutely

Nearly persuaded my sister to get one, she test drove a diesel and had it not been for the seller being vague about certain things she was going to go for it. Might get a full fat one myself when my 159 gets too over the hill . Not anytime soon though.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Haha, was the seller one of the “non-waving” Alfa owners perchance? 😂

@leostreat3573

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut bound to have been a non waver . The non waver tends to be in a Guillietta or a Mito I find . Had some very enthusiastic waving from a 156 yesterday on my way home from Worcester yesterday, always makes my day!

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Its nice when it happens. I pulled up alongside a young man in a Mito the other day and looked across at him, smiling & with my thumb up but he glanced over and looked away again without even acknowledging me. So I followed him home and burned his house down. Only joking of course 😂👍🏻

Mines a 2.0 diesel too, 140k miles and no plans to change it.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Hector! Thanks for watching mate - petrol or diesel engine? 🤔👍🏻

I have one , fantastic car , and beautiful.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Pasquale, thanks for watching mate! Which model is your Giulietta?

@pasqualeamabile5672

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut Giulietta 2.0 diesel JTD 175 hp , really nice car 👌

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

@pasqualeamabile5672 good choice Pasquale - I think this diesel engine is a great choice. Reliable, quick and great on fuel 👍🏻

Nice review! How does it drive compared to a GT?

@stevenscott7572

10 ай бұрын

I went from GT to my Giulietta. GT was more raw, more fun where Giulietta was a bit numb but in reality was covering ground far more quickly

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi guys, I have to admit the build quality of the GT interior was much better but the Giulietta drives like a more modern car and the gearbox is way better 👍🏻

When is this video coming out

@TheAlfaNut

9 ай бұрын

Hi mate, another week or two - I’m working on it right now 👍🏻

I paid £3350 for my 13 plate Lusso with 90k miles in 2021 and it's worth about £3500-£4000 now with just over 100k miles. Haven't really spent anything on it bar servicing and a cam belt and water pump

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Haha, now that’s the way a car deal ought to be! 😂 they certainly do seem to be cheap to run. Any signs of rust at all?

@skimmingstoness

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut He wanted £3400 and it was well cared for I must have looked at 10 stinkers. No rust, had it up on a ramp few months back and had the bumper off fitting a facelift girl and fog lights and there was just tiny spots of surface rust on the front chassis rails so gave them a dab of trust and a spritz of bilt hamber.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

@lastwalkaroundmirrorlake Yeah I know what you mean - with cars at the bottom end of their depreciation curve and which have been owned by several non-Alfisti’s, there are plenty of stinkers out there! Hope it keeps running well for you mate 👍🏻

I’m a “Phil” and now feel like your friend…………….. not creepy at all! I’d actually be thrilled if my ‘stop/start’ stopped stopping, it drives me bonkers. I switch it off but it resets after every ignition start, can’t even be disabled in software ……… according to the main dealer!🙄

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Haha hi Phil - thats fine, all friends are gratefully accepted! 😂 I know that you can buy a module for the Giulia which plugs into the stop start button and disables it, I’m sure a similar solution would work on the Giulietta. 👍🏻

@hagenkleemann7309

10 ай бұрын

I have a 2011 version and the start/stop does not reset, no matter on or off. I always keep it off for the first 15 or 20 km until everything is warmed up properly, and I switch it off again when pushing her harder to save the turbo.

Hello Chris,long time no see😂

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi mate, how are you? It’s not that long! 😂

I am still to own an Alfa one day, and when I wave at my fellow idols I get the face😅 🇿🇦

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching mate - come on, you need to get an Alfa soon! 😎👍🏻

Im sitting here wanting the giulietta, preferably from 2018 or 2019 (i cant find any newer versions in my country, Denmark). But i am worried.. They have mainly driven around like 80k to 100k kilomiters already, so im curious: How much should i expect to having to repair on this vehicle? And how expensive will it be? I would prefer a problem free car, but im afraid Alfa isnt really that problem free. Also how easily do they rust?

@TheAlfaNut

8 ай бұрын

Hej Daniel! You are in luck - the Giulietta has a very reliable engine & gearbox and a galvanised body, so the only rust is likely on the floorpan and chassis components. The infotainment is a little unreliable and interior drivers door handle has a tendency to snap off! Otherwise this is actually a pretty problem-free Alfa (for a change!)

I thought A mode was all weather?

Your start/stop problem is most likely battery related. I have had the same issue for years which became no issue as soon as I replaced the battery.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching mate, yes I’m sure you are right - the battery is probably past it’s best now! 👍🏻

I think the 147 still looks cool 😂

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Nikola! Yes I agree, the 147 was a cool design which has aged well 👍🏻

It is slightly offputting that the Giulietta and Mito have some of the same interior parts and design that Puntos have, for example the speedo tucked away on the left and revs on the right with temp and fuel in the centre and the boot lid badge/button.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

I suspect that many components will be shared across the Fiat & Alfa platforms. This is how modern auto makers are forced to work for economy reasons 😢

It would be nice if you were shown us again the fuel consumption after all day driving. Maybe next time if you film it in the same way.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching! This car is averaging 54.2mpg and is mostly driven around town and for shopping etc by my Wife, so really pretty good. I will probably make another video, covering all the things I missed this time!

I am looking for one, and it seems that getting a 170 petrol manual is impossible. Saw a great spec automatic 170, heated seats to boot, but I am not sure about automatic driving at all. I fear I will hate it after a while. I only tried it once in friend's car, and it was a disaster, jerking all over the place.

@TheAlfaNut

3 ай бұрын

Well I guess it depends how old you are, whether the car is a daily driver and whether you hate driving in traffic? A modern auto is great for a daily - so much more relaxing for everyday use. Try it and see

@realreviews4017

3 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut A test drive is in order. I'll check back in when I do, thanks for the advice.

Regarding the 'crashy' ride being 'solved' by fitting new Goodyear tyres. Almost any set of new tyres, even cheap ones will mask the 'crashy' ride for a while but it does not last long and certainly doesn't solve the problem.

@TheAlfaNut

19 күн бұрын

Ok, maybe it was just that the previous tyres were crap! The ride has remained much better however. What would you recommend as a “solution” then?

@RGB5555

Күн бұрын

Coilovers😂

@TheAlfaNut

Күн бұрын

@RGB5555 ….and pick up my teeth fillings from off the floor afterwards! 🫣

I believe it is a great driving and affordable, dependable car. Not so much compared to how cheap were the 156/147 were, and even cheaper 145/6 and 155, but still a good value for money without needing to live with a boring VW products. Far from perfect, but no car is perfect really. Much better in almost every sense than a Golf 6 or even 7 with their crappy interiors, extremely slow steering, and depressing appearance. Too bad almost no one bought it. When it comes to tires, I also bought Michelin CC2 and they are good, but not softer than my old and bold summer Bridgestone, while being a bit squirmy. Maybe this is because they are new, let's se if they will get better. Before those I tried some cheap All Season tires, and those were so soft I could not recognise the car, however they squirmed so much that I sold them and bought the Michelins. I also have this 150 hp one, because I bought it used I could not choose the power as this was a very good example, which is a rarity in my country, most of the used cars were garbage. However, this 150hp one has 400nm of torque, it is so good in regular city driving and when on B roads. The only bad thing is that it dies after 3000 RPM, and this is really too early. I somewhat fixed it with the remap so now it has more power up there, however now it has more than 450 nm of torque it sometimes feels undrivable while in Dynamic mode and shifting from second to the first gear. It is a good car, more Fiat-feeling than the older 159, but still a good car and very reliable. As for the design, I never liked it, especially when I first saw it in washing machine white, however 10 years later and I started to see how wrong I was, the car looks much better than anything from that time, it even looks better than few modern cars.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Bojan, thanks for watching and commenting! I agree with everything you say about the car - its a good everyday car, just not the characterful Alfa that we expect? Maybe Alfa did this deliberately to appeal to more buyers! Where do you live? Balkans?

@BojanBojovic

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut Yes, I am from what is left of Yugoslavia. I am not sure what do you mean by character, this is really one of those things that we all see differently. I personally recognise it is an Alfa because of how it drives and feels, but different people prioritise different things so maybe for you the character comes from an engine and I will agree of course, none of those engines are special, especially this diesel. This diesel is not sporty although powerful, this is why many chose 170hp petrol, however that engine still does not sound good as boxer, or even Twin Spark, also the gear change that came with petrol engines was stiff and not pleasant at all, it does not have the weights this diesel gearbox has, this is where the click you mentioned comes from. The gearbox on diesels is magnificent. Then the steering, it is lifeless and disconnected although fast. In Dynamic mode it is too heavy, however not because of the natural resistance but it just has less assistance, so it is even more disconnected. In the end natural gives the best feeling but you can not use this while in dynamic unfortunately. I see how BMW watered down their cars over the years, this is what is needed to sell enough I believe. Look at Audi, people find Audi a sports car brand, to me it is a joke really, but it is what people today want, just a bit more power, few stripes here and there, some plastic add-ons, and fake exhaust pipes, few stickers, and that is it. They know nothing about what makes a car sporty or fun to drive. Giulietta was a mach easier car to live with compared to 145/6 and 147 for a regular human, but it is still too stiff and without fancy bells and whistles, two attributes that a regular, non enthusiast does not want in a car. I would say that they stayed with their ideology even more than they should in order to sell many cars, but I believe they sold so little because of many other things, this is very complex. I really think Giulietta was a better car than the Golf 6 and it still sold ten times as much. Sometimes you do many things right but you still fail, there is no logic in human behaviour unfortunately, we are not Vulkans. :) Sorry for the long reply...

I always liked Alfa, through my driving years so far I owned different brands of cars( Japanese and German mostly) but never Italian cars. I like the look of Alfa Romeo and in a couple of times (in 2013 and 2016) I was so close to buying one BUT I was always warned about their reliability. Is this a meth or are they unreliable cars specially the giulietta?

@TheAlfaNut

3 ай бұрын

Be careful, because once you have owned an Alfa you may find that German & Japanese cars feel boring by comparison! They have a way of getting into your heart. The Giulietta has a very reliable reputation, sometimes there can be a few electrical issues but generally they are very good. The idea that Alfas are more unreliable than other cars is definitely not true these days and Alfa came 5th in a 2023 survey, whilst BMW, VW, Mercedes all came way down the list! Buy one - you’ll wish you had done it long ago 👍🏻

@TheAlfaNut

3 ай бұрын

Make sure the car you buy has good service history and you’ll be ok 😉

We've got a 12 year old exactly like this one. 110thou km. Just changed distribution belt and a failed oil pressure valve...first problem in 12 years. There is no Alpha alternative at this time. We've been using Continental tyres for the last few years. Just watched the launch of the new Stradale 33 and my wallet just doesn't get it... Why don't they produce something like this now?

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Roy, yes I know it doesn’t make much sense to me either. Halo sports cars are great but most people want a stylish but practical everyday car!

i've just bought a low milage 2013 clover leaf love the car but i hate the gear nob

@TheAlfaNut

4 ай бұрын

Hi James, yeah I know what you mean - it spoils the gear changing experience for me! Its too big and plasticky! 😂

@jamesmills4097

4 ай бұрын

mine has an annoying burr in the edge of it, i think i'll replace it with white ceramic one

Why does your diesel Giulietta have a QV badge on it?!

@TheAlfaNut

6 ай бұрын

Good question! They were on the car when I bought it and I’m too scared to take them off in case it trashes the paint! 🥴

Why is there no footwell rest , and not a lot of room to rest it. I'm surprised that wasn't picked up.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Patrick, yes good point now you mention it, that is an omission on this car. Maybe I’ll add that to a later video 👍🏻

@hagenkleemann7309

10 ай бұрын

It's missing in rhd versions. In my "German" lhd Giulietta I have a shiny aluminium footwell rest 🤷🏼‍♂️

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

@hagenkleemann7309 that’s not fair!! 😩

Best tyres were eagle f1 assy.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Good tyres - I have those on my 3.0 V6 Spider! 👍🏻

Lovely car, but prefer petrol why don’t you review the mito, my is Petrol automatic .

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Michael, thanks for commenting. Yes I will review the Mito, as its the last small Alfa - I doubt Alfa will make anything like it again

@michaelstaley2241

10 ай бұрын

Yes a very unique car very underrated. Cheers Chris..

I have a Speciale 175bhp diesel On Pirelli Powergy tyres…better than Michelin … I think, comfortable ride and sporty

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi Riccardo, thanks for watching. I like Pirelli tyres but haven’t tried them on the Giulietta yet. How long do they last?

QV owner here, that boot thing is annoying; as my previous 159/147 had an internal button release. I think that non waving alfa owners are non enthusiasts, unlike ourselves.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Hi mate, how are you? Yeah it does get on your nerves sometimes but it’s only a “1st world problem” really! 😂 Looking forward to the 305bhp QV feature?

@therushden

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut doing good thanks, yes the breathed upon QV will be very interesting. You're living the Alfa dream 😎

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I’m doing my damn best to! 😉 I believe in the philosophy that if you want something badly enough, with enough determination you can force your vision to become real. All I need now is for a video to blow up and the channel to start making me enough income to do it full time. That would be amazing 😎👍🏻

Bro said he ain't tall the said 6'0, the pain i felt in my heart I'm barely 5'8 and i thought I felt tall 💀😂

@TheAlfaNut

4 ай бұрын

Sorry dude, but don’t worry - I wear big heels like Tom Cruise! 😂👍🏻

Prices are quite high for Giuliettas in Sweden, which is unusual for an Alfa.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Really? That’s interesting. Is it because they are cheap to run do you think?

@anakondase

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut I don't know really, that's probably one part. I also guess them being very reliable is another. They are quite common among non-alfa fans as well.

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

Yes, as I mention in the “not waving” phenomenon! 😂

@anakondase

10 ай бұрын

@@TheAlfaNut I know, that's why I mentioned that. :)

@TheAlfaNut

10 ай бұрын

It seems that so many Giulietta drivers don’t wave, that I have stopped bothering 😉